SEVENTH Sunday in ordinary time

Respect life Sunday ~ OCTOBER4^th, 2009

Special Prayer Requests: Please pray for the repose of the soul of parishioner James Fruchterman. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, October 24 at 10:00 AM.

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: $11,619.20, Building Fund: $2,131.45, Catholic University: $25.00, Seminary: $40.00, Flowers: $75.00, Candles: $136.00. Total: $14,026.65.

Mass Attendance:

5:00 PM: 293, 8:00 AM: 290, 10:30 AM: 533, Total: 1116

FLOWER INTENTIONS for this week are in memory of Joseph Schneider by Marguerite Schneider

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.

A Note of Thanks:

To the Precious Blood of Christ Family:

Food For The Poor wishes to thank you for the welcome you extended to Father Lopez on his recent visit to your parish.

On behalf of our less fortunate brothers and sisters of Latin America and the Caribbean, we thank you for having shared in their lives. They, and you, are blessed by your generosity.

In Christ,

The Food For The Poor Family

SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS: October 4 - 10

Happy Birthday To: Sonnie Calestini, Christopher Campbell, Barbara Cook, Gabriella DeCenzo, Teresa Dunn, Patty Guazzo, James Masline, Bill Page, Michael Vicas, Thomas Bentley, Kathleen Boone, Thomas Brady, Wade Clarke, Wilma Ervin, Linda Kloss, Anna Maria Maresca, Teresa Reilly, James Callahan, Suzanne Daragan, Joseph Ellis, Clare Fico, Kate Fico, Vincent Franco, Elizabeth Gregg, Richard Patterson, Jim Sewell, Kaitlin Sweeney, Kathy Welde, Marcia Boyer, Margaret Coyne, Kathleen Harrigan, Margaret McCoy, Elizabeth Moore, John Schroer, Eileen Talamante, Jaret Yonker, Eric Heimberger, Kim Neering, Tara Bruecken, Vincent Civitarese, Christopher Clark, Karen Collins, Victor Diaz, Joseph Durkan, John Fry, Matt Maloney, Alexis Backus, Caroline Heimberger, Tadeusz Knap, Allison Murray, Mary Odom, Jason Stocks.

To: Joseph & Amelia Muffolett, Jason & Cathy Stocks, Tadeusz & Dorothy Knap, James & Patricia deMerlier, Damon & Jodi Ryba, Vito & Rosemarie Locantore, Ed & Eileen Schoenig, Daniel & Theresa Laudone, Joe & Paige Lombard, Richard & Cecilia Patterson, Thomas & Patricia Hladun, Robert & Jodi Paglio, Edward & Maureen McLoughlin, Joseph & JoRuth Oppenheim, Edward & Kathleen Trotta, Daniel & Barbara Call, Gerald & Karyn Congdon, John & Frances Howard, Keith & Danielle Otto, Clinton & Lorraine LeBlanc.

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

* PFC Anthony Spagnuolo, Unit 3 GSB, APO AE 09354

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

The phrase in today’s psalm, “May you see your children’s children,” is really a prayer for a long life. The good steward knows that every day is a gift from God, to be lived with joy and thanksgiving. “May the Lord bless us all in the days of our lives!” (See Psalm 128)

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 995-1301, Joe Ferreira 237-5668, Dennis and Catherine Slattery 235-2716, Frank Stiglin

237-7419, Sondra Sutherland 237-3428, and Doug Weiss 357-9299.

We welcome the new parishioners who recently joined our parish:

William & Vickie Strell

Marge Deger

Terry, Diane & Shannon Gallagher

Cynthia Willis

Jack & Rosemarie Bridgeman

Frank, Susan, Cloe & Olivia Johnson

Ryan Dunne

Prayer & worship

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 125 people Hamburgers, Pasta Salad, Cole Slaw, Baked Beans, Assorted Desserts and Sweet Tea. On Thursday we served 68 people Hot Dogs, Pasta Salad, Cole Slaw, Baked Beans, Assorted Desserts, and Sweet Tea. We thank everyone who helps to make these meals a pleasure for all who come!

Saturday breakfast is served every Saturday morning, 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Last weekend we served 62 people Pancakes, Bacon, Biscuits & Gravy, Fruit Cocktail, Cereal, and OJ/Coffee/Milk. Special thanks to our Youth Ministry for serving breakfast for the month of September.

Just a reminder…the second Sunday of each month is our food drive for the Baskervill Ecumenical Food Pantry. Precious Blood is responsible for spaghetti and spaghetti sauce. There is a basket in the gathering space where you can leave your donations at any time. Thank you for your generosity.

RESPECT LIFE

October is Respect Life Month. Given the number of threats against the precious gift of Life, we sometimes wonder what we can do for the cause of human life. The following is a list of activities that we all can do. Don’t underestimate the power of your prayers, penance, witness and material support for new mothers:

· This year, we are participating in the diocesan program “Forty Days for Life.” Recognizing that hearts need to be changed, our Bishop has exhorted us to prayer and penance to stem the disrespect for human life. Your individual prayer and sacrifices are most important. A box has been placed in the side chapel to record your Rosaries prayed for life.

· Respect Life Sunday is October 4, 2009. At all the Masses, there will be reflections on the necessity of respect for human life and intercessions for those responsible for protecting human life.

· After Masses on October 3 and 4, Birthright volunteers will pass out baby bottles to be used as piggy banks during the month of October. The purpose is to provide support for the local Birthright crisis pregnancy center.

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

· From 2:30 to 3:30 pm on Sunday, October 4, the annual “Life Chain” will be held in Georgetown. Participants stand in silent witness to the sanctity of human life and pray for the victims of abortion and our nation.

“Life is the first good received from God and is fundamental to all others; to guarantee the right to life for all and in an equal manner for all is the duty upon which the future of humanity depends.” Pope Benedict XVI

FELLOWSHIP

PARISH PICNIC - The Fellowship Committee would like to thank Father Pat, Staff, Knights of Columbus, Women's Club, Men's Group, Kathy Frank, Senior Youth, Confirmation Class and all parishioners who helped and attended the picnic. It was a great day.  - Jim and Mary Jane Barnett

Congratulations to Dana & Maureen Arneman who won the 1^st Prize in the raffle! There are two unclaimed prize tickets:

2^nd Prize #621282, and 3^rd Prize #621302. Please contact the parish office – you must show tickets to claim your prizes.

PrimeTimers

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! For Friday, Oct 16^th at 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM – for PrimeTimers Meeting.

All parishioners (55 & older) are welcome to join us in the Parish Life Center. Call a friend or fellow parishioner and invite them to join our friendly, fun-loving group of regular Bingo Players. We play BINGO, offer prizes, serve refreshments and enjoy a fun filled afternoon. The prizes are always surprises! The desserts are always divine. Try it; you’ll like it. For more information, please call: Linda Caswell at 237-5743

RELIGIOUS ED REVIEW

Children’s Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, October 11 at 10:30 AM. All children in grades 1-9 will go directly from Religious Ed class to the church with their teachers to attend Mass with their class. The 6^th grade students will be participating in the liturgy. Kindergarten students should be picked up after class at their classrooms at 10:15 as usual. Plan to attend!

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

· “Slumdog Millionaire” movie - Sunday, October 4 at 6:00 PM in PLC Classroom 1.

· Sunday, October 4 – 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.

· “Sumo Wrestling Night” – Saturday, October 10, 6:00-8:00 PM In the PLC Gym. Refreshments and Snacks will be provided. RSVP Renee Faiella in the Parish Office.

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

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

· “Sumo Wrestling Night” –Friday, October 9, 6:00-8:00 PM In the PLC Gym. Refreshments and Snacks will be provided. RSVP Renee Faiella in the Parish Office.

· Registration forms for the JH Rally are due back by Friday, October 9 to Renee Faiella.

Youth Music

· Jr. & Sr. Youth Group Choir Rehearsals Tuesdays, TIME CHANGE 5:30-7:00 PM in church.

· Children’s Choir: Tuesdays 4:00 – 4:30 PM. We sing at one children’s 10:30 Mass monthly.

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

Women’s club

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.

Our next General Meeting will be Oct. 8, 2009 at 11:00 AM in the PLC.

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 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 Boy Wins Free-Throw Contest - Every year the Knights hold a “Free-Throw Contest” throughout the United States. This year we congratulate Patrick Golden, a student at St. Michael’s School, who was honored on September 30^th with a trophy for being named a National Free Throw Champion! He advanced from local, to district, to state level, to champion - one of six being named in the United States.

Diocesan news

The Annual South Carolina Charismatic Conference will be held October 23 – 25 at Our Lady of the Hills Catholic Church in Columbia. Theme: “Take Courage, Jesus is Calling You.” Cost before Oct. 16 is $30/pp or $50/couple (no charge for youth, religious or clergy). After Oct. 16 add $10 per category. For more information, see flyers at back of church.

LOCAL NEWS

FREE Choral Concert! Join the ECORE Coastal Chorale and Director Mary Lu Norris as they present “A Fall Serenade” on Tuesday, October 13, 7:30 PM here at PBOC. Among the performers are parishioners Frank Schappach and Ed Beyma.

October 5 - 10

Monday Jonah 1:1-2:1,11 / Luke 10:25-37

Tuesday Jonah 3:1-10 / Luke 10:38-42

Wednesday Jonah 4:1-11 / Luke 11:1-4

Thursday Malachi 3:13-20b / Luke 11:5-13

Friday Joel 1:13-15;2:1-2 / Luke 11:15-26

Saturday Joel 4:12-21 / Luke 11:27-28