By Vicki Dela Cruz
In June 2023, on the Feast of Corpus Christi, St. John XXIII parish commenced its Eucharistic Revival with a solemn Eucharistic Procession held at both of its locations. Fast forward to June 2, 2024, the parish marked the culmination of its Year of Parish Eucharistic Revival with a grand Mobile Eucharistic Procession from the Rialto to Fontana sites of the parish. This impressive event included a convoy of 70 cars, adorned with symbolic decorations, and two flatbeds, all filled with parishioners of St. John XXIII fervently honoring the Real Presence of the Lord in the Eucharist.
Upon reaching Resurrection Academy at St. John XXIII, the congregation gathered to worship and adore the Eucharist in a reverent ceremony of Exposition and Benediction led by parish pastor, Father Cletus Imo, alongside parochial vicars Father Yovanny Acosta and Father Suresh Manickam. The procession drew a significant turnout, with attendance from the parish’s deacon, Juan Carlos Viveros, Sisters, Servants of the Word, seminarians, altar servers, liturgical ministers, and a multitude of parishioners, all united in their devotion.
Vicki Dela Cruz is the Administrative Assistant at St. John XXIII Catholic Community in Fontana.