Sixth Sunday of Easter

May 9, 2010

Parish Office Hours: Weekdays 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, but closed on Thursday afternoons from 12 to 4:30 PM for staff development, training and administrative meetings.

Last Week’s Collection: Regular Collection: $17,366.35, Building Fund: $2,190.35, Flowers: $75.00, Candles: $250.50, Catholic Charities: $25.00, Catholic Home Missions: $65.00, Catholic Communication: $10.00, Ascension: $25.00. Total: $20,007.20.

Mass Attendance: 5:00 PM: 359, 8:00 AM: 314, 10:30 AM: 542. Total: 1195

The 2010 FLOWER INTENTION CALENDAR is posted in the hall by the literature rack in the church.  There are four intentions each week.  Please fill in for whom and from on the calendar. Your donation of $25 for each intention can be placed in the flower envelope located to the right of the calendar.  Please drop your envelope in the collection basket or turn in at the office. 

FLOWER INTENTIONS for this week are in memory of:

James Boyle by Nancy Boyle

Genieve McCarthy by Lois Fink

Jim McNamara by Terry McNamara

Anna & James Howley by Anne M. Golden

Safe Environment Program at PBOC

Precious Blood is committed to ensuring a safe environment for our children and for upholding the “National Charter for the Protection of Children & Young People” as established by the

U. S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).

All adults who work with children must:

¨ Attend the “Protecting God’s Children Program

¨ Be screened by Law Enforcement

¨ Adhere to the DOC Code of Conduct (copy available in the

Gathering Space)

¨ Read and sign the DOC Sexual Abuse Policy and Procedures

For more information on how to report an allegation of abuse,

go to www.catholic-doc.org and click on “Sexual Abuse Policies and Procedures” on the left side bar. Then click on “How to

Report an Allegation of Sexual Misconduct by Church Personnel.”

Safe Environment Coordinator: Renée Faiella, 843-485-3515

Diocesan Office of Child Protection Services:

843-853-2130, Ext. 209

Diocesan Victim Assistance: 1-800-921-8122.

PBOC GIFT SHOP – INVENTORY SALE!

May 22 & 23, after all Masses. Help us clear out our inventory to make room for new items. If you would like to help with the sale, or volunteer on a regular basis, please contact Ellen by email: coordinator@pbocchurch.com.

WEB SITE: ONLINE BULLETIN

Will you be away on vacation this summer? You can read our weekly bulletin online and keep up with “what’s new” in our parish by going to: http://pbocchurch.com. Be sure to look at our photos under Parish Activities, Photos of Parish Events.

Mother’s Day Spiritual Bouquet cards are available in the Gathering Space of church. Remember your loved ones on Mother’s Day, living or deceased, with a month of Mass intentions. What a beautiful gift!

SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS: May 9 - 15

Happy Birthday To: Adham DuMont, Joe Gabriel, Jillian Gouin, Greg Kinzie, Robert McGreevey, John Millane, John Weiss, Frank Buckheit, Evelyn Lovell, Fred Novak, Barbara Zasimovitch, Annette Arroyo, Matthew Breznicky, Allison Keutmann, Mary Jane Avallone, Ethan Barnaby, Jim Conway, Kay Gilligan, George Hooker, Chad Jerhada, Jad Jerhada, Lisa Phelan, Laura Boghosian, Jack Carroll, Maria Delaney, Beverly Garrity, Patricia Giovanelli, Mark Battaglino, Anita Durkan, Brenda Gorski, Aline Martineau, Nicole Paglio, Nancy Poggi, Carole Poole, Fran Spencer, Diane Dupuy, Helene Horniak, Jean Moodie, Joseph Muffolett, Sonya Powell.

To: Cathy & Richard Bergeron, Virginia & John Yorzinski, Dolores & John Lombardo, Betsy & Ed Beyma, Isabella & Philip Ribaudo, Joan & Donald Stiller, Patricia & David Gould, Gail & Gwyn Hardister, Mary Bourke & Richard Milligan, Joan & Walter Murren, Barbara & Denis Gagne, Jill & Bob Callahan.

HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW?

We have finished planting OUR garden here at PBOC, which will be maintained by our Confirmation Class. Would you like to be a mentor and share your gardening secrets? Anyone who would enjoy helping with the garden, please contact Renée Faiella at the parish office 237-3428, ext. 3.

UPCOMING EVENTS IN MAY:

Ø May 16 – Ascension – Outdoor 10:30 Mass

Stewardship Sunday

Ø May 15 – Novena to the Holy Spirit begins –

ends Pentecost Sunday.

Ø May 23 – Pentecost Sunday - Special Mass for graduating seniors at 10:30 AM

Service Men and Women are always in need of mail from home. Please drop a line to the following:

* WO-2 Michael Theo, 4^th LAR S-2 Det A, Unit 40650,

FPO AE 96427-0650

* Sgt Tayna Tucker, CFLCC SJA, APO AE 09306

* Major Stephen J. Ryan, CJTF 82 CJ9, APO AE 09354

* CAPT Thomas G. Ivanco, CO D, 51159th AVN,

COB @ ADDER, APO AE 09331

* LTC Andrew Ewanitz, CDDOC Bldg 505,

Camp Arif Jan, APO AE 09306

* Sgt Brian Wiltrout, TF Wolverine

(HHC 86th IOCTMTN), APO AE 09354

CHANGE ►: * Cpl. Joseph Karbowski, USS Ashland,

BLT 1/9 DET C, HQ LAAD PLT Unit 74105,

FPO AR 09502-4105

If you would like to add someone to this list, call the parish office. *Please Note: These addresses could change.

Also, please call to let us know when any of these servicepersons have returned home.

AID TO OUR MILITARY: Your response in donating for our military care packages is needed to enable us to continue sending packages. Troops like to receive Pringles, chex mix, chips, granola bars, beef jerky, cheeto’s, peanuts, cheese and peanut butter cracker packs, etc. which can be in bags marked “Military”, and dropped off at parish office. Our K of C members have generously mailed these packages. Your prayers are requested for our military and their safe return.

– John Glinka

Today’s reading from Revelation offers a vision of the City of God, the new Jerusalem. “But,” the bishop’s pastoral on stewardship reminds us, “that ‘life to come’ is in continuity with this present life through the human goods, the worthy human purposes, which people foster now.”

ANNUAL STEWARDSHIP FAIR - Stewardship Sunday

Next week, we will be celebrating our commitment to stewardship as a parish and as parishioners at a special 10:30 AM outdoor Mass. The annual Mass will be followed with refreshments and a wonderful opportunity for fellowship. Please join us for this annual event recognizing our commitment to stewardship.

SPECIAL COLLECTION: Next week you will have the opportunity to participate in the Collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign. Collection proceeds support a wide variety of media projects that spread the gospel message and connect communities and individuals to their faith and to the Church. Please contribute generously in the Collection, and visit www.usccb.org/nationalcollections for more information. Remember, half of the collected funds stay right here to support diocesan media projects.

Prayer & worship

ATTENTION: LITURGICAL MINISTERS

It is that time again for us to begin to schedule liturgical ministers for the next quarter. Please let your chairpersons know by May 17 of any dates you will be away in July, August, & September. You can do this by going to http://pbocchurch.com/schedule.asp and filling out the form. Your information will automatically go to all of your chairpersons. Chairpersons can pick up blank schedules in the office.

HELP NEEDED

A very integral and necessary part of our church's life needs your help! The Small Altar Linen Committee needs someone to step up to take the one week of the month in the quarter that has five (5) Mondays.  Also, the Altar Guild needs someone to replace Elain Quadrozzi as co-chair to work with Suzanne Harris.  You may express an interest in finding out more about the details of this worthwhile ministry by calling Suzanne Harris 503-8247 or attending the Stewardship Fair and speaking with Elaine Quadrozzi.

MINISTRY OF CARE

Let us know of your loved one confined to home, in the hospital or recovering from surgery and now home. (Hospitals will not give out patient information, so we have no way of knowing your needs.) Our ministry is to unite the sick and recovering followers of Christ with the Body of Christ, they are not ALONE. Please call the parish office at 237-3428, Christine at 237-2096, or Anne at 237-0401.

OUTREACH

Fr. Pat’s Lunch Kitchen continues to serve on Wednesdays and Thursdays, with people coming together to enjoy sharing meals and friendship. Last Wednesday we served 93 people Chicken Parmesan, Baked Spaghetti with Julienne Steak, Roast Pork with Gravy, Savory Rice, Mixed Greens Garlic Bread, Assorted Desserts and Sweet Lemon Tea. On Thursday we served 63 people Mushroom Soup, Baked Hoagie Sandwiches, Potato Salad, Assorted Desserts and Sweet Lemon Tea.

Saturday breakfast is served every Saturday morning, 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Last weekend we served 51 people Eggs, Bacon, Biscuits & Gravy, Hash, Fruit Cocktail, Cereal, OJ/Coffee/Milk.

We thank everyone who helps to make these meals a pleasure for all who come.

Ministry of Caring

Do you live alone or need to hear a friendly voice? Let us know. You could receive a phone call from a fellow parishioner. A simple “Hello, How are you?”  Please call Patty at the parish office if you are interested (237-3428, ext. 0).

Fellowship

GOOD GRIEF - Bereavement Support Group

Fr. Pat will discuss his experience with individuals and families as they work their way through the grieving process, in addition to answering any questions, at our next meeting on Tuesday, May 18, at 10:30 AM in the PLC, Room 2. In the spirit of giving uplifting support to men & women who are dealing with issues of grief and loss – any loss: of a loved one, family member, job or relationship – all are welcome to attend. A light refreshment follows the meeting. If you would like to attend, or for more information, please contact Pat David at 650-2244.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY – Our next meeting is Thursday, May 20 at 1:00 PM in the PLC. Prayer shawls are available at the Parish Office for anyone who is ill and in need of prayers and comfort. For more info call Margaret Plikaitis at 235-0955.

PrimeTimers - MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

Friday, May 21 at 12:00 Noon–PrimeTimers Luncheon at Applewoods Pancake House. All those who have attended at least one meeting since this year are welcome to join us for our End of the Year Spring Luncheon at Applewoods Pancake House at 12:00 Noon on Friday, May 21. We will have a lunch buffet with prizes and surprises. If you have not already signed up for the lunch and wish to attend, please call Linda Caswell at 237-5743 or Barb Call at 237-4554 by May 14.

Religious ed review

Religious Education classes will resume Sunday, May 16.

Our last class is Sunday, May 23.

Coming Soon! VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

“Let the Son Shine In!” - Tuesday thru Thursday, June 1-3. Registration forms available May 16.

YOUTH MINISTRY

Sr. Youth Group (SYG)

· “Service over Self” service opportunity. Saturday, May 15, 2- hour shifts from 10 – 4:00 at Piggly Wiggly.

· Outdoor Mass is next Sunday, May 16 at 10:30 – Would like SYG to help as Greeters, Chair pick-up, etc.

· Wednesday morning coffee meetings: 6:45 AM at Starbucks in Litchfield.

Confirmation Class (7^th, 8^th & 9^th Grades)

· CCD resumes next Sunday, May 16!

· Community service opportunities! Need help with the outdoor mass, our vegetable & herb garden, “Service over Self”, and more!

Women’s club

We will be having the June Installation and Grants Luncheon on June 3, at 11:30 am at Tara Ballroom at Litchfield by the Sea. Tickets are $20 and will be available at the May 6 general meeting, or send requests by mail to: Marcia Boyer, PO Box 1459, PI, SC 29585, check payable to PBOC Women's Club. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Menu choices are: shrimp, pork, or pasta with chicken. Please note on your check which one you would like. Menu choices will be more detailed at the May meeting.

This year the JOY School Lunch Program will be provided by the Women's Club the week of June 14 to18. Menu suggestions are provided, and it helps to have two or more women per day, depending on the menu. A coordinator for this project is needed, but does not have to be available every day. If you would like to take on this easy project let Marcia Boyer or Joan Baker know as soon as possible.

Our next Board Meeting is Thursday, May 27 at 10:00 AM in the PLC.

Knights of columbus

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!  Knights of Columbus Council 11028 extends the happiest of greetings to all our mom's on their special day!

CONGRATULATIONS!  Council 11028 wishes to congratulate the following for their continued support of the Council, the parish and the community: 

Knight of the Month - Francis T. "Tom" Endl,

Family of the Month - Robert and Michelle Hoffman

Youth of the Month - Grace Barnett.

Upcoming Events!  Outdoor Mass, May 16, 10:30 AM. Social, May 20, 6:00 PM, Founder's Hall.  Officer's Meeting, May 25, 7:00 PM, Founder's Hall. Business Meeting and Election of Officers, June 3, 7:00 PM, Founder's Hall.  First Friday Adoration, June 4, Team B.  WINE TASTING, June 19, 6:00 PM, PLC, cost $23.00/person.  Look for further details on the Council and Parish websites and in the bulletin.

Fourth Degree!  May meeting and election of officers, at St. Mary's on May 27 at 7:30 PM.  Also, balloting for Sir Knight of the Year will take place at this meeting.

We Need You!  To find out how to become a member of the Knights of Columbus winning team contact Council Membership Director, Tom Dalton, at 235-8295 or Grand Knight, Tom Cardea at 237-4120.

diocesan news

Medical Mission to San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala

Deacon Ed Peitler, Director of Catholic Charities is now organizing the fall medical mission to Guatemala and a call for volunteers.  The date is October 16-23, 2010.  If you know of MD's, RN's, DMD's, bi-lingual people, or anyone else interested in going on mission, please direct them to our website: www.supportcatholiccharities.org and ask them to complete the application found there. If anyone has questions about the mission, please contact past missionaries Doug Weiss (357-9299) or Mary Rana (237-0907).

ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL NEWS - Thank you for helping us collect a record number of phonebooks for recycling! We will report to you soon on our final count and the resulting prize.

LOCAL NEWS

GARAGE SALE - Willbrook Plantation Neighbors & Friends Garage Sale will be Saturday, May 22, 7:00AM – 1:00 PM in Founders Hall. The half-price sale will begin at 12 noon. A portion of the sales benefit PBOC Church. Questions to Bonnie Chandler 235-8980.

PAWLEYS ISLAND YOUTH CUP GOLF TOURNAMENT

Wednesday, June 23, 1:00 PM, True Blue Plantation

To benefit Teach My People Summer Youth Program.

4 Person Handicapped Captains Choice

$100 per person/ $400 per team

$125 per person/ $500 per team after May 23.

Entry forms are available at Teach My People, Waverly Road, or call Tracey Moore 237-8737.

May 10 - 15

Monday Acts 1:11-15 / John 15:26-16:4a

Tuesday Acts 16:22-34 / John 16:5-11

Wednesday Acts 17:15,22-18:1 / John 16:12-15

Thursday Acts 18:1-8 / John 16:16-20

Friday Acts 1:15-17,20-26 / John 15:9-17

Saturday Acts 18:23-28 / John 16:23b-28