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.

 

Last Week’s Collection:  Regular Collection:  $12,700.35, Building Fund: $2,502.00, Infirm  Priests:  $5.00, Holy Father:  $5.00, Candles: $147.96 Total:  $15,360.31.

 

Mass Attendance: 5:00 PM: 320; 8:00 AM: 312; 10:30 AM: 528.  Total: 1160.

FLOWER INTENTIONS for this week are in memory of Lola Elmendorf by Roy & Debbie Elmendorf.

 

The 2009 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.  Please call the office if you would like one of these dates.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS:  June 14 – 20

Happy Birthday To:  Barbara Clinch, Patricia King, Mitchell Meno, Grace Skillman, Nancy Szarowicz, Oliver Barnaby, Bruce Crull, Rose Manuli, Lynn Pierce, June Shea, Charles Bundick, Barbara McKevitt, Patricia Morris, John Oakland, Dolores Rivinius, Douglas Schmersal, Alicia Fata, Charles Harris, Lisa Maselli, Aidan Nicol, Marlene Salimbene, Kenneth Schneider, Gary Bencivengo, Polycarpe Bilindiro, Stephen Chmil, Gloria Davitt, Sharon Maher, William Phares, Joan Baker, Tony Devereux, James Dolan, William Gleaton, Barbara Kelliher, John Kovalcik, Nancy McMahon, Robert Callahan, Vincent Triana, Josann Welch, Mary Yacullo,

 

To:  Joseph & Margaret Gerrity, Steven & Jean Franza, Robert & Joan Phelan, Michael & Karen Collins, Jordan & Dianne Falzarine, Dick & J.J. Towse, Vincent & Alberta Esposito, Kevin & Jane Moravek, William & Jeanette Gammel, Arthur & Linda Caswell, Michael & Lynne Mushock, Thomas & Kathleen Bourque, Jerry & Helen Faulstich, Richard & Catherine Hull, Michael & Kim Kuiken, Karl & Christina Nelson, Patrick & Agnes Duffy, Auggie & Joan Fields, Ladd & Jessica Dezendorf, John & Adrienne Heekin, Travis & Jessica Lockney, Terry & Suellen Youmans.

 

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

 

* Gy Sgt. B.M. Blonder, Force Recon PLT Task Force,

      3/8 H&S Co. Unit 73275, FPO/AP 09510-3275

 

* Pv2 Jarrod Berger, ACO 1-12 CAV/TF 2-82 FA,

      FOB Diamondback, APO AE 09334

 

NEW ► Capt. James Kappes, 355 EOG74FS,

             APO AE 09354

 

NEW ► SPC Regis Cunningham, SOTF Central (opsent),

             APO AE 09342

 

If you would like to add someone to this list, call Phyllis Bieger at 237-3444.  Please Note: These addresses could change.

Also, please call Phyllis or the parish office to let us know when any of these servicepersons have returned home.

 

AID TO OUR MILITARY: 

Should you care to donate items for packages sent to our military, please drop off your bag or box marked “Military” at the church office.  We encourage you to include a personal note to our military.  Your prayers are also requested for their safe return.    – John Glinka

The focus of Today’s feast is the total self-giving of Jesus.  The bishops’ stewardship pastoral reminds us that “the glory and the boast of Christian stewards lie in mirroring, however poorly, the stewardship of Jesus Christ, who gave and still gives all He has and is, in order to be faithful to God’s will and carry through to completion His redemptive stewardship of human beings and their world.”

 

 

 

ATTENTION: LITURGICAL MINISTERS

Third Quarter schedules are available in the church narthex for pick up by all ministers.

 

HELP!  USHER REPLACEMENT URGENTLY NEEDED

The Usher team at the 10:30 Mass is temporarily short one team member due to illness.  If you could help out at this Mass time, please contact Debbi Hipkins at 237-1645.  This is a wonderful way to help PBOC once a month.

 

MINISTRY OF CARE

Let us know of your loved one confined to home, in the hospital or recovering from surgery and now home.  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.

 

 

 

The 37^th annual National Right to Life Convention and the Teens for Life Convention will be held June 18-20, 2009, in Charleston at the Blake Hotel.  For convention information visit www.stoptheabortionagenda.com/convention or call South Carolina Citizens for Life at 803-252-5433.

 

 

Cursillo Pilgrimage to PBOC on June 27

On June 27^th at the 5:00 PM Mass, we will be hosting many Cursillistas from around the state.  They will be coming to receive a Plenary Indulgence, made possible by the closing of the St. Paul Year.  They will have a short meeting before Mass, attend Mass, join in the Wine and Cheese for Newcomers after Mass, and attend a buffet dinner at 7:00 PM.  The dinner will be sponsored by the Pawleys Island Ultreya.

 

 

Donations needed:  Teach My People is in need of new or gently used beach towels and also deodorant.  If you can help, please drop off your donations at the Parish Office.  For more information please contact Renee Preedom at 235-1180.

 

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 106 people Beef Pot Pie with Cheese Biscuit Topping, Assorted Desserts, and Orange Iced Tea.  On Thursday we served 50 people Chicken Vegetable Soup, Italian Hoagies, Assorted Desserts and Sweet Tea.  

Saturday breakfast will be available every Saturday morning, 9:00 to 11:00 AM.  Last weekend we served 31 people eggs, bacon, sausage, grits, cereal, fruit cocktail, juice, milk and coffee. 

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

 

LITERACY

A “Tutor Workshop” will be held Friday, June 19 and Saturday June 20, from 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM at the Howard Adult Center. Tutor trainees will learn to use the Laubach Way to Reading (LWR) methods and materials in teaching adults reading and writing on a one-on-one basis.  If you are interested, please contact coordinator Zach Grate at 843-546-2188, or Richard Fedor at 237-5356.

 

WEB SITE

NEW on the Web Site is the St. Christophers’ Children 5K Fun Run/Walk. It was great fun!  To see who the surprise Olympic runner was that joined the race, go to:  http://pbocchurch.com. Just look under the Parish Activities column, and click on “Photos of Parish Events.”

 

GOOD GRIEF – Bereavement Support Group

In the spirit of giving uplifting support to men & women who are dealing with issues of grief and loss – any loss: of a loved one, family member, job or relationship –  all are welcome to attend our next meeting on Tuesday, June 16^th at 10:30 AM in the PLC, Room 2.  A light refreshment follows the meeting.  If you would like to attend, or for more information, please contact Pat David at 650-2244.

 

Vacation Bible School was held at PBOC June 8-11.  Our theme this year was “Walking with the Saints”.  We learned about the lives of St. Paul, St. Vincent de Paul, St. Bernadette, St. Francis and of course, St. Patrick.  The week got started with Awesome Inflatable Rides--the water slide was just the place to beat the heat!  The week included games, skits, crafts, music and prayer.  The children made beautiful banners for the church for the Feast of St. Paul on June 29.  A highlight of the week was the arrival of “Brigit’s Irish Ice” Ice cream truck in the parking lot of the PLC.  All of the children were treated to delicious “Irish” ice.  Fr. Pat celebrated Mass on the last night for the youth and their families, followed by a cookout.  All of the children took home embroidered tote bags containing St. Christopher medals, Blessed Mother bracelets and bookmarks to remember the week. 

Many thanks to all of the volunteers who made this week possible:  Renee Preedom, Angie Triana, Kelly Triana, Lorena Robles, Erica Robles, Eric Robles, Lili Kaminski, Katlyn Gould, Nikki Legg, Karyn Congdon, Kim Teeples, Russ Bodie, Cam Sweeney, Caroline Barnett, Jessica Roman, Ashley Roman, Joey Kaz, Michael Mayeaux, Mary Jane Barnett, Grace Barnett, Jamie Barnett, Sarah Ellerbe, Annie Arneman, Rachel Thornton, Chloe Grabbeman, Theresa Sullivan, John Sullivan, Ryan Millane, Mary Catherine Loftus, Courtney Surbeck, Margie Casella, Olivia Battaglino, Chrissy Botticelli, Katherine Gleaton, Travis Pierce, Dana Arneman, Laureen & Walter Kies, Patricia Martin, Barbara Pontiere, Jack & Lynne Quinn

 

A special thank you to Fr. Pat for his enthusiastic and generous support of VBS at PBOC!  

      ~ Maureen Arneman & Kate Russell

 

 

Sr. Youth Group (SYG): Grades 9-12, Sundays 6–8:00 PM

ü  Grabba Java – Tuesdays 9:00 AM

SYG is complete for the season; new schedule coming soon.

 

Jr. Youth Group (JYG): Grades 5-8, Fridays 6:30-8:30 PM

JYG is complete for the season; new schedule coming soon.

 

Youth Music

Choir Practices resume in August.

 

Questions? Kate, YM 237-3428 x.3, youth@pbocchurch.com

 

 

 

 

To submit information in the bulletin for the Women's Club, Contact Debbie Desh at 235-3742.

 

                    

THE KNIGHTS SUNDAY NEWS

READ ALL ABOUT IT !!!!!

 

Do you know what the four corners of our K of C emblem stand for? They represent the Principals of the Order. They are as follows: Charity, Unity, Fraternity, Patriotism.

This week we will look at what Unity means to the K of C.

 

Unity is to assure that a Knight becomes fully united with his brothers in the basic understanding of his Catholic faith. Organized Columbians, united behind the individual Knight, provide the power of an intelligent, alert body of Catholic men - a strength which the individual by himself cannot achieve.

                         

HAPPY FATHERS DAY!

 

 

Vivat Jesus !    Al Salemme, Grand Knight

 

 

Catholic Charities Adoption Reunion Registry

Catholic Charities handled adoptions for many years until the late 1990’s.  During that time, thousands of adoptions took place.  Catholic Charities has available a reunion registry.  This registry is available to those who were adopted through Catholic Charities and their biological parent.  If you were involved in an adoption through Catholic Charities and are interested in learning more about the reunion registry, please contact Catholic Charities at 843-402-9115, ext. 15.

 

 

FREE CONCERT – The U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band, Heritage Aire Celtic Ensemble, will perform at St. Paul’s Waccamaw United Methodist Church on Sunday, June 14 at 3:00 PM. They will play a blend of traditional music of Ireland, Scotland and England, using traditional instruments such as Irish flute, tin whistles and bodhran, as well as acoustic guitar and button accordion. A reception in the church social hall follows the concert. For more information, contact Warren Umstead 237-8620, or phylwar1955@sc.r.com.

   

 

 

June 15 – 20

Monday       2 Corinthians 1:1-7 / Matthew 5:1-12

Tuesday       2 Corinthians 1:18-22 / Matthew 5:13-16

Wednesday 2 Corinthians 3:4-11 / Matthew 5:17-19

Thursday      Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3 / Matthew 5:20-26

Friday          2 Corinthians 4:7-15 / Matthew 5:27-32

Saturday                                   2 Corinthians 5:14-21/ Matthew 5:33-37

 

 

 

 

 

OVERAGE – DO NOT PRINT

 

Special Prayer Requests:  Please pray for the repose of the soul of parishioner Noris Stone.

 

2009 Bishop’s Stewardship Appeal Update

Precious Blood of Christ Church parishioners have raised $28,444.50 toward our goal of $38,086.00. This represents 75% of our goal from 23% of our parish families. 

 

 

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ST. PAUL – A PILGRIMAGE LED BY FR. ‘RICK LABRECQUE OF CONWAY:  For just $2,299, an all-inclusive pilgrimage to the many Pauline New Testament sites will be led by the Pastor of St. James, from October 28 to November 8.  Among the sacred and scenic sites to be visited are Antioch, Ephesus, Smyrna, Tarsus, Cappadocia and Istanbul/Constantinople.  For information, call St. James Church at 347-5168, or email: flabrecque@stjamesconway.org.

 

 

PRIMETIMERS

Do you like Bingo? Would you enjoy heading up our fun group of Primetimers once a month?  If interested, please call Ellen Sullivan at the parish office 237-3428, ext. 2.

 

Meals on Wheels needs Volunteers

Meals on Wheels is seeking volunteers for Thursday deliveries.  Please join our volunteers in helping the needy of our community.  Our Blessed Mother spent a good deal of her time reaching out to the poor and infirm.  Come follow her example.  Call Pat Burg at 237-3178.

 

 

 

BOOK & GIFT SHOP:  New at the store!

Golf-style shirts with the “Fr. Pat’s Lunch Kitchen” logo are now available for sale.

 The price is $20 each.

 

PBOC Book & Gift Shop, located in the church, is open on Wednesday mornings from 9:00 to 11:00 AM, and for a half-hour after all weekend Masses.  Stop by and see what’s new!

 

 

LEGISLATIVE ISSUES

Ø Sign our petition!  You can add your signature to the petition to support a state constitutional amendment establishing “high quality education” as our standard for public education -- instead of “a minimally adequate education.” 

To sign electronically go to: www.goodbyeminimallyadequate.com.

 

QUILTS OF VALOR

A group of parishioners have been busy making quilt tops for our wounded heroes, hospitalized in Veteran’s hospitals from wounds received in Afghanistan and Iraq.  We have a supply of donated quilting fabric available to any quilter, or anyone interested in learning to quilt.  If you would be interested in helping with this ministry of gratitude to our servicemen and women, please join us in Founders Hall on Monday, June 15 from 10:00 AM -12:00 PM.  A local quilt expert and I will put together enough fabric for a 50” x 60” top and give you an easy suggested pattern. 

Any questions please call:  Helen Faulstich 843-235-2713 (email: helheljer@yahoo.com), or Linda Quinn at 650-7355.

 

Habitat for Humanity Georgetown County is looking for volunteers to help on their ReStore Truck picking up donations.  Our truck goes out at 8:30am on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.  Volunteer’s ride along with our driver and assist in loading and unloading donations (furniture, appliances, and house wares) on and off the truck.  Volunteers may be called on an as needed basis.  Ride along normally only takes a few hours in the morning.  If you are interested or have questions please contact Kelly Mullane, Coordinator of Volunteers, at 843-546-5685 ext 9 or via email volcoord@habitatgeorgetown.com.

 

 

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

 

 

 

In Prayer We Will Always Be Together

Reminder:  Today, Sunday at 2:30 PM we will attend the matinee performance of “The Sensuous Senator” at the Swamp Fox Theater in Georgetown.  Carpool leaves at 1:40 PM from the church parking lot.

 

June 5, First Friday Adoration from 3-4:00 PM in the church.  Parishioners are invited to join us as we recite the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3:00.  After an hour of quiet devotion – weather permitting – we will be heading for a “bring your own brown bag picnic” at Litchfield Beach.  Please call Mabel (235-0080) to arrange for access to the beach. 

We hope to see you all – bring a friend along!