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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 - THE POWER OF THE PENTECOST

THE POWER OF THE PENTECOST
Today’s Gospel for Pentecost Sunday comes from John and is often called the “Johannine Pentecost.” It is quite different from the familiar Pentecost story of Acts 2:1-13. While the Acts of the Apostles describe the experience of the Early Church on the day of Pentecost, the Gospel passage teaches about the commission of the Apostles, confirmed by the gift of the Holy Spirit. In both moments, the same Holy Spirit empowers us with different manifestations. In one, the Spirit is breathed into the Apostles for interior renewal; in another, the Spirit is poured out for outward mission.
In the Gospel, the Spirit is given with power to respond to the needs of the Church. You will recall that after the resurrection, the Apostles were afraid and lacked the courage to carry out Christ’s mission. The Spirit is given to them with the gifts for founding and building missions. They received the power to give witness and reconcile sinners to God.
To receive the Holy Spirit, then, is to have the ability to manifest its power in what a person does. He can never be received without a realization of the power of his presence, a power which enables the human person to do extraordinary things. When Mary, the mother of Jesus, questioned how she would conceive without any knowledge of man, the Angel said it would be possible by the power of the Holy Spirit (Luke 1:35). When this power of the Spirit of God came upon the Apostles, they spoke in tongues and preached the Good news without fear. In the second reading, Paul noted that no one could testify to the truth of Jesus' Lordship without the power of the Holy Spirit. It was by the power of the Holy Spirit that Paul carried out his numerous missionary works.
Like the Apostles, at our baptism, when the priest laid hands on us, and the Bishop confirmed us by laying hands on us and anointing us with the gifts of the Holy Spirit, we received the Holy Spirit, who equipped us to do good works. We not only receive the Holy Spirit but are sent out to exercise the power of the Holy Spirit. As my father sent me with power, so I send you with power to transform the world (John 20:21). Our life is no longer to be one of “business as usual,” but a life of public witness to the truth of the Gospel of salvation.
Unfortunately, for the most part, the power lies dormant within us. Though all of us have the Spirit, some of us lack the power. Several reasons explain our inability to realize this power. We may receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit to enjoy, set aside, or use. There are varied ways of responding to what we receive from God. We might respond with ignorance of the person of the Holy Spirit (Jn 4:10) or ignorance of his operation and mission. We might live a sinful life, devoid of the holiness by which the Spirit of God is defined (Rom 1:4). We might lack the prayer life that fans the gifts into flame (2 Tim 1:6), lack earnest desire for the gifts of the Holy Spirit (1 Cor. 12:31), or possess but not believe in the power of our gift's manifestation.
Today, Jesus is reminding us that we are gifted for a mission with gifts that need to be exercised. It is a mission meant to transform our personal lives and is exercised in our family, jobs, meetings, fellowship, and contact with friends through an exemplary witness of life. When this mission of the presence of the Holy Spirit is understood, and we are ready to engage him, you will realize that there is a power within you that wants to be recognized – the power to live a good life, pray, love, forgive sins, and spread the good news. The power to make a good home, be a good husband, or be a good wife. It is the power to apply your time, talent, and treasure to make a difference in the Church and Society.
So, today we are not celebrating the feast to receive the Holy Spirit anew; we already have him. We are doing what Paul tells Timothy: “I wish to remind you, timothy, to fan into flame the gifts in you, which you received on the day I laid my hands on you” (2 Tim 1:6). Let the message of this Mass help us to fan our spiritual gifts into flame by asking God to renew and rekindle the Spirit within us so that in his power and inspiration, we will avoid sin, witness the Good News and serve him in our neighbor faithfully. Happy Feast of Pentecost

Fr. Imo

Chaplain 

Arrowhead Desert Valley Chapter

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