Sunday in ordinary time

July 19 ^th, 2009

Special Prayer Requests: Please pray for the repose of the souls of parishioners Kathleen Evans and George White; and John J. Riordan, brother of parishioner Tom Riordan; and Virginia Lee, mother of parishioner Tom Lee.

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: $10,018.70, Building Fund: $2,546.50, Infirm Priests: $1,000.00, Holy Father: $15.00, Candles: $153.54. Flowers: $25.00, Miscellany: $20.00. Total: $12,758.74.

Mass Attendance:

5:00 PM: 309; 8:00 AM: 314; 10:30 AM: 481 Total: 1,104.

FLOWER INTENTIONS for this week are in memory of:

Rosemary Moyik by John Moyik

Olga Glinka by John Glinka

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

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: Kate Russell, 240-1633

Diocesan Office of Child Protection Services:

843-853-2130, Ext. 209

Diocesan Victim Assistance: 1-800-921-8122.

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, 2009—June 30, 2010. 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!

A PRAYER FOR PRIESTS

Gracious and loving God, we thank you for the gift of our priests.

Through them, we experience your presence in the sacraments.

Help our priests to be strong in their vocation.

Set their souls on fire with love for your people.

Grant them the wisdom, understanding, and strength they need to follow in the footsteps of Jesus.

Inspire them with the vision of your Kingdom.

Give them the words they need to spread the Gospel.

Allow them to experience joy in their ministry.

Help them to become instruments of your divine grace.

We ask this through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns as our Eternal Priest. Amen.

SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS: July 19 - 25

Happy Birthday To: Arlene Alba, Kathy Barzee, Brenden Cornell, Betty Dailey, Flo Kuetmann, Kathleen McHugh, Annette Perreault, Lois Ready, Ryan Arata, Frank Bruno, Marion Dozzi, Daniel McDonald, Ryan Millane, Jack Shriver, Kristy Breznicky, Joshua Crotts, Chloe Kuenzle, Robert Maresca, Ines Milella, Jacqueline Redding, Skip Reilly, Carol Taylor, Barbara VanThullenar, Elizabeth Bruckmann, Anne Golden, Richard Graziani, Mary Lou Kerwin, Catherine Marinoff, Lynne Mushock, Thomas Davis, Madeline Singer, Olivia Battaglino, Neil Fico Jr., Steven Franza, Chris Wiggins, Dolores Lombardo.

To: Joseph & Beverly Garrity, Bob & Judy Gum, Thomas & Christine Riley, John & Lois Duchess, Mark & Michele Battaglino, Thomas & Mary Sue Molnar, Ken & Nicole Balogh, Frank & Karen Capalbo, Walter & May Warren, Thomas & Finola Jacobucci, Martin & Jeanne Rosol.

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

* 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

In todays Gospel, Jesus had planned to slip away from the crowds for a few moments of peace and a little rest. When He saw the people gathered, however, He put His needs aside to meet the needs of others. Sometimes, as good stewards, we are called to do the same.

HOW ARE WE DOING?

Church Debt 6/30/09 $275,877.30

PLC Debt 6/30/09 $1,378,821.22

Average weekly Collections for June

2008 2009

1^st Collection $11,099.70 $10,138.09

2^nd Collection $1,955.13 $2,130.02

Prayer & worship

HELP! HELP! HELP!

Usher Replacement Urgently Needed

The Usher team at the 10:30 AM Mass is still temporarily short one team member due to illness. If you could help out at this Mass time – only one a month – please contact Debbi Hipkins at 237-1645.

Greeters are needed for the Sunday Masses at 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM. For further information, please call Joan Baker at 235-0026.

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.

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 85 people Penne Alfredo with Julienned Ham, Savory Green Beans, Garlic Bread, Assorted Cakes & Pies, and Sweet Tea. On Thursday we served 65 people Grilled Chicken Wrap, Potato Chips, Macaroni Salad, Assorted Cakes & Pies, and Sweet Tea.

Saturday breakfast is served every Saturday morning, 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Last weekend we served 21 people Pancakes, Sausage, Fruit Cocktail, Cereal, OJ/Coffee/Milk.

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

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.

FELLOWSHIP

In Prayer We Will Always Be Together

Come join us for monthly Mass on Monday, July 27, at 8:30 in the Church. It will be followed by a simple Continental Breakfast in Room 2 of our Parish Life Center. “Let’s Talk About…” features Lillian Szabo, who will present the topic: “Taking Care of Mom – a true story.” We look forward to seeing many of you on the 27^th; take a friend or neighbor along!

P.S. Interested parishioners are welcome to join us. For info call Betty Roy at 237-9298 or Mabel Vervaat at 235-0080.

WEB SITE

NEW on the Web Site – A first time event, “An Evening of Wine Tasting.” Take a look at the pictures on the church web site - http://pbocchurch.com. Just look under the Parish Activities column, and click on, “Photos of Parish Events.”

RELIGIOUS ED REVIEW

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

Confirmation Parent/Student Social (rising 7^th graders) –Friday, July 31^st, 6:00 PM in Founders Hall.

Religious Education Open House – August 30 – 9:15 – 10:15 AM in the PLC Fellowship Hall.

VIRTUS classes will resume in August. Check the bulletin for further details.

YOUTH MINISTRY

Sr. Youth Group (SYG): Grades 9-12, Sundays 6–7:15 PM

Look for new schedules coming in August.

Youth Music

Choir Practices resume in August.

Women’s club

Attention: All Members!

On Sunday, August 2, 2009 the Catholic Church is celebrating the bicentennial of St. Elizabeth Anne Seton's founding of the Sisters of Charity. Since she is our patron saint, all members should attend the 10:30 AM Mass in her honor. Directly after Mass, Father Pat will lead us all to the statue of Mother Seton, where we will lay flowers at the foot of the statue and recite our Mother Seton prayer. At noon, all churches will ring their bells in commemoration of the feast day. Please plan to attend Mass where we will all sit as a group, wearing our name tags, and then will attend a very short ceremony at the statue of Mother Seton.

Welcome Tea - August 30, time TBD - Watch the bulletin for further information.  Time for the Women's Club to kick off another busy year.   Members, former members, friends, all women of the Parish, are invited to join in the fun and fellowship of the Women's Club.

Hold the date for our Arts & Crafts Festival on October 2 and 3, 2009.  Also, there is a box in the back of the church to collect your used books, books on tapes, CD's, DVD's. If you have more than 10 or 12 books or a large quantity of items you would like to donate at one time, or need help in getting items to the Women's Club, please call Kathy Knittel, 235-6939 to make arrangements.

Christmas Trip to Savannah!  Dec. 7-9.  Stop for a few hours in Charleston for shopping, lunch, or whatever you would like to do.  Then on to Savannah in the afternoon.  Cost includes transportation, 2 nights at the newly remodeled Hampton Inn, Historic Savannah; two breakfasts; two dinners, all-day access to Old Savannah Tours; The Savannah Theatre production of "A Christmas Tradition".  Cost is $355 per person.  Deposit of $150 per person asap, made out to MBF Tours, mail to Marcia Boyer, 864 Pinehurst Lane 90-D, PI,SC 29585.

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

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Congratulations to Molly Williams, Lorena Robles, Lilianne Kaminski and Ben Spagnuolo, this year’s Knights of Columbus Catholic Youth Action Award winners.

The Knights of Columbus, on behalf of Operation H.O.P.E., wish to thank our parishioners and visitors for your generous donations for our July 4-5 solicitation for people living with intellectual disabilities. Donations = $810.25. Thank you!

Diocesan news

SAVE THE DATE! FIRE at the BEACH

September 18-19, 2009

Biennial conference for catechists, parish staff, volunteers, and all Catholic adults. Unlike past conferences, this one will be hosted by St. Francis by the Sea Church, Hilton Head Island, SC. Four area hotels have offered us special room rates for attendees. Keynote speakers are: Marcus Grodi, founder of the Coming Home Network, author, and popular EWTN host; and Dr. Janet Smith, renowned philosopher, ethicist, spokesperson for the Church’s pro-life commitments, and consultant to the Pontifical Council on the Family. More information is available on the website: www.fireatthebeach.org.

Catholic Charities Caregivers’ Support Group is a newly formed support group for all caregivers. We will provide networking, information, support, and assistance to persons caring for a loved one. Attendance is open to anyone concerned with these issues, whether or not serving as a caregiver at the present time. The group will meet the fourth Wednesday of each month at 10:00 AM in the Knights of Columbus Room at St. James Catholic Church, 1071 Academy Drive, Conway, SC. Call Trisha Moody-Walker or The Staff of Catholic Charities 843-488-2112 if you have any questions.

LOCAL NEWS

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

The Myrtle Beach area support group meets monthly at Coastal Grand Mall. For information contact Conrad Kohler at 237-8237.

1^st ANNUAL PEACH FESTIVAL - St. Paul’s Waccamaw United Methodist Church, July 31^st, 4:00 – 8:00 PM, rain or shine, to raise funds for local missions. Enjoy SC peaches w/cake & ice cream, Food Court with grilled hamburgers/hot dogs, Shrimp Creole & boiled shrimp, Children’s activities, live music by Local Bands and Choirs, Silent Auction and Draw, Vendors. Cecil Chandler of Cecil’s World will be there from 4:00 to 5:15, also Ed Piotrowski, WPDE Chief Meteorologist. Free Parking and Shuttle Service. For more information call 237-2294.

Catholic Cruises to Central America/Southern Caribbean

See the Panama Canal, Costa Rica and Belize with Fr. Philip Scarcella, PhD, J.C.D. January 15-23, 2010. Cruise to St. Lucia, St. Kitts and St. Maarten with Fathers Michael Kottar, Christopher Davis and Herbert Burke January 8-16, 2010 on the Carnival Miracle. Prices begin at $1296.00 for two passengers which includes all port fees and taxes. Daily Mass and rosary. Deposits of only $50 per person will reserve your cabin. For further info or to register, contact Terri DeLuca at 704-888-6050 or e-mail delucajmj@bellsouth.net. Priests are all from the Diocese of Charlotte.

Tidelands Hospice Resale Shop is accepting donations now on Wednesday thru Friday 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM, and Saturday 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM. Located in the Winyah Village Shopping Center, N. Fraser Street, Georgetown, between Fred’s & Beef O’Brady’s. Volunteers are needed to work in the Resale Shop. Call 843-546-3410 for more information.

July 20 - 25

Monday Exodus 14:15-18 / Matthew 12:38-42

Tuesday Exodus 14:21-15:1 / Matthew 12:46-50

Wednesday Exodus 16:1-5,9-15 / John 20:1-2,11-18

Thursday Exodus 19:1-2,9-11,16-20b / Matthew 13:10-17

Friday Exodus 20:1-17 / Matthew 13:18-23

Saturday 2 Corinthians 4:7-15 / Matthew 20:20-28