Cathedral Bulletin | February 21, 2023

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  • Ash Wednesday is February 22
  • The First Sunday of Lent--join us in person or online
  • CRS Collection for victims of the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria
  • Lent 2023 at St. James Cathedral: Download the complete guide
  • Reflect and Renew: Encountering Christ this Lent SIGN UP TODAY!
  • The Art of Discernment: five session series begins 2/28
  • Contemplative Evening Prayer: God is Forgiveness, 3/3
  • Retreat opportunity at St. Martin's Abbey, 3/3
  • A Hymn of Heavenly Beauty Lenten Concert, 3/11
  • Other News and Notices
  • Looking back on the parish pilgrimage
  • Poem of the Month: Countee Cullen's "Yet do I marvel"
  • Partners in the Gospel: Watch the video
  • Last Sunday's bulletin

Ash Wednesday is February 22

On Ash Wednesday, Masses with the distribution of ashes will be at 8:00am, 10:10am (with O’Dea High School), 12:10pm, and 6:00pm.


The 8:00am Mass will be livestreamed on FACEBOOK and VIMEO.

The First Sunday of Lent

Saturday, February 25, 2023

 

5:30pm MASS

 

Sunday, February 26, 2023

 

8:00am MASS

live-streamed on VIMEO | FACEBOOK

 

10:00am MASS

live-streamed on VIMEO | FACEBOOK

 

12:00pm MASS

 

4:00pm Vespers with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament

 

5:30pm MASS

 

The south side of the East Nave has been set aside as a mask-only section at all weekend Masses. Face coverings are required in this seating area. For information, inquire of an usher. Thank you for your understanding.

Earthquake victims in Syria and Turkey

Catholic Relief Services will support emergency relief efforts led by local partners in both Syria and Turkey with Caritas Internationalis, Caritas Syria in Aleppo and Lattakia—where extensive damage has been reported—and other local partners. Already in Turkey, Caritas Internationalis, in coordination with authorities, is bringing displaced people to safe, open spaces and distributing hot meals and clothing.


Your gifts will help partners to provide safe shelter, and access to food, clean water and hygiene supplies.


Click here to give online.

Lent 2023 at St. James Cathedral

Download the complete guide to Lent at the Cathedral!

Including prayer and faith formation opportunities, musical events, and more

Reflect and Renew: Lenten Series

“The voice from the cloud says: Listen to him…. listening to Christ often takes place in listening to our brothers and sisters in the Church.”


Pope Francis, Lent Message 2023

The Art of Discernment

Contemplative Evening Prayer 3/3

Retreat at St. Martin's Abbey 3/3

Lenten Concert 3/11

News and Notices

ST VINCENT DE PAUL THANKS YOU for your donations to the special collection taken for SVdP on the third Sunday of the month. Without your support, we could not provide material aid to residents of St James parish who call the SVdP Helpline (206-767-6449). Whether you drop a single dollar bill or many dollars into the SVdP collection basket, mail us a check or donate to SVdP at the St James website online, we know it is important to you to help our neighbors in need. Each time we make a home visit to one of those neighbors, we have the privilege of accepting their deep gratitude for your help. Thank you! Information, Jo Ann Wiesner, 206-291-4012 or wiesnerjo@gmail.com.

 

AFGHAN FAMILY NAVIGATES TRANSITIONS A father experienced a reduced work schedule due to seasonal changes in the hospitality industry. Members of the St. James Refugee Support Team connected his family with St. Vincent de Paul and the Hunthausen Fund to receive temporary rental assistance. Additionally, team members accompanied this father in accessing employment training and job leads. One referral led to a new, full-time job for the father! The rental assistance and employment resources allowed this family of four to remain housed and independent. Information, Erica de Klerk, edeklerk@stjames-cathedral.org or 206-382-4511.

 

CARE FOR CREATION TIP OF THE WEEK How do you respond to the cry of the Earth? “This sister now cries out to us because of the harm we have inflicted on her by our irresponsible use and abuse of the goods with which God has endowed her…We have forgotten that we ourselves are dust of the earth (cf. Gen 2:7); our very bodies are made up of her elements, we breathe her air and we receive life and refreshment from her waters (Pope Francis, Laudato Si’)”. How do you listen and respond to the cries of the Earth. This means understanding where we are plundering, poisoning and polluting and harming our common home and all forms of life who live there. It asks us to live up to our vocation to be stewards of creation, safeguarding the beauty of the earth and ensuring the wellbeing of all.

 

FEBRUARY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH As we continue our commemoration of Black History Month, visit Xavier University’s website (https://www.xavier.edu/jesuitresource/resources-by-theme/black-history-month) to learn more about the intersection of Spirituality and Race. “We must never forget that Black History is American History. The achievements of African Americans have contributed to our nation’s greatness.” –Yvette Clarke

 

YOUNG ADULTS If you’re looking for community and to grow deeper in your devotion to Jesus Christ, you’re invited to join our weekly Young Adult Gathering! We meet every Sunday at the Pastoral Outreach Center from 6:30-8:00pm immediately following the 5:30pm Mass. A simple supper and drinks will be provided, and parking is available at O’Dea. Information, Andrew Braley, abraley@stjamescathedral.org or text 206-330-1512.

 

ARCHDIOCESE MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRY WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS On the first Wednesday of each month, 7-8:30pm, on Zoom, free presentations are offered on different mental health topics. The next session, March 1, Emily Caldwell Meeks will speak about Dementia Friends of Washington: Increasing Awareness and Community Support. To register for this and future events, archseattle.org/ministries/outreach-ministries/mental-health-ministry/

 

NAMI SUPPORT GROUPS Open to anyone with a family member/loved one living with a mental health condition. On the first Saturday of the month online; on the third Saturday of the month in person at St James Cathedral in Pastoral Outreach Center (enter through courtyard), 1:30-3pm. Information and to register for online meeting, www.namiseattle.org. Mindful Alternative Support Group is offered on the last Saturday of the month, 2-3:30pm, online only. Information and to register, mindfulalternative.org.

 

ADULT CONFIRMATION Are you or is someone you know 17 or older and in need of the Sacrament of Confirmation? The sacrament will be celebrated on Thursday, May 11 at 7:00pm. Classes in preparation for Confirmation begin on Tuesday, February 28. Catholic Baptism and First Communion are required. The deadline for registration is February 21. Information and registration, John Marquez,

206-654-4640 or jmarquez@stjames-cathedral.org.

 

OPPOSE EXPANSION OF ASSISTED SUICIDE Min this year’s Washington State Legislative Session, Senate Bill 5179 is being considered, which would remove basic protections and safeguards in our state's current Death With Dignity law. SB 5179 is opposed by disability rights organizations as well as numerous individuals across our state. Please oppose SB 5179 for a vote. If the bill is scheduled for a vote then please vote NO. Learn who your state legislators are, and contact them in opposition to SB 579, by going to https://app.leg.wa.gov/districtfinder/. To receive more updates, subscribe to the Washington State Catholic Conference newsletter, https://www.wacatholics.org/be-an-advocate/join-our-network.

 

SAVE THE DATE: CHOIR CAMP 2023 All children and youth with unchanged (treble) voices entering grades 1 through 8 are encouraged to register for Choir Camp! All are welcome: parishioners and non-parishioners alike. Camp occurs daily August 7-11, Monday through Friday, 9:00am until 4:00pm. Camp concludes with all choristers returning at 9:00am on August 13 to sing for the 10:00am Sunday Mass. Contact the Youth Music Office to register today! Information, Youth Music Office, 206-382-4876 or youthmusic@stjames-cathedral.org.

 

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, Jennifer Wong, 206-619-0816, faithfriends@stjames-cathedral.org, or www.faithfriendsstjames.org.

 


Looking back on the pilgrimage

Watch a video with moments from each day of the pilgrimage! Or click here to read Father Ryan's homily from this past Sunday, which recapped the experience

Poem of the Month

Lisa Matchette reads Countee Cullen's "Yet do I marvel," and Corinna Laughlin offers commentary

Partners in the Gospel

Learn more about Partners in the Gospel, an initiative which will impact the whole Archdiocese of Seattle in the coming years. This is the initiative Father Ryan referenced in his homily on January 22.

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