THE FEAST OF ALL SAINTS

November 1 ^st, 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: $9,010.43, Building Fund: $1,873.85, World Mission: $65.00, Scholarship: $10.00, All Saints: $10.00, Candles: $139.76. Total: $11,109.04.

Mass Attendance:

5:00 PM: 329, 8:00 AM: 256, 10:30 AM: 315. Total: 900

FLOWER INTENTIONS for this week are in memory of: John Cioni, Sr. by Ann Glinka; and

Tony & Wanda Cole by Helen Salemme.

The NEW 2010 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. 

Note: There are still a few 2009 intentions left: Nov. 8, 15 & 22. 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: November 1 - 7

Happy Birthday To: Traci Bryant, Caitlyn Krask, John Wamser, James Knapp, Vito Locantore, Edward Morgret, Connie Serla, Bill Austin, Thomas Molnar, Donna Movinsky, Bob Murray, Marie Salamon, Rosemarie Smith, Jerry Bucello,

Frank Capalbo, Anna Hungler, John Legg, John Starrick, Mary Weisenberger, Karen Capalbo, Covey Loftus, Thomas O’Connell, Susan Seningen, Thomas Ariza, John Eagen, John Howard, Mary Fran McGinnis, Tyler Russell, Jennifer Bodie, Russell Cegledy, Michael Collins, Catherine Doherty, John Kearney, Liz Lanoue.

To: Eleanor & Emilio Bonzani, Anita & Joseph Durkan, Ann & Si Bula, Mary Louise & George Schmidt, Cindy & Michael King, Judy & James Mills, Lisa & Michael Gouin.

NEW! CHRISTMAS GIFT CARDS

Need a Christmas gift for the person who has everything? Or want to give a gift that keeps on giving? Our new gift cards are the answer!

This year send gift cards to your friends notifying them that you are giving a Christmas dinner in their honor through our Outreach Ministries or Father Pat’s Lunch Kitchen. Each gift card costs $10, and the money raised will supplement the holiday baskets we deliver to needy families in our community or for the special meals we’ll be serving in the Lunch Kitchen.

Gift cards are also available for contributions to the Columbarium Fund, Outreach Ministries or the Building Fund

in honor of friends on your Christmas list.

The gift cards, which come with envelopes suitable for mailing, are printed in Christmas colors and can be purchased from the church office.

Spread the spirit of Christmas with gift cards from PBOC.

PBOC Gift Shop is open on Wednesdays from 9:00 to 11:00 AM, and for a half-hour after all weekend Masses, and on Saturdays from 4:00-4:45 from now until Christmas.

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Service Men and Women are always in need of mail from home. Please drop a line to the following:

* 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: Please be aware that packages & cards for our troops for those with APO 093 must be sent by December 4^th, those with APO 095 by December 11th, for the troops to receive them by Christmas.

– John Glinka

Today’s psalm makes clear that we and everything we think we own actually belongs to God instead: “The Lord’s are the earth and its fullness, the world and those who dwell in it.” We are stewards, not owners, of our lives and all we possess! (See Psalm 24)

Prayer & worship

ATTENTION: LECTORS

2010 Workbooks are available for pickup at the parish office.

Respect life

Please return your baby bottles (piggy banks) for Birthright by placing them in the hamper at the front entrance of the church.

The diocesan program "Forty Days for Life" ends today. We must continue to pray for the renewal of our country and a return to a respect for human life.

The Rosary for the Unborn will be prayed this Sunday (and every first Sunday of the month) at the Monument to the Unborn after the 10:30 AM Mass.

OUTREACH

THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE

Bags for the Thanksgiving Food Drive will be distributed after each Mass the weekend of November 7^th and 8^th. Thank you for your assistance and generosity.

– Pat & Jim Richardson

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.

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 96 people BBQ or Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Brown Gravy, Peas & corn, Assorted Cake & Pies and Sweet Tea. On Thursday we served 65 people Tuna Melts, Garden Salad, Potato Chips, 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 72 people Pancakes, Bacon, Sausage, Biscuits & Gravy, Fruit Cocktail, Cereal, and OJ/Coffee/Milk. Special thanks to the Greeters Ministry for serving breakfast for the month of October.

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. This is a way we can come together as a community to help those in need. Thank you for your generosity.

REGIONAL HEALTH SCREENING AT PBOC

Sponsored by Georgetown Hospital System

Friday, November 6 – 7:30 to 10:30 AM

Hosted by: Elder Issues Committee

See flyers at the back of church for lab work that can be done for a nominal fee. FLU SHOTS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE THIS YEAR (season nor H1N1).

Testing/screening for hearing, blood sugar, blood pressure, bone density and many other health related info will be accessible. Pre-registration packets for blood work are available at the church office. See Patty Guazzo.

FELLOWSHIP

In Prayer We Will Always Be Together

Parishioners are invited to join us for First Friday Adoration on November 6^th from 3-4:00 PM. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy will be sung at 3:00. Afterwards, we will go someplace for a bite to eat. Come spend an hour of quiet reflection in the presence of God. For more info, call Mabel at 235-0080.

WEB SITE

Our Parish has so many wonderful events!

NEW on the Web Site are the Army Chorus, Outdoor Mass, and the Arts & Crafts Festival. Let your friends and family know how vibrant and active our parish is. Invite them to 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

Next Sunday, November 8^th, a Children’s Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 AM with the 5^th Grade Class participating in the liturgy. All students will attend this Mass with their class.

ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Advent Readings Class: Prepare for Advent and Christmas before your holiday schedule becomes too hectic by spending 2 hours with Ellen Richardson studying the Advent readings, Responsorial Psalms, and “O Come, O Come Emmanuel.” Friday, November 13 at 7:00 p.m. or Saturday, November 14 at 9:30 a.m. in PLC. Coffee, Tea and dessert/pastries will be served.

YOUTH MINISTRY

Sr. Youth Group (SYG)

· Any young ladies, grades 9 – 12, who are interested in attending a “Rejoice” retreat at Camp Kinard on Dec. 4^th– 6^th, please contact Renee Faiella.

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

· Sunday Youth Group 6:00 – 7:30 PM, PLC Classroom 1. Speaker Suzanne Smith doing a special presentation on anxiety and how to deal with stress.

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

· Community Service Hours Opportunity – “Team Trivia” Night. Friday, November 6^th from 6:15 – 9:30. Need help selling 50/50 tickets, raffle tickets and serving food. Please contact Renee Faiella to reserve your place – Space is limited!

Youth Music

· Jr. & Sr. Youth Group Choir Rehearsals Tuesdays, 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 K – 6^th Graders interested in Children’s Choir, please contact Renee Faiella in the parish office.

Women’s club

The Women's Club Communion Breakfast will be held November 8. Members should plan to attend 8:00 AM Mass, followed by a breakfast buffet catered by Applewood House of Pancakes. This year we are fortunate to have the Gospel singing group, Mixed Creeds, to provide us with their music.  The cost per ticket is $10 and must be purchased by November 5.  Tickets will be available by mail; checks should be made out to Precious Blood of Christ Catholic Women's Club; please include a stamped, self addressed envelope and send to Marcia Boyer, P.O. Box 1459, Pawleys Island, SC 29585.  Parishioners are welcome to join Women's Club for breakfast, following the ticket procedure above.

On Dec. 9 the Women's Club has planned an evening trip to the Alabama Theater Christmas Show. Members, spouses, friends and parishioners are welcome. Show ticket, dinner (with a choice of: Prime Rib, Chicken Parmesan, Chicken Dijon with mushrooms, or Shrimp Louis-in a garlic, wine, butter sauce; non-alcoholic beverage, vegetable, starch, house salad, bread and dessert) and round trip bus transportation is included in the price of $61.50. This should be paid in full by November 6. Contact Marcia Boyer at 979-0116 for more information or send payment to Marcia at P.O. Box 1459, PI, SC 29585.

The Women's Club first newsletter has been mailed. If you are a dues-paying member and do not receive your newsletter by Nov. 5, please contact Judy Zachar, 235-7552. Also, please contact Judy if there are any spelling errors in your mailing label. Thank you."

Our next General Meeting will be November 5 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

Save the dates...

Sunday, November 15 - K of C Breakfast 9:00 AM PLC.

Thursday, November 19 - K of C Memorial Service at 6:00 PM followed by a social.

If you would like to know more about or would like to join the Knights of Columbus, please contact Membership Director,

Tom Dalton, at 235-8295 or Grand Knight, Tom Cardea, at 237-4120. Council 11028, Precious Blood of Christ, extends an invitation to membership to every Catholic man of our parish 18 years of age or older. Come and join the greatest fraternal benefits society in the world!

Local news

Our PBOC Choir has been invited to sing at the Palace Theatre along with the Irish Tenors during the holiday season. The date we have chosen is November 5^th for the 2:00 matinee. It would be great to have parish members attend the performance to hear their own choir! Group rates are available for 15 or more – for rates and reservations call 843-626-8927.

1^ST Annual Spaghetti Slam – Tuesday, November 17

at Precious Blood, hosted by Waccamaw Basketball Teams

Spaghetti/Sauce, Meatballs, Bread, Salad w/Caesar Dressing, Desserts. Prices: Take-out $8, Dine-in $12 (kids 8 & under $5), Family (up to 5) $40. Seatings: 5:30-6:30, 6:45-7:45. Take-out orders: 5:30-7:30. Checks only payable to: Waccamaw Booster Club, attention Spaghetti Slam. To order, contact: Jessica Pressley e-mail: jpressley@wm.gcsd.k12.sc.us. Volunteers contact Mike Quinn 240-8195.

November 2 - 7

Monday Wisdom 3:1-9 / John 6:37-40

Tuesday Romans 12:5-16a / Luke 14:15-24

Wednesday Romans 13:8-10 / Luke 14:25-33

Thursday Romans 14:7-12 / Luke 15:1-10

Friday Romans 15:14-21 / Luke 16:1-8

Saturday Romans 16:3-9,16,22-27 / Luke 16:9-15