First Sunday of Lent

February 21, 2010

Special Prayer Requests: Please pray for the repose of the souls of: Christine Bauer; John Constantin, brother of Evelyn Hayes; Dottie Reilly, aunt of Richard Duff; and Dova Walker, mother of Jann Walker.

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: $9,377.32, Building Fund: $1,86.50, Central/Eastern Europe: $25.00, Miscellany: $160.00, First Offering: $2.00, Candles: $170.11, Total: $11,600.93.

Mass Attendance: Sunday: 5:00 PM: 405, 8:00 AM: 263, 10:30 AM: 400. Total: 1068. Ash Wednesday:

Easter Flower Intentions are now being taken. Your intentions will be listed in a special Easter bulletin. Envelopes are located in the gathering space. Drop them in the collection or at the parish office – deadline for envelope return is March 24.

Father Pat’s Easter Baskets

As many of you know, each year at Easter Father Pat provides Easter Baskets for the children on Easter Sunday at our 11:00 AM Mass. If anyone would like to make monetary contributions to this project, please contact the church 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.

DEBRA ELLERBE FUND

As of today, the “Debra Ellerbe Fund” has been arranged at Plantation Federal in Pawleys Island. Contributions can be made at Precious Blood of Christ Church or Plantation Federal (Pawleys Branch only). All checks should be entitled as above, “Debra Ellerbe Fund”.

ATTENTION MINISTRIES: Articles for the April issue of the Precious Word are due by March 8. Please email them to: coordinator@pbocchurch.com/

SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS: February 21 - 27

Happy Birthday To: Florence Brooks, David DeCenzo, Nicholas Franza, Julie MacKenzie, Christopher Mauldin, John Mistak, Arturo Robles, Nancy Torbik, Gabrielle Vallery, Agnes Duffy, Ivy Kwas, David Lilly, Ashley Odom, Justin Riley, Ben Cameransi Jr., Madeleine Fischer, Jim Foxgrover, Sarah Kelly, Paul Kirkpatrick, Jennifer Ott, Rosellen Wimsatt, Brian Backus, Suzanne Bencivengo, Ann Bula, Zachary Cegledy, Gabriella Martin, Helen Riddle, Susan Schmersal, Elizabeth Callahan, Vincent Caramico, Arthur Caswell, Carol Connolly, Suzanne DuMont, Kathy Kane, Margaret LaCombe, Keith Meany, Taylor Pierce, David Robson, Tom Bowen, Isabelle Christen, Michael Clarke, Blanche Crum, Edward Delaney, Geraldine Emanuele, Katlyn Henderson, Dorothy Kaminskas, Robert Montagne, Jessica Preedom, Yvonne Rocke, Ernest Sementilli, John Augustino, Kathleen Bourque, Matt Eirvin, Nancy Gardner, Paige Lombard, Patricia Occhuito, William Strell.

To: Gertrude & George Hooker, Joan & Anthony Gallagher, Ella & Scott Henderson, Evelyn & Frank Lovell, Kathleen & Salvatore Adorna.

This year’s Tastes at Pawleys will be held on April 25^th.

Volunteers are needed to sell admission tickets starting Monday, March 29^th.  Tickets will be sold during the week from 9-11:00 AM in the PLC lobby.  We have 15 slots to fill, so if you can help, please call Alicia Fata at 235-0269. Thank you!!

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED for the PBOC

Gift Shop to help after all the weekend Masses.

If interested, please call 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

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

COB @ ADDER, APO AE 09331

NEW► LTC Andrew Ewanitz, CDDOC Bldg 505,

Camp Arif Jan, APO AE 09306

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

PBOC GIFT CARDS

Give a gift that keeps on giving! Now available

are all-occasion PBOC gift cards to send to

your family and friends notifying them that you

are giving a donation in their honor for a dinner to a needy family in our community through Outreach Ministries or Father Pat’s Lunch Kitchen; or contributions to the Columbarium Fund, Outreach Ministries or the Building Fund. Each card costs $10. They come with envelopes suitable for mailing, and can be purchased at the church office.

Today’s first reading describes the offering of first fruits the people of Israel were to present to the Lord in thanksgiving for their deliverance from Egypt and the gift of the promised land. Is my offering at today’s Mass an appropriate response to the many blessings the Lord has given me?

HOW ARE WE DOING?

Church Debt 1/31/10 $238,056.85

PLC Debt 1/31/10 $1,350,980.25

Average weekly Collections for January

2009 2010

1^st Collection $12,522.83 $10,395.61

2^nd Collection $2,088.59 $2,014.02

STEWARDSHIP: A CHRISTIAN WILL

This week, you will be receiving by mail notification of our first seminar on Christian Wills and a Christian Will Workbook you will find helpful whether or not you choose to participate in the seminar.

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. There is no greater satisfaction than knowing that your personal property and accumulated wealth will be shared exactly as you personally desire.

Interested parishioners may sign up for the seminar using the registration sheet in the gathering space or may contact the office directly to register (237- 3428).

We welcome the new parishioners

who recently joined our parish:

Thomas Pelletier

Ronald Gaudelli

Elizabeth Callahan

Rod and Chris Hermance

Anthony, Joan and Neil Gallagher

Prayer & worship

Attention: LITURGICAL MINISTERS

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

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

"We are not some casual or meaningless product of evolution. Each of us is the result of a thought of God. Each of us is willed, each of us is loved, each of us is necessary."

– Pope Benedict XVI

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 111 people Tuna Melts, Cole Slaw, Tomato Clam Chowder, Assorted Desserts and Sweet Tea. On Thursday we served 84 people Ham, Roast Beef, Pasta, Red Rice, Mixed Vegetables, Assorted Desserts and Sweet Tea.

Saturday breakfast is served every Saturday morning, 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Last weekend we served 50 people Pancakes, Sausage, Bacon, Fruit Cocktail, Cereal, and OJ/Coffee/Milk. We thank everyone who helps to make these meals a pleasure for all who come.

FELLOWSHIP

“ST. PATRICK’S DAY” PARTY

Saturday, March 13

See the flyer at back of church for details.

WEB SITE - Would you like to see how beautiful our church looks in the SNOW? NEW on the Web Site are pictures taken by Debbi Hipkins after the snow storm. Take some time and look at a variety of picture albums 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

OPERATION RICE BOWL

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)

· NO SYG Sunday, Feb. 28^th – Contact Renee Faiella to help with “200 Club”.

· Annual High School Conference at White Oak- All who are Registered: We will meet in parking lot of PLC at 3:15 Friday, March 12^th and leave at 3:45. For additional details contact Renee Faiella.

· Community Service Opportunity: Stations of the Cross being sponsored by SYG Friday, March 26^th. Contact Renee to RSVP and for more information.

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

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

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

· Community Service Opportunity: Tuesday, March 30^th in PLC Gym. Need help with “Seder Meal”. Contact Renee to RSVP and 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, Palm Shoes and Collections, 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 SOLD OUT (only 2 tables left) 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).

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

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

9th 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.

DID YOU KNOW?  The Knights of Columbus donated $1.6 million to Pope Benedict last year. The Pope uses this money to fund various activities and charities.

UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER!  200 Club dinner 6:00 PM, Sunday, February 28. Officer's Meeting, February 23, 7:00 PM in Founder's Hall.  Business Meeting 7:00 PM, Thursday, March 4th.  First Friday Adoration, Friday, March 5th, Team B.  Mass for the Unborn, Monday, March 23 at 6:00 PM.

LOVE IS A MANY SPLENDORED THING!  There are many ways in which we express our love.  There is no better way to express your love for your faith, your fellow man and your country than to join the Knights of Columbus! If you would like to become a part of the Knight's and express your love, contact Council Membership Director, Tom Dalton, at 235-8295 or Grand Knight, Tom Cardea at 237-4120.

Local news

Wonderful news!  Habitat for Humanity is starting the Apostles Build on February 27^th.  The dedication will be at 8:30, and we will start framing immediately after the dedication.  Lunch will be provided.  Please contact Doug Weiss (357-9299) if you are interested.  Tools will be provided.

Directions to Church St. from the north:

-Take 17 S into Georgetown

-Take 17 Alt, by McDonalds and Plantation Federal

-Turn right at Plantation Federal onto Highmarket St.

-Turn right at the first light onto N. Merriman Rd.

-Take your second left onto Church St.

- The building site is on the left side between Alex Alford Dr.

and Washington St.

February 22 - 27

Monday 1 Peter 5:1-4 / Matthew 16:13-19

Tuesday Isaiah 55:10-11 / Matthew 6:7-15

Wednesday Jonah 3:1-10 / Luke 11:29-32

Thursday Esther C:12,14-16,23-25 / Matthew 7:7-12

Friday Ezekiel 18:21-28 / Matthew 5:20-26

Saturday Deuteronomy 26:16-19 / Matthew 5:43-48