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FLOWERS AT THE ALTAR are offered by the St. James Racial Solidarity Team and Friends in honor of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, “Lily of the Mohawks.” St. Kateri Tekakwitha, walk with us!
HOSPITALITY AFTER SUNDAY 10:00AM MASS Join us in Cathedral Hall for muffins, fresh fruit, and the chance to visit with fellow parishioners.
BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE As we prepare for All Souls on November 2, a book of remembrance has been placed near the Shrine of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Please record the names of deceased loved ones. This book of remembrance will be carried in procession at the solemn Requiem Mass of All Souls.
THE SYNOD CONCLUDES Sunday, October 22 marks the end of the Synod Assembly in Rome. The Synod continues for another year–it will conclude in October, 2024. Please keep praying for the Synod!
CELEBRATION OF ALL OUR SAINTS Saturday, November 4, at 11:00am, you’re invited to join some of the many cultural communities of the Archdiocese in an annual celebration of “All Our Saints.” The celebration includes a procession of icons and relics of many different saints. Archbishop Etienne will preside.
ARCHDIOCESE OF SEATTLE COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR: Saturday, November 4, 1pm-3pm Join us for a community health fair immediately following the Celebration of Our Saints Mass in the Isaac Orr Center (910 Marion St). Representatives from the Health Department and the Mental Health Ministry will share resources and information on physical health, illness prevention, and mental health support.
PRAYER FOR CAPTIVES From a prayer vigil at Temple De Hirsch Sinai on Tuesday, October 10: May the one who blessed our ancestors bless, preserve and protect captives. May God rescue them from captivity and speedily restore them in peace, for the merit of our prayers. May the Holy One, Blessed be God, show them mercy, increase their strength, remove their pain and send them a recovery of body and spirit. May God return them to the heart of their families swiftly and soon, and let us say: Amen.
BLOODWORKS NORTHWEST FALL BLOODDRIVE St. James Cathedral is running another two-week blood donation campaign to support Bloodworks NW. Give blood between Sunday, October 15 to Sunday, October 29 at ANY Bloodworks Northwest location and when you arrive to donate, check in and provide the code SJC to the registrar so we can track our impact! Registration, https://schedule.bloodworksnw.org/DonorPortal/Default.aspx, plug in your home or work zip code, plug in your available dates, and find all the convenient nearby locations offered in our two-week timeframe. Thanks for your lifegiving support!
DEALING WITH DEMENTIA WORKSHOP Do you need help with understanding dementia, managing challenging behaviors, handling stress, finding time for you? Sign up for this free workshop Thursday, October 26, 10am—2pm, The Memory Hub, 1021 Columbia St, Seattle, Free parking available. Participants receive lunch and free copy of caregiver guidebook. Pre-registration is required at least 2 days in advance: https://tinyurl.com/CaregiverClass, mbecker1@uw.edu, 206-543-2440.
40 DAYS FOR LIFE Help save lives by praying for an end to abortion. Knowing that “with God, all things are possible,” people of faith and conscience unite in 40 days of prayer and fasting. Prayer keeps us rooted in the fact that it is our desire to carry out God’s will. Fasting is a sacrifice that helps us reach beyond our own limitations with God’s help. Consider praying this prayer each day, from September 27 to November 5, for the dignity of all life: Father, you are the God of hope. Your word fills us with the vision of the world to come, when every tear will be wiped away, and death will be no more. Father, how we need that hope, how we are strengthened by that vision! Keep our hearts focused on heaven, and diligent in the labors of earth. As we struggle against the culture of death, root our souls in the assurance of victory. We pray through Christ our Lord. Amen. www.40DaysForLife.com
SAFETALK: A SUICIDE PREVENTION WORKSHOP on Saturday, November 18 Please join us for safeTALK, a suicide intervention workshop facilitated by high school students from the Archdiocese of Seattle’s Catholic Lifesaver Corps. Open to middle and high school students, parents and community members are highly encouraged to attend as well. Saturday, November 18, 9am–12pm, St. James Cathedral Pastoral Outreach Center. Information and registration, https://archseattle.org/events/safetalk-a-suicide-prevention-workshop-2/
CARE FOR CREATION TIP OF THE WEEK In his recent apostolic exhortation Laudate Deum, Pope Francis urges us to undertake a “pilgrimage of reconciliation with the world that is our home.” (LD 69) Laudate Deum is sparking transformative conversations and inspiring real-world action. The St. James Care for Creation team is one group that is committed to working for the health and protection of our beautiful planet. Consider working within this ministry on behalf of all life on Earth. Information, Patrick Barredo, Director of Social Outreach and Advocacy, 206-382-4515 or pbarredo@stjames-cathedral.org.
ADVENT BAZAAR VENDORS This year’s Advent Bazaar will be on the morning of Sunday, December 3. Crafts, Christmas items and much more will be sold by vendors representing non-profit organizations working on behalf of marginalized populations. Space is still available. Inquiries, Patrick Barredo, Director of Social Outreach and Advocacy, 206-382-4515 or pbarredo@stjames-cathedral.org.
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Build a support system with people who understand, Every 2nd Monday of the month 1:00-2:30pm, The Memory Hub 1021 Columbia St Seattle, Information, Kimber Behrends, facilitator, kibehrends@alz.org or 206-529-3865.
ST. JAMES IMMIGRANT ASSISTANCE (SJIA) provides tailored support to those seeking citizenship. Fatemah (not her real name) was eligible to apply for citizenship, but needed significant support with her English. She had limited opportunities for education in her birth country and was not literate in her native language. SJIA Legal Services and Citizenship Tutoring worked in tandem and tailored our services to support her specific needs, including extensive interview preparation so she could demonstrate her comprehension of the information on her application in English, memorize the 100 civics questions in English and pass the English reading and writing tests. Our assistance in preparing for and representing Fatemah at her interview helped her gain confidence and reduce her stress so that she could put her best abilities forward at the interview. Fatemah was approved at her first interview, took the Oath of Allegiance the same day, and fulfilled her dream of becoming a U.S. citizen. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a U.S. Citizen, we can help. Information, Patrick Suhrbier, psuhrbier@stjames-cathedral.org or Laura Murton, lmurton@stjames-cathedral.org, 206-382-4511.
WEEKLY MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS GROUPS Every Friday of the month, 10-11:30am the Mental Health and Wellness Ministry will be having different groups for mental health support, including art, board games, a mental health support group, mindfulness, yoga, and prayer, and a movie. Held in the Pastoral Outreach Center. Registration and information, Anisa Ralls, 206-382-4269 or aralls@stjames-cathedral.org.
REGISTER FOR YOUTH MUSIC We have an ensemble just for you! All children and youth in grades 1-12 are encouraged and welcome to register for Youth Music. To learn more or register, visit the Youth Music page on the Cathedral website at https://www.stjames-cathedral.org/music/youthmusic/default.aspx. Information, Youth Music Office, youthmusic@
stjames-cathedral.org or 206-382-4876.
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. Sessions began September 24. Information, Leticia Escobar, 206-619-0816, faithfriends@stjames-cathedral.org.
TEEN, YOUNG ADULT AND ADULT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR FAITH FRIENDS 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. Information, Leticia Escobar, 206-619-0816, faithfriends@stjames-cathedral.org, or www.faithfriendsstjames.org.
VISIT THE CATHEDRAL BOOKSTORE Located off the 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: Catholic books for children and adults—history, spirituality, theology, and more; gift items and religious articles like rosaries and saints’ medals; Cathedral souvenirs, including postcards, notecards, books, magnets, keychains, and more. Now in stock: custom vinyl stickers of the Cathedral for your notebook or laptop! Through its revenue, the bookstore supports many of the ministries of the Cathedral, including outreach ministries and arts programs. Information, Caroline Okello, 206-654-4650 or cokello@stjames-cathedral.org.
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