Twenty-sixth Sunday in ordinary time

September 27^th, 2009

Special Prayer Requests: Please pray for the repose of the souls of Betsy Krech, sister of Gloria Starrick; and Joan Gaiss, dear friend of Mike Lovullo.

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: $9,505.11, Building Fund: $1,612.62, Infirm Priests: $5.00, Seminary: $35.00, Army Chorus: $300.00, Flowers: $50.00, Candles: $148.08. Total: $11,655.81.

Mass Attendance:

5:00 PM: 337, 8:00 AM: 263, 10:30 AM: 399, Total: 999

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.

SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS: September 27 – October 3

Happy Birthday To: Summer DeCaro, Maggie Gilligan, Frances Howard, Dominic Triana, Nicole Welsh, Marge Deger, Patsy Holmes, John Lattin, Susie Malinsky, Adam Roblero, Jeanne Rosol, Barbara Yannich, Parker Knowles, Mimi Nawrath, Eva Razzi, Linda Ryan, Clarke Smart, Craig Stiller, Jami Stocks, Joseph Tempalsky, Tim Crompton, Christina Fullex, Michael Botticelli, Tom Bridgeman, Kathy Eagen, Theresa Furfaro, Regina Wichrowski, Mary Clark, Darlene Dauzuk, Kathy Knittel, Lisa McGrath, Brandi Meilis, Pat Shriver, Matthew Wesolowski, Maureen Arneman, Larry Chiapetta, Patrick Ellerich, Nancy Gainous, Madeline Hoffman,

Doris Nowak, Jan Reid, Kathleen Russell, Delaney Tempalsky, Jacqueline Worthington.

To: Philip & Sylvia Lolos, Vince & Angie Triana, Frank & Barbara Schappach, Nate & Alicia Fata, Ken & Nicole Balogh, James & Pamela Mills, John & Pat Martin.

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

RE-LINK YOUR PFC CARDS

Piggly Wiggly food store has asked that all parishioners re-link their PFC cards in order to update the accounting records for the donations the store provides to Precious Blood. When you check out, please take the time to ask the cashier to link your card to Precious Blood Church. Pink scan sheets were included in last week’s bulletin, and are available at the back of church. The cashiers will also have scan sheets available at the registers. The Pig gives us a considerable amount of money each year – and we thank you for participating in this effort.

St. James warns in today’s second reading that those who hoard their wealth and live only for themselves will be condemned. But in the Gospel, Jesus assures us that all who give of themselves for His sake will be rewarded.

STEWARDSHIP - PLANNED GIVING ANNUAL PLEDGE

If you have any questions regarding the Planned Giving Annual Pledge options, please contact one of the following Stewardship of Treasure Committee members: James Callahan 325-5676, Chris Clark 237-8053, Joe Ferreira 237-5668, Dennis and Catherine Slattery 235-2716, Frank Stiglin 237-7419, Sondra Sutherland 237-3428, and Doug Weiss 357-9299.

Prayer & worship

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

PBOC’s 16th Annual Golf Tournament to Benefit Outreach will be held on Monday, November 9^th at 9:00 AM at The Reserve Club. Sign up early as we expect this event to sell out again this year. This year we are adding a women’s flight. If you would like to enter a foursome and/or sponsor a hole, go to www.pbocchurch.com and download the form(s) under “Coming Events.” Registration and Donor Forms can also be found in the back of the church.

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 94 people Baked Chicken & Gravy, Chicken & Rice with White Wine & Capers, Hoagie Sandwiches with Potato Salad, Sautéed Green Beans, Assorted Desserts and Sweet Tea. On Thursday we served 62 people Chili Con Carne, Pizza, Tossed Salad, Potato Salad, Assorted Desserts, and Sweet Tea.

Saturday breakfast is served every Saturday morning, 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Last weekend we served 48 people French Toast, Bacon, Fruit Cocktail, Cereal, and OJ/Coffee/Milk.

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

RESPECT LIFE

NEXT SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, IS RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY

The Rosary for the Unborn will be prayed at the Monument to the Unborn after the 10:30 AM Mass.

(and each first Sunday of the month.)

Baby Bottles for Birthright will be distributed after all Masses next weekend.

LIFE CHAIN in Georgetown on October 4

The annual Life Chain in Georgetown will be held between 2:30 and 3:30 PM on Sunday, October 4, which is Respect Life Sunday. Participants give silent witness to the sanctity of human life and pray for our country and the innocent victims of abortion. The Life Chain is one of thousands held across the United States and is sponsored by Georgetown County Citizens for Life.

Save the Date!! TEAM TRIVIA, November 6, at PBOC. Put your team of 6-10 people together!

FELLOWSHIP

In Prayer We Will Always Be Together

On Monday, Sept. 28^th, come join us for our Monthly Mass at 8:30 AM in the church, followed by a coffee and cake gathering in Room 2 of the PLC. Betty and Mabel are looking forward to seeing all of you again! Call Mabel for info: 235-0080.

October 2^nd, 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 we will go out for a bite to eat. For more information call Mabel at 235-0080. We hope to see you all – bring a friend along!

RELIGIOUS ED REVIEW

Please pray for the following young people as they commit today to prepare for the sacrament of Confirmation:

Annie Arneman, Jamie Barnett, Leah Boghosian, Brenden Cornell, Gabriel Diaz, Sarah Ellerbe, Rob Ferraro, Kody Gould, Emily Heimberger, Madeline Hoffman, Samuel Insignares, Caitlyn Krask, Kaylie Lively, Joy Millane, Luke Odom, Erik Preedom, Jackson Riley, Kaitlin Sweeney, Shea Thomas, Andrea Wiggins, Olivia Battaglino, Crissie Botticelli, Hunter DeChamplain, Callie Ellis, Madeline King, Kevin Mushock, Eric Sylvestri, John Sullivan, Bryan Van Der Reit, Amanda Walker, Tommy Arneman, Bill Austin, Grace Barnett, Brian Cornell, Alex Czechner, Bryce DeChamplain, Vincent DiMaggio, Victoria DuMont, Shannon Gallagher, Katherine Gleaton, Jesse Kaminski, Chris Kies, Kevin Kies, Parker Knowles, Billy McMorrow, Danielle McMorrow, Ryan Millane, Anna Montgomery, Lucy Parr, and Travis Pierce. Their teachers are Renee Faiella, Lorena Robles, Laureen Kies, Carla McMorrow and Donna Kaminski.

NO Religious education classes on Sunday, October 4.

Reminder! NET Confirmation Retreat 4:00-8:00 PM for

Grades 7-9 on Tuesday, October 20^th in the PLC. International NET Ministries team will conduct the retreat. Music, games, skits, small group discussions. Save the date!!

YOUTH MINISTRY

Sr. Youth Group (SYG) 6:00-7:30 PM

No SYG this Sunday, Sept. 27^th. We will meet again next Sunday, Oct. 4^th to view the movie “Slumdog Millionaire” at 6:00 PM in PLC Classroom 1.

Wednesday morning coffee meetings: 6:45 AM at Starbucks in Litchfield.

Sunday, Oct. 4^th – Life Chain in Georgetown 2:30-3:30 PM. We will meet in the PLC parking lot and caravan down to Georgetown to give silent witness to the sanctity of human life and pray for our country and the innocent victims of abortion.

Confirmation Class (7^th, 8^th & 9^th Grades)

Community service opportunities: Oct. 2 & 3 for Craft Festival;

Also Saturday, Oct. 3^rd Lakes at Litchfield, 10:00-Noon, painting flower pots and planting flowers. Space is limited. Contact Renee Faiella in parish office if you’d like to attend.

Youth Music

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

Any 1^st – 6^th Graders interested in Children’s Choir, please contact Renee Faiella in the parish office.

Women’s club

Arts & Crafts Festival - FREE ADMISSION!!!

October 2 and 3, 2009.  Wonderful Shopping, Food, Music and Dancing.  Come have a great time at Precious Blood Catholic Church Women's Club Annual Arts and Crafts Festival.  Join the fun on Friday, October 2, from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM (Music, Dancing and Cash Bar 6:00 to 9:00 PM).  On Saturday, October 3 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Prize Drawings 4:00 to 5:00 PM).  The Women's Club Cafe will be open both days for your convenience, along with Baked Goods and Frozen Casseroles available for you to take home.  All proceeds benefit community outreach programs.

Please remember…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!!

Attention Members: "The Women's Club Cafe" has a need for some extra people to help out in the kitchen.  Please call Joan Baker (235-0026) to let her know when you are available.  Thank you.

Attention Workers at the Arts and Crafts Festival:  Please try to wear red shirts and khaki bottoms.  This will make it more convenient for our attendees and vendors to recognize us for assistance.

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

We will be holding our annual BBQ Dinner prior to the Army Chorus on Friday, October 16, 2009 in the PLC from 5 to 7:00 PM.  Knights will be selling tickets this weekend and next weekend after all Masses.  You can also pick up tickets in the office during the week. Tickets are $8.00 in advance and $10.00 at the door while the supply lasts.

On December 1, 2009, the Knights  are having our 6th Annual Motorcoach Tour to the fabulous “Festival of Lights”  on James Island SC. The cost is $59.00/pp and includes R/T motorcoach transportation, Christmas shopping at the Citadel Mall, admission to the festival and Dinner at the Charleston Crab House with a choice from 7 entrees (choice of one entree pp) coffee, tea, or soft drink and all gratuities.   (Not included are purchases and gratuity of alcoholic beverages) 

Reservations must be made by October 19. Invite your families, friends, or neighbors - this tour is open to everyone.

For reservations or information, please call Tradition Club Tours at 235-2639, or visit their website at www.traditionclubtours.com and click on upcoming events – check the festival of lights flyer for the choice of your entrée, as you will need your selection at the time of reservation.

LOCAL NEWS

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

This tournament for the Wounded Warriors Project 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. For more info, look for packets in the back of church, or contact Fred Kane at fredkane@chicora.net.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY & OUTBACK RESTAURANT – Thursday, October 8^th, our first annual “Habitat/Outback Fundraiser” 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. 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 Jim Pool Memorial Golf Tournament - Sunday, Oct. 25 at 1:30 PM at Pawleys Plantation. Men’s, Women’s and Mixed Teams on a 4-person captain’s choice format with handicap. Dinner, refreshments, team prizes, and player gifts are included, along with a $10,000 hole-in-one ($5,000 to player, $5,000 to donation). Entry fee is $100 per player or $350/team. Entry deadline is 10/23. For details and entry form call Norma York at 235-0515.

September 28 – October 2

Monday Zechariah 8:1-8 / Luke 9:46-50

Tuesday Daniel 7:9-10,13,14 / John 1:47-51

Wednesday Nehemiah 2:1-8 / Luke 9:57-62

Thursday Nehemiah 8:1-4a,5-6,7b-12 / Luke 10:1-12

Friday Baruch 1:15-22 / Matthew 18:1-5,10

Saturday Baruch 4:5-12,27-29 / Luke 10:17-24