Sixteenth sunday in ordinary time

July 18, 2010

Special Prayer Request: Please pray for the repose of the soul of Teresa Riley, mother of parishioner Teresa McNamara.

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.

HOW ARE WE DOING?

Collections for 2^nd Weekend in July

July 12, 2009 July 11, 2010

Regular Collection $14,304.75 $13,617.03

Parish Debt $2,588.70 $2,497.84

Summary for June 2010

Church Debt 6/30/10 $210,380.20

PLC Debt 6/30/10 $1,330,127.64

June 2010 Actual Budgeted

Total Expenses $55,327.16 $68,408.33

Total Income $52,378.03 $64,166.67

Net – Surplus ($2,949.13) ($4,241.66)

or (Deficiency)

Mass Attendance:

5:00 PM: 472, 8:00 AM: 259, 10:30 AM: 395. Total: 1126

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:

Olga Glinka by John Glinka

Rosemary Moyik by John Moyik

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.

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!

Remember to recycle when using our facilities!

SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS: July 18 - 24

Happy Birthday To: John Cioni, Cheryl Clark, Marilyn LeComte, James Mills, Maria Robles, Nancy Schoenwetter, Arlene Alba, Kathy Barzee, Brenden Cornell, John Cullen, Betty Dailey, Flo Keutmann, Kathleen McHugh, Annette Perreault, Ryan Arata, Frank Bruno, Marion Dozzi, Daniel McDonald, Ryan Millane, Jack Shriver, Alicia Zeigler, Kristy Breznicky, Joshua Crotts, Chloe Kuenzle, Bob Maresca, Ines Milella, Jacqueline Redding, Skip Reilly, Carol Taylor, Barbara VanThullenar, Elizabeth Bruckmann, Anne Golden, Dick Graziani, Mary Lou Kerwin, Catherine Marinoff, Lynne Mushock, Elizabeth Vargo, Tom Davis, Madeline Singer, Olivia Battaglino, Neil Fico Jr., Steven Franza, Chris Wiggins.

To: Susan & Paul Scheno, Beverly & Joseph Garrity, Judy & Bob Gum, Christine & Thomas Riley, Diane & Terry Gallagher, Peg & Jim Richardson, Michele & Mark Battaglino, Mary Sue & Thomas Molnar, Nicole & Ken Balogh, Karen & Frank Capalbo.

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

If you shop at the Piggly Wiggly (Litchfield location only), you can link your PFC card to Precious Blood, and your purchases will earn donations to our church. Look for the pink “Pig” flyer with the linking bar code at the back of church. Thank you for your support!

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.

AID TO OUR MILITARY: Your generosity in donations has enabled us to continue sending care packages to our men and women of the military. They do appreciate your support. Our Knights of Columbus continues to mail these packages. As long as we receive your and the Knights of Columbus support, our military will continue to receive these care packages. Again, thank you. As always your prayers are requested for our military and their safe return. – John Glinka

SAINTS TRIVIA:

St. Phocas is the Patron Saint of what professions? (See next week’s bulletin for answer.)

Today’s readings speak of hospitality. Abraham, who cheerfully did for his guests all that desert hospitality required, was rewarded with his heart’s desire – a son. Martha also busied herself with all the details of hospitality, but grudgingly and with complaint. Am I a cheerful or a grudging giver?

CHRISTIAN WILLS SEMINAR - We are less than two weeks from the Christian Will Seminar taking place on July 29. As one attendee of the first seminar noted, “I learned that the will I had was not adequate or Christian in nature.” Register ASAP to assure your place in this seminar. 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 (www.pbocchurch.com).

Prayer & worship

PARISH APPEAL

Brother Fred Buerman ob.OSB is our mission coop speaker at all the liturgies for the weekend of July 24 and 25. Brother Fred directs Hand of Help. He is a member of Holy Trinity Monastery, a Benedictine community at St. David, Arizona. The mission of Hand of Help is to mentor young adults for missionary service and Gospel sharing. Brother Fred has come to our community for the last three years sharing his mission as well as offering a retreat to our community.

Please visit the web site of Hand of Help and Holy Trinity Monastery to get to know Brother Fred and his mission better at: www.handofhelp.info and www.holytrinitymonastery.org.

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 123 people Pork Short Ribs with Gravy, Beef Tacos, Shrimp Lo Mein, Baked Fresh Vegetables, Red Beans & Rice, Assorted Desserts and Sweet Tea. On Thursday we served 92 people Cream of Broccoli Soup, Chicken Salad Sandwiches, Beef Tacos, Rice & Beans, Assorted Desserts and Sweet Tea.

Saturday breakfast is served every Saturday morning, 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Last weekend we served 60 people Pancakes, Eggs, Bacon, Hash, Fruit Cocktail, Cereal, OJ/ Coffee/ Milk. We thank everyone who helps to make these meals a pleasure for all who come.

WANTED! Smith Medical Free Clinic at Pawleys Island needs Nurses (with or without licenses) and Doctors (with SC licenses) who can volunteer some of their time to help at the Bakervill Free Clinic. For more information, call 237-2672.

Fellowship

Back-to-School Backpack and Clothing Drive:

PBOC is excited to start our 7th annual back-to-school backpack and clothing drive to help children from Teach My People and children in need at Waccamaw Area  schools. What started with just 40 children has expanded to over 100, and we continue to be blessed by the support of the people of the parish. The drive helps to provide a new backpack, school supplies and a new outfit to make sure children in our area are prepared and ready to learn at school. We ask that you pick up a blue bag on the way out of church this weekend and return it by Monday, August 2 with suggested items. If you have any questions, or would like to add a child to our list, please contact Karyn Congdon at 325-5789 or Rene Preedom at 235-1180.

ADULT RELIGIOUS ED

ADULT CONFIRMATION - Our parish is offering a special opportunity for adults who are practicing Catholics, but have not received the sacrament of Confirmation.  Bishop Guglielmone will be celebrating the sacrament of Confirmation here at Precious Blood on September 12^th, 2010. Our RCIA Team will provide preparation for you to receive that sacrament at that time. If you are interested in this opportunity, please come to an informational session on Monday, July 26^th at 7:00 PM in the PLC, room #1.

YOUTH MINISTRY

Sr. Youth Group (SYG)

· Summer Bible Study will resume on Sunday July 18^th from 6:00–7:30 PM in PLC Classroom 1.

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

· CCD class, Thursday, July 22^nd 6:00 to 8:00 PM, PLC Rm. 1.

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

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.

Women’s Club

CRAFT SHOW – Save the dates! October 22-24

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

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

Our craft workshops have begun and will continue through the summer. Join us on Thursday mornings every other week, in the PLC from 9:30 to 11:30 (the next workshop is July 29^th). Help is needed to make items for the Women’s Club table, or you can work on your own projects. For more info, call Pam at 237-5170. Thank you!

WELCOME TEA - Sunday, August 29,  2:30 to 4:00 PM at Founders Hall.  An invitation is extended to all the women of the parish to join the Precious Blood of Christ Catholic Women's Club.   Share in the fellowship and fun during our "25^th Year" celebration.  Join us at monthly luncheon meetings and participate in all the annual events.  The Welcome Tea is the first event of the year for members, new members, former members and parishioners interested in our programs.  Please join us for tea.  To RSVP or for more information please call June Shea at 314-3768 or e-mail juneshea08@gmail.com.

Watch the bulletin for coming events for our 25^th year!

To submit information in the bulletin for the Women’s Club, contact Patty Guazzo 357-9699, or email: pguazzo@sc.rr.com.

Knights of Columbus

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!   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.

Congratulations!  to our Council's newly elected and installed officers for the year July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011:

Grand Knight: Emile Martineau Outside Guard: John Bartha

Deputy Grand Knight: Tom Dalton Financial Secretary : Tony Cullen

Chaplain: Rev. Patrick Stenson Recorder: Phil Brice

Chancellor : Victor Diaz Advocate: Clem Thoennes

Lecturer : Mak Kelliher Trustee 3^rd year: Tom Cardea

Warden: Don Johnston Trustee 2^nd year: Al Salemme

Inside Guard : Allan Guazzo Trustee 1^st year: Bill Wichrowski

Consider joining the Knights of Columbus!

For membership information contact Council Membership Director, Don Johnston, at 235-0749 or Grand Knight, Emile Martineau at 235-0324.

LOCAL NEWS

VOTE FOR TEACH MY PEOPLE!

Food Lion and Pepsi are partnering to help bring food to the table in Food Lion’s local communities. To vote, go to:

www.foodlion.refresheverything.com - they are under the 10,000 Grant - for PAY IT FORWARD Community Garden and Youth Farm. Voting ends July 21 – you can vote every day!

TARA HALL HOME FOR BOYS was recently featured on WBTW News 13 on an “SC Now” segment. Tara Hall is located off of Rose Hill Road in Georgetown County and has been serving the area for nearly 40 years. The home was founded in 1970 by Father Owen O’Sullivan, a Catholic Priest from Ireland. The Yawkey Family (owners of the Boston Red Sox) donated the land to the priest. To watch the segment and hear more about the story, go to www.scnow.com.

BOOK SIGNING

Local author and Catholic school teacher Sarah Bruce Kelly will sign copies of her historical novels on July 24-25 after all Masses. The Red Priest’s Annina tells the story of priest/composer Antonio Vivaldi as seen through the eyes of his most famous student. Jazz Girl tells the true story of a disadvantaged young girl’s musical and spiritual journey. Both books are entertaining, educational, and inspirational for readers of all ages. A generous percentage of each sale will be donated to Precious Blood of Christ Catholic Church.

2^nd ANNUAL PEACH FESTIVAL – Friday, July 30 at St. Paul’s Waccamaw United Methodist Church in Litchfield, 4:30 to 8:00 PM, rain or shine. Free admission. Peaches, Peach Desserts, Food, Music, Silent Auction, 3 “Bouncys”, face painting.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

The Habitat for Humanity Women Build Committee is sponsoring the "Savvy Saturday Sale" on Saturday, July 31, 2010 from 8 AM to 2 PM at the Pawley's Island Presbyterian Church. There will be women's clothing, shoes, jewelry, purses, etc. Boutique items at bargain prices, be frugal and look fabulous! If you have items to donate to this fundraiser, please contact: Emily Mobley 546-5685, x 4.

July 19 - 24

Monday Micah 6:1-4,6-8 / Matthew 12:38-42

Tuesday Micah 7:14-15,18-20 / Matthew 12:46-50

Wednesday Jeremiah 1:1,4-10 / Matthew 13:1-9

Thursday Jeremiah 2:1-3,7-8,12-13 / John 20:1-2,11-18

Friday Jeremiah 3:14-17 / Matthew 13:18-23

Saturday Jeremiah 7:1-11 / Matthew 13:24-30

Note: The readings published for last week were this week’s readings.

Mea culpa!