Organizations & Groups Mission Statement: To foster a vibrant and welcoming community where members grow in faith, support one another, and live out the teachings of Christ through shared prayer, community, and fellowship.
To become a participant of any of these parish organizations or groups, please email the leads listed below, or contact the Parish Office.
Cursillo/Ultreya
Contact: Judy Clarke dittasdaughter1940@gmail.com
- Mission Statement: To Teach the Joy of Being Fully Christian
- “Short Course” – that’s the literal meaning of Cursillo. This short course in Christianity is oriented toward personal renewal and the renewal of the Church and the world.
- The work of Cursillo is the work of the Church: to prepare Christians for their part in fulfilling the Divine Commission to make disciples of all nations.
- It proposes no new theology or spirituality but is a method for personal development of the desire to live an authentic Christian life in response to one’s baptism.
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Knights of Columbus
Contact: Tom German gktomcouncil11028@gmail.com
- Mission Statement: A Fraternal Organization of Practicing Catholic Gentlemen dedicated to the principles of Charity, Fraternity, Unity, and Patriotism. Of these, Charity is the overriding principle.
- The Knights of Columbus were formed to render financial aid to members and their families. Mutual aid and assistance are offered to sick, disabled and needy members and their families.
- The social and intellectual fellowship is promoted among members and their families through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief and public relief works.
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Men’s Prayer Group
Contact: Neil Fico ficoneil@gmail.com
- Mission Statement:
- Meets Tuesdays at 7:00 PM or Fridays at 6:45 AM.
Padre Pio Prayer Group
Contact: Suzanne Brown suzyrbrownpi@gmail.com & Mary Rana mary.rana9@gmail.com
- Mission Statement: Pray, Hope, Don’t Worry – is the teaching and example of Padre Pio. Through praying and learning about Padre Pio, the hope of the Padre Pio Prayer Group is to spread knowledge of his life and teachings.
- In additional to the monthly meetings, members are asked to pray the rosary and to attend first Friday mass and Adoration. Trips to local shrines and visits from speakers are promoted where all local parishes and parishioners are invited.
- Meets on the First Friday at 9:30 AM.
Prime-Timers (55+)
Contact: Donna Hilliard dhilliard2210@gmail.com & Judy Clarke dittasdaughter1940@gmail.com
- Mission Statement: to provide senior parishioners an opportunity to have fellowship and enjoy an afternoon of bingo.
- Prime Timers (55+) Group has been in existence at PBOC for around 20 years.
- For adults ages 55 and over who would like to meet other members of the PBOC Community, join Prime Timers for bingo – there are prizes and treats, as well as lots of fun.
- Takes a summer break for July and August.
- Meets on the Second Friday of the month at 1:00 PM.
Order of Carmelites Discalced Secular (OCDS)
Contact: Steve Attias sattias@sc.rr.com
- Mission Statement: To develop our interior life, draw closer to Christ and His Church, and be transformed by the Holy Trinity by conscientiously making time for God in daily silent prayer, the sacraments, and recollection within a loving community.
- We are men and women living a life of prayer and service sharing in the spirituality of the Discalced Carmelite order. One must be a practicing Catholic who, under the protection of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and inspired by St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross, seeks to deepen their Christian commitment through a life of prayer living the Carmelite charism in their secular state.
- We make time in silent prayer for God, through morning and evening prayer of the Liturgy of the Hours, and 30 minutes of daily silence. It is a way of life, in community, and a responsibility to grow in deeper union with Christ and His Church. If you feel called to study and practice prayer as exemplified/explained by our Carmelite saints, we meet monthly on the fourth Friday of the month. For those wishing to explore the vocation more intensely, we travel to Columbia the second Sunday every month.
- “Reflecting the glory of the Lord with unveiled faces, we grow ever more radiant as we are transformed into His likeness.” 2 Cor. 3:18
Women’s Club
Contact: Rita Foster ritafoster425@gmail.com
- Mission Statement: To develop the interest of women in the welfare of their community, to unite their efforts for the promotion of and participation in religious, social and civic activities, and to perform fund raising to benefit the parish and community.
- Patron Saint: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.
- Membership is open to full-time and part-time registered parishioners and women from other Catholic parishes in the community.
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