Ascension of the Lord

May 20, 2012

Special Prayer Requests: Please pray for the repose of the souls of: James Pauken; and Joyce Hipkins, mother of John Hipkins.

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, May 28, in observance of Memorial Day.

HOW ARE WE DOING?

Collections for 2^nd weekend in May, 2012

1^st Collection

Weekly Collection $10,070.25

DOC Tax 10% $1,007.03

Outreach 10% $1,007.03

Net funds available to the church $8,056.19

Weekly Budget for May $13,688.00

Shortfall ($5,631.81)

2^nd Collection

Weekly Collection $ 2,353.00

DOC Tax 10% $235.30

Net funds available to pay parish debt $2,117.70

Weekly Budget for May $3,197.47

Shortfall ($1,079.77)

Balance on PLC mortgage $1,134,615.52

Current Electronic Givers: 138

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

Mass Attendance: 5:00 PM: 301, 8:00 AM: 308, 10:30 AM: 356. Total: 965.

The 2012 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 Daniel Burgo by Eloise Temple

A Note of Thanks:

The Barnett Family would like to thank Father Pat and parishioners for the prayers and overwhelming support during the passing of our beloved Mother and Grandmother, Patricia Devlin.

Parishioners Moving: John & Helene Horniak moved to Greenville, SC on May 17, and asked that we publish their new address: The Gardens at Eastside, 275 Commonwealth Drive, Greenville, SC 29615. Phone: (864) 329-1200.

SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS: May 20 – 26

Happy Birthday To: Marilyn Gleaton, Joyce Graham, Susanne Moorhead, Kathy Tilmont, Pat D’Amato, Julia DiMaggio, Amy Frost, Bob Jaeger, John Kuenzle Jr., Carmen Russo, Christina Straight, Betty Hayes, Nina Kolczynski, Walter Martin, Kari Strittmatter, Bob Horrell, Jessica Leeson, Salvatore Leto, Alyssa Otto, Art Reitano, Zoe Reynolds, Beverly Tempalsky, Henry Vermeern, Karen Lilly, Frank Parr, Joey Picard, Molly Tate, Ginny D’Antonio, Len Marotta, Jim McGrath, Ubaldo Garcia, Elizabeth Lawlor, Scott Nicol, Amy Spagnuolo, Thomas Strittmatter, Theresa Whitaker.

To: Tracy & David Meno, Nicole & Earl Herche, Grace & Vincent Caramico, Dorothy & John Smith, Pat & Frank D’Amato, Joanne & Dennis Cangelosi, Kathy & John Eagen, Carol & Jim Sewell, Janet & Daniel McDonald, Cheryl & Richard Clark, Cecilia & Tom Goodman.

PERSON OF THE WEEK: PBOC parishioner, Grace Barnett, recently competed at the Class AA state track and field meet, and won 3 gold medals, 1 silver medal, and helped Waccamaw High School team win overall 2^nd place in the state. Grace had never won a title, and now she has three – for the 800, 1,600 and 3,200 meters. Congratulations, Grace – we are so proud of you!

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.

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

* 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 Shop news! We have many small, inexpensive but tasteful gifts for the graduate. Key chains, crosses, journals, bookmarks, bracelets, angel pins, necklaces, auto icons, crucifixes. Why not tuck one of these in our quality greeting cards, priced at only $1 to wish that special student good luck in the future.

The New Saint Joseph's Missals along with new stock in Saint Pat's Celtic Corner should be here in a few weeks. Father's Day is around the corner. Stop in The Gift Shop today to see the many gifts of faith we have for Dad.

Recently arrived...“Everyone’s Way of the Cross” at $1.50.

We thank you for your continued support in making this special place a success. Remember that every item is sold at cost!

Jesus ascended into heaven, blessing His disciples and pdromising that they would soon receive the power of the Holy Spirit. We who have received that priomised gift of the Spirit are now empowered to be His witnesses to the ends of the earth – to use our time and talents to spread the good news of salvation.

STEWARDSHIP RECOGNITION WEEKEND!

“God, You have given us so many blessings and gifts to enrich our lives – individually and as a church community. You tell us to share a determined proportion of these gifts of Time, Talent and Treasure with Your Church and with those in needs. Sharing these gifts with each other adds to our blessings and promotes Your Word.

Grant us the Grace to be better Stewards of Your many gifts so we can be the loving and inviting Catholic community You want us to be.” Amen.

SPECIAL COLLECTION: Next week our parish will take up the Collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC). This Collection communicates the Good News through Catholic social media activities and enriches our faith through podcasts, television, radio, and print media. Half of all proceeds remain in our diocese, so please be generous in this Collection. CCC is how the Good News gets around to you.

We welcome the new parishioners

who recently joined our parish:

Michael & Nancy Feehly

Leslie (Les) & Bernadette Zurek

Christina & Madelyn Kelly

James & Mary Ellen Miller

Edward & Diana McCabe

Joyce Robertson

PRAYER & WORSHIP

MASS INTENTIONS - We are going back to our former guidelines of having one intention per Mass. (Multiple intentions already assigned will be honored.) Mass intentions will be taken for dates in the upcoming 3 months. Guidelines are posed on the church bulletin board.

ATTENTION: LITURGICAL MINISTERS

It is that time again for us to begin to schedule liturgical ministers for the next quarter. Please let our chairpersons know by June 1^st of any dates you will be away in July, August and September. You can do this by going to http://pbocchurch.com/schedule.asp and filling out the form. Your information will automatically go to all of your chairpersons.

ROSARY MAKERS –The Rosary Makers Ministry meets on the second Thursday of the month. The next meeting will be held Thursday, June 14, 9:30 – 11:30 in the PLC. For more info, call Helen 235-2639 or Lois 997-0518 (cell).

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 237-7266 or Gloria at 235-3667.

OUTREACH

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 90 people Tossed Salad with Dressing, Broiled Polish Sausage, Fried Cabbage, Richard’s BBQ Beans, Rolls/Butter, Assorted Desserts and Sweet Tea. On Thursday we served 87 people Tossed Salad with Dressing, Chicken Vegetable Soup, Turkey/Lettuce/ Tomato Tortilla Wraps, Assorted Desserts and Sweet Tea.

Saturday breakfast is served every Saturday morning, 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Last weekend we served 59 people Eggs, Bacon, Hash, Biscuits & Gravy, Fruit, OJ/Coffee/ Milk.

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

FELLOWSHIP

Do you ever wonder, “who am I really?”, “What is my purpose in life?”, “Why did God make me male or female?”, “How can I find true happiness on Earth?”, “How can I find love that truly satisfies me?”... to learn the answers to this and more, come join us as our PBOC family journeys into Pope John Paul II’s teachings on Theology of the Body. Two courses of this teaching will be offered this summer. Course I is for adults. Course II is open to teenagers, parents, and individuals who want to learn more about TOB as it relates to issues facing our youth today. Information session is Monday, May 21st at 6:30 PM in the PLC. Questions: call Tara Joseph 237-9685

WEB SITE: The Hope Ball pictures now on our web site. This event is an annual special-needs adult dance. It was lively, fun, and a huge success. Sponsored by the Knights, and supported by the Women’s Club. For those who were there, take a look and relive the evening. If you weren't there, enjoy the pictures, and plan on joining us next year. Go to the church web site - http://pbocchurch.com and look under the Parish Activities column, and click on, “Photos of Parish Events.”

In Prayer We Will Always Be Together

How is everybody? It would be so nice to see each other again and have a meal together. A good date would be June 1^st after First Friday Adoration (3:00-4:00 PM). Come for some quiet time of reflection and chanting the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3:00. Betty & Mabel will call you sometime soon – or call them at 237-9298 or 235-0080.

RELIGIOUS ED REVIEW

Vacation Bible School at PBOC

“Lifted with the Lord”

June 4 – 7 5:30 - 7:30 PM

· Family Mass and barbecue will be Wednesday evening

· Inflatables (wear your swimsuits/bring a towel)

on Thursday evening

· Light supper will be served each evening

Registration forms will be available in the church and PLC beginning May 13.

YOUTH MINISTRY

SENIOR YOUTH GROUP (Grades 9-12)

· Contact Renee to help with VBS!! June 4^th – 7th

JUNIOR YOUTH GROUP (Grades 7 & 8)

· Final JYG for the year Friday May 25^th! 6:00 at Habaneros – Please RSVP Renee Faiella

EVANGELIZATION

MEET THE PRIEST - Learn about Fr. Pat’s vocation to the priesthood at the next “Meet the Priest”---featuring our very own Fr. Pat!

Wednesday, May 23^rd starting with Mass at 5:30 PM, followed by Covered Dish Supper in PLC (bring something to share). Talk by Fr. Pat.

PLEASE PARISHIONERS, MEN AND WOMEN: We need VIRTUS trained sitters to help watch over the kids during “Meet the Priest” on May 23^rd. We will be sure to have a movie or kids’ games lined up for activities. Please pray ab9out it and consider helping the families out. Call Jen Bodie 251-2510 if you are willing to help serve in this way.

SUMMER RCIA CLASS - This summer we will be offering a “short course” RCIA class (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults).  This program is reserved for those with exceptionally busy schedules and an advanced knowledge of the Catholic Faith.  We will have an Open House for those interested in learning more Wednesday May 31, 7:00 PM in the PLC.  We will still offer the regular RCIA class which starts late September and concludes at the Easter Vigil, March 30, 2013.  The regular class is designed for those who benefit from a more in depth and longer study.  Please pray about these catechetical options for yourself, or someone you know.

The summer classes will be 2 hours on a date and time each week that is convenient for the most attendees.  We will meet from June through August and be received into the Fullness of the Catholic Faith in September.  If you are interested please join us for the informational meeting or invite / bring a friend to the open house Wednesday May 31, 7:00 PM in the PLC.

WOMEN’S CLUB

INSTALLATION OF NEW OFFICERS AND GRANTS AWARDS LUNCHEON will be held at Austin’s Ocean One at Litchfield Inn on June 7^th at 12:00 PM, with choice of Chicken Marsala, Seafood Crepes or Eggplant Parmesan. Tickets $20.00. Please send a self-addressed envelope to: Ellen Vignone, 103 Golf View Ct., Pawleys Island, SC 29585. For more info call 843-237-3816.

EXERCISE CLASS - led by Nancy Szarowicz at 5:00 PM on Wednesdays. Bring yourself, a neighbor, a friend and support your parish and your health. Classes will end in May, and will then resume again in September. ($5 per class) Come and join in the fun!

^{KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS}

Operation H.O.P.E.!  Solicitation of funds for Operation H.O.P.E. will take place on Friday and Saturday, May 25 and 26.  Go to the Knights website and sign up for your two hours today.

Assembly 3272 Pasta Dinner!  Friday and Saturday, May 25 and 26, Founder's Hall, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM.  Cost $6.00/person! Dine In or Take Out!  Dinner includes pasta, meatballs, salad and garlic bread. Tickets available at the church office.

Pelicans Sign Up!  The month of May is completely accounted for.  Starting in June, the Pelicans have requested that we provide three (3) Knights for all remaining home games.  Please go to the Knights website and sign up today!

Annual Father's Day Wine Tasting!  Come and savor an assortment of fine wines, dine on food prepared by Outback, enjoy the company of friends!  Saturday, June 16, 6:00 PM, PLC.  The cost is only $25.00/person and tickets are available from any Knight or in the church office.

Upcoming Events!

Council Officers’ Meeting, May 29, 7:00 PM, Founder's Hall. Rosary, June 7, 6:00 PM, PBOC Chapel.

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

First Friday Adoration, June 8, Team B.

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.

May 21 - 26

Monday Acts 19:1-8 / John 16:29-33

Tuesday Acts 20:17-27/ John 17:1-11a

Wednesday Acts 20:28-38 / John 17:11b-19

Thursday Acts 22:30; 23:6-11/ John 17:20-26

Friday Acts 25:13b-21 / John 21:15-19

Saturday Acts 28:16-20,30-31 / John 21:20-25