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August 22, 2010

Special Prayer Requests: Please pray for the repose of the souls of Jerry Bucello, Dan Gallagher and Rosemary “Rodie” Real.

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 August

August 16, 2009 August 15, 2010

Regular Collection $10,120.20 $11,453.90

Parish Debt $2,351.31 $2,042.15

Summary for July 2010

Church Debt 7/31/10 $114,812.32

PLC Debt 7/31/10 $1,330,127.64

July 2010 Actual

Total Expenses $65,571.24

Total Income $58,915.57

Net Surplus or (Deficiency) ($6,655.67)

Mass Attendance:

5:00 PM: 354, 8:00 AM: 259, 10:30 AM: 451. Total: 1064

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

Ruth & Harvey Parker by Nancy Boyle

Peter V. Moulder, Jr. by Mary Jaeger

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 MINISTRIES: Articles for the October issue of PRECIOUS WORD, our monthly newsletter,

are due by September 8.

Please email them to: coordinator@pbocchurch.com.

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL ELECTION: NOMINATIONS

Nominations will be accepted through August 25^th for the openings on the Parish Pastoral Council. Nomination Forms are available at the back of church and in the parish office.

Please review the nominating guidelines on the form. Boxes are in the gathering area to deposit your completed nomination forms. Because many of the major ministry and committee heads serving on the Council are relatively long-term parishioners, we encourage you to nominate people who are relatively new to our parish (less than 4 years) to help us achieve a council that represents a cross section of our parish. Voting will take place on the September 18-19 weekend.

SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS: August 22 – 28

Happy Birthday To: Jim Carroll, Willie Conway, Dennis Giovanelli, Annette Ibarra, Frank Johnson, Helena Kirkpatrick, Araceli Olguin, Jean Weber, Sue Benati-Axtell, Ralph Burg, Dillon Espinosa, Kathy Frank, Carmela Lanza, Joseph Ripard, Thomas Williams, John Faiella, Andrew Heck, Roxanne Hoyos, Joseph Moseh, Dominick Pontiere, Mary Posek, Leslie Weiss, Liz Attias, Bruce Boyer, Patty Cameransi, Vincent Caramico, Stephanie Cioni, Ben Ellerbe, James Fisher, Catherine Lowe, Kaelin Milesky, Irene Crotts, Michael Kuiken, Steve Magyera, Jean Robertson, Jennifer Sadler, Jerry Nardone, Joyce Russo, Cy Bishop, Linda Breznicky, Mary Cegledy, Molly Congdon, Rose Crucilla, Isabella Ribaudo, Timothy Straight, Bill Wichrowski, Marie Williams.

To: Nancy & John O’Boyle, Claire & James Walsh, Phyllis & Bob Sullivan, Pam & Scott Maxwell, Mary Ann & John Mistak, Jeanette & Michael Rice, Liz & Bernard Lanoue, Barbara & Dennis Pontiere, Patricia & David Robson, Carol & Dennis Kruis, Loretta & Fred Novak, Jennifer & Patrick Walsh, Virginia & John Yorzinski.

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

* 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

* Pvt. Kevin Teski, BCO 3/60^th Infantry Regiment,

4^th Platoon “Cobras”, Bldg 5482 Jackson Blvd.,

Ft. Jackson, SC 29207

* Sgt. Boyce Duncan, HHB-1-178FA,

Camp Phoenix AIG, APO AC 09320

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…

Despite being born over a thousand years before the invention of the computer, Saint Isidore of Seville has been named the Patron Saint of the internet, computer technicians, computer users, computers …and school children and students. The reason? He took it upon himself to document all “universal knowledge” much like the Internet aims to do today. He was a collector and compiler of all information which he put into his writings now known as the Etymologiae, which is said to contain all of the learning possessed in his time.

Today’s reading from Isaiah describes the Israelites bringing their offering to the Lord “in clean vessels.” The gift of myself – my patient endurance and fidelity to the will of God – is as important as the monetary gift I offer.

(See Isaiah 66:20)

We welcome the new parishioners

who recently joined our parish:

Gary & Kathy Hoerlein

Marvin & diAnn Herschberg Robert, Jeannine, Michelle and Michael Siembida

John & Gloria Cartaina

Mary Cartaina

Linda Angelo

Earl & Debra Rogers

Prayer & worship

ATTENTION: LITURGICAL MINISTERS

Chairperson of ministries must complete and turn in Fourth Quarter schedules to the Church office by August 31^st.

Note: Due to a programming error, the update to include Jan. 1 & 2 on the Fourth Quarter schedule was delayed. If you were unable to select these unavailability dates, please go back and try again at: http://pbocchurch.com/schedule.asp.

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 102 people Pot Roast of Beef, Braised Beef Tips, Oven-Brown Potatoes, Succotash, Cole Slaw, Hard-Boiled Eggs, Rolls & Butter, Assorted Desserts and Lemon-flavored Tea. On Thursday we served 73 people Canadian Cheese Soup, Beef Taco Salad, Cole Slaw, Rolls & Butter, Assorted Desserts and Sweet Tea.

Saturday breakfast is served every Saturday morning, 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Last weekend we served 73 people Eggs, Pancakes, Sausage, Bacon, Hash, Cereal, OJ/ Coffee/ Milk.

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

Fellowship

PrimeTimers

IMPORTANT SCHEDULE CHANGE – For the 2010 – 2011 season, we will meet on the 2^nd Friday of each month (instead of the 3^rd Friday) at the Parish Life Center.

All parishioners (55 & older) are welcome to join us in the Parish Life Center once a month, starting on Friday, September 10^th, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. We play BINGO, offer prizes, serve refreshments and enjoy some fun-filled afternoons. Come join the fun! For more information, please call: Linda Caswell at 237-5743 or Barbara Call at 237-4554.

Religious ed review

SEMINAR SERIES - WITH MARY RONAN

PBOC is excited to announce the return of Mary Ronan, nationally known speaker, Christian Family Life Educator and author of "Raising Your Children in an Ungodly World." Mary will offer her powerful and practical insight, encouragement and advice for parents, grandparents and teens during a series of seminars and at all weekend Masses Friday, August 27 through Monday, August 30. The following will be held in the Parish Life Center:

· Fri., Aug. 27, 6:30 – 8:00 PM, Adult Ed "Relationships with Adult Children & grandchildren",

· Sat., Aug. 28: 9:30 – 1l:30 AM, “Critical Moral Decision Making Based on the 10 Commandments" for Grades 6 & 7 with parents,

· Sat., Aug. 28, 6:00 – 9:00 PM, "Loving for Life" for Grades 8-12 with parents followed by Bryan Murdaugh from the music ministry "5 Thousand"

· Sun., Aug. 29: 9:15 – 10:15 AM, Religious Education Family Open House "Raising Your Children in an Ungodly World" for Grades K4-7 with parents

· Sun., Aug. 29,11:30 AM – 1:30 PM, "Fruits of the Spirit" for Confirmation class (Grades 8-10) with parents, Lunch provided,

· Mon., Aug. 30, 9:30 – 11:00 AM, "Raising Your Children in an Ungodly World" for Mothers*

*Childcare provided: contact Jen @ 235-6922 to reserve childcare

Adult religious ed

BIBLE STUDY – Starting Wednesday, September 15, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Sign up for this exciting Catholic-based study of the bible. Come preview the introduction and see if it is something you would be interested in. This is a 24-week study that will take us through the Lenten season and will have a cost of $25.00 for materials. To learn more about this study, contact Elva Horlings at 843-240-0365 or 843-235-3196.

YOUTH MINISTRY

Sr. Youth Group (SYG)

· SYG Saturday evening from 6 – 9:00 in the PLC Gym with Mary Ronan and Worship/Concert by Bryan Murdaugh.

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

· Reminder that all confirmation candidates must attend Confession before receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation!!

· Please remember to bring your Confirmation Entry Forms to the Parish Office for Renee!!

Women’s Club

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.

MEMBERSHIP DUES are payable at the Annual Tea. Dues are $15 - Cash or Check. Please make checks out to PBOCCWC. If for reasons you cannot attend the Tea or the General Meetings but wish to continue your support for the Women’s Club, PLEASE send your dues (Check) to the Membership Committee Chair: Joan M. Brown, 765 Pinehurst Lane, 96D, Pawleys Island, SC 29585.

DEAR PARISHIONERS – COME CELEBRATE!!!!!

The Women’s Club will be having a Celebration of our 25 Year Anniversary on September 18^th following the 5:00 PM Mass. Please help us celebrate before heading home or to dinner by joining us for a glass of wine (or other non-alcoholic drink), some tasty appetizers from our soon-to-be-available Cookbook, and anniversary cake. Save the date; hope to see you there!

ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL – October 22-24

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

Theresa Vercellotti at 235-9931. Talented members…keep working on your homemade crafts to donate!

Our craft workshops will continue through September. Join us on Thursday mornings every other week, in the PLC from 9:30 to 11:30 (the next workshop is August 26^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!

BYOB! Bring Your Old Books for the Book Sale booth at the craft show and place them in the box at the back of church. We are collecting fiction & nonfiction books, cookbooks, audio books, CDs and DVDs. For large quantities of books, call Kathy Knittel (235-939) to arrange delivery or pick-up.

The next Board Meeting will be held on August 26, 10:00 AM.

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. - On the weekend of September 3-5, Council 11028 will be making its final push of the year for Operation H.O.P.E. – better known as the "Tootsie Roll Drive" – at the local grocery stores and after all the Masses.  Operation H.O.P.E. (Helping Other People Everyday) is a statewide Knights of Columbus charity that provides financial assistance to agencies and institutions that provide services to those who are afflicted with Intellectual Disabilities.  All 59 Councils conduct fund drives, then submit their total monies to the state charity.  Eighty percent (85%) of the monies raised by the individual Councils is returned to agencies in their area that are chosen by that Council. Our Council 11028 has supported many local agencies with these funds but has primarily supported The JOY School, Georgetown County Special Olympics and Georgetown County Special Needs.  The remaining 15% of the money is used by the state charity to fund statewide programs or local programs in areas that need help that cannot be provided by local Councils.  Council 11028 thanks all for their support and kindness in the past and hopes that when you see the Knights at the local grocery stores and outside of church the first weekend of September that you will contribute whatever you can and have a Tootsie Roll on us.

Upcoming Events!  

Officer's Meeting, August 24, 7:00 PM, Founder's Hall. Business Meeting, September 2, 7:00 PM, Founder's Hall.   First Friday Adoration, September 3, Team B. 

Operation H.O.P.E., September 3-5, at local stores and after all Masses.

Fourth Degree!  Business Meeting, August 26, PAC Hall at St. Michaels, 7:30 PM.

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

diocesan news

VOCATIONS - The Diocese of Charleston is sponsoring a discernment retreat for men on September 24-26, 2010 at the White Oak Retreat Center. The retreat will allow participants to discern a possible vocation to the diocesan priesthood. For more information, please e-mail Fr. Jeff Kirby at vocationskrby@aol.com, or call (803) 254-7646.

August 23 - 28

Monday 2 Thessalonians 1:15,11-12 / Matthew 23:13-22

Tuesday Revelation 21:9b-14 / John 1:45-51

Wednesday 2 Thessalonians 3:6-10,16-18 /

Matthew 23:27-32

Thursday 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 / Matthew 24:42-51

Friday 1 Corinthians 1:17-25 / Matthew 25:1-13

Saturday 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 / Matthew 23:8-12