THE FEAST OF CHRIST THE KING

November 22^nd, 2009

Special Prayer Requests: Please pray for the repose of the soul of Imelda Marie Nielsen Chumiso, mother of parishioner Yvonne Rocke.

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.

Please note: The office will be closed at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 25, and reopen on Monday, Nov. 30, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Last Week’s Collection: Regular Collection: 10,577.90, Building Fund: $2,513.50, All Saints: $5.00, Flowers: $25.00, World Mission Sunday: $25.00, Candles: $75.80. Total: $10,708.70.

Mass Attendance: 5:00 PM: 370, 8:00 AM: 282, 10:30 AM: 411. Total: 1033

FLOWER INTENTIONS for this week are in memory of:

Regis Fico by the Fico Family

Nello Cafcules by Millie Cafcules

Ortensia & Pasquale Madeo by Pat McGrath.

Christmas flower envelopes are now available in the gathering space for any flower intentions for this holiday season.

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 22 – 29

Happy Birthday To: Denise DeCaro, Kelly Dozier, Rosemarie Locantore, David Thomas, Giorgina Welsh, Patricia Zack, Pearce DeChamplain, Donald Doody, Gen Merwin, Francis Salerno, Catherine Slattery, Eileen Belbutowski, Alexandra Fullex, Abby Garrity, Theresa McNamara, Aixa Diaz, Margaret Gerrity, Finola Jacobucci, Kate Loftus, Mira Ormsby, Lorraine Pard, Katherine Grace, John MIgas, Joan Smith, Connor Crull, Ella Fata, Doug Weiss,

Rachel Wesolowski, Stephen Criscuolo, Debbie Elmendorf, Brenda Felton, Hector Garcia, Tom Lee, Joseph Oppenheim, Kellie Schwartzkopf.

To: Kay & Tim Gilligan, Pat & Gary David, Rita & Tom Riordan, Ann & Louis Fossi, Theresa & Robert Furfaro, Jane & Chuck Merck, Judy & Roy Mort, Darlene & Dennis Dauzuk, Gladys & Stan Niemczyk.

Please Note:

Due to Thanksgiving, articles for next week’s

bulletin are due by noon on Monday, November 23.

Articles for the Precious Word are due by Dec. 8

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.

The Marine Corps is collecting new toys for children up to 12 years of age. The mission of the Foundation is to assist the U.S. Marine Corps in providing a tangible sign of hope to economically disadvantaged children at Christmas. The focus of this assistance is supporting the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. Please bring your unwrapped gifts to the church and deposit them in the box provided in the gathering space. Pickup will be early December.

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: In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we give thanks to those who have given donations we send to our troops and those who have mailed these care packages. Feedback received from our troops has only praise for your thoughtfulness. Your prayers for their safe return needs to continue. – John Glinka

A Note of Thanks:

To the parishioners of Precious Blood of Christ,

I am very pleased that many of you took the time to come to meet us after Mass on 9/27/09; even more appreciative that some of you purchased the olive wood religious articles that were available. On behalf of the Christians of the Holy Land, I thank you. Please remember, money is not the solution; it’s only a very small part of it. I am a firm believer in the power of a prayer. Now that you know we exist, and you realize our natural role in the family of Christ, please do pray, and ask others to pray as well. I pray our Price of Peace remembers you and your family to remain healthy and peaceful. Amen.

Peace, Rami Qumsieh - www.HolyLandDirect.com.

Today’s second reading reminds us that the sacrifice of Christ frees us from sin and makes us a royal nation of priests in the service of God. How am I using my gifts to serve God and others?

2010 PLANNED GIVING ANNUAL PLEDGE

We are pleased to say that the number of parish families that have responded with their Planned Giving Intention for 2010 has increased from 45% last year to 51% this year. We’re also gratified that the number of Planned Givers using one of our electronic giving options has increased from 18% to 23%. We encourage everyone who has not yet responded - particularly those who regularly use automatic withdrawals from your bank account or a credit card - to allow your weekly or monthly contributions to be transferred electronically from your checking or savings account or your credit card directly to the church account. While away or on vacation, you will have peace of mind - knowing your offering has been received and is contributing to the good works of Precious Blood.

HOW ARE WE DOING?

Church Debt 10/31/09 $254,381.00

PLC Debt 10/31/09 $1,362,963.02

Average weekly Collections for October

2008 2009

1^st Collection $11,028.44 $10,269.97

2^nd Collection $2,629.74 $2,201.34

OUTREACH

THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE

Through the generosity of Precious Blood Parishioners, we delivered food to 71 families. We would like to thank the Confirmation Class and their teachers; and all the volunteers who helped with setting up, sorting, bagging and delivery. Thanks you so much for your support.

- Pat and Jim Richardson, Food Drive Coordinators

ANGEL TREE – The Angel Tree, part of our Outreach Program, will be set up the weekend after Thanksgiving (November 28-29) in the gathering space of the church. We ask that you do not take an angel unless you plan to return it with an appropriate gift. We must purchase a gift for any child whose angel is not returned. The angels indicate clothing sizes or toy gift. The ages of the children range from infant through 18 years. Gift suggestions for older children could be handbags, wallets, jewelry, sports watches, perfume or cologne or books. All gifts should be wrapped, and the angel attached, with the code number clearly visible. The gifts must be returned to the Parish Life Center by December 12^th to allow for sorting and timely delivery on December 19^th. With your help we will make this a happy holiday season for the kids!

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 Kielbasa, Sauerkraut, Baked Beans, Bread, Assorted Desserts and Iced Tea. On Thursday we served 82 people Potato Leek Soup, Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches, Tossed Salad, Assorted Desserts, and Iced Tea.

Saturday breakfast is served every Saturday morning, 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Last weekend we served 62 people Pancakes, 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

Please return your Birthright Baby Bottles (piggy banks) to the container at the entrance to the Church. These will be reused by Birthright for fundraisers at two area churches in January (Duncan Memorial UMC and St. Michaels). Many thanks to all of you for helping Birthright.

Prayer & worship

ATTENTION LITURGICAL MINISTERS – Chairpersons of ministries must complete and turn in First Quarter schedules to the Church office by November 30^th.

ATTENTION LECTORS!

2010 Workbooks are available for pickup at the parish office.

Please pick up before the first week of Advent.

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.

YOUTH MINISTRY

Sr. Youth Group (SYG)

· Sunday, November 22^nd: Youth Group 6:00 – 7:30 PM, PLC Gym. Thanksgiving Party - Pizza, making cookies, turkey bowling, dodgeball & knock-out.

· No SYG Class next Sunday November 29^th.

· Help needed for Parish Christmas Party. December 12^th 5:15 – 9:00. Setting tables, serving food, washing dishes, clearing tables, serving cake, etc. Please contact Renee Faiella ASAP.

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

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

· Community Service Opportunity!! Need help at Father Pat’s Breakfast Kitchen Saturday, November 28^th, 8 – 11:00. Contact Renee Faiella – Space is limited!

· Community Service Opportunity!! Need help emptying and sorting thru Aluminum Can Dumpster in Church Parking Lot. Contact Renee Faiella.

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.

RELIGIOUS Ed review

NO religious education classes on November 29.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Women’s club

**ALABAMA THEATER CHRISTMAS SHOW, DINNER, BUS**
December 9, 2009 - Meet at PLC Parking Lot at 4:00PM.

Very important to make your reservations as soon as possible, so we can secure our transportation via bus. Personal driving will make for a great deal of walking at the facility. Members, families, friends, parishioners, neighbors, visitors, dates, and neighboring parishes - come and join the Christmas fun. There will be a great dinner for you to choose from at Joe's Bar and Grill Fine Dining Restaurant; the bus will bring us there, then drive us across the street to the Theater to the VIP entrance for group seating. The cost is $61.50 per person. Mark your calendars to reserve your seat now! Send a self addressed stamped envelope with your check made out to PBOC Women's Club, to Marcia Boyer, P.O. Box 1459, PI,SC 29585, Questions 979-0116.

"Cards from the "Giving Tree" that was presented at the November 5 Women's Club meeting are still available. This project will provide toys for the children on the parish Outreach holiday food drive list, and will be delivered with the Christmas food drive on December 19. If you want to participate, please contact Denise Lee at 235-1110. Gifts should be wrapped with the identification card attached to the top. The toys can be dropped off at the church office or brought to the December Women's Club meeting."

The December 3^rd Christmas Luncheon has been moved to Webster's Restaurant at Litchfield by the Sea, at 12 noon. Come share the joy of Christmas with your fellow members. Entrée choices are: Chicken Marsala, Grouper Francaise, Pasta Primavera. $20, due by Nov. 30. Let Marcia know your menu choice (mombny@yahoo.com; 979-0116). Tickets are available by mail. Send a stamped, self addressed envelope to Marcia Boyer, P.O. Box 1459, PI, SC 29585.

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

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

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!

DIOCESAN NEWS

HEALTH CARE REFORM – The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a nationwide statement on health care reform. Copies are available at the back of church. Thank you for your urgent actions and prayers on behalf of this nationwide effort!

Local news

CAROLINA MASTER CHORALE presents the world premiere of Andrew Fowler's AN OUTBREAK OF PEACE:  A CHRISTMAS ORATORIO.  Dec. 12^th at 8:00 PM at Trinity Episcopal Church, 3000 N. Kings Hwy. Myrtle Beach; AND   Dec. 13^th at 4:00 PM at Calabash Presbyterian Church, 8820 Old Georgetown Road (Hwy. 179), Sunset Beach, NC.  $15 in advance, $20 at the door.  Call Helen McGough (member of CMC and cantor at PBOC) at 357-8380 for advance tickets.

The oratorio is a compelling and dramatic musical telling of the famous Christmas Eve truce of 1914 when a single German soldier began singing Silent Night in his native tongue and climbed from the trenches to approach the Allied forces with a white truce sign and a Christmas tree shining with candles.  Soon soldiers from both sides joined together, exchanging chocolate, showing each other photographs from home, and keeping Christmas....until dawn, when all returned to their separate trenches and the horrors of history's bloodiest war.

Perlo Dinner (Shrimp & Grits) – At St. Cyprian’s, Sunday, December 6, 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, to benefit St. Cyprian’s Outreach. Cost $10/pp, $5 for children. If interested, call Jo Timpano – 235-2867.

November 23 - 28

Monday Daniel 1:1-6,8-20 / Luke 21:1-4

Tuesday Daniel 2:31-45 / Luke 21:5-11

Wednesday Daniel 5:1-6,13-14,16-17,23-28 / Luke 21:12-19

Thursday Sirach 50:22-24 / Luke 17:11-19

Friday Daniel 7:2-14 / Luke 21:29-33

Saturday Daniel 7:15-27/ Luke 21:34-36