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ON THE COVER Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled. Icon of the Virgin and Child. Joan Brand-Landkamer, Cathedral Iconographer.
SUNDAY HOSPITALITY Come to Cathedral Hall after the 10:00am Mass for quiche, fresh fruit, and fellowship.
YOUNG ADULTS You are invited to begin the new year with the lovely
Taizé prayer on Friday, January 3 at 6:30pm, followed by great conversations and good food at Rhein Haus! Come, grow in faith and in community. Information, Patty Pruitt, ppruitt@stjames-cathedral.org or 206-274-3108.
A MESSAGE OF PEACE “At the dawn of this New Year given to us by our heavenly Father, a year of Jubilee in the spirit of hope, I offer heartfelt good wishes of peace to every man and woman. I think especially of those who feel downtrodden, burdened by their past mistakes, oppressed by the judgment of others and incapable of perceiving even a glimmer of hope for their own lives. Upon everyone I invoke hope and peace, for this is a Year of Grace born of the Heart of the Redeemer!”—The opening of Pope Francis’ message for the World Day of Peace on January 1. Full message, https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/messages/peace.html
THE NEXT CATHEDRAL YOUTH PROCESSION: SUNDAY JANUARY 5 AT NOON EPIPHANY MASS All children are invited to join the Noon Mass entrance procession. Please gather in the west vestibule before Mass begins. Parents are welcome to accompany their young children in the entrance procession. After Mass, Father Ryan invites all children to join the procession once more to the Chapel manger scene to join the three kings in adoring Jesus. There will be a special Epiphany treat for children making this pilgrimage! Then, all families are invited to Cathedral Hall for a delicious lunch. See you next Sunday!
ALL ARE WELCOME TO DINE AT THE CATHEDRAL KITCHEN! Dinner: Monday to Friday, 4pm - 4:45pm. Sunday Breakfast: 7am – 8am.
CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION CLASSES RESUME JANUARY 12 after the 10:00am Mass at O’Dea High School. There is also a Parent Gathering in room 202 of O’Dea while the children are in class. Our guest speaker is Stacey Sunde, Director of Youth Music at St. James Cathedral. Come enjoy hospitality and fellowship with fellow parents!
QUESTIONS ABOUT CATHOLICISM? Do you have questions about the Catholic faith? Are you new to Mass and wondering what it's all about? Are you cautiously curious about the Church, or perhaps decidedly interested in becoming Catholic? Information, John Marquez, 206-654-4640, jmarquez@stjames-cathedral.org.
ELECTRONICS RECYCLING DRIVE, January 25-26 The St. James Care for Creation team will once again sponsor a free Electronics Recycling Drive after the Christmas holidays, on January 25-26 in Cathedral Hall. If you're gifting new electronics, please ask your loved ones to hold on to the old electronics so that they can be recycled. List of accepted items, https://friendlyearth.org/our-services/e-waste-recycling/.
The Care for Creation team will next meet on January 8, 6.30pm by Zoom. Join us that night if you would like to learn more about the Cathedral’s environmental efforts. Information, Patrick Barredo, pbarredo@stjames-cathedral.org or 206-382-4515.
ADVENT GIVING TREE AND SOCK DRIVE Thank you to all who have supported St. James Cathedral’s annual holiday giving through your prayers and generous donations. Your gifts and socks are a true blessing for young people in detention, homeless men, and young families in King County and the Skagit Valley. Thank you!
ST VINCENT DE PAUL THANKS YOU This young woman proudly shared her story of five years sobriety from addiction. She moved to Seattle from the Southwest with her two young children several years ago and has worked steadily since then. She currently has employment helping others move to housing from homelessness. Her household income changed when a roommate moved out and she briefly fell behind on rent. She called SVdP helpline for one time assistance (206-767-6449 or apply online https://svdpseattle.org/get-help/online-help-request-form/). Information, Blake Steller 907-244-6683 or blsteller@gmail.com
MINISTRY WITH HOMELESS WOMEN Our partners at Operation Nightwatch will soon be opening a desperately needed women’s shelter. There will be opportunities to volunteer by providing transportation from Nightwatch (on the corner of 14th Ave S and S Main St) to St. Mark’s Cathedral, where the shelter will be located. Information, Patrick Barredo, pbarredo@stjames-cathedral.org or 206-382-4515.
SEASON OF SERVICE To honor the history of the local Church, while embracing our Catholic Social teachings, the Archdiocese of Seattle will host a “Season of Service.” From March 1 to May 31, 2025, local Catholics, parishes, schools, ministries and families are invited to participate in service with the goal of reaching 175,000 collective hours of service across Western Washington. Keep an eye on the bulletin in the coming weeks to learn how you can participate through St. James Cathedral.
THE CATHEDRAL KITCHEN We have an opportunity for a pianist to play from 4pm to 4:45pm on Fridays. Music is a wonderful gift to our guests. Would you consider helping out in the Kitchen? (No concert resume necessary!) Information, Mick McHugh, Director of the Cathedral Kitchen, 206-949-6114.
ARE YOU A REGISTERED PARISHIONER AT ST. JAMES? Many who attend St. James regularly and consider the Cathedral their parish have never officially registered. Please register! Registered parishioners receive important mailings from the Cathedral, including the Cathedral’s journal In Your Midst, are able to celebrate their wedding at the Cathedral, and their children may attend any of the Catholic Rainbow Schools at parishioner rates (and become eligible for Cathedral scholarships). To register, visit www.stjames-cathedral.org or use the QR code to the right.
WEEKLY MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS GROUPS Open to anyone who needs support, weekly groups are 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. Information and registration, Anisa Ralls, 206-382-4269 or aralls@stjames-cathedral.org
SUNDAY HOSPITALITY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The coffee hour is a wonderful opportunity to extend the Sunday celebration, and provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere for parishioners to connect, visit with friends, and share community. Would you like to help with this important ministry? Hospitality is offered every Sunday following the 10:00am Mass, once a month (on the 2nd Sunday) after the 8:00am Mass, and once a month (on the 1st Sunday) after the Noon Mass. Information, Caroline Okello, cokello@stjames-cathedral.org or 206-382-4650.
OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY NEWSLETTER Learn about upcoming events and opportunities as well as stay informed on Catholic social teaching by receiving this monthly newsletter. Subscribe, outreach@
stjames-cathedral.org.
ST JAMES CATHEDRAL FAITH FRIENDS The program’s goal is to give children and teens ages 7-17 with learning differences , physical, cognitive and/or intellectual disabilities access to parish community, social events and faith formation. Perhaps the most unique aspect of the Faith Friends program is the Faith Mentor/Faith Peer program. Faith Mentors are youth and Faith Peers are 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. After completing an intake process and training, these Faith Mentors volunteer at various monthly Faith Friend meetings and other group activities Faith Peers can also serve as a Faith Mentor by being paired with a Faith Friend.
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