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CONGREGATION IMMACULATI CORDIS MARIAE
(C.I.C.M)

Since Precious Blood Church became a parish in 1946, it has been staffed by C.I.C.M, priests.  The Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary was founded in 1862 by Father Theophile Verbist, a Belgian priest, for the conversion of China. Today, more than 1500 C.I.C.M. priests and brothers are serving the Church throughout the world.

The U.S. headquarters of the C.I.C.M. priests and brothers is at Missionhurst in Arlington, Virginia.

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FINANCE COUNCIL
It assists and guides the pastor in his administrative responsibilities. It reviews and approves the annual parish budget and advises the pastor in areas of maintenance and repair if the facility. members are appointed by the pastor. They meet twice a year, or more often as circumstances require.

PARISH COUNCIL
It assists and advises the pastor in the areas of pastoral activities. it is advisory in nature, not a decision making board, and its members are nominated by the parish and appointed by the pastor. Their period of service is five years. meetings are convened at the discretion of the pastor.

LITURGY COMMITTEE
It plans and organizes the liturgical celebration of our parish, provides participation in the liturgy and coordinates the activities of the Choirs, Alter servers, Lectors, Ushers, and Eucharistic Ministers.

ALTAR SOCIETY consist of a group of women (and a male or two when they can need us) who care for the altar and santuary. through their activities, they provide linens, altar candles, bread, wine, flowers, missalettes, and coordinating cleaning and decoration of the Church. They always welcome new members. Meetings are on the first Friday of each month, except during the summer months.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS is a national organization. Our local John Cempre' Council complements many of our parish goals. It pursues charitable and community endeavors, particularly for the mentally challenged. All male parishioners over the age of 18 are eligible for membership. Meetings are held the first and third Monday's of each month.

LADIES AUXILIARY OF THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
WIVES, WIDOWS, SISTERS, GRANDDAUGHTERS, and GRANDMOTHERS, 18 years or older, of Knights in good standing, are able to assist and work with the K and C Council.

YOUTH GROUP - Our parish youth group is open to all parishioners ages 14-18 years.  Activities include field trips, service projects, Teen Chorus, March for Life participation, the Diocesan Youth Rally, and spiritual retreats, which offers the opportunity to meet other high school aged parishioners, learning and spiritual growth, and fuller participation in parish life.

PRO-LIFE is a respect for life group performing the following ministries: March for Life, Education on Pro-life issues, Holy hours for life, Gabriel project, life chain, Poster and oratory contest for youth, Pro-life evening & baby shower and/or fund raising for pro-life pregnancy centers.

SAINT PETER JULIAN PRAYER CHAIN is a group who pray for requests communicated through phone, mail, and email.  The members pray for these intentions in various prayer styles at home and at the church. Members dedicate at least one hour per week for the intentions of the prayer list. 


 

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Precious Blood Catholic Church
114 East Edmondson Street
Culpeper, Virginia 22701
Rectory Office 540-825-8945
Parish Hall - CCD Office 540-825-1339
Epiphany Catholic School 540-825-9017

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