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.

 

►Please note:  The Parish Office will be closed on  

    Monday, July 5^th in observance of Independence Day.

  

 

Mass Attendance:  

5:00 PM:  369, 8:00 AM:  306, 10:30 AM: 534.  Total: 1209

 

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:

Maria Herlt by David Herlt, and Bob Devereux by Jan Devereux.

 

 

Special Prayer Requests:  Please pray for the repose of the soul of Mary Lou Blommel, sister of parishioner Sylvia Lolos.

 

A Note of Thanks: 

                I want to thank Father Pat and all who sent get well cards and prayed for me.  A sincere thank you!  Please continue to pray for me as I’m on the road to recovery.   Again, thanks and God Bless.    – Emma Washington

 

SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS:  July 4 - 10

 

Happy Birthday To: Shannon Barnaby, Maria Bishop, Daniel Gallaher Jr., Katlyn Gould, Nan Lattin, Mark Roman, James deMerlier, Jamie Fauth, Daniel Gallagher Sr., Paul Gilroy, Douglas Orr, Cecilia Patterson, Stephen Casella Jr., Amy Gleaton, Gene Zawislak, Jack Colburn, Virginia Lee, Martha Murtaugh, Ethan Vallery, Sal Bilella, Rebecca Cegledy, Keith Poole, William Kenny, Marissa Paglio, David Posek, Joanne Cangelosi, Michael Connelly, Phil D’Avanzo, Tara Joseph, Ashley Kerr, Tiffany Lekperic, Patricia Lewis, Pat Loftus, Marty Robic, Christine Testa.

 

SUMMER VISITORS!

 

YOU CAN REGISTER as a part-time parishioner in our parish by going online to www.pbocchurch.com, or pick up a registration form in the back of church or at the parish office.

 

YOU CAN LINK PIGGLY WIGGLY PFC CARDS TO PBOC

 

ATTENTION COMMITTEE/ORGANIZATION HEADS

If you have not already done so, please submit your event and/or meeting schedules to Ellen in the Parish Office for the current fiscal year July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011.  Even if there are no changes to your existing meeting times as listed in the bulletin, we need to know that as well, no later than August 1^st.  Thank you for your assistance in helping to keep our calendars up to date!

 

RECYCLE INKJET CARTRIDGES!

In keeping with our parish’s “Going Green” effort, the Youth Group is collecting empty inkjet cartridges to recycle and help raise funds for the youth ministry.  

A collection bin is located in the lobby of the Parish Life Center.  Please note: toner cartridges are not accepted.  Remanufactured cartridges will be taken for recycling purposes only, but no funds will be collected for them.

 

SAINTS TRIVIA: Answer to last week’s question…

Saint Barbara is the Patron Saint of fireworks.  Because she converted to Christianity, her father tortured and killed her.  He was immediately struck by lightning or “fire from heaven”.  Her association with things military and death that falls from the sky led to her patronage of all things related to artillery, and her image graced powder magazines and arsenals for years.  Pray for her intercession that no one gets injured using fireworks this weekend!

 

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

*   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

*  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.

 

 

“The harvest is rich,” Jesus tells the seventy-two in today’s Gospel, “but the workers are few.”  The situation is the same today.  How can I help with God’s harvest?  Am I called into the field?  Am I  one who could provide food or shelter or wages to those who toil in the fields of the Lord?  (See Luke 10:2)

 

CHRISTIAN WILLS SEMINAR - Parishioners recently received a letter regarding our 2^nd Christian Will Seminar. It follows our very successful initial Christian Will Seminar. To cite one attendee, “The seminar was enlightening in terms of the laws in South Carolina and the differences between a will and a Christian will.” We can only accommodate 50 participants at this seminar so please register early to assure your place. As a reminder, food and refreshments will be served for the convenience of participants. You may return your registration cards to the office, place them in a collection basket at Mass next weekend, call in your registration to the office (Patty Guazzo 237-3428) or register on-line by going to our website www.pbocchurch.com.

 

 

USHERS NEEDED

Usher positions are open for all Masses. Training will be provided.  If interested, please call Tom Dalton at 235-8295.

 

GREETERS NEEDED – Volunteers are needed to greet people outside church before Mass on Sundays.  For further info call Joan Baker 235-0026 or Gladys Klein 235-0211.

ROSARY MAKERS NEEDED - If you are interested in our ministry, please contact Helen Salemme at 235-2639.

 

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.

 

The Rosary for the Unborn will be prayed this Sunday (and each first Sunday of the month) at the Monument to the Unborn after the 10:30 AM Mass.  

 

RACHEL’S VINYARD RETREAT – Some women and men need a safe environment to grieve their aborted baby.  Our Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat offers this place.  We have a compassionate, loving team and everything is confidential.  Our next retreat is August 13-15, 2010 in the beautiful SC mountains.  For questions or registration, please call Christy at 803-554-6088 or Kathy at 803-546-6010 or grace4healing@gmail.com or www.rachelsvineyard.org.

 

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 140 people Smoked Ham Hocks, Baked Ham with Raisin Sauce, Sweet Potatoes, Turnip Greens, Bread/Butter, Assorted Desserts and Sweet Tea.  On Thursday we served 105 people Chicken-Vegetable Soup, Pizza, Assorted Desserts and Sweet Tea.   

 

Saturday breakfast is served every Saturday morning, 9:00 to 11:00 AM.  Last weekend we served 61 people Eggs, Bacon, Hash, Fruit Cocktail, Cereal, OJ/ Coffee/ Milk.  We thank everyone who helps to make these meals a pleasure for all who come.

Just a reminder….the second Sunday of each month is our food drive for the Baskervill Ecumenical Food Pantry.  Precious Blood is responsible for spaghetti and spaghetti sauce.  There is a basket in the gathering space where you can leave your donations at any time.  This is a way we can come together as a community to help those in need.  Thank you for your generosity.

 

MEALS ON WHEELS NEEDS A COORDINATOR

Pat Burg has served as the Coordinator for Meals on Wheels for the past 12 years.  It is now time for a new volunteer to take over as coordinator.  We ask that someone in our parish come forward to fill this very needed and rewarding position.  Please call Pat Burg at 843-237-3178.

 

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).

 

 

Sr. Youth Group (SYG)

·    Summer Bible Study will resume on Sunday July 18^th from 6:00–7:30 PM in PLC Classroom 1.  (No class July 4 & 11)

 

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

·   Community service opportunities are still available if you need your hours!  Call Renee for details.

·   REMINDER: Call the Parish Office to schedule your interview with Father Pat.   

·   Summer Confirmation Class Thursday, July 8^th 6 – 8:00 in PLC Classroom #1. 

 

 

CRAFT SHOW – Save the dates!  October 22-24

 

 We encourage our “Talented Members” to work on your favorite homemade crafts over the summer months – your donations will be greatly appreciated.

Be sure to save those great books you read this summer and donate them to the craft show’s book sale!

 

 

Watch the bulletin for news and information, as planning is beginning for coming events.

 

Operation H.O.P.E. Golf Tournament

Saturday, July 31, 8:30 AM Shotgun

Indigo Creek Golf Club, Murrells Inlet

 

This Captain's choice event is open to all members of the parish and the community with the proceeds from the event going to Operation H.O.P.E. (the Tootsie Roll Drive) to help support Knight's activities that benefit the intellectually disabled.  Your group of four, men, women or mixed, can enjoy the day, eat and drink well, win prizes and support an extremely good cause for only $260.00 or $65.00 per person.  To register your foursome or to sign up as an individual (you'll be paired with others), contact Rich Marino at 843-237-7887 or rmarino@sc.rr.com .

 

Upcoming Events!  

Installation of Officers Mass & Social, Thursday, July 15, 6:00 PM.

Officer's Meeting, July 27, 7:00 PM, Founder's Hall. 

Business Meeting, August 5, 7:00 PM, Founder's Hall.  

First Friday Adoration, August 6, Team A.

 
Fourth Degree!  Installation of Officers at 2:00 PM on Sunday, July 18 at St Andrews in Myrtle Beach.

 
Did You Know!  In the last ten years the K of C Insurance has returned $3.2 billion in life insurance dividends and paid more than $1.7 billion in death benefits.

 

Hot! Hot! Hot!  Has the summer heat got you down?  Then consider joining the Knights of Columbus and get involved in some "really cool activities".  For membership information contact Council Membership Director, Tom Dalton, at 235-8295, or newly-elected Grand Knight, Emile Martineau at 235-0324.

 

 

Mobile Health Outreach: at Catholic Charities – Pee Dee Emergency Assistance Center, 537-B Highway 90, Conway, SC on Tuesday, July 20^th – 8:00 to 10:00 AM.

Conway Medical Center’s Mobile Health Van will be conducting FREE mobile health screenings (Blood Pressure, Blood Glucose, Blood Cholesterol) to persons who have no medical insurance and no family physician.  This is a fasting screening – so – nothing to EAT OR DRINK past midnight!  To pre-register or for more information, call 843-234-1999.

 

 

MISS RUBY’S KIDS is looking for volunteer Education Mentors.  The mission of the Education Mentor Program is to insure the success of Miss Ruby’s Kids graduates throughout their school career by providing a mentor who communicates with the child’s family and school personnel.  For more information contact Wendy Walsh, Program Coordinator, at 843-436-7197 or coordinator@missrubyskids.net.

 

 

 

July 5 - 10

 

Monday         Hosea 2:16,17c-18,21-22 / Matthew 9:18-26

Tuesday        Hosea 8:4-7,11-13 / Matthew 9:32-38

Wednesday  Hosea 10:1-3,7-8,12 / Matthew 10:1-7

Thursday       Hosea 11:1-4,8c-9 / Matthew 10:7-15

Friday             Hosea 14:2-10 / Matthew 10:16-23

Saturday        Isaiah 6:1-8  / Matthew 10:24-33