Seventeenth sunday in ordinary time

July 25, 2010

Special Prayer Requests: Please pray for the repose of the souls of: Josephine D’Ambrosio, sister of Ginny D’Antonio; and Thomas Earl, brother of Carole Stiglin; and Frank Reuschle, husband of Lanie and father of Rita.

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 3^rd Weekend in July

July 19, 2009 July 18, 2010

Regular Collection $10,018.70 $9,286.47

Parish Debt $2,546.50 $1,782.12

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: 422, 8:00 AM: 301, 10:30 AM: 416. Total: 1139

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:

Jean Fink by Lois Fink

James Boyle by Nancy Boyle

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.

VIRTUS TRAINING

Monday, August 2^nd, 6:00 – 9:00 PM

At PBOC, Parish Life Center, Room 1.

Anyone who wants to volunteer to work with children or vulnerable adults must attend a VIRTUS class. To register, go on line to: www.virtus.org.

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 25 - 31

Happy Birthday To: Dolores Lombardo, Frank Cegledy, Edward Clover, Neil Fico, Helen Johnson, Ralph Justice, Anne Marzili, Elizabeth Neering, Sean Phelan, Lynne Russell, Jennifer Botticelli, Mary Kinzie, Tom Koltak, Thelma Low, Jackson Riley, Estee Hannon, Brayden Otto, Dan Richardson, Lillian Szabo, Claire White, Michael Celatka, Kathleen Finn, Olivia Insignares, Carol Lenhart, Jessica Lockney, Annie Carroll, Bernard Lanoue, Judy Modica, Chris Mohan, Kathleen Ross, Charles Tiller, Janet Whitteaker, Joyce Brady, Ernest Cribb, Rose D’Avanzo, Lorraine LeBlanc, Liz Roney, Kelly Triana, Jason Zawislak.

To: May & Walter Warren, Finola & Thomas Jacobucci, Jeanne & Marty Rosol, Virginia & Thomas Bentley, Barbara & Lawrence White, Francine & Bill Frey, Helen & Conrad Kohler, Laura & Paul Boghosian, Eileen & David Birchenough, June & Bill Shea.

Help us with our Parish Broadcast eMail System. Please go to the address below to make sure your email address is correct. http://pbocchurch.com/email.asp

ACQUISITION OF LAND COLLECTION

In your most recent envelope packet is an envelope for August 8 for the “Acquisition of Land” collection. This annual collection was formerly known as the “Synod Implementation” collection, which is for new land purchases for parishes in the Diocese of Charleston. “…This is most important for our commitment to evangelization, to transforming ourselves and the world in which we live, to deepening our conversion to discipleship and stewardship. The timing is such that this is a very good time for purchase. I continue to thank God for your dedicated efforts and ask God to bless you as we continue to do God’s work in the Church of Charleston.” (Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone)

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: Answer to last week’s question…

Saint Phocas is the Patron Saint of gardeners and sailors.

He was a gardener who lived at Sinope on the Black Sea, who used his crops to feed the poor and also aided persecuted Christians. Phocas is the Greek word for "seal", which may explain his patronage of sailors and mariners. Our youth group might want to ask his intercession for a good crop from their garden to give to Fr. Pat’s Kitchen!

Jesus is describing God’s immeasurable generosity when He says in today’s Gospel, “Whoever asks, receives; whoever seeks, finds; whoever knocks, is admitted.” But it should also be the description of us as Christian stewards – those seeking to follow Christ by using our gifts in service to others. (See Luke 11:10)

CHRISTIAN WILLS SEMINAR - The Christian Wills Seminar will be taking place this Thursday, July 29. The reception begins at 6:00 PM; the seminar starts at 6:30 PM. You may still register by calling the parish office, (Patty Guazzo 237-3428, ext. 0), or register on-line (www.pbocchurch.com).

We welcome the new parishioners

who recently joined our parish:

Travis McClure & Jessica Leeson

Raymond & Clare Binkowski

John Cullen

Prayer & worship

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.

Respect life

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

On Monday, August 9, at 6:00 PM, Holly Gatling, Executive Director, South Carolina Citizens for Life, will be at the monthly meeting of the Georgetown Citizens for Life (GCCL) working group. She will provide input for a GCCL reorganization, as well as give an overview of Pro-Life activities in South Carolina. A recent success was the passage of a 24-hour waiting period for abortions in South Carolina. The meeting will be held in the social hall of Georgetown Baptist Church, 600 David W. Ray Road. Take Highway 701 (N. Fraser) out of Georgetown, and go 3.3 miles past Wal-Mart to Pringles Ferry Road. Turn right, and go 0.7 miles to David W. Ray Road. Turn left, and see the church on the right. All interested in Respect Life are invited to attend.

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 136 people Homemade Chili Con Carne with Cheddar Cheese Topping, Savory Rice, Assorted Desserts and Lemon-flavored Tea. On Thursday we served 125 people Tomato Vegetable Soup, Grilled Smoked Chicken/ Ham and Cheese Sandwiches, Fresh Corn on the Cob, Potato Salad, Assorted Desserts and Sweet Tea.

Saturday breakfast is served every Saturday morning, 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Last weekend we served 78 people French Toast, Eggs, Sausage, 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:

There are still bags available if you did not pick one up last weekend. They will be in the Narthex after each Mass. We also need backpacks for older students: middle school and high school, to reach our goal of donating 100 backpacks! Any type of school supplies are also needed. All donations should be turned in by Monday, August 2. Thank you!

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)

· Please join us Sunday, July 25^th from 6 – 7:30 in PLC Classroom #1 for a lesson on the Lectio Divinia style of prayer with Brother Fred.

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

· CCD class, Thursday, August 5^th & 12^th, 6:00 to 8:00 PM, PLC Rm. 1.

· IMPORTANT MESSAGE: Time of Confirmation has changed on Sunday Sept., 12^th from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM.

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.

Collection bins are located in the lobby of the Parish Life Center and at the back of church. 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

Vendors are still needed! Call Ellen Vignone at 237-3816 or

Theresa Vercellotti at 235-9931.

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

Congratulations!  to our Council's newly-appointed  Directors for the year July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011.  Thank you all for stepping up and being leaders!

Church Director              Clem Thoennes

Communications Director  Emile Martineau

Community Directors        Bill Graef and Greg Kinzie

Council Director               Joe Gabriel

Family Director                David Posek

Membership Director         Don Johnston

Program Director            Tom Dalton

Vocations Director          John Glinka

Youth Directors              Kevin Moravek and Tyler Russell

Upcoming Events!

OPERATION H.O.P.E. GOLF TOURNAMENT, July 31,

8:30 AM, Indigo Creek Golf Club, Murrells Inlet.

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.

SUMMERTIME AND THE LIVING IS EASY!  Great words to a great song.  What better way to laze away the summer than to recruit a new member for the Knights or to become a new member of the Knights! Hot! Hot! Hot!  For membership information contact Council Membership Director, Don Johnston, at 235-0749 or Grand Knight, Emile Martineau at 235-0324.

LOCAL NEWS

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 26 - 31

Monday Jeremiah 13:1-11 / Matthew 13:31-55

Tuesday Jeremiah 14:17-22 / Matthew 13:36-43

Wednesday Jeremiah 15:10,16-21 / Matthew 13:44-46

Thursday Jeremiah 18:1-6 / John 11:19-27

Friday Jeremiah 26:1-9 / Matthew 13:54-58

Saturday Jeremiah 26:11-16,24 / Matthew 14:1-12