Twenty-fourth Sunday in ordinary time

September 13^th, 2009

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: $10,730.75, Building Fund: $2,825.52, Catholic University: $480.00, Assumption: $40.00, Synod: $25.00, Seminary: $45.00, Army Chorus: $450.00, Candles: $118.79. Total: $14,715.06

Mass Attendance:

5:00 PM: 296, 8:00 AM: 261, 10:30 AM: 448, Total: 1005.

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.

FLOWER INTENTIONS for this week are in memory of:

Jim McNamara by Teresa McNamara

John Ferreira, Sr. by Joe & Isabel Ferreira

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 in the PLC, Rm. 1 on:

Monday, September 14, 6:00 – 9:00 PM and

Friday, September 25, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Choose the one that is most convenient for you! YOU MUST REGISTER ON LINE at www.VIRTUS.org. If you do not have access to a computer, please contact Tara Joseph at 237-9685. Please call the parish office if you have any questions.

SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS: September 13 - 19

Happy Birthday To: Robert Callahan, Leonard Flens, Regina Morgret, Lionel Painchaud, Kimberly Allan, Carol Kruis, Michael Lenhart, Frank Lovell, Mary MacDonald, Gene Patterson, Mary Rana, Marie Siberini, Thomas Spade, George White, Luke Fischer, Azarias Gouin, Kim Riley, Cathy Stanton, Kim Teeples, Shirley Weiss, Cora Daube, Nate Fata, Anne Hardee, Richard Healey, Shel Keenan, Danny Payne, Salvatore Adorna, Theresa Civitella, Ruthann Howard, Anne Krug, Fern LoCascio, Stacy Trzeciakiewicz, Sarah Ellerbe, Emma Grace, Shannon Lewis, Gabrielle Minervini, Jodi Paglio, Celeste Spade,

Paul Battaglino, Diane Gallagher, Judy Schwartzkopf.

To: Thomas & Carol Lusby, Thomas & Theresa Sullivan, Jack & Gloria Starrick, Paul & Patricia Delsolia, Nancy & Robert Gainous, Paul & Pam Aubin, Michael & Ina Wall, Danilo & Ellie Benati, Tom & Barbara Cardea, Mary Jane & Robert Stevens, Bobby & Tara Bruecken, Scott & Daneen Fretz.

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: Thanks to the generosity of the members of the Heritage Home Owners Association, many of our troops will receive care packages. If you have a relative or friend in the military overseas, please let us know so we may be able to send him/her a package. Your prayers are also requested for their safe return. – John Glinka

In the second reading today, St. James has harsh words for those who do not put their faith into action. May we be such good stewards of God’s giffts to us that we can never be accused of having “faith that does nothing in practice.”

(See James 2:17)

OFFICE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – If you would like to help out in the parish office one Friday afternoon per month (with the bulletins), please contact Barbara at 237-4120.

HOW ARE WE DOING?

Church Debt 8/31/09 $265,179.95

PLC Debt 8/31/09 $1,370,929.35

Average weekly Collections for August

2008 2009

1^st Collection $10,872.94 $10,649.90

2^nd Collection $2,416.47 $2,514.16

Prayer & worship

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.

ATTENTION: LITURGICAL MINISTERS

Fourth Quarter schedules are available in the Church sacristy for pickup by all ministers.

ATTENTION: LECTORS

2010 Workbooks are available for pickup at the parish office.

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 103 people Chicken in Lemon/White Wine Sauce, BBQ Beef Short Ribs, Baked Ziti with Meat Sauce, Noodles Alfredo, Stir Fried Vegetables, Assorted Desserts and Sweet Tea. On Thursday we served 53 people Vegetable Soup, Oriental Chicken Salad Plate, 4-Bean Salad, Cole Slaw, Assorted Desserts, and Sweet Tea.

Saturday breakfast is served every Saturday morning, 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Last weekend we served 56 people Eggs, Bacon, Hash, Fruit Cocktail, Cereal, and OJ/Coffee/Milk.

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

RESPECT LIFE

HORRY COUNTY LIFE CHAINS

Three Life Chains are scheduled for Sunday, October 4, 2009 from 2:00 to 3:00 PM at the following locations: In Myrtle Beach at Kings Highway (28^th Ave. North to 38^th Ave. North) and in Conway on Hwy 501 in front of the Coastal Mall Shopping Center and Hwy 17 S near St. Michael’s Church in Garden City. A Life Chain is a peaceful, prayerful, public expression of support for the unborn. Signs for participants will be available from 1:30.

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, September 22^nd 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.

PRIMETIMERS

All parishioners (55 & older) are welcome to join us in the Parish Life Center one a month, starting on September 18^th, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. We play BINGO, offer prizes, serve refreshments and enjoy some fun-filled afternoons. For more information, please call: Linda Caswell at 237-5743.

Scheduled dates for 2009-2010:

Sept. 18 – Welcome Fall

Oct. 16 – Halloween

Nov. 20 – Thanksgiving

Dec. 18 – Christmas Luncheon

Jan. 22 – Celebrate Winter

Feb. 19 – Valentines

Mar. 19 – St. Patrick’s Day

Apr. 16 – Welcome Spring

May 21 – Closing Luncheon

RELIGIOUS ED REVIEW

Religious Education begins this weekend – if you have not yet registered it is not too late - please contact the parish office.

YOUTH MINISTRY

Sr. Youth Group (SYG)

“Invincible”: Skill & Character – This Sunday, September 13^th, 6:00-7:30 PM in the PLC. Examine your own gifts and talents and discern what might be possible for your own lives.

Wednesday morning coffee meetings: 7:00 AM at Starbucks in Litchfield.

SYG and Confirmation Class: Volunteers needed for Father Pat’s Saturday Morning Breakfast Kitchen. One Saturday a month for the month of September, 8-11:00 AM. Please contact Renee Faiella to schedule your date.

Confirmation Class (7^th, 8^th & 9^th Grades) “Movie Night” Friday, September 18^th, 6:00-8:00 in the PLC. Movie Theatre Popcorn Machine, Candy and Refreshments to be served. RSVP Renee Faiella in the parish office.

Youth Music

Jr. & Sr. Youth Group Choir Rehearsals Tuesdays, 6:00-7:00 PM in church.

Any 1^st-6^th Graders interested in Youth Choir, please contact Renee Faiella in the parish office.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Parish Picnic on Sunday, Sept. 27^th. Call Renee Faiella to sign up to help with Ice Cream, Soda Booth, Kitchen, Face Painting, and supervising the Inflatables.

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.

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

The first General Meeting of the year was enjoyed by all.  It's a perfect time to join in the planning of events for the upcoming year as well as for members to catch up with each other.  The October General meeting needs 5 members to help Bernice Rucker with the lunch.  Please call her as soon as possible at 237-5614.

Our next Board Meeting will be Sept. 24, 2009 at 1:00 PM in the PLC.

Attention Members:  Our dues for the 2009 - 2010 year are due by October 15.  If you would like you name, address and e-mail address included in the Women's Club Directory your DUES MUST BE PAID BY OCTOBER 15TH.  Please send checks to:  Joan M. Brown, 756 Pinehurst Lane 96D, Pawleys Island, 29585.  Thank you.

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

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Congratulations to our September honorees:

Knight of the Month, Tom Bowen

Family of the Month, Denis and Barbara Gagne

Youth of the Month, Madeline King

We will be holding a Pot Luck Social this Thursday, September 17, at 6:30 PM in Founders Hall. Please make every effort to attend, as we will be honoring our Youth of the Month recipients.

Diocesan news

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.

LOCAL NEWS

Meet the Author! A new historical novel, The Red Priest’s Annina, written by local author, former St. Michael’s Catholic School teacher, and PBOC parishioner, Sarah Bruce Kelly, will be available for purchase after every Mass on September 19^th & 20^th. The book tells the fascinating story of Antonio Vivaldi’s most famous student, Annina Giro, and her struggle to break into and survive the treacherous, cut-throat world of Venetian opera in the 18^th Century. Vivaldi, nicknamed the ‘Red Priest” for his fiery red hair, was also well-known during his lifetime as an opera impresario and master teacher. The author will personally sign your copy, and a generous portion of each purchase will be donated to PBOC.

1^st Annual “Tee Off Fore A Cause” – at The Reserve Club

A group of local residents (including PBOC parishioners Fred Kane, Si Bula, Bob Pelletier and Ron Breznicky) have banded together to raise money to support our returning wounded soldiers from Iraq and Afghanistan. “Tee Off Fore A Cause, Inc.” was formed in January 2009 to raise funds for the Wounded Warriors Project. The tournament will be held on Monday, October 5 with 8:30 AM Registration and 9:30 Shot Gun Tee-Off Time. The cost is $125 per player, which will cover golf, cart, continental breakfast, gift bag, BBQ lunch and awards. For more info, look for packets in the back of church, or contact Fred Kane at fredkane@chicora.net.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY & OUTBACK RESTAURANT - Please join Habitat and Outback Restaurant on Thursday, October 8^th for our first annual “Habitat/Outback Fundraiser”. It will be held at the Pawleys Island Community Church from 11:00 AM to 5:30 PM. The meals are steak, chicken, garlic mashed potatoes, green beans, salad and bread – all for $13 per meal. Purchases will be made from the Outback traveling kitchen. Dinners will be sold in advance and/or you can buy dinners on-site the day of the event. If you order five or more meals, delivery will be free. If you are interested in ordering meals and purchasing tickets in advance, please call the Habitat office at 843-546-5685, ext. 4 or 6. The proceeds will go towards our next build in Andrews, “Hank’s House.” This house will be built in memory of Hank Van Vlake, an Andrews local and Habitat Volunteer who tragically lost his life this summer in a car accident. Please call Habitat with any questions, or to volunteer the day of the vent.

VOLUNTEER NEEDED AT Waccamaw Library one hour per week to water plants. Please call Lorraine, 237-9585.

September 14 - 19

Monday Numbers 21:4b-9 / John 3:13-17

Tuesday 1 Timothy 3:1-13 / John 19:25-27

Wednesday 1 Timothy 3:14-16 / Luke 7:31-35

Thursday 1 Timothy 4:12-16 / Luke 7:36-50

Friday 1 Timothy 6:2c-12 / Luke 8:1-3

Saturday 1 Timothy 6:13-15 / Luke 8:4-15