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SUNDAY HOSPITALITY Come to Cathedral Hall after the 10:00am Easter Mass for quiche, fresh fruit, and the chance to visit with fellow parishioners.
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 in April. Information, John Simpson, 206-654-4658 or jsimpson@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.
YOUNG ADULTS You are invited to our first Sunday of the month meeting on Sunday, April 7 after the 5:30pm Mass. We’ll share dinner, then the Cathedral’s Director of Outreach, Patrick Barredo, will explore the topic of Catholic Social Teaching with the group. Come join us, as we grow in faith and in community! Information, Patty Pruitt, ppruitt@stjames-cathedral.org or 206-274-3108.
SENIOR SPRING SING-A-LONG All Cathedral Seniors invited, music provided by St James Parishioner Selina Chu, April 9, 11am-1pm, refreshments and a light lunch served. Event will be held at the Pastoral Outreach Center 907 Columbia St. Registration deadline, April 2! Information or to RSVP, aralls@stjames-cathedral.org or 206-382-4269.
ANNUAL ARCHDIOCESE MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRY LUNCHEON Trauma and Spirituality: What Every Catholic Christian Ought to Know About the Explosive Healing Power of the Holy Trinity, Latisha Sternod, MS, LMHC, MHP, Clinical Supervisor and Mental Health Therapist will speak with a panel, April 10, 2024, 11am-1pm, Hybrid Zoom and Isaac Orr Conference Room 910 Marion St, Registration https://archseattle.org/events/annual-mental-health-luncheon-trauma-spirituality-what-every-catholic-christian-ought-to-know-about-the-explosive-healing-power-of-the-holy-trinity/
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS St. James has FOUR Catholic Elementary Schools in Seattle: Holy Family Bilingual, St. George, St. Joseph, and St. Therese. These schools provide in-parish tuition rates for registered St. James parishioners. We also support FOUR Catholic High Schools (Bishop Blanchet, Holy Names, Kennedy Catholic, and O’Dea) through the Simperman Scholar program. For requirements and a 2024-2025 school year application, contact Patty Pruitt, 206-274-3108 or ppruitt@stjames-cathedral.org. Completed applications and all requirements must be submitted by April 30, 2024.
CRS RICE BOWL THANKS YOU for supporting the Rice Bowl during this Lent. Your donations will fight hunger and poverty throughout the world. You can still make an offering at Mass at St. James Cathedral, or make an on-line donation at the Cathedral’s CRS Rice Bowl page, https://mobilizecrs.donordrive.com/team/6319. Thank you!
ST. JAMES IMMIGRANT ASSISTANCE (SJIA) provides individualized support to those seeking citizenship. Maria (not her real name) had unsuccessfully applied for and was interviewed twice for U.S. citizenship before she came to SJIA for assistance. She needed significant support with her English. 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, and extra tutoring sessions to help her memorize the 100 civics questions in English and pass the English reading and writing tests. Our assistance in preparing for and representing Maria at her interview helped her gain confidence and reduced her stress so that she could put her best abilities forward at the interview. After working with SJIA, Maria 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.
VOLUNTEER IN THE CATHEDRAL KITCHEN The Cathedral Kitchen provides hot dinners every weeknight. In addition, we give each dinner guest a lunch bag filled with sandwiches, fruit and desserts. 1-3 volunteers are needed each day, 10am to 1pm, to assemble the bags. Information, Mick McHugh, Director of the Cathedral Kitchen, 206-949-6114.
JOIN THE CATHEDRAL 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 & harvesting. The garden is located on the corner of Madison and Terry. Information, Peter Burns, pburns@stjames-cathedral.org or 206-264-2082.
SUNDAY BREAKFAST St. James Cathedral is one of only two sites that serve breakfast for homeless and low-income persons on Sunday mornings in Seattle. Please consider joining our Saturday, 3.30pm-5.30pm cooking team, or our Sunday, 6.30am-8.30am serving team. Information, Patrick Barredo, 206-382-4515 or pbarredo@stjames-cathedral.org.
SUPPORT THE SOLANUS CASEY CENTER Named after Franciscan priest Blessed Solanus Casey, the Center (a joint ministry of Catholic Community Services and St. James Cathedral) is a walk-in referral center that provides services to the unemployed, working poor, people just released from detention, and those living on the streets, shelters, and transitional housing. The Center also offers modest financial assistance as funds allow. In particular, it is one of the few agencies in Seattle that will help pay for ID cards and provide assistance with necessary background paperwork. The Center is open Monday to Thursday, 1pm to 4pm. To volunteer, Adriana Henry, Program Manager, 206-223-0907, AdrianaH@ccsww.org.
SANDWICH MAKING MINISTRY Healthy sandwiches can be made at home and then brought to the Cathedral to share with men staying at the St. Martin de Porres Shelter. This is a great activity for families with young children, people with busy lives, and anyone who is not able to go out and serve. Information, Patrick Barredo, 206-382-4515 or pbarredo@stjames-cathedral.org.
TOILETRY DONATIONS If you are traveling and staying at a hotel, consider bringing the small toiletries back to St. James. There is a donation bin located in the Cathedral Bookstore. Our St. Vincent de Paul conference packages the toiletries and distributes them to those in need. Thank you!
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL THANKS YOU A married man and woman with young children work alternating shifts so that they can avoid the expense of childcare. When the man was let go from his job as a result of a change in management, the couple lost a major portion of their income. This resulted with the couple falling behind in paying their rent. These neighbors called the ST VINCENT DE PAUL Helpline (206-767-6449 or online https://svdpseattle.org/get-help/online-help-request-form/). Thanks to your support we paid a portion of the family's rent which gave them relief from their rent debt. Happily, the man told us of a job offer that would begin in the near future. Information, Jo Ann Wiesner, 206-291-4012 or wiesnerjo@gmail.com.
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