SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

February 14, 2010

Special Prayer Requests: Please pray for the repose of the soul of parishioner Rita Riordan.

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 Parish Office will be closed on Monday, February 15^th in observance of President’s Day.

Last Week’s Collection: Regular Collection: $11,859.00, Building Fund: $2,894.07, Central/Eastern Europe: $608.00, Miscellany: $61.000, First Offering: $15.00, Candles: $125.60, Total: $15,962.67.

Mass Attendance: Sunday: 5:00 PM: 432, 8:00 AM: 259, 10:30 AM: 525. Total: 1216

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. 

FLOWER INTENTIONS for this week are in memory of:

Ron Temple by Eloise Temple

Harvey Parker by Nancy Boyle

Jack Brooks by Patricia Brooks

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: February 14 - 20

Happy Birthday To: Maria Cappello, Robert Dallaire, Tee Fattaleh, Shannon Gallagher, Dorothy MacDonnell, JoRuth Oppenheim, Michael Viggiano, Rita Anderson, Will Anderson, Jaclyn Graveline, Norma Huempfner, Christine Kaulback, Gail McLaughlin, Gail Stouffer, Peter Tilmont, Lynn Welden, Tom Goodman, Suzanne Harris, Maggie Mayeaux, Billy Patriarca, Rosemary Vincent, Stacy Clardy, Walter Gladfelter, Robert Modica, Luka Ormsby, Veronica Bucello, Tony Cullen, Mike Fanning, Florence Gatto, Mary Ann MacDonald, Eric Muller, Matthew Valore, William Anderson Jr., Cynthia Blanchard, Paul Gardner, Diane LaBough, J.R. Relford, Marguerite Schneider, Gail Selner, Carolyn Wesolowski, Karen Hannan, Mary Ann Mistak, Marianne Quinn, Alyssa Yorzinski-Teel.

To: Kelly & Robert Callahan, Cynthia & Rononald Blanchard, Rachel & Joe Gammel, Kurt & Barbara Fuller, Pat & Frank McGrath.

LAST CHANCE!!

Applications for the Precious Blood Scholarship are due back by February 15^th. Application forms are still available at the parish office.

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

* 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

* Master Chief Scott McKendrick,

Navelsg Forward Juliet, Charlie Co., APO AE 09337

* CAPT Thomas G. Ivanco, CO D, 51159th AVN,

COB @ ADDER, APO AE 09331

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: Your response in donating for our military care packages is needed to enable us to continue sending packages. Troops like to receive Pringles, chex mix, chips, granola bars, beef jerky, cheeto’s, peanuts, cheese and peanut butter cracker packs, etc. which can be in bags marked “Military”, and dropped off at parish office. Our K of C members have generously mailed these packages.

Your prayers are requested for our military and their safe return. – John Glinka

CALLING ALL QUILTERS! - Quilts of Valor

If you would be interested in helping with this ministry to our servicemen and women, please join us in Founders Hall on Tuesday, February 16^th at 10:00 AM. We have a supply of donated fabric available to any quilter who will put together a 50"X60" top.  Linda Quinn and I will be there to help you choose fabric and an easy pattern to take home and work on at your convenience. If you are interested please call: Helen Faulstich at 843-235-2713, or Linda Quinn at 843-650-7355.

STEWARDSHIP: A CHRISTIAN WILL

As the next step in our response to the many parishioners who have asked for guidance on how to meet their stewardship responsibilities for their loved ones and the Lord’s work beyond their lifetime on earth, in the coming week we will be mailing all parish families a Christian Will Workbook and notification of our first seminar on Christian Wills.

The seminar, which will take place on March 16 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM in the Parish Life Center, will help you and your attorney write or update your will in a manner that can bring great peace of mind to you and your loved ones.

Interested parishioners may sign up for the seminar using a registration sheet that will be in the gathering space next weekend or contact the office directly to register (237 3428).

PRECIOUS BLOOD OF CHRIST CATHOLIC CHURCH

Mid Fiscal Year Financial Report as of December 2009

2009-2010 2009-2010 % of

PARISH REVENUES Actual Budget Budget

Total Assessable Revenues $525,299 $868,100 61%

Total Non-Assessable Revenues $30,218 $36,750 82%

Total Parish Revenues $555,517 $904,850 61%

PARISH EXPENDITURES

Capital Expenditures $8,109 $14,350 57%

Debt Service Expenditures $100,462 $200,925 50%

Outreach Expenditures $26,200 $88,800 30%

Religious Education Expenditures $20,577 $65,400 31%

Church & Rectory Expenditures $106,972 $181,500 59%

Total Administrative Expenditures $211,059 $408,231 52%

Total Operations & Main. Exp. $91,237 $227,050 40%

Total Parish Expenditures $564,616 $1,186,256 48%

Net Surplus (Deficit) ($9,099)

CASH ASSETS Jul-09 Jan-10

Operating – Cash and Savings $125,394 $121,763

Investments & Savings – Reserves for

Parish Org. and Parish Debt $694,965 $696,006

Committed

Diocesan Reserves $117,106 $118,105

Endowment & Other $11,189 $11,189

Total Available $692,064 $688,475

As shown above, the financial status of our parish is good. Parish revenues are approximately 11% above plan, expenditures approximately 2% below plan and cash assets are sound and stable. However, we are running a slight deficit as expected. Investments are generally in insured CD’s.

Only through dedicated participation and giving of our parishioners, staff and visitors have we been so fortunate.

2010 BSA BEGINS THROUGHOUT THE DIOCESE OF CHARLESTON

The Bishop’s Stewardship Appeal is a primary source of funding to help sustain and expand ministries in the 116 parishes and missions and 32 Catholic Schools and agencies throughout the diocese. Each year, every Catholic in the diocese is asked to respond in prayer, in sharing their talents and in making a sacrificial gift in support of this important appeal.

Prayer & worship

Attention: LITURGICAL MINISTERS

Chairperson of ministries must complete and turn in Second Quarter schedules to the church office by March 1^st.

OUTREACH

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 101 people Roast Pork, Brown Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Peas & Carrots, Assorted Cakes & Pies and Sweet Tea. On Thursday we served 79 people Beef Bean Burritos, Spanish Rice, Tossed Salad, Hard Boiled Eggs, Cold Cuts Sandwiches, Cakes & Pies and Sweet Tea.

Saturday breakfast is served every Saturday morning, 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Last weekend we served 77 people Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Hash, Fruit Cocktail, Cereal, and OJ/Coffee/Milk. We thank everyone who helps to make these meals a pleasure for all who come.

FELLOWSHIP

GOOD GRIEF - Bereavement Support Group

All women of the parish are invited to attend our next meeting on Tuesday, February 16^th at 10:30 AM in the PLC, Room 1. A guest speaker, Corporal Robert Patterson from the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Department, will talk about Women’s Safety. A light refreshment follows the meeting. Pease RSVP by February 11 to Pat David at 650-2244.

In Prayer We Will Always Be Together

Ladies - I encourage you to attend the important talk about Women’s Safety this Tuesday, February 16 (see details in the Good Grief article above).

PrimeTimers

Attention parishioners 55 & older! Mark your calendar!

The PrimeTimers will be holding their regular Bingo games on Friday, February 19^th at 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Call a friend or fellow parishioner and invite them to join our friendly, fun-loving group. We play BINGO, offer terrific prizes, serve refreshments and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon. It’s inexpensive and lots of fun. Try it; you’ll like it. For more information, please call Linda Caswell at 237-5743.

ADULT RELIGIOUS ED

LENTEN PROGRAM: From Protestant baseball player to Catholic Priest, Fr. Burke Masters, Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Joliet, IL will visit PBOC the weekend of February 20 & 21 to share his story of fame, faith, conversion and the power of God’s love. He will be preaching at all weekend Masses, and will speak to our Senior Youth Group and Confirmation Classes (see info under Youth Ministry).

RELIGIOUS ED REVIEW

OPERATION RICE BOWL

Lent begins this week with Ash Wednesday. As part of our community’s observance of Lent, we ask all families to participate in Catholic Relief Services’ Operation Rice Bowl, a program of prayer, fasting, learning, and giving. Please be sure to take home a Rice Bowl packet and follow this simple yet powerful Lenten practice. Visit www.orb.crs.org for more information.

YOUTH MINISTRY

Sr. Youth Group (SYG)

· SYG Sunday Feb. 21^st immediately following 10:30 Mass. Lunch and Guest Speaker Father Burke Masters.

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

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

· RETREAT – Sunday, Feb. 21^st with Father Burke Masters. He will be with us during our regular CCD at 9:10AM, we will attend 10:30 mass and immediately following Mass will head over to the PLC for lunch and more discussion

· Friday Night Confirmation Class Social! 6 – 8:00 Feb. 19^th. Game and Ice Cream Sundae Night! RSVP to Renee.

· Community Service opportunity: Friday, March 19^th at 5:30 in PLC Gym. Confirmation Class sponsoring Stations of the Cross & Simple Supper. Contact Renee for more details.

Youth Music

· Senior Youth Choir meets Tuesdays from 5:30 – 7:00 in the Church.

· Need singers & instrumentalists, or those who are interested in singing and music, to form a Junior Youth Choir (6^th-9^th Grades). Contact Renee Faiella.

· Children’s Choir: Tuesdays 4:00 – 4:30 PM. We sing at one 10:30 Mass monthly. Any K – 5^th Graders interested in Children’s Choir contact Renee Faiella in the Parish office.

Women’s club

"Puttin’ on the Glitz" - The 2010 Fashion Show will be held at Pawleys Plantation on Saturday, March 13, 2010. Fashions presented by Affordables, Christopher's, Isabella's, Pawleys Island Wear and Taylor's. Tickets may be purchased for $32 (includes a Hot Luncheon) by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope, with a check made out to PBOC Women's Club. Ticket requests should also indicate table preferences. Send to Kathy Knittel, 86 Boatmen Drive, Pawleys Island, SC 29585. Please call Kathy with any questions at 235-6939. Tickets are almost completely SOLD OUT so send your check and request soon!

Bear Hugs Bags - Please remember to bring items to our March 4^th General Meeting. We need diapers for all sizes; the items needed for Boys from 12 Months to 5 Toddlers are Outfits, Pajamas and Socks in all sizes. The items needed for Girls from 18 months to 5 Toddlers are Outfits, Pajamas and Socks in all sizes. We also need Jackets and Sweatshirts for boys and girls in sizes 18 months to 5 Toddlers. The Packs will be delivered to DFS in early April. If you have any questions please call or e-mail Teresa (235-9931) or email

atmish1@earthink.net).

Note: The next Board Meeting is Thursday, February 25 at 1:00 PM in the PLC.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY to all Knights, parishioners and their families and loved ones!

Operation Hope, better known as the Tootsie Roll Drive. The Knights of Columbus support three charities from this fund raiser. Last Sunday the Knights presented the checks to those three organizations from the monies we collected. Joy School - $6,588; Special Olympics - $4,611; Special Needs - $1,976.

I would like to thank the people of this parish as well as the Pawleys Island community for their generosity in giving to the Knights during this fund raiser.

At the Mid-Winter Grand Knights Meetings held in Columbia we were recognized as the State’s Top Council for monies raised for Operation Hope, and that is attributed to this parish and communities’ generosity. On behalf of the Knights we sincerely extend our thanks and gratitude to you for your generous support. - Tom Cardea, Grand Knight

ANNUAL LENTEN FISH FRY, Friday, March 5 from 5:00 PM to 6:45 PM.  Eat In or Carry Out!  Tickets are available from any member of the Knights and at the parish office. Cost $8.00/person or 2 for $15.00.  Menu is fish, hush puppies, fries, cole slaw and tea or coffee.  The Fish Fry will be followed by Stations of the Cross at 7:00 PM.

Upcoming Dates to Remember!

4^th Degree Exemplification, February 19-21, Columbia, SC.  200 Club dinner 6:00 PM, Sunday, February 28.

Officer's Meeting, February 23, 7:00 PM in Founder's Hall.

Local news

Join us for our 2nd Annual Total Wellness Expo on Saturday, February 20, 10 AM - 2 PM.  More than a dozen natural health & wellness exhibitors, FREE health screenings & chair massages, giveaways, presentations & demonstrations, healthy food and beverage samples, and health professionals on hand to share their expertise.   All attendees are eligible to win the $2500 Ultimate Wellness Package Giveaway.  For more information, visit www.totalwellnessexpo.com or call 979-CARE (2273).  FREE event -- OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.  Sponsored by Strand Spine Institute, Natural Awakenings, TV33 South, Bistro 217, Fisher Recycling and Southlantic Water Systems.

February 15 - 20

Monday James 1:1-11 / Mark 8:11-13

Tuesday James 1:12-18 / Mark 8:14-21

Wednesday Joel 1:12-18 / Matthew 6:1-6,16-18

Thursday Deuteronomy 30:15-20 / Luke 9:22-25

Friday Isaiah 58:1-9a / Matthew 9;14-15

Saturday Isaiah 58:9b-14 / Luke 5:27-32