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PARISH OFFICE AND BOOKSTORE CLOSED The Parish Office and the Cathedral Bookstore will be closed on Good Friday, April 7 and on Easter Monday, April 10. The Bookstore will be open after each of the Easter Sunday Masses.
APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE RAINBOW SCHOOLS St James Cathedral helps support registered parishioners with children in one of the Rainbow Schools: St. George, St. Joseph, St. Therese, and Holy Family Bilingual School. To apply, please contact Theresa Van de Ven at tvandeven@stjames-cathedral.org or at 206-219-5822. The deadline for complete application packets is April 30, 2023.
APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE SIMPERMAN SCHOLARS St James Cathedral helps support registered parishioners with teens in one of the Simperman Scholar High Schools: O’Dea, Holy Names Academy, Bishop Blanchet, and Kennedy Catholic. To apply, please contact Theresa Van de Ven at tvandeven@stjames-cathedral.org or at 206-219-5822. The deadline for complete application packets is April 30, 2023.
THE ORDER OF MALTA is a lay religious order headquartered at the Cathedral. Its members provide financial and volunteer support to five charities in the Seattle area, including the Mental Health Ministry and Solanus Casey Center. The Order of Malta welcomes new members. Information, Tom Matthews, thomasjmatthews@icloud.com.
ARCHDIOCESE MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRY WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS First Wednesday of each month, 7-8:30pm, on Zoom, free presentations on different mental health topics. Next session is Wednesday April 5. Sandra Cook will speak about Planning for Senior Care: Everything You Need to Know. To register for this and future events, visit archseattle.org/ministries/outreach-ministries/mental-health-ministry/
FLORAL OFFERINGS AT THE ALTAR resume after Easter with open dates on the weekends of June 11, June 25, and July 9. If you would like to offer flowers in memory of a loved one, or in celebration of an anniversary or an answered prayer, contact Maggie Corrigan, 206-622-3559 or mcorrigan@stjames-cathedral.org.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL THANKS YOU An older man who is a veteran lived in his van for six years. Thankfully, in the past year he and his beautiful cat moved into an apartment. Several months ago he lost his job. Unemployed for two months, he was without income. Although he found new employment, this neighbor remained anxious to catch up with his rent. The man called the St Vincent de Paul Helpline (206-767-6449) requesting assistance. Thanks to your help, we were able to offer enough rent to ease his anxiety and help him get caught up. Information, Jo Ann Wiesner, 206-291-4012 or wiesnerjo@gmail.com.
WELCOME BACKPACKS We are called to accompany, celebrate, support, and embrace refugees. Immigrant Assistance is preparing to welcome migrants arriving in Seattle from the US-Mexico border. Our new volunteer Respite Team will support these individuals in addressing their immediate and short-term needs during their first three months here. Can you help us provide each adult with a welcome backpack? You can find our wish list at: https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift/sjia-welcome-backpacks. New items only, please. Information, Erica de Klerk, edeklerk@stjames-cathedral.org or 206.382.4511.
RECYCLE YOUR E-WASTE ON EARTH DAY! Cathedral Hall, April 22-23. On your way to Mass, bring your discarded electronics (whether they work or not) to Cathedral Hall so they can be recycled. For a full list of accepted items, visit www.1GreenPlanet.com.
THANK YOU! All of us were severely affected by the pandemic. That includes some of the most vulnerable people in our region: our brothers and sisters who struggle for safe and stable housing. For the last three years, many St. James parishioners have donated food every week to ensure that Catholic Housing Services could provide nutritious meals every day. With the lifting of Washington State’s mask mandate, we are concluding our Covid Meal Ministry. Thank you to all of you who have been so generous with your resources as you responded to the needs of our brothers and sisters on the streets!
SCAM ALERT! Cybercrime is hitting faith communities nationwide. If you receive a message from Father Ryan (or other Cathedral staff) from a @gmail address asking for help or requesting you to purchase a gift card, please delete it. It is a scam! This email scam is happening across the country. When in doubt, contact the parish office to verify the legitimacy of any request you receive from the parish. Thank you! Information, Maria Laughlin, 206-382-4284.
PREPARING FOR FIRST COMMUNION The Archdiocese of Seattle mandates a 2 year preparation period for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion. This normally begins when a child starts 1st Grade, and continues into 2nd Grade. Some children start a year later (2nd and 3rd Grades). If your child will be in 1st or 2nd Grade this fall, please sign them up in August, 2023 for Sacramental Preparation beginning this September. Information, Theresa Van de Ven, 206-219-5822 or tvandeven@stjames-cathedral.org.
YOUTH PREPARATION FOR CONFIRMATION The Archdiocese of Seattle changed the age of Confirmation in 2019. Candidates for Confirmation are now typically in 7th or 8th Grade. Our Confirmation program runs from September to May. If your child will be in one of these grades this fall, please sign them up in August, 2023 for classes beginning in September. Information, Theresa Van de Ven, 206-219-5822 or tvandeven@stjames-cathedral.org.
CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION St. James Cathedral provides the Children’s Faith Formation program from September to June for children ages 4-11, and Confirmation (for children in 7th and 8th Grade). Classes take place on Sunday from approximately 11:10am to 12:10pm. Information, Theresa Van de Ven at 206-219-5822 or tvandeven@stjames-cathedral.org.
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, 9am until 4pm. Camp concludes with all choristers returning at 9am on August 13 to sing for the 10am Sunday Mass. Contact the Youth Music Office to register today. Information, Youth Music Office, 206-382-4876 or youthmusic@stjames-cathedral.org.
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.
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.
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