he Feast of Corpus Christi is one of five occasions in the year during which a diocesan bishop is not to be away from his diocese except for a grave and urgent reason.

By tradition, Catholics take part in a procession through the streets of a neighborhood near their parish following mass, and pray and sing. The Eucharist, known as the Blessed Sacrament, is placed in a monstrance and held aloft by a member of the clergy during the procession. Afterward, parishioners return to the church for benediction.

On May 29 the Corpus Christi procession in Santa Fe included the six parishes of the city: The Cathedral Basilica of St Francis of Assisi, Cristo Rey, Our Lady of Guadalupe, St Anne, St John the Baptist, Sam Isidro-San Jose and Santa Maria de la Paz.

Parishioners from each stood at the St. Francis altar with their banners and joined in the procession with the Archbishop around the city

block of the Cathedral, escorted by the Santa Fe Police Department.

Corpus Christi is the time when Catholics recognize the body of Christ in the Eucharist. Its celebration was suppressed in Protestant churches during the Reformation, and today most Protestant denominations do not recognize the feast. The Church of England abolished it in 1548 as the English Reformation progressed, but later reintroduced it. Catholics venerate the Blessed Host through benediction. We present faith in the body and blood of Christ to public on the feast of Corpus Christi every year at the Cathedral. The Santa Fe Fiesta Council, Caballeros de Vargas, La Cofradia de la Conquistadora and the Knights Of Columbus have a long history in presiding in this processional with the faithful of Santa Fe.

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IN SERVICE TO ONE, IN SERVICE TO ALL In service to one, in service to all JUNE 2016 July 2015

SANTA FE KNIGHT Council 1707

Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi/Cristo Rey Parish

SANTA FE PARISHES UNITE FOR THE FEAST OF CORPUS CHRISTI

Take an Active Role: Attend Council 1707 Meetings Council 1707 Meets on the last Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Crispin Hall. Breakfast Meeting every Wednesday at 7:45 a.m. Every Saturday 7 a.m. Mass and Rosary for the Living, Deceased Members &

Benefactors of the Knights of Columbus. Contact Mike Specht - 505-501-3934.

Please help Santa Fe Knight keep Council members informed:

Send news items to 1707News@gmail.com

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Congratulations to Our Newly Ordained Priests! May God Continue to Watch Over and Guide You!

Back row, left to right:

Rev. Ted Butler

Rev. JohnPaul Afuecheta,

Rev. Michael Niemczak

Rev. Angelo Marquez.

Front row, left to right:

Rev. Michael DePalma, Vocations Director

Archbishop John C. Wester

Archbishop Emeritus Michael J. Sheehan

Rev. Clement Niggel, Associate Director of Vocations

Rev. Leon Vigil.

Fr. JohnPaul Oluchi Afuecheta, 32, is from Obeagu Village in Nigeria. He has one sister and one brother. Fr. Afuecheta has always felt called to the priesthood. He started seminary studies at St. Dominic Savio seminary in 1996 and then went to St. John Bosco Seminary in 1999. From 2003 to 2005 he served various parishes seeking to be admitted into his diocese – but he was rejected! (There are so many vocations in that diocese they simply cannot take everyone!) Soon after he met the Pallottines, then, through the advice of his good friend Fr. Vitus Ezeiruaku, he applied to the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, where he got a very favorable response from Archbishop Emeritus Michael J. Sheehan. Fr. John Paul started studies at Holy Apostles Seminary in August of 2013. He has served as a deacon in various parishes, including Sacred Heart in Espanola and Holy Ghost in Albuquerque.

Fr. Ted Butler, 56, is the youngest of seven children, with three brothers and three sisters. Both of his parents have passed away. He was raised in Arch, NM, and on a farm in Portales. When Fr. Ted was 18, he got his GED and joined the Navy, serving in the Advanced Electronics Field as a Submarine Sonar Technician for six years. Later in returned to Portales and joined St. Helen Catholic Church, where he was baptized and confirmed a brand new Catholic. Fr. Ted started attending daily Mass and became more involved in this parish. When Fr. James McGowan came to St. Helen’s Church Fr. Ted discovered he had a strong interest in the priesthood. With the archbishop’s blessing, he studied at Holy Apostles Seminary. He has served in various parishes around the diocese including Annunciation Parish and San Miguel in Socorro.

Fr. Angelo Marquez, 25, comes from a very supportive family and has one sister. He was born in Gallup but moved to Las Vegas, NV, when he was 5. His family later moved to Rio Rancho, where he called the Church of the Incarnation his home parish and was part of Life Teen. While attending the University of New Mexico he started having thoughts of the priesthood. Fr. Angelo transferred to the Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio, where he received a bachelor’s degree in philosophy. Fr. Angelo has served in various parishes around the archdiocese including: Our Lady of Guadalupe in Taos and the Aquinas Newman Center at UNM.

Fr. Michael Niemczak, 25, was born in Alamosa, CO, to newly immigrated parents from Poland. He has two older brothers and one younger sister. He lived in New York and in Poland before finally moving to Rio Rancho. Fr. Michael comes from a very strong Catholic family and fell in love with the Mass. While in high school, he was very much involved in his parish of St. Thomas Aquinas. After graduating from Cibola High School, Michael went to the Josephinum to study philosophy and then to the Pontifical North American College in Rome to study theology. Fr. Michael has always felt called to the priesthood. He has served in various parishes around the archdiocese including the Aquinas Newman Center and St. John Vianney.

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Council 1707 Knight of the Month Charlie Marcos has been a Knight for five years, a Eucharistic minister for over 20 years, a blood donor for over 30 years, and a volunteer every Thursday morning for Feeding Santa (formerly Food for Santa Fe for 15 years.

Not only that, he has been married for 48 years to Delia, In the transformation to become more humble, He brings us coffee and donuts every Wednesday which we share after the 7 a.m. mass at the Cathedral. Master of Ceremonies of all events and if you're bored in your journey of life he will give you a cheering up because life is short.

Charlie is always quick to give a helping hand and a word of joy and encouragement. Please help us congratulate our Knight of the Month Charlie Marcos!

Council 1707 Honors Knight of the Month Charlie Marcos

To Fr. Vigil Celebrates First Mass at St. Anthony Born in Santa Fe, New Priest Grew Up in Pecos

Fr. Leon Vigil, 30, the youngest of four children, was born in Santa Fe but raised in Pecos. He is the youngest of four children – two older brothers and one older sister. He has felt the call to the priesthood for as long as he can remember. Fr. Leon contacted his former pastor from Our Lady of the Annunciation, Msgr. Bennett J. Voorhies, who encouraged him to apply to the seminary. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in political science and Spanish from UNM he went on to Mt. Angel Seminary. He has served as a deacon in various parishes around the archdiocese, including St. Patrick’s in Chama and St. Thomas Aquinas in Rio Rancho.

Top left: Assembly 685 Sir Knights and Mt. Angel Deacons with Father Vigil at the altar, from left to right, the names are GK George Vigil, PGK-FN Michael Specht, Deacon Caesar Solorio, PGK-PFN Al Sanchez, Father Leon Vigil, Deacon Juan Maldonado, GK John Tanuz, PGK-PFN Jose Baca 2070, Steven Griego, PGK Andy Lopez. Left, Assembly 685 forms an honor guard at St. Anthony.

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Santa Fe Council 1707 Calendar of Events

JUNE 2016 – “Calling All Fathers” Month 5 Sunday 3 p.m. – Knighting & Coronation Santa Fe Fiesta Beginning Novena Procession to Rosario (CBSFA)

11 Saturday 6 a.m. – Mass & Rosary (Rosario Chapel)

12 Sunday 4 p.m. – Procession from Rosario

18 Saturday Rodeo Parade ( Work Parking Lot)

19 Sunday – Father’s Day, Hand out St Joseph Cards (CBSFA) (Cristo Rey)

28 Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Council Meeting (Crispin Hall)

JULY 2016 – OFFICER’S CHALLENGE 4 Monday – Holiday 4th of July Pancake Breakfast on Plaza (Work Parking Lot)

9 Saturday 9 a.m to 4 p.m. and 10 Sunday 9 a.m. to 12 noon – State Organization

Meeting (Los Alamos) 8 Friday, 9 Saturday, 10 Sunday – International Folk Art Market ( Work Parking Lot)

16 Saturday, 17 Sunday – Events on the Plaza ( Work Parking Lot)

16 Saturday 7a.m. to 11 a.m. – Homeless Out Reach (CBSFA)

22 Friday, 23 Saturday, 28 Sunday – Events on the Plaza (Work Parking Lot)

26 Tuesday 7:00 p.m. – Meeting Crispin Hall (Installation of Officers)

29 Friday, 30 Saturday, 31 Sunday - Spanish Market (Work Parking Lot)

Gilbert A. Ortiz - June 8, 1934

Peter N. Ives - June 10, 1954

Jimmie A. Martinez - June 12, 1942

John William O Donnell - June 12, 1947

Rev. Raymond R. Saccoccia - June 17, 1949 Ruben C. Rangel - June 18, 1956

Anthony Leon - June 19, 1995

James A. Vanderlaan - June 19, 1957

Daniel A. Avila - June 24, 1976

Omar Corona-Rivas - June 30, 1977

Happy Birthday, Brother Knights! at the Santa Fe Shelter

During Lent,

Knights are encouraged to share what their councils are doing in response to Pope Francis’ call to grow in faith by performing the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. With so many Knights of Columbus programs and initiatives being expressions of the works of mercy —including 40 Cans for Lent, Coats for Kids, and Food for Families— Knights should lead their parishes in Lenten observances during the Holy Year of Mercy.

Knights can start small, by simply hanging the printable Works of Mercy poster in their homes, council meeting spaces, and parishes, to be reminded daily to perform the works of mercy.

Post your pictures and stories to Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram with the hashtag #KnightsKnowMercy, and you might be featured on one of the Supreme Council’s official social media accounts!