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ON THE COVER Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. East Apse stained glass window, St. James Cathedral. Hans Gottfried von Stockhausen, artist.
FLOWERS AT THE ALTAR are offered by Bridget Cooley in loving memory of Dick Cooley on the 8th anniversary of his death. Flowers are also from the Saturday wedding of Kemley Nieva and Anthony Rich.
SUNDAY HOSPITALITY Come to Cathedral Hall after the 10:00am Mass for blueberry scones from Macrina Bakery, fresh fruit, and fellowship.
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 eight-week series will begin September 18. Information, John Simpson, 206-654-4658 or jsimpson@stjames-cathedral.org.
CATHOLICS AS POLITICALLY HOMELESS? Thursday, September 19, 7pm-8pm in Cathedral Hall. The Cathedral’s Faithful Citizenship election series continues with Seattle University President Eduardo Peñalver presenting on “Catholics as Politically Homeless?”. He will share the tensions, as he has experienced them, between his Catholic faith and his participation in the public sector. The October synod stated: “Prophetic denunciation of situations of injustice, on the one hand, and efforts to persuade policy makers to act for the common good, which require recourse to diplomacy, on the other, must be maintained in a dynamic tension so as not to lose a clear focus or fruitfulness.”
FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP: VOTE Register to vote, available in multiple languages, VoteWA.gov or Vote411.org.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL THANKS YOU A middle aged woman greeted us warmly when we visited her home. She proudly showed us her new apartment and shared the news about a new job that would be starting soon. The story she shared about overcoming addiction and being ready for a fresh start, inspired us. The expense of moving, however, made her short of funds to meet the current month's rent.. It was for this reason this neighbor called the SVdP Helpline (206-767-6449 or apply online https://svdpseattle.org/get-help/online-help-request-form/). The assistance we gave helped the woman pay the current month’s rent. Thank you for being our partner in this ministry. Information, Jo Ann Wiesner, 206-291-4012 or wiesnerjo@gmail.com.
ST JAMES CATHEDRAL BLOOD DRIVE St. James Cathedral is running another two-week blood donation campaign, between Sunday, September 15 to Sunday, September 29 at ANY Bloodworks Northwest location. When you arrive to donate, check in and provide the code SJC to the registrar so we can track our impact! Visit https://donate.bloodworksnw.org/donor/schedules/geo/ to find all the convenient nearby locations offered in our two-week timeframe. Please book your appointment now to reserve your spot.
OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY NEWSLETTER Learn about upcoming events and opportunities as well as stay informed on Catholic social teaching by receiving this monthly newsletter. The next edition comes out this Wednesday. Subscribe, outreach@stjames-cathedral.org.
INTERESTED IN BECOMING CATHOLIC? Are you, a family member, or a friend interested in joining the Catholic Church? Are you curious about how a person becomes Catholic or do you simply want to learn what Catholicism is all about? Information, John Marquez, jmarquez@stjames-cathedral.org, 206-654-4640.
THE SEASON OF CREATION September 1 to October 4 “We are in the middle of an ecumenical celebration of the gift of our earth. It is also a time to reflect, pray and take action to care for our common home. Our Catholic social teaching calls us to respond to the urgent cry of the earth and the poor who are gravely affected by climate change. This year’s theme, To Hope and Act with Creation, invites us to spend time reflecting on how we—as individuals and communities—can care for the Earth. The Earth in all its beauty and wonder is not an unlimited resource. It requires appreciation that leads to gratitude to God for all that is available to us, for sustenance and enjoyment. We are also responsible for the protection and careful stewardship of all the Creator has given to sustain the one human family.”—Archbishop Etienne.
MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS RESOURCE FAIR You are invited to the Mental Health and Wellness Ministry’s Annual Resource Fair on Sunday, October 6, 11am to 2pm in Cathedral Hall. Come enjoy Cathedral Hospitality, meet representatives from organizations in our community and learn about mental health resources that may benefit you or someone you know! Information, Anisa Ralls, Director of Mental Health and Wellness Ministry 206-382-4269 or aralls@stjames-cathedral.org
HUNTHAUSEN GOLF TOURNAMENT THANK YOU A huge thank you to all who supported this year’s Hunthausen Charity Golf Tournament, which took place on August 26. Whether you joined us on the day of the event, donated an auction item, or sent an offering, you made this the most successful year ever! The tournament netted over $221,000 (!) in support of the Cathedral’s outreach ministries. Special thanks to Matt Galvin and Pagliacci Pizza for their sponsorship of this event and for supporting the Cathedral Kitchen throughout the year. SAVE THE DATE! Next year’s tournament will be on August 25, 2025.
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