THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD

January 3, 2010

Special Prayer Requests: Please pray for the repose of the souls of: Charles Bennett, brother of parishioner Millie Cafcules; and parishioner Joan Fariello.

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: $6,834.00, Building Fund: $2,065.50, Christmas: $16,887.82, Christmas Visitors: $1,423.00, End of Year $1,775.00, Immaculate Conception: $20.00, Flowers: $25.00, First Offering: $20.00, Candles: $208.41. Total: $29,258.73.

Mass Attendance: Christmas: 6:00 PM: 950, Midnight: 157, 10:30 AM: 404, Total: 1511. Sunday: 5:00 PM: 236, 8:00 AM: 185, 10:30 AM: 310. Total: 731

The 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. 

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: January 3 - 9

Happy Birthday To: Dana Arneman, Paul Aubin, Adrienne Balmer, John Corcoran, Eric Rucker, Twyla Schmidt, Julie Cangelosi, Boyd DuMont, Geraldine Killen, Sherby McGrath, John Faiella, Nicole Rana, Karen Wolons, Thomas Flanagan, Vanessa Minervini, Betty Roy, Nicholas Straight, Stephanie Frey, Nancy Kenny, Doris McGinnis, Rosalie Oetzel, Joseph Phelan, Madeleine Autorino, Jessica Dezendorf, Denise Dressel, Daneen Fretz, Chloe Johnson, Sylvia Lolos, John Mueller, Patrick Riordan, Pamela Naar.

To: Margaret & Lawrence Ferraro, Bonnie & John Chandler, Jessica & Jason Aiesi.

Note! 2010 Calendars are available at the back of church

and at the Parish Office.

NEWS FLASH!!!

The parish website http://pbocchurch.com now contains live top news stories and Vatican news, both from the Catholic News Service. Visit the website each day and keep up to date on Catholic News.

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

TSgt. Justin Campbell will be coming home to Omaha, NE.

* WO-2 Michael Theo, 4^th LAR S-2 Det A, Unit 40650,

FPO AE 96427-0650

* Sgt Tayna Tucker, CFLCC SJA, APO AE 09306

* Major Stephen J. Ryan, CJTF 82 CJ9, APO AE 09354

NEW ► Master Chief Scott McKendrick,

Navelsg Forward Juliet, Charlie Co., APO AE 09337

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: We request for our troops donations of such items as sandwich crackers, cheezits, trail mix, pop tarts, ramen noodles, chips, etc. Our knights continue to mail these care packages we put together. Your prayers are also requested for their safe return. – John Glinka

The three kings in today’s Gospel traveled a great distance at considerable cost to offer their richest gifts to the Infant Jesus. How far will I go and what will I offer to do homage to this newborn King and Savior?

STEWARDSHIP – A CHRISTIAN WILL

Next month, we will launch a program to provide all interested adult parishioners with a better understanding of what Christian Wills are, why you should have one, and the resources available in our parish to help you make one. Further information will be found in upcoming bulletins.

HOW ARE WE DOING?

Church Debt 11/30/09 $248,938.90

PLC Debt 11/30/09 $1,359,058.36

Average weekly Collections for November

2008 2009

1^st Collection $11,087.72 $10,439.75

2^nd Collection $3,461.02 $2,153.75

Prayer & worship

MINISTRY OF CARE

Let us know of your loved one confined to home, in the hospital or recovering from surgery and now home. (Hospitals will not give out patient information, so we have no way of knowing your needs.) 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.

Respect life

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

The annual "Stand-up for Life" rally will be held in Columbia on Saturday, January 16, 2010. The march forms at 11:00 AM at the Russell House on Green Street, and the rally is at the capitol steps at 12 Noon. A bus will leave Wal-Mart parking lot on Rte. 544 and 17-bypass at 6:30 AM. For reservations call Susan Mevissen at 488-0428. A free-will offering of $15 is requested. Young children ride free.

The Pro-Life Prayer Vigil sponsored by Grand Strand Citizens for Life will be held on Friday, January 22, at 7:30 PM at "The Father's House" (formerly was "The Purple Church") and is located on 17-bypass near Farrow Parkway. The prayer vigil marks the 37th anniversary of the Roe vs. Wade decision that led to the legalization of abortion in all 50 states.

OUTREACH

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.

Fr. Pat’s Lunch Kitchen continues to serve on Wednesdays and Thursdays, with people coming together to enjoy sharing meals and friendship. We served 80 people for our special Christmas lunch. This past week the kitchen was closed for a holiday break.

Saturday breakfast is served every Saturday morning, 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Last weekend we served 35 people Pancakes, Bacon, Biscuits & Sausage Gravy, Fruit Cocktail, Cereal, and OJ/Coffee/Milk. Special thanks to all the ministries who helped serve breakfasts for the month of December.

FELLOWSHIP

WEB SITE

Our Parish has so many wonderful events!

Take a few minutes, and look at some of the many photo albums we have. Just go to church web site - http://pbocchurch.com and look under the Parish Activities column, and click on, “Photos of Parish Events.”

ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

SAVE THE DATE: JAN. 30, 2010

Small Christian Communities is bringing Dr. Donald Burgo back for another Day of Reflection. More to follow in the coming weeks.

RELIGIOUS ED REVUE

A children’s Mass will be celebrated next Sunday, January 10 at 10:30 am. All 4^th grade students will participate in the liturgy and all students in grades 1-9 will attend the Mass with their religious ed class. Please plan to attend!

NO religious education classes 1/17/10.

YOUTH MINISTRY

Sr. Youth Group (SYG)

· Sunday January 10^th, 6 – 7:30 in PLC Classroom 1.

· “Stand up for Life” Catholic Youth Rally & Mass in Columbia is coming up – Jan. 16^th. We will meet at 5:00 AM in Parking lot of PLC - Rally beings at 8:30AM.

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

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

· Confirmation Class Social (7^th, 8^th & 9^th Grades) – Friday, Jan. 15^th in PLC from 6 – 8:00. “Pizza & Movie Night”

· Community Service Opportunity at the Church. Need help sorting Aluminum Cans on Sunday the 24^th from Noon – 2:00. Please RSVP Renee Faiella for special instructions.

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 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 would like to wish all members, parishioners, family and friends a very Happy, Healthy, New Year!

Save the Date! Women's Club Auction - January 20, 2010.
Please save those gifts you cannot use, redecorating items, household items. All items must be in great condition, in the box when possible. You bring them, everyone bids on them. Watch for more details in the coming weeks.

Note: The next General Meeting will be Thursday, January 7^th.

Please remember to bring a can of food if possible.

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

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Parish Breakfast!  Mark your calendars.  The Knights of Columbus will be holding a Parish Breakfast on January 17th from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM in the PLC.  There will be eggs, omelets, French toast, pancakes, grits, home fries, juice and coffee and more.  All this for just $6.00/person.  Not only will you have the opportunity to eat great food at a great price but, you will have an opportunity to catch up on your fellow parishioners’ Christmas and New Year's stories and adventures.

Officer's Meeting!  The December Officer's meeting has been moved to January 5, 2010 at 7:00 PM in Founder's Hall to accommodate the holiday season.

Council Business Meeting!  January 7th at 7:00 PM in Founder's Hall.

First Friday Adoration!  Because of the Holy Day of Obligation falling on the first Friday of the month, First Friday Adoration has been moved to January 8, 2010.  Adoration Team C please mark your calendars.

Did You Ever Get The Urge?  Did you ever get the urge to volunteer for a charity but didn't know where to turn?  Did you ever get the urge to belong to an organization that fosters and promotes your Catholic beliefs?  Did you ever get the urge to have a place that you could turn to in times of need?  Did you ever get the urge to belong to a group that believes that we are "still one nation under God"?  If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, then you need to join the Knights of Columbus!  For membership information contact Council Membership Director, Tom Dalton, at 235-8295 or Grand Knight, Tom Cardea at 237-4120.

DIOCESAN NEWS

DIOCESAN PHYSICIAN’S GUILD – Are you a Catholic Doctor? Do changes in research and health care practices raise ethical questions in your mind? Would you like to join with other Catholic doctors in serving the Church? Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone cordially invites you to the inaugural meeting of a diocesan physician’s guild to be held January 30^th at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Columbia. The event will begin with lunch and conclude with anticipated Mass at 5:30. For more information call 843-853-2130.

A NEW CONVERSATION ON RACE: ENGAGEMENT AND CHANGE, presented by the SC Christian Action Council, January 21-22, 2010 at the White Oak Conference Center, Winnsboro, beginning with dinner at 5:30 PM. For more information or to register, contact the SCCAC at (803) 786-7115 or sccouncil@sccouncil.net. See flyer at back of church.

DIOCESAN SPEAKER- Deacon Ed Peitler, Director of Catholic Charities for the Diocese of Charleston, will be at our church on the weekend of January 23^rd and 24^th to speak of the mission work in which our diocese is involved in the town of San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala. Deacon Ed, who will just be returning from our diocese's 6^th medical mission there, will talk about the lives of the poor in that region and how so many other Catholics in our diocese have become involved in assisting the children through an initiative called Project San Pedro. It will be an opportunity for our parishioners to discern a call to support this missionary work.

VOCATIONS - The Diocese of Charleston and the Oratory are sponsoring a discernment retreat January 28-1, 2010 at the Oratory in Rock Hill. The retreat will allow participants to discern a possible vocation to the priesthood, diaconate or religious life. Men and women ages 18-55 are eligible. For more information and applications please call the Vocations Office at (843) 402-9115 ext. 22.

WORLD MARRIAGE DAY – The Diocese of Charleston will sponsor its Tenth Annual Marriage Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, February 14, 2010. The parish of St Philip Neri in Fort Mill, SC will host this year’s Holy Mass at 3:00 PM followed by a reception. All married parishioners are encouraged to join us for this festive and uplifting occasion. The married couples will affirm their love and commitment to each other with other couples in the Diocese of Charleston with Bishop Robert Guglielmone and Fr. Mitch Pacwa from EWTN. Please see the flyer at the back of church for registration information (due by Feb. 6), or call the Family Life Office at (803) 547-5063.

Local news

CAMILLIA FLOWER SHOW AND PLANT SALE

January 9^th & 10^th, 2010, 1:00 – 5:00 PM at Murrells Inlet Presbyterian Church, Hwy 17 Bypass, Murrells Inlet, SC. FREE ADMISSION. Presented by The Grand Strand Camellia Society. Open to the public and all exhibitors are welcome. Please call 843-651-3363 for more information.

January 4 - 9

Monday 1 John 3:22-4:6 / Matthew 4:12-17,23-25

Tuesday 1 John 4:7-10 / Mark 6:34-44

Wednesday 1 John 4:11-18 / Mark 6:45-52

Thursday 1 John 4:19-5:4 / Luke 4:14-22a

Friday 1 John 5:5-13 / Luke 5:12-16

Saturday 1 John 5:14-21 / John 3:22-30