SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

January 15, 2012

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, January 16 for the Martin Luther King holiday.

HOW ARE WE DOING?

Collections for 2nd weekend in January, 2012

1st Collection

Weekly Collection $13,461.40

DOC Tax 10% $1,346.14

Outreach 10% $1,346.14

Net funds available to the church $10, 769.12

Weekly Budget for January $8,243.00

Surplus $2,526.12

2^nd Collection

Weekly Collection $3,413.00

DOC Tax 10% $341.30

Net funds available to pay parish debt $3,071.70

Weekly Budget for January $3,197.47

Shortfall ($125.77)

Balance on PLC mortgage $1,182.050.29

Current Electronic Givers: 132

To sign up go to: http://www.pbocchurch.com/stewardship.asp

Mass Attendance: 5:00 PM: 372, 8:00 AM: 293, 10:30 AM: 439. Total: 1104

The 2012 FLOWER INTENTION CALENDAR has been 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. 

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 CLASS –

“Protecting God’s Children”

will be held on Saturday, January 21^st from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the Parish Life Center, Room 1. Please register online at www.virtus.org.

NOTICE FOR PARISHIONERS WITH CELIAC DISEASE:

If you suffer from Celiac Sprue Disease (allergy to gluten), please contact the parish office if you wish to receive low-gluten hosts (.01%) for Holy Communion.

REMEMBRANCE SPONSORSHIPS:

Families, would you like to sponsor an item for Precious Blood of Christ? You could remember a loved one, honor your family or a family member.

Yearly sponsor: Candles – $1,600

Censor & Boat – $1,500

Church Flowers – $4,500 (Parish Portion)

Partial and half- year sponsorships available

Other opportunities available as well - please call Ellen at the Church office 237-3428, ext. 2.

2012 CALENDARS are available at the back of church.

SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS: January 15 - 21

Happy Birthday To: Barbara Call, Tom Endl, Ray Ganem, Tammy Meyers, Regan Schroer, Robyn Sullivan, Gina Augustino, Skippy Esposito, Bill Quadrozzi, Joseph Razzano, Jean Ripard, Thomas Sullivan, Christina Botticelli, Daniel DeCaro Jr., Justin Hardee, Pamela Kitchen, John Tarvis, Mary Belanger, Michael Errico, Joe Ferreira, Blake Fisher, Karen Greene, Linda Johnston, Dorothy Knap, Mimi Razzi, Sally Rhodes, Mark Gilles, Sabrina Lampe, Andrew Wilson, Taylor Augustino, Shawn Bergeron, Betsy Beyma, Dave Birchenough, Lilianne Flahive, Clinton LeBlanc, Nicholas Mauldin, Karen Mur, Martin Rosol, Ernestine Smith, Stanley Sowa, Christine Brennan, Tom Dalton, Debbi Hipkins, Thomas Kurtz, Scott Mauldin, George McGowan, Christopher VanLoon.

To: Mira & Greg Ormsby, Gigi & Richard Duff, Christine & Brian Milesky, Shirley & John Weiss, Eileen & Pablo Talamante.

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

* Ashley Perryman, HHA – 101 TF Lift,

Kandor, Afghanistan, APO, AE 09553

* Maj. Ann M. Sage

OSC-1 / AAV, Unit 9920, Box 0040

DPO, AE 09348

* Maj. Joseph Sage

CITF – 1, C13 – Aviation, APO AE 09354

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. As always your prayers are requested for our military and their safe return.

PBOC GIFT CARDS

Need a gift for a special occasion?

All-occasion PBOC gift cards are available to send

to your family and friends notifying them that you are giving a donation in their honor for a dinner to a needy family in our community through Outreach Ministries or Father Pat’s Lunch Kitchen; or contributions to the Columbarium Fund, Outreach Ministries or the Building Fund. Each card costs $10. They come with envelopes suitable for mailing, and can be purchased at the church office. Give a gift that keeps on giving!

PBOC Gift Shop news!

The updated Missals should be arriving mid-month. We have ordered only a dozen and six of them are already reserved for parishioners. If you want one don't hesitate to come into The Gift Shop and sign-up for one today. They are $33 and have a black leatherette cover. We have a new supply of small, hard cover journals for your daily reflections and musings. Priced reasonably at only $1.50, they make nice gifts for teenagers, as well as adults of all ages. Inexpensive bookmarks, lapel pins and prayer cards to buy for yourself, a loved one or someone who'd like to receive some mail are in stock. We still have a good selection of PBOC hats...perfect for the golf course or this beautiful weather.

Please come in after any Mass or on Wednesdays from 9:15-10AM...even if it's just to browse. 

In today’s first reading, we hear Samuel respond eagerly, “Here I am!” each time the Lord calls him. May we, too, be listening for the call of God in our lives and be ready to say like the psalmist, “Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.” (See 1 Samuel 3:4; Psalm 40)

Special Collection: The Diocese of Charleston’s Annual Collection for Latin America will be taken up on January 21-22. Please be generous.

Prayer & worship

WORLD WIDE MARRIAGE DAY –

Save the Date! Feb. 12!

ALL MARRIED COUPLES OF THE PARISH,

You are invited to a joyous reception on February 12^th after the 10:30 AM Mass. Please join Father Pat and many parishioners to celebrate your Sacrament of Marriage.

There will be food and light beverages and music.

Your children and grandchildren are most welcome to attend.

HELP NEEDED!

· CANTORS – needed for all Masses. If interested, call Renée Faiella at the parish office (237-3428, Ext. 3)

· GREETERS – Volunteers are needed to greet people outside church before the 8:00 AM Mass on Sundays. For further info call Jim Richardson at 237-7266.

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, Pat at 237-7226, or Gloria at 235-3667.

RESPECT LIFE

An Interfaith Prayer Vigil sponsored by Grand Strand Citizens for Life will be held at St. Andrew Catholic Church, N. Kings Highway and North 37th Street, Myrtle Beach, on Friday, January 20th, at 7:30 PM.

Rocky Fretz will be staring in a fundraiser for Birthright at 4:00 PM on Sunday, February 12, at Pawleys Plantation Golf and Country Club. The event is "A Rocky Fretz Sunday Serenade". Mr. Fretz, a distinguished pianist and composer, is familiar to many from his performances at Brookgreen Gardens and at the Carolina Opry Theater. The ticket donation for the concert and light refreshments is $45. For tickets call: Len Vercellotti at 843-240-0976 or e-mail: LVercel@AOL.com.

OUTREACH

TOWN HALL MEETING AT PBOC

You are invited to attend a Town Hall meeting on January 19 at 5:30 PM in Founders Hall. Precious Blood of Christ Church and the League of Women Voters of Georgetown County are coordinating an effort to bring public transportation to the interiors of Pawleys Island community and Litchfield community. Myers Rollins with Coast RTA will present a plan to locate a bus shelter on our church property enabling residents via a prospective connector route to reach destinations for work, school, doctors, hospitals and shopping from a safe environment. This will include residents who cannot personally drive to those areas because they have no transportation or because they would rather have a safer means leaving their own cars on our church property. We have invited all the area churches and their congregations to attend this meeting as well as distributed flyers in the areas. It is our sincere hope that you will be able to attend this meeting.

Fr. Pat’s Lunch Kitchen continues to serve lunch on Wednesdays and Thursdays, with people coming together to enjoy sharing meals and friendship. Last Wednesday, we served 104 people Hot Dogs, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Salad, Assorted Desserts and Sweet Tea. On Thursday we served 77 people Tossed Salad, Hoagies, Potato Salad, Macaroni Salad, Assorted Desserts and Sweet Tea.

Saturday breakfast is served every Saturday morning, 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Last weekend we served 69 people Eggs, French Toast, Sausage, Hash, Fruit Cocktail, Cereal, OJ/ Coffee/ Milk.

We thank everyone who helps to make these meals a pleasure for all who come, and everyone who donates food.

MEALS ON WHEELS is looking for volunteers. This program brings meals to the homebound, elderly, sick and disabled in our community. If anyone is interested please contact Andrea Zingales 631-220-0930 (cell) or 843-357-6907 (home).

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Birthright of Georgetown is a local emergency pregnancy service offering alternatives to abortion. Adult women volunteers are needed to work in the office and greet women who come for assistance during pregnancy and after child birth. Three volunteers work together for two hours, once or twice a month. Training is provided. If you desire to volunteer your time and talent to assist these life saving efforts, contact Terri Triana, Director, at 235-4648 or Mary Lou England, Co-director, at 237-7442.

For information on volunteer opportunities, please contact Bess Lochocki: bess.lochocki@gmail.com, (843) 283-3334, and/or Rocky Gray: RGRAY23@sc.rr.com, Co-Chairs of the PBOC Habitat Outreach Ministry.  THANKS!

Fellowship

FAMILIES IN FAITH – A special request…

Our Families in Faith wish to gather quarterly for fellowship in the PLC. We have a need for 2-3 adults to watch our children for 90 minutes, while the adults gather for spiritual enrichment. Most of our events will be held in the PLC. We would provide spiritual movies, the gym, or crafts to help occupy the kids. Our first meeting will be held the evening of February 2^nd from 7:00 to 8:00 PM. If you are able to help us with this ministry, it would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Jen Bodie at 251-2510, or Steve Attias at 344-7686, for further information.

Note: The Diocese requires Virtus certification for those watching the children; to become certified the class takes 3 hours. If you are not Virtus trained please attend the class being offered Saturday, January 21 (see details on page 1.)

“MEET THE PRIEST” - Fr. Casmir, Parochial Vicar at St. Andrews in Myrtle Beach

When – 5:30 to 8:30 PM, Thursday, February 2^nd

What – Mass, followed by cover dish supper (participants bring favorite dish to share), followed by presentation and Q&A with Fr. Casmir and Adults

Who – Families in Faith (and anyone interested), babysitting provided

Where – PBOC Church then PLC

Why – To deepen our spiritual journey

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).

RELIGIOUS ED REVIEW

Next Children’s Mass is at 10:30 AM on Sunday, January 29^th. All children in grades 1-8 will attend this Mass together with their class.

Attention: Parents of students preparing for

1^st Reconciliation and 1^st Communion!

· Parent Meeting: Reconciliation “refresher” for parents!

Sunday, Feb. 5, 9:15 AM, PLC Rm. 2

Informational session led by parishioner Ellen Richardson designed to help you carefully prepare your child to receive the sacrament of First Reconciliation. Very important information re: 1^st Reconciliation and 1^st Communion!

**Communion Entry Form and Baptismal certificate due (if not baptized at PBOC).

· First Reconciliation Retreat & Practice-students only

Thursday, Feb. 23, 3:30 to 5:00 PM

Drop-off at PLC - Pick-up at Church - Snack provided

· First Reconciliation-students and families

Saturday, Feb. 25, 3:00 PM. Students arrive at church at 2:45 PM – in “Sunday-best” attire. Boys: long pants, collared shirt. Girls: dress or skirt. NO jeans or sneakers.

YOUTH MINISTRY

SENIOR YOUTH GROUP (Grades 9-12) .

· FORMS ARE DUE BACK FOR DYC at White Oak.

· SYG Next Sunday Feb. 22^nd in PLC immediately following 10:30 Mass.

JUNIOR YOUTH GROUP (Grades 7 & 8)

· JYG Friday Jan. 20^th 6 – 8:00 in PLC Classrooms!!!

Youth Basketball

PBOC is offering boys in grades 3 – 6 a basketball program to further develop individual dribbling, passing and shooting skills and introduce game techniques and team play.  Practices are scheduled for Saturdays from 2:00 – 4:00 PM beginning in January through February 25^th in the PLC Gym.  (Note: No practice on January 21 & 28.) Additionally, there may be opportunities to play games with area schools and church leagues.  Neil Fico and Greg Ormsby will be leading the program.  If you are interested in participating, please call Greg at 651-2202.

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

Women’s Club 2011-2012 Community Grants - Applications (RFP’s) are available in the parish office and on the PBOC Website starting January 6, 2012. Completed applications are due February 29, 2012.

EXERCISE CLASS - Get some groove in your move!  All women of the parish are welcome to join in an exercise class that will be held on Wednesdays, starting on January 18, 2012 at 5:00 PM.  Please come a few minutes early so the class can start promptly at 5:00 PM.   These classes will benefit all those who participate as well as to help out our parish.  A donation of $5.00 would be greatly appreciated.  The class will be taught by our very own Nancy Szarowicz.

EVENING DISCUSSION GROUP: Questions, suggestions, ideas and more; also a chance for those who work during the day and would like to catch up with what’s going on – and for those who normally attend and would like to talk about things. All members of the Women’s Club are welcome to come, share a cup of coffee or something cold – Third Thursdays at 7:00 PM, PLC Rm. 2, starting January 19^th. Join us for an evening chat!

SAVE THE DATE & GET YOUR TICKETS!

“A Passion for Fashion” - The 2012 Fashion Show will be held at Pawleys Plantation on Saturday, March 24, 2012. Tickets may be purchased for $35 by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope, with a check made out to PBOCC Women's Club. Ticket requests should also indicate table preferences.

Send to: Kathy Knittel, 86 Boatmen Drive, Pawleys Island, SC 29585. Please call Kathy with any questions at 235-6939. (Watch the bulletin for more details.)

Got loose change? Please deposit in the "Pennies from Heaven" canisters at the front entrances of the Church and Chapel.

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!  Council 11028 would like to take this opportunity to salute our Knight of the Month, Dan Spencer, Family of the Month, Gerry and Karyn Congdon and Youth of the Month, Ella Grace Bodie.  Thank you for all that you do for the Council, parish and community!

Council 11028 to Host Degrees!  Council 11028 will be the proud host of two Degrees on Saturday, January 21st.  The first is a Second Degree which will start at 10:00 AM in the PLC.  Candidates must be there at 9:30 AM.  The next is a Third Degree which will start at 12:30 PM in the PLC.  Candidates must be there by 12:00 PM.  All candidates and observers must wear a coat and tie.

Knights of Columbus State Free Throw Contest!  This contest is open to all children ages 8 - 14.  The Council 11028 competition will take place on Sunday, February 5, 2012 at 9:00 AM in the PLC.  The local winners will compete in the District competition and should they be successful there they will move on to the State competition in Columbia.  So practice your shooting and come and join in the fun!

Wounded Warrior Golf Club Project

About 1,000 wounded warriors are rehabbing on any given day at Fort Benning, Ft. Bragg, and Fort Gordon. Did you know that golf clinics play an important part in the therapy of some of them? Bottom line: it does! And, because it does, there is a compelling need for golf equipment to use at the clinics. You can be a difference maker! So, if you have any golf equipment gathering dust, please bring your equipment to the parish. "Drop Off" boxes will be available in the Parish Life Center and in Founders Hall for your convenience until January 15, 2012. If you have any questions, please call Ron Breznicky (237-1203) or email him (RBreznicky@gmail.com).

Career Opportunity: The Knights of Columbus is seeking a Field Agent for a career opportunity representing their insurance program. We offer a complete benefits package with this full-time position. In order to qualify, one must be eligible for membership in the Knights of Columbus. For more information, please contact Robert Boni, General Agent, at (843) 824-5632 or Robert.boni@kofc.org

Upcoming Events!  

Council Officers’ Meeting, Jan. 23, 7:00 PM, Founder's Hall. Rosary, February  2, 6:00 PM, PBOC Chapel. 

Business Meeting, February 2, 7:00 PM, Founder's Hall. First Friday Adoration, February 3, Team A.

Super Bowl 100 Club Party!  The party will be Sunday, February 5th.  Check back here for the final details as to time and place.

200 Club Dinner!  The annual 200 Club dinner will be held on Sunday, February 26th in the PLC beginning at 6:00 PM.

To inquire about joining the Knights or seeking more information contact Membership Director Don Johnston at 235-0749 or Grand Knight Tom Dalton at 235-8295.

DIOCESAN NEWS

SAINT MICHAEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL:

FAITH, ACADEMICS, SERVICE

In two weeks, Saint Michael Catholic School will begin a week of observance along with Catholic schools throughout the country. The annual Catholic Schools Week is a celebration of what makes our Catholic schools stand out from other educational options. In thanksgiving for your support of Saint Michael School, we invite you to join us in celebrating this special week.

January 16 - 21

Monday 1 Samuel 15:16-23 / Mark 2:18-22

Tuesday 1 Samuel 16:1-13 / Mark 2:23-28

Wednesday 1 Samuel 17:32-33,37,40-51 / Mark 3:1-6

Thursday 1 Samuel 18:6-9;19:1-7 / Mark 3:7-12

Friday 1 Samuel 23:3-21 / Mark 3:13-19

Saturday 2 Samuel 1:1-4,11-12,19,23-27 / Mark 3:20-21

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