Saint Nicholas and Saint William parish

Thank you for supporting our parish's mission and ministries. In October, our average weekly collection was $23,975. You also generously donated to various important causes through our October special collections, totaling $5,690, or $1,423 per week. This brings our weekly October total to $25,398.

For California’s Catholic community, opposition to the death penalty flows from the conviction that every person is created in the image and likeness of God. In justice, we uphold a consistent ethic of life, protecting the unborn, the vulnerable, victims of violence, and those who are incarcerated.

Over the past several weeks, several volunteers and I have had the privilege of meeting with nearly 100 parishioners to share this campaign's vision. Thanks to their generous response, we have already raised $1,730,000 through 86 pledges. I am deeply grateful for this early support and hope that every member of our parish family will prayerfully consider making a sacrificial pledge, payable over five years, to help advance this important effort at St. Nicholas and St. William.

Thanksgiving and Christmas will be here before we know it. Losing our loved ones is hard and often makes this a difficult time of year. We invite all who are grieving a significant loss—whether recent or long past—to join us for fellowship, reflection, and support. Please come to St. Nicholas Hall on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 9:30 for hospitality with people you may know who likely share similar feelings. Our presentation and sharing will run from 10:00 am to 11:30 am.

At St. Nicholas and St. William, children aren't just tolerated at Mass. We're truly glad they're here. If you've ever wondered whether your family belongs in the pews on a busy Sunday, the answer is a resounding YES!

This October, our Diocese celebrates Respect Life Month. We are pleased to announce the start of Project Rachel in the Diocese of San José. Project Rachel is a ministry of the Catholic Church to those who have been involved in abortion. It is a diocesan-based network of specially trained volunteers to provide a team response of care for those suffering in the aftermath of abortion. A team from the Diocesan Office of Life, Justice and Peace has worked hard to make this ministry a reality.