A Lesson in Hope

Dear St. Nicholas and St. William Parishioners, This week in the mail you will receive the 4th issue of our annual school magazine, The Celtic. You can read the wonderful news happening around our school campus. Signs of hope are evident in our school’s performance when faced with con
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Looking Back at Pope Francis’ Evangelii Gaudium

On the occasion of World Mission Sunday, which Pope Pius XI instituted in 1926, I would like to revisit one of Pope Francis’ most important apostolic exhortations: Evangelii Gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel.) In 2013, on the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, Pope
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Threading the Needle

Do you know who is going through a lot right now? Literally everyone. Life is full of challenges. Navigating the obstacles can be perplexing. One can be doing all the “right” things, gaining success, but somehow contentment remains elusive. Others start from the bottom, fight for ever
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Mary, Joseph, and Marriage

Our readings for this Sunday speak to the important and universal human institution of Marriage. The Pharisees—who were trying to get Jesus in trouble with King Herod—ask the simple question: “Is it lawful for a husband to divorce his wife?”—and they get much more than they had expect
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Retirement of Deacon Charles Corbalis and Carol Thornton

Dear Parishioners, Saying goodbye is never easy, especially to those who have made a significant impact and difference in the lives of our Parish Community and Pastoral Team. The Book of Ecclesiastes states so eloquently the feelings I am experiencing as I write this note, “There is a
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Say the Word and My Soul Shall Be Healed

The third Sunday of September is Catechetical Sunday, a time to commission our catechists to be sent with the Holy Spirit to serve our children and youth in our community. At our baptism we are all called to serve others. Being a catechist is a rewarding way to bring Christ to others
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Welcome Back!

Dear Parishioners, Our Bishop, Oscar Cantú, has provided all the parishes in the diocese with guidance on how to slowly re-open as the pandemic wanes. This guidance complies with the various rules, recommendations, and restriction from the Governor’s office, CalOSHA and the Santa Clar
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Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday Masses Ash Wednesday is next week, February 17th. Ashes will be distributed at all three of our Masses that day. In order to handle the larger than normal numbers, we will be offering three Masses at the St. William site only. Mass times and locations are as follows: 8:0
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New Mass Location

New Mass Location Dear Brothers and Sisters, Several parishioners have asked me if, in light of the recent Supreme Court Decision affirming the right to indoor worship, we are planning to move our Masses indoors. Our Bishop, Oscar Cantu has given every pastor permission to do so, when
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Lent begins in 12 days

Lent begins in 12 days: Join us for our Lenten Parish Mission “The Call to Holiness in Today’s World” March 1st, 2nd and 3rd Speaker: Fr. Andrew Rodriguez Register Here! Masses for This Weekend ~ Outdoors Reservations are recommended (click here to reserve). Saturday
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