Saint Nicholas and Saint William parish

The Administrative Committee established the Bishops' Task Force on Preserving Human Dignity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, chaired by Most Rev. Oscar Cantú, Bishop of San Jose, which will promote policies and practices that protect human dignity, religious liberty, democratic institutions, workers, families, and vulnerable populations. More than a dozen bishops also went to Capitol Hill to urge meaningful safety guardrails on artificial intelligence and support for legislation protecting children online.

This month, we invite our members to explore our resources, including prayers and reflections, pastoral webinars, Catholic teaching, resources for a Mass for Suicide Healing and Remembrance, and support for those grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide.

Your support helps us advance the goals of our diocesan Pastoral Plan, Renewed in Christ, Together in Mission, ensuring that our parish remains a place where faith is nurtured, families are supported, and the Gospel is proclaimed with joy. Because of parishioners like you, we can build a stronger foundation for future generations. Thus far, 42 families have pledged $464,520 (22%) toward our parish goal of $2,200,000. $440,000 will fund our 2026 Parish ADA goal. We will use 50% in our parish to support our three key investment priorities: Formation, Outreach, and Building Project. Your gift is more than financial support—it is a sign of faith in our parish's future and a tangible investment in the spiritual life of our Diocese.

Thank you for supporting our parish's mission and ministries. In August, our average weekly collection was $21,700. You also generously donated to various important causes through our August special collections, totaling $27,610 or $5,522 per week. This brings our weekly August total to $27,222. We budgeted our Sunday Offertory income (less special collections) thus far (9 weeks x $25,000) at $225,000, and we received $195,000 (-$30,000).