“Why is there a need for three Scrutinies? We hear the same thing every Lent! Is not one Scrutiny enough?” A practical answer to satisfy the question is practice makes perfect. This concept of repetition works to fortify our faith. Each time we practice faith activities, we are able t

The Fourth Sunday in Advent is traditionally known as Laetare Sunday, which means “Rejoice” and sets the tone of a joyful anticipation of the Easter mystery. Today’s Gospel message tells the story of how Jesus entered into the life of a man born blind and gave him both the physical an

On the First Sunday of Lent, Bishop Cantú celebrated the Rite of Election of Catechumens at the Cathedral. This Rite opens the second stage of Christian initiation known as the Period of Purification and Enlightenment. It is for the Elect a period of final and intense preparation of h

Journey to the Foot of the Cross: 10 Things to Remember For Lent —By Bishop David L. Ricken of Green Bay, Wisconsin 1. Remember the formula. The Church does a good job capturing certain truths with easy-to-remember lists and formulas: 10 Commandments, 7 sacraments, 3 persons in the Tr

The focus of the Rite of Election is on the name, “Christian – Catholic Christian which means follower of Christ.” “To be a Christian, to become Catholic, and to be known by that name means something to the catechumens, the godparents, the sponsors, and the community of faith. Being C

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, This Wednesday is Ash Wednesday which opens the Lenten Season. We will embark on forty days (not including Sundays) of conversion, of turning back to the Lord in preparation to celebrate the Lord’s Resurrection at Easter. In the Gospel on Ash

In recognition of World Marriage Day (February 12, 2023), we invite you to join parishioners Jim & Tatiana Promessi in their reflection on their journey of courtship and marriage. (Jim). “He who finds a wife finds happiness; it is a favor he receives from the Lord.” PRV 18:22 Grow

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I cannot express my deep appreciation for your generous outpouring of support in last year’s Annual Diocesan Appeal. We not only made our goal but exceeded it by $101,954! Your tremendous generosity will continue to help offset the much-needed capi

Dear Parishioners of St. Nicholas & St. William Catholic Parish, Today marks the kickoff of Catholic Schools Week; a time to celebrate the work that is happening across all 27 Catholic elementary schools in the Diocese of San Jose, the thousands around the country, as well as in

‘‘WHOEVER SUFFERS MENTAL ILLNESS ALWAYS BEARS GOD’S IMAGE AND LIKENESS, AND HAS AN INALIENABLE RIGHT TO BE CONSIDERED A PERSON AND TREATED AS SUCH.” -ST. POPE JOHN PAUL II On May 1, 2018, the Bishops of California published a pastoral letter, Hope and Healing,* from their work at thei