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HOSPITALITY AFTER THIS SUNDAY'S 10:00AM MASS Join us in Cathedral Hall for quiche, fresh fruit, and the chance to visit with fellow parishioners.
HOSPITALITY AFTER THIS SUNDAY'S NOON MASS All are invited to Cathedral Hall for a light lunch following the Noon Mass. Chicken and cheese taquitos are on the menu!
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 IS LABOR DAY There will be one Mass in the Cathedral at 8:00am. After Mass, the Cathedral will close for the holiday. The regular schedule will resume on Tuesday.
ST JAMES CATHEDRAL BOOK CLUB Thursday, September 7, 6:30–8:00pm in the Pastoral Outreach Center. The Cathedral Book Club and the Racial Solidarity Team are jointly sponsoring a discussion of Isabel Wilkerson’s Caste, an exploration of the unspoken and unacknowledged caste system that has shaped our country’s history. Register, Joyce Mork-O'Brien, 206-226-4099 or email jabmob14@comcast.net.
CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION 2023-2024 St. James Cathedral provides the Children’s Faith Formation program from September to June for children ages 4- 11, and Confirmation (for children 7th and 8th Grade). Classes take place on Sunday from approximately 11:00 am to 12:10pm. Register Sunday, September 3, after the 10:00am and Noon Masses.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL THANKS YOU A young man experienced a spinal cord injury in his teenage years. While his initial prognosis was unfavorable, with fortitude and a lot of work he regained his ability to walk. He strives to live independently and to work instead of applying for disability benefits. When a seasonal job ended, his income lapsed and his ability to pay all of his rent disappeared. This neighbor called the St Vincent de Paul Helpline requesting assistance (206-767-6449 or online https://svdpseattle.org/get-help/online-help-request-form/). Thanks to your donations, we were able to help with enough rent to keep him current. Information, Jo Ann Wiesner, 206-291-4012 or wiesnerjo@gmail.com.
LABOR AND THE CATHOLIC CHURCH In the Catholic tradition, work is more than a way to make a living; it is a form of continued participation in God’s creative action. As we mark Labor Day, we are invited in a special way to reflect on the persistence of low wages and inequality in our workplaces. In your own experience of work—in an office setting, serving others, as a student, or working in the home—how have you experienced work as a form of participation in God’s creative action? How are persistent low wages a barrier to full participation in that creative action? What can you do to support workplaces built upon justice and dignity? Information, www.usccb.org.
CARE FOR CREATION TIP OF THE WEEK The global Season of Creation (www.seasonofcreation.org) runs from September 1 to October 4 (the feast of St. Francis). This year’s theme is “Let Justice and Peace Flow.” We are called to join the river of justice and peace, to take up climate and ecological justice, and to speak out with and for communities most impacted by climate injustice and the loss of biodiversity. As the people of God, we must work together on behalf of all Creation, as part of that mighty river of peace and justice.
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Tuesdays, September 12 through October 31, 10:00-11:30am in the Pastoral Outreach Center. You are invited to join this 8-week support group facilitated by Anisa Ralls, Director of the Mental Health and Wellness Ministry. Register, Anisa Ralls, 206-382-4269 or aralls@stjames-cathedral.org.
SCREENING OF DOCUMENTARY ABOUT DEMENTIA Saturday, September 16, 2:00–4:00pm in the Murano Theatre: When All That’s Left is Love is a sensitively directed documentary about the caregivers of individuals living with dementia. The film uniquely presents the difficult inside story of the caregiver’s journey viewed by a son, Director Eric Gordon. Presented in partnership with ComForCare. Join us at Murano, 620 Terry Ave, for a screening and Q&A with the filmmaker, then coffee and dessert. RSVP, 206-202-4620 or mbonner@leisurecare.com.
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 begin September 24. Information, Leticia Escobar, 206-619-0816, faithfriends@stjames-cathedral.org.
WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS St. James Cathedral’s Mental Health and Wellness Ministry and the Archdiocese of Seattle Mental Health Ministry are sponsoring Wellness Wednesdays, an educational forum featuring professionals from various mental health disciplines speaking on topics related to mental health. The next installment on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, will be a special hybrid (virtual/in-person) event on Spirituality and Dementia, featuring Sr Judy Ryan and Father James Eblen. It will occur both on Zoom and live at St. Mark Episcopal Cathedral. Register, https://bcrook.wufoo.com/forms/dementia-and-spirituality-hope-on-the-journey/
ARE YOU CALLED TO BE A CATECHIST? Do you want to share in the mission of Jesus Christ which you have experienced in the Catholic Church? Do you want to accompany young people as the Holy Spirit guides them—and you—into deeper knowledge of the truth? Then you might be called to be a catechist for Children’s Faith Formation! Materials and support provided. Please reach out to explore how you can serve our children and together with them attend to the voice of the Good Shepherd. Information, Tami Kowal, Director of Children’s Faith Formation, 206- 219-5822 or tkowal@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. 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. Adult volunteers are needed for the Adult Leadership team. Volunteer training is September 10. Consider getting involved! Information, Leticia Escobar, 206-619-0816, faithfriends@stjames-cathedral.org, or www.faithfriendsstjames.org.
JOIN THE CATHEDRAL KITCHEN GARDEN TEAM! The St. James Cathedral Kitchen Garden, which provides fresh produce for the weeknight meals served at Cathedral Hall, welcomes volunteers to help with planting, weeding, maintenance, pruning and harvesting. The garden is located on the corner of Madison and Terry. Information, Peter Burns, pburns@stjames-cathedral.org or 206-264-2082.
HELP YOUR NEIGHBORS Volunteer Services is a program of Catholic Community Services committed to helping elders and adults with disabilities remain living independently through a network of caring, community-minded volunteers of all ages. Assistance needed includes light housework, yardwork, shopping and errands and/or pet care. Information, Jonny Prociv, program manager, 206-328-5787 or vc@ccsww.org.
LOOKING FOR WAYS TO SERVE OUR COMMUNITY? Are you interested in discovering a vibrant faith group that serves our local community in meaningful ways? Jesuit Volunteer EnCorps will support you in your commitment! We are a group, ages 40+, that meets monthly in-person. As a program of JVC Northwest, we explore our commitment to values such as social and ecological justice, community, and spirituality. We assist group members to explore volunteer options in our community. Program begins in September. Apply by August 31 to be included in the opening retreat. Applications are accepted throughout the program year. Information, Karen Beal, 971-353-6946 or www.jvencorps.org.
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