Twentieth Sunday in ordinary time

August 16^TH, 2009

Special Prayer Requests: Please pray for the repose of the soul of: Catherine Bodnick, mother of parishioner Lorraine Dwyer; and Elizabeth Mitzak, mother of parishioner Pat Hladun.

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: $13,559.12, Building Fund: $3,704.19, Assumption: $23.00, Infirm Priests: $15.00, Seminary: $3.00, Catholic University: $3.00, Synod: $28.00, Flowers: $25.00, Candles: $96.25. Total: $17,456.56.

Mass Attendance:

5:00 PM: 354; 8:00 AM: 294; 10:30 AM: 551 Total: 1,199.

FLOWER INTENTIONS for this week are in memory of:

Alex Brown by Joe & Isabel Ferreira

Cher Levantini by Sal & Pam Bilella

Jay Zachar by Judy Zachar

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: Renee Faiella, 843- 485-3515

Diocesan Office of Child Protection Services:

843-853-2130, Ext. 209

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

ATTENTION ALL VOLUNTEERS!

VIRTUS training for all adults who work with youth or vulnerable adults will be held on Thursday, August 27 in the PLC, Rm. 1. Two sessions will be offered: 10:00 AM -1:00 PM or 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Choose the one that is most convenient for you! You must register online at www.VIRTUS.org. Please call the church office if you have any questions.

BLOOD DRIVE

The American Red Cross will be conducting a Blood Drive next Sunday, August 23^rd, in the Parish Life Center, from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. You must be 17 years old, with no restrictions on upper age limit. Some restrictions apply. Any questions, call Jim McMahon in the parish office

237-3428 ext. 6, or the Red Cross office at 866-236-3276.

SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS: August 16 - 22

Happy Birthday To: Michael Gilligan, Mark Brady, Barbara Cardea, Thomas D’Antonio, Greg Dressel, Anna Maria Ford, Mary Garvey, Ellen Greene, Connor Heimberger, Antoinette Jewell, Robert Reilly, Suellen Youmans, Zachary Balogh, Ron Brugge, Veronica Bruntrager, Marcel DuMont, Elwyn Kitchen, Thomas MacDonnell, Tyler Melis, Mary Rose Amann, Betty Lou Chappell, Ladd Dezendorf, Betty Ann Finneran, Brendan Hannon, Hannah Hierholzer, Kevin Kies, Richard Torbik, Jean Franza, James Hannon, Elva Horlings, Walter Kies, Amalia Silvestri, Sue Wille, Nicole Balogh, Carly Callahan, James Grapes, Mary Sue Molnar, Sylvia Moseh, Dolores Orr, Wanda Sanford, Rory Sullivan, Jim Carroll, Dennis Giovannelli, Annette Ibarra, Helena Kirkpatrick, Araceli Olguin, Jean Weber.

To: Daniel & Patricia Kowaleski, Ken & Susan Seningen, Michael & Helen McGough, John & Nan Lattin, Ed & Lee Ann Kenkel, Katherine & Terry Grace, John & Diane Legg, Philip & Joan Brice, Joseph & Carolyn Ellis, Frank & Dona Cegledy, Thomas & Dorothy MacDonnell, Danny & Linda Payne, Bob & Jean Reinke, John & Judith Migas, John & Nancy O’Boyle, Ron & Judy Courmoyer, James & Claire Walsh, Robert & Phyllis Sullivan, Scott & Pam Maxwell, John & Mary Ann Mistak.

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

* LCPL Thomas J. Maloney, VMM 263,

22d MEU Det A, Unit 74040, FPO AE 09502-4040.

* TSgt. Justin Campbell, CATT/ITAM-A Box 70022,

FOB Warrior K1, APO AE 09338

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

Please note: Articles for the PRECIOUS WORD are due by September 7. Please email them to the church office.

Even though we are told that if we seek the Lord, we shall not want, in the second reading St. Paul reminds us that, thus blessed by the Lord, the good steward should “give thanks to God the Father always and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

(See Ephesians 5:20)

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

ATTENTION: LITURGICAL MINISTERS

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

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) will begin at PBOC in mid-September. All adults interested in joining the Catholic Church are invited to attend this program of information, prayer and discernment that culminates with reception into the Church at Easter.

The RCIA is marked by classes on the beliefs and practices of the Catholic Church, by individual counseling, and by special liturgical rites by which the person electing to join the Church is received by the parish community and the wider Church. The RCIA is conducted under the guidance and direction of the Diocese of South Carolina and our pastor, Father Pat Stenson.

If you are interested in participating in the RCIA, please contact the Parish Office. If you know any potential candidate for RCIA, please encourage that person to contact the Parish Office.

An information night will be held in the Parish Life Center at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, September 15. Please let us know of your interest before that date so that we will be prepared to welcome all who wish to attend.

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 136 people Baked Ham with Cherry Wine Walnut Glaze, Roast Pork with Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Lima Beans, Assorted Cakes & Pies and Sweet Tea. On Thursday we served 81 people Sloppy-Joe Sandwiches, Cole Slaw, Assorted Cakes & Pies, and Sweet Tea.

Saturday breakfast is served every Saturday morning, 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Last weekend we served 58 people Pancakes, Bacon, Corned-Beef Hash, Fruit Cocktail, Cereal, OJ/Coffee/Milk.

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

FELLOWSHIP

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, August 18^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.

In Prayer We Will Always Be Together

On Monday, August 24^th we will attend the 8:30 AM Mass in the church. Afterwards we are planning to have breakfast at Applewood’s restaurant. Come join us! Call Mabel at 235-0080 for information.

FAMILIES IN FAITH

A good time was had by all who attended the Back-to-School Pool Party. Look for upcoming fun fall events!

BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE

Thank You!! Thank You!! Thank You!! for your participation and generosity in providing backpacks and school supplies to the needy children in our community. God Bless you all!

RELIGIOUS ED REVIEW

A “Back to School” luncheon for all religious education teachers will be held in the PLC on Sunday, August 30 following 10:30 Mass. Please respond to Maureen at pboc@aol.com.

The Religious Education Open House for students and parents will be held on Sunday, September 13 at 9:15 am in the PLC. Meet your teachers and hear about the exciting program we have planned for this year!

YOUTH MINISTRY

Jr. & Sr. Youth Groups (JYG & SYG) Grades 7 -12

“Kick-Off” the New Year with a Kickball Game and Cookout, Sunday, August 23^rd, 6:00 to 8:00 PM on our fields. Hot dogs, hamburgers and refreshments, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council 11028, will be served! Also look for Bridget’s Irish Ice!

Jr. Youth Group (JYG)

Confirmation Classes (7^th, 8^th & 9^th grades) are invited for an evening of Karaoke on Friday, August 21^st at 6:00 in the PLC. Food and refreshments will be served.

Youth Music

Choir rehearsals to resume Tuesday, August 25^th, 4:-5:00 PM.

Women’s club

Welcome Tea – Sunday, August 30, 2:30 to 4:00 PM at Founders Hall. 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. Also, for all members that signed up to HELP on the Welcome Tea, please call Debbie Desh (235-3742) or e-mail (mikedebbiebythesea@sc.rr.com).  Thank you.

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.

Action Needed!! Crafter's in our Parish!  Our Arts & Crafts Festival is coming soon and we still need help in our workshop on Thursday mornings from 9 to 11:30 at the PLC.  You can help with our projects or work on your own.  Thank you.  Pam & Judy

Ladies we are in need of canned Soda and bottled Water for the Arts & Crafts Festival.  Please bring them to our next general meeting on September 3.

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

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

The fourth of the four winners of this year’s Knights of Columbus Catholic Youth Action Award is Lorena Robles.

Few students have made the impact on Precious Blood Parish that Lorena Robles has made. She sings and plays guitar with our youth choir and is learning to become a cantor. She has worked in Fr. Pat’s Kitchen, the Parish Picnic, Simple Supper, most other Parish functions and the Stations of the Cross. She has participated in XLT (deanery-based prayer and worship) and DYC (Diocesan Youth Conference).

Lorena is a true witness to her peers through her love of the Catholic Church and, more specifically, her love for Our Lady. To quote Kate Russell’s letter of nomination… “Unlike most teens I have or ever will meet, Lorena has a maturity of faith that is refreshing yet bewildering. This young woman draws strength from her faith and loves the church in ways that most adults will never know or experience… She has a peaceful calming spirit to her, a conscience far beyond most 18 year olds, and is not in the least materialistic – so refreshing in today’s world.”

Diocesan news

BISHOP TO CELEBRATE MASS IN OUR AREA

On Thursday, August 20^th, Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone will be at St. Michael Church to celebrate the 12:05 Mass. There will be a reception after Mass for an opportunity to meet the bishop. During his visit he will tour St. Michael’s School and meet with the staff.

FIRE at the BEACH - September 18-19, 2009

Biennial conference for catechists, parish staff, volunteers, and all Catholic adults. hosted by St. Francis by the Sea Church, Hilton Head Island, SC. More information is available on the website: www.fireatthebeach.org.

BYZANTINE CATHOLICS: The Grand Strand Byzantine Catholic Fellowship is seeking Byzantine Greek Catholics to join them at Myrtle Beach, SC for Divine Liturgy and fellowship. The Divine Liturgies (Masses) are celebrated by Priests of the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy (Diocese) of Passaic. For information contact: Jean and Don Wirth – 843-249-9502.

BIBLE STUDY at St. Michael’s – Join us for “The Great Adventure – A Journey Through the Bible” with Jeff Cavins. There will be three 8-week sessions:

1^st Session: Sept. 22 – Nov. 17, 2009

2^nd Session: Jan. 12 – Mar. 2, 2010

3^rd Session: Apr. 13 – June 1, 2010

Tuesday evening 7 - 9 PM ~ or ~ Thursday morning 9 -11 AM.

All sessions in PAC Hall. Cost is $45 per person, includes all 3 sessions and materials. Contact St. Michael’s parish office for registration.

LOCAL NEWS

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! InCare Hospice serving all of Horry, Georgetown, and surrounding counties is seeking volunteers who are blessed with the gift of caring. If you have one hour a week, or one hour a month to share with, and add qualify of life to a terminally ill patient, you will be rewarded with gratitude and appreciation from both the patient and his or her family. Training is provided for all volunteers. For information, contact Judy Fontana, 843-293-4614 or 685-9922.

Become a Foster Parent - South Carolina MENTOR is looking for families or individuals who are willing to open their hearts and homes and minister to children in need. There are over five thousand children in the South Carolina foster care system. Your home can make a life-long difference to these children. Potential foster parents meet in person with staff from MENTOR, complete an application, and go through a licensing process. Call or e-mail MENTOR today to learn more. Contact the Georgetown Office at 843-436-0039, Ext. 11 or email: Adrian.Sloan@TheMentorNetwork.com.

August 17 - 22

Monday Judges 2:11-19 / Matthew 19:16-22

Tuesday Judges 6:11-24a / Matthew 19:23-30

Wednesday Judges 9:6-15 / Matthew 20:1-16a

Thursday Judges 11:29-39a / Matthew 22:1-14

Friday Ruth 1:1,3-6,14b-16,22 / Matthew 22:34-40

Saturday Ruth 2:1-3,8-11; 4:13-17 / Matthew 23:1-12