Corpus Christi: Known as the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, this feast honors Jesus Christ, truly and really present substantially under the appearances of bread and wine. That Presence occurs thanks to a change that the Church calls transubstantiation (change of substance), when the priest, during the Consecration in the Mass, says the words that Christ himself pronounced about bread and wine: This is My Body. This is My Blood. Do this in memory of Me.
When did this celebration start?
This feast is attributed to Saint Juliana of Liège, a 13th century nun born in Belgium, who had great love for the Eucharist. At the age of 16 she had a vision of the Church as a full moon with a dark spot that meant that the Church lacked a feast dedicated only to the Body and Blood of Christ. Although she had the same vision several times, she did not believe that she could do anything to institute that feast, so she kept her vision secret for many years. Once chosen as the mother superior of her convent, she finally exposed the vision to her confessor, and he, in turn, informed the bishop. This, in some way, be gan the path towards the institution of the feast of Corpus Christi.
Why is the Solemnity of Corpus Christi important?
Because the Eucharist is the source and culmination of Christian life (Vatican Council II, LG 11). In the Eucharist, Jesus himself again presents His Sacrifice on Calvary (Lk 22:19-20) for our benefit, is given to us in Holy Communion (Jn 6: 1-14, 48-51) and remains with us until the end of time (Lk 24: 13-35). He
comes to us in this humble form. However, it is God Himself; therefore, the Body and Blood of Christ deserve our greatest respect, love, and worship.

I want to make a recommendation, especially to those who do not know how to receive communion. I want to ask the favor of those who receive communion in the mouth – you should not bite the fingers of those who are distributing communion, nor should you stick out your tongue since the Body of Christ can fall. To those who receive communion in the hand, do it in the right way. Never take the Host from those who are giving communion, and put your hands in the correct way, that is, crossed. And most importantly: that the soul is clean so that the Lord dwells in us. ~Father Fabio

 The Knights will display flags around the church property for 4th of July weekend.
 Regular Monthly Meeting is Monday, July 7th at 6pm for dinner, 7pm for meeting – the newly elected officers will also meet briefly at 6pm while dinner is prepped.
 If you did not receive the Knights group email from Steven Watkins this past week, the council does not have your correct email address. Please email Steve at sjwatkins78@aol.com with your correct email address and current phone number.
 Knights will serve breakfast after the 8am and 10am Masses on Sunday, July 13th.

St. Paul Knights of Columbus Council 11676 Announces New Officers for July 2025-June 2026
A huge thank you to the outgoing officers who have devoted themselves to establishing such a successful council. Special thanks to “Doc” Robert Morgan and Stephen Bannon.
Congratulations to the Incoming Officers:
Steven Watkins/Grand Knight
Juan Gutierrez/Deputy Grand Knight
Greg Vitek/Financial Secretary
Kyle Brown/Chancellor
Travis Mullis/Recorder
Paul Sherman/Treasurer
Lester Rudin/Advocate
Keith Shollenbarger/Warden
Joe Foley and Juan Jimenez/Guard
Bernhard Purk/Trustee 1
Greg Skinner/Trustee 2
Robert Morgan/Trustee 3
Father Fabio Posada/Chaplain
Program and Membership Directors will be announced soon!

Next weekend, we will have the relics in the Reliquarium of the parish, and for this, we want to have a night of prayer with the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, which will occur from Saturday at 6:00 pm until Sunday before the 8:00 am Mass. We want to have one-hour shifts; the idea is that there are at least two people per shift. There will be a sign-up sheet in the narthex. If there is already someone at that time, it doesn’t matter, don’t stop coming and taking advantage of that hour with Jesus and the Saints.

Vivian’s Circle will be meeting on Tuesday, June 24th at 1:00 pm. Bring a bag lunch; beverage and dessert will be provided. Vivian’s Circle is a monthly lunch and is open to all ladies who attend St. Paul the Apostle church.

Reliquarium Unveiling— Adoration
Revelación del Reliquarium—Adoración
June 28-29 Adoration — Custodians Needed
Please commit to spend an hour with the Holy Eucharist
during adoration planned from June 28, 6:00PM – June 29,
8:00AM. A sign-up sheet will be in the narthex.
We look forward to having you there.

Adoración del 28 al 29 de junio — Se necesitan custodios
Por favor, comprométase a pasar una hora con la Santa
Eucaristía durante la adoración programada del 28 de junio,
6:00 PM – 29 de junio, 8:00 AM. Habrá una hoja de
inscripción en el nártex. Esperamos tenerte allí.

ULTREYA will meet on Saturday, June 28 in the Parish Hall at 6pm. Ultreya is the follow-up meeting for anyone who has made a Cursillo weekend or anyone who would like to go on the weekend. All are invited. Please bring a dish to share.