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Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected as the first US-born pontiff and will be known as Pope Leo XIV

Chapter Chaplain's Homily Reflection - GOD GIVES HIMSELF SO HIS PEOPLE MAY LIVE

GOD GIVES HIMSELF SO HIS PEOPLE MAY LIVE
Today, the Church invites us to stand before one of the greatest mysteries of our faith - the mystery of a God who does not simply give gifts, but a God who gives Himself so that His people may live.
From the very beginning, this has been God’s way of loving. In the first reading, Moses gives the Israelites a last-minute instruction before they cross the Jordan into the Promised Land, while he goes off to his eternal reward. Afraid that they might become complacent and forget their God once they got comfortable in this new land, reminds Israel, “Remember the desert. Remember the hunger. Remember the manna. Hunger taught them dependence, and manna taught them trust.
Manna was not just food. It was God giving Himself in care, presence, and fidelity. The manna taught Israel: Your life comes from Me. Your future depends on me. I will sustain you even when you cannot sustain yourself. The desert becomes the first great revelation that God gives Himself so His people may live.
The manna was only the beginning. It was a promise, a foreshadowing, a whisper of something greater. And then, in the Gospel, Jesus fulfills that promise. Here, he does not say: “I will give you bread, he says: “I AM the Bread of Life.” “I will show you where to find life.” He says, “Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has life within them.” This is the astonishing truth of Corpus Christi: God becomes our real food, our strength, and our life.
When you come forward at Communion, you are not receiving something. You are receiving Jesus. The same Jesus who walked the desert with Israel. The same Jesus who multiplied loaves. The same Jesus who hung on the Cross. The same Jesus who rose from the dead. The same Jesus who loves us more than we can imagine.
Why does He do this? Because He knows our hunger. The Eucharist is God’s answer to every human hunger—our hunger for meaning, our hunger for belonging, our hunger for forgiveness, our hunger for love.” Regarding meaning, every person asks: Why am I here? What is my life for? In the Eucharist, Christ gives the answer not as an idea but as a gift of Himself. Meaning is found in self-giving love. The Eucharist is Christ saying, “Your life has value because I give Myself for you. “It reveals that our purpose is communion — with God and with one another.
It is the answer to our hunger for belonging. Loneliness is one of the deepest wounds of modern life. In the Eucharist, Christ draws us into His Body, the Church. We do not just attend Mass; we become part of Christ. We do not just gather with others; we become one Body with them. The Eucharist is the antidote to isolation: You belong because you are part of Christ’s Body.
It is the answer to our hunger for forgiveness. Every heart carries guilt, regret, or wounds. The Eucharist is the memorial of the sacrifice that forgives sins. It presents the same Christ who died for us. It strengthens the soul against sin. It heals what is broken. While Confession forgives mortal sin, the Eucharist heals the roots of sin by uniting us to Christ’s mercy.
It is the answer to our hunger for love. Every human being longs to be loved fully, faithfully, unconditionally. In the Eucharist, Christ gives the total gift of Himself: “This is my Body, given for you.” There is no greater love than this (Jn 15:13). The Eucharist is the Presence of the One who loves us perfectly.
Therefore, at this Mass, Jesus gives Himself; not just His teachings, not just His miracles, not just His blessings - but His very Body and Blood. This is the God we worship: a God who would rather die than live without us, a God who would rather feed us with His own life than let us starve spiritually.
So today, on this feast of Corpus Christi, let us remember who we receive. Let us approach the altar with awe, with gratitude, with hunger. And let us leave this church as people who have been fed— fed with the very life of God.

Fr. Imo

Chaplain 

Arrowhead Desert Valley Chapter

Past Arrowhead Desert Valley Chapter President Alex Castanon elected State Warden

 Our very own Past Chapter President Alex Castañon was elected the California State Warden for 2026 - 2027 Columbian year.

Congratulations to him and praying for his success as well as success for the entire California State Council. 

ADVC wins Fourth consecutive California Chapter of the Year

The Arrowhead Desert Valley Chapter wins it's Fourth consecutive California Chapter of the Year!

Duffy Family wins Family of the Year Award

Arrowhead Desert Valley Chapter Vice President James Duffy and Family win California State Council's Family of the Year Award.

PCP Alex Castanon is elected California's State Warden

Arrowhead Desert Valley Chapter Past Chapter President Alex Castanon is elected the 2026-2027 State Warden.

The Passing of Fr. George Gonzales

Fr. George Gonzalez was a member of the Knights of Columbus for 74 years. He did his first degree 11-1- 1951. He was a member of Grand Terrace council 12050 & was member of Assembly 2247 Padre Pio in Temecula. Our brother got called home “Good and faithful servant job well done.”

May Our Lord Jesus grant him eternal peace and may the perpetual light shine upon him. 

Here are the services for Fr George:

Tuesday, December 30: Viewing, Vigil and Rosary at Christ the Redeemer, Grand Terrace
4PM to 5PM: private family viewing
5PM to 7PM: public viewing
7PM: Vigil and Rosary (Msgr. Lopez presides)
Small reception afterwards

Wednesday, December 31: Funeral Mass at St Frances Xavier Cabrini, Yucaipa

10AM: Mass (Bishop Rojas presides; Msgr Webber homilist)
Reception after Mass in parish hall
1:30 PM: Burial at OLQP Cemetery (Bishop Barnes presides, tentatively)

Catholic Scouting Donation Opportunity

My Brothers, 

I am asking that you prayerfully consider making a monetary donation to our Catholic Committee on Scouting so that we may supply these awards and patches to every Scout that earns them. We would also use these funds to promote Catholic Scouting as a Youth Ministry throughout our Diocese of San Bernardino with your help. There are two ways in which you can send your donation. • Zelle to sbcatholicscouting@gmail.com • Mail a check payable to San Bernardino Catholic Committee on Scouting o C/O Manuel Alexandre, Treasurer 11831 Amethyst Ct, Jurupa Valley CA 91752 I would like to thank you for taking the time to consider donating to Catholic Scouting. If you have any questions, please feel free to email, sbcatholicscouting@gmail.com, or call me, (909) 896-5832.

Vivat Jesus!

Mark Glaudini

The Passing of Former District Deputy John Lopez

John Lopez Obituary

October 10, 1938 - March 24, 2026

John was born October 10th, 1938 to John and Emma Lopez. He served 6 years in the Navy participating in atomic bomb testing as a Frogman for the Navy. He married Lucy on May 13th, 1961. His twin boys Rick and Gary were born September 29th, 1966 and his daughter Veronica was born August 26th, 1971. He also has a granddaughter Francisca and grandson in law Octavio as well as two granddaughters Aria and Gianna. He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus for many years. He coached Jr. Bowlers, Little League Baseball and Girls Softball for Rialto Girls softball league and Eisenhower High School. He attended and completed training classes through the catholic church so that he could serve God more He taught catechism classes for Christ the King church and also in our Lady of Guadalupe in El Centro where he had the largest class of 300 confirmations, he was also a lector and a Eucharistic minister in the church. He was visited by the Bishop of San Diego. He loved to fish hunt travel golf and just to play games on his computer he also loved to camp with his family whom he loved dearly. He was always there for anyone he loved that needed him. He was an amazing man and will be missed. May his soul rest east now.

The passing of PCP Charles Howard and Funeral Information

It is with great sorrow to notify you of the passing of Arrowhead Desert Valley Chapter Past Chapter President Charles Howard.
Brother Charles was  influential in many brother's journey in the Knights of Columbus. We ask you to remember him and Cinthy in your prayers.

Pro-Life in Practice: 20 Active Ways to Help

The Bible tells us that "Faith without works is dead." The link below will lead you to some practical ideas of how you can convert your pro-life faith into action.

Show me 20 ways that I can help support life.

Prayer for Priests