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CALLING ALL YOUNG ADULTS! This year, we resume the tradition of inviting young adults to join in helping to decorate the Cathedral for Christmas. Young adults are invited to gather in the Cathedral on Wednesday, December 20 at 6:30pm to help get the Cathedral ready for the coming holy days—and tour some of the places in our amazing Cathedral that people seldom get to see. Registration required. Information, John Simpson, 206-274-3108 or jsimpson@stjames-cathedral.org.
HOSPITALITY AFTER SUNDAY 10:00AM MASS Join us in Cathedral Hall for apple bran pecan muffins from Macrina Bakery, fresh fruit, and the chance to visit with fellow parishioners. Please note: there will be no coffee hour on Sunday, December 24.
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY TODAY The annual Christmas Party for all Cathedral kids will take place after the NOON Mass on Sunday, December 17. There will be food, festivities, and fun! Father Ryan is gifting a NEW Cathedral Hoodie in a NEW color to each child at the party! We hope to see you there! Information, Tami Kowal, 206-219-5822 or tkowal@stjames-cathedral.org.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL COLLECTION This is the Third Sunday of the Month. As you leave the Cathedral, the ushers will be at the doors to receive any offering you are able to make in support of our St. Vincent de Paul Society outreach to the poor and needy in our downtown neighborhood. Your support makes a tremendous difference! Thank you.
ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEDICATION OF THE CATHEDRAL On Thursday, December 21 at 5:30pm, we will mark the anniversary of dedication of St. James Cathedral with a special Mass, including the lighting of the dedication candles. Father Ryan will preside; all are welcome. This is the house of God, and the gate of heaven!
THE CATHEDRAL KITCHEN is returning once again to a buffet style sit-down meal (since Covid, we have focused on takeaway meals). Volunteers are needed to help serve, every weekday, from 3-5pm. We also have a special opportunity for a pianist who could play from 4-4:30pm any weeknight. Music is a wonderful gift to our guests. Would you consider helping out in the kitchen? Information, Mick McHugh, Director of the Cathedral Kitchen, 206-949-6114.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL THANKS YOU A young man relocated to Seattle and is making ends meet by working temporary jobs. While he is able to cover his rent, he could not afford a bed and had to sleep on the floor. This neighbor called the SVdP Helpline (206-767-6449 or online https://svdpseattle.org/get-help/online-help-request-form/) to request a bed. After a pleasant visit with this neighbor, we placed an order for a bed as well as a sheet set. Thanks to you, this man will no longer be sleeping on the floor. Information, Jo Ann Wiesner, 206-291-4012 or wiesnerjo@gmail.com.
WELCOME BACK Would you yourself – or someone you know – like to take another look at the Catholic Church? If, for one reason or another, you have been away and long for community, or feel hungry for something more, Welcome Back might be just the right place to safely express your concerns. A new in-person six-week series will begin in January. Information, John Simpson, 206-654-4658 or jsimpson@stjames-cathedral.org.
NEW GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP STARTING Tuesday evenings, beginning January 9 and concluding February 27, 6:30-8:00pm in the Pastoral Outreach Center. You are invited to join this 8-week support group facilitated by Anisa Ralls, Mental Health and Wellness Ministry. Registration and information, Anisa Ralls 206-382-4269 or aralls@stjames-cathedral.org.
GRIEF ALLIES: A Practical Guide for Friends, Family, Colleagues & Neighbors of Grieving People Do you struggle with what to say to a grieving friend? Put off writing those condolence cards? Want to setup a meal train for a family in crisis, but don’t know how? Widowed Parent Institute founder Jenny Lisk shares practical tips for Grief Allies: the friends and neighbors who want to be supportive and helpful for the grieving people in their lives. You’ll leave this presentation with the practical tips, resources, and tools needed to feel prepared to support the grieving people in your life. Wednesday, January 10, 2024, 7:00–8:30pm, Hybrid Zoom & Isaac Orr (910 Marion St, Seattle 98104), Registration, https://archseattle.org/events/grief-allies-a-practical-guide-for-friends-family-colleagues-neighbors-of-grieving-people/
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION FOR ADULTS Are you college age or older and in need of the Sacrament of Confirmation? Classes in preparation for Confirmation will be held on successive Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30pm, beginning on February 6, 2024, and running through April. The Sacrament will be celebrated on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at 5:30pm. Registration for the classes is necessary. Must be baptized in the Catholic Church and have received First Communion. Information, John Marquez, jmarquez@stjames-cathedral.org, 206-654-4640.
ALL ARE WELCOME TO DINE AT THE CATHEDRAL KITCHEN! Dinner: Monday to Friday, 4pm - 4:45pm. Sunday Breakfast: 7am – 8am
VISIT THE CATHEDRAL BOOKSTORE FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING Located in Archbishop Murphy Courtyard on the south side of the Cathedral, the Cathedral Bookstore is open weekdays 11-3 and after each weekend Mass. The Bookstore offers a wide variety of items: books for children and adults; gift items and religious articles like rosaries and saints’ medals; Cathedral souvenirs, including postcards, notecards, books, magnets, keychains, and more. There are many great Christmas gifts, including new ceramic trays featuring the Shrine of the Blessed Virgin Mary (the perfect stocking stuffer!), and Cathedral Christmas cards. Information, Caroline Okello, 206-654-4650 or cokello@stjames-cathedral.org.
SOCK DRIVE Our Annual “Warm Hearts and Soles” Advent Sock Drive continues through the end of the year. Our Goal: 2,023 pairs of athletic or winter socks for homeless men. Please drop socks off in the Cathedral Chapel or in the Parish Office. If you're ordering socks online, have them shipped directly to St. James Cathedral!
FAITH FRIENDS INCLUSION MINISTRY Faith Friends is an inclusion ministry serving children and teens from across the Archdiocese of Seattle. We are a unique blend of our Faith Mentor and Children’s Faith Formation program, and provide Sacramental Preparation, as well as opportunities for friendship with other youth. Information, Leticia Escobar, 206-619-0816, faithfriends@stjames-cathedral.org, or www.faithfriendsstjames.org.
WEEKLY MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS GROUPS Anyone who needs more support during the holidays can attend these weekly groups, held every Friday of the month, 10-11:30am. The Mental Health and Wellness Ministry is offering different groups for mental health support, including art, board games, a mental health support group, mindfulness, yoga, and prayer, and a movie. Everyone is welcome! Held in the Pastoral Outreach Center. Registration and information, Anisa Ralls 206-382-4269 or aralls@stjames-cathedral.org.
TEEN, YOUNG ADULT AND ADULT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR FAITH FRIENDS MINISTRY Faith Friends is a unique blend of our Faith Mentor, children’s faith formation program, and an inclusion ministry. The ministry's goal is to give children and teens ages 7- 18 with physical, cognitive and/or intellectual disabilities access to the parish community, social events, and faith formation. Perhaps the most unique aspect of the Faith Friends program is the Faith Peer program. Faith Peers are teens and young adults who have chosen to live out their discipleship and share some of their personal time in dedication and service to the goals of the program. Consider getting involved! Information, Leticia Escobar, 206-619-0816, faithfriends@stjames-cathedral.org, or www.faithfriendsstjames.org.
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