The bishops do not tell Catholics how to vote; each person, aided by prudence, is responsible for making political choices through his or her properly formed conscience. This exercise of conscience begins with always opposing policies that violate human life or weaken its protection.
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!
Join a nationwide novena starting next Thursday for the protection of human life from conception to natural death. Each day of the novena features a different prayer intention, a short reflection, suggested actions, and more. Join THOUSANDS of Catholics in prayer Thursday, October 22 - Friday, October 30.
Over the past several weeks, several volunteers and we have had the privilege of meeting with nearly 50 parishioners to share this campaign's vision. Thanks to their generous response, we have already raised $975,000 through 62 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.
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.
With current events and October being Respect Life Month, we invite you to reflect on the Church's teaching on the Dignity of the Human Person and Respect Life, from natural conception to natural death. The essence of our identity and worth as human beings, the source of our dignity, is that we are loved by God and made in his image and likeness. God’s love doesn’t change; even sin cannot diminish God’s love for each person.
Why does the world feel so broken, and why do we so often fail to do the good we want? The Catechism traces this ache back to the Fall (CCC 385–421), showing how sin fractured our relationship with God, one another, and even ourselves. But understanding the wound is the first step toward the cure — join us as we look honestly at sin so we can better receive the healing that follows. Please RSVP in advance so we can get an accurate head count for the event.
This year remember your deceased loved ones with an All Souls' Novena of Masses for the souls of the faithfully departed. The Novena takes place from November 2nd, All Souls' Day, through November 10th, and you can remember your deceased loved ones by filling out the form below.
Requests will be accepted through November 1, 2026
We will celebrate our annual Mass of Remembrance at 7:00 pm on November 2 (St. William Church). You may bring your All Souls Day envelope to Mass then or on Sunday. These envelopes will remain near the Easter Candle throughout the month of November as we pray for all our beloved dead.
You are never alone in your faith — you belong to a family that stretches across heaven and earth. We'll explore the Catechism's teaching on the Communion of Saints (CCC 946–962) and what it means to walk with the saints, ask for their intercession, and belong to something far bigger than ourselves. Come discover the great cloud of witnesses cheering you on.
Please RVSP in advance so that we have an accurate head count for the event.
Schedule:
Adoration and Confessions: 5-6pm (St. William Church)
Mass: 6pm
Social and Dinner: 6:30pm
Talk and discussion: 7:00pm
Join us for Tingo for a wonderful night family fun! There will be a taco dinner and an exciting game of bingo to follow after the 4 pm Mass. Tickets include: taco dinner, drinks, dessert, and one bingo card. Tickets are available for purchase.
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We continue toLivestream Massfor those who are sick or homebound. Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 25,2026
"You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind." The reason we can heed these otherwise overwhelming words is that God does not want anything from us that he has not first given us. In the great commandment, Jesus cuts through all the devil's lies and reveals to us that it is actually possible for us to love him with our whole being.
The generosity of our charity towards others flows from our mindfulness that we "were once aliens," but then God's love came and claimed us. That is why we truly can become "imitators of the Lord."
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If you or a loved one are in need of Sacramental care, such as Anointing of the Sick, Confession, or Holy Communion, our priests are available to assist you. If the parish office is closed, you will hear instructions to dial 9 to reach our priest on duty at any time.