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SCAM ALERT! Cybercrime is hitting dioceses 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.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL THANKS YOU A family of seven became financially stressed when both parents became unemployed. One parent worked as a caregiver, but lost a full-time job when the client moved away. The other parent could no longer get enough work as a driver and went to school full-time for job training. While the parent working as a caregiver hopes to find work soon, the family ended up short of rent money. The family called the St Vincent de Paul Helpline (206-767-6449). With your help, we were able to give assistance and some relief. Happily, we discovered in a follow up visit that a caregiving job had been found. Information, Jo Ann Wiesner, 206-291-4012 or wiesnerjo@gmail.com.
THANK YOU FROM THE CATHEDRAL KITCHEN Thanks to our friends at Pagliacci Pizza who, for the last two years, have been supporting the St. James Cathedral Kitchen by sharing pizza with our guests every Thursday evening. Unsurprisingly, Thursdays tend to be the most popular day at the Kitchen! Many thanks to Pagliacci Pizza for partnering with St. James Cathedral to help feed our brothers and sisters, and to bring some comfort to them each Thursday night. Mille grazie!
RICE BOWL During Lent, we deepen our relationship with God through prayer, fasting, and the giving of alms through Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl. Your contributions help people in the Philippines, Honduras, and Kenya, as well as more than 100 countries around the world, overcome hunger and malnutrition, poverty, and the impact of climate change. Bring your Rice Bowl home and make it a centerpiece during meals. Make some of the simple meatless recipes from the focus countries. And reflect on how God is calling us to meet the needs of his children throughout the world. If you would like a Rice Bowl mailed to your home, contact Joyce Mork-O’Brien, 206-226-4099 or jamob14@comcast.net.
YOUNG ADULTS If you’re looking for community and to grow deeper in your devotion to Jesus Christ, you’re invited to join our weekly Young Adult Gathering! We meet every Sunday at the Pastoral Outreach Center from 6:30-8:00pm immediately following the 5:30pm Mass. A simple supper and drinks will be provided, and parking is available at O’Dea. Information, Andrew Braley, abraley@stjamescathedral.org or text 206-330-1512.
JOB OPENINGS The Cathedral Kitchen is looking to fill the paid position of Assistant Director, responsible for oversight of Kitchen operations. This is a 30-35 hour/week position with benefits. The Cathedral Kitchen provides 100 meals each weeknight for our homeless and low-income neighbors. The Social Outreach and Advocacy department is looking to hire a paid Outreach Assistant to provide administrative and program support. This is a part-time, 10-15 hour/week position. Information, Patrick Barredo, pbarredo@stjames-cathedral.org or 206-382-4515.
BLOODWORKS NW BLOOD DRIVE There is a critical need for blood donations across the state! St James Cathedral will be hosting a blood drive to help fill this life-saving need. Time and date TBD. Information, Anisa Ralls, aralls@stjames-cathedral.org.
SOLITARY CONFINEMENT RESTRICTION ACT (House Bill 1087/Senate Bill 5135) Solitary confinement can have devastating and inhumane effects on incarcerated individuals. It is also disproportionately imposed on Black, Indigenous, and Hispanic individuals. The United Nations defines solitary confinement of 15 days or more as torture. In Washington, prisoners may be isolated for up to 30 days! House Bill 1087 / Senate Bill 5135 would limit the use of solitary confinement to 15 consecutive days or 45 cumulative days during a fiscal year. Let your state legislators know that restorative justice legislation should be a priority, and that you and the Washington state bishops support HB 1087/SB 5135, by going to https://app.leg.wa.gov/districtfinder/.
CARE FOR CREATION TIP OF THE WEEK “Ecological education can take place in a variety of settings: at school, in families, in the media. Political institutions and social groups are also entrusted with raising people’s awareness. So is the Church.”—Laudato Si’
ARCHDIOCESE MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRY WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS On the first Wednesday of each month, 7-8:30pm, on Zoom, free presentations are offered on different mental health topics. The next session, March 1, Emily Caldwell Meeks will speak about Dementia Friends of Washington: Increasing Awareness and Community Support. To register for this and future events, archseattle.org/ministries/outreach-ministries/mental-health-ministry/
SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FOR THE MEMORY HUB Do you enjoy hospitality and connecting with people? Would you like to be part of building a welcoming and vibrant community center for people with memory loss and their families, here on First Hill? Join the team at the new Memory Hub as a Front Desk Volunteer! Information, Debra Cayz, Operations Lead, 206-221-8284 or debcayz@uw.edu.
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. 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.
YOUTH ALTAR SERVERS Children who have received their First Holy Communion are eligible to participate in the Mass in a special way as altar servers. Altar servers add dignity to the liturgy and assist the priest during Mass. Altar serving is a great way for kids to get to know the Mass better, and participate actively in their faith along with other young people. The time commitment is flexible based on your family’s schedule, and there are openings at all Masses. Information, Corinna Laughlin, claughlin@stjames-cathedral.org.
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION The Cathedral needs more communion ministers! The need is particularly great on Saturday and Sunday evenings. Confirmed, practicing Catholics of all ages are welcome to participate in this important ministry. Training is provided. Information, Corinna Laughlin, claughlin@stjames-cathedral.org.
SAVE THE DATE: 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, 9:00am until 4:00pm. Camp concludes with all choristers returning at 9:00am on August 13 to sing for the 10:00am Sunday Mass. Contact the Youth Music Office to register today! Information, Youth Music Office, 206-382-4876 or youthmusic@stjames-cathedral.org.
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