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• Livestream links for the Dedication of St. John Lateran, 11/9
• Interfaith Prayer: United We Stand, 11/5 (TONIGHT at Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral)
• Poem of the Month, T.S. Eliot "East Coker" (conclusion)
• Sacrificial Sunday Giving 2026
• Mass for the Deceased Homeless, 11/6
• Dia de Muertos Concert, 11/8
• Ministries Fair after 10:00am Mass, 11/9
• Vigil in Solidarity with Immigrants, 11/13
• Order your ACC Christmas Wreath, deadline 11/14
• BCAC Annual Conference, 11/15
• Adult Confirmation preparation begins 11/18
• Parol Making Workshop at Immaculate, 11/22
• Virtual Blood Drive, begins 11/30
• Annual Report to the Parish 2024-2025
• Other News and Notices
• This Sunday's bulletin (Dedication of St. John Lateran)
• Last Sunday's bulletin (All Souls)

Saturday, November 8, 2025

5:30pm MASS

Father Francis Thumbi, presider 

Sunday, November 9, 2025

8:00am MASS

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Father Gary Lazzeroni, presider

10:00am MASS 
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Father Gary Lazzeroni, presider

12 Noon MASS

Father Gary Lazzeroni, presider

4:00pm Vespers

Father Francis Thumbi, presider 

5:30pm MASS

Father Francis Thumbi, presider 

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November 2025

Please note the schedule is always subject to change

Poem of the Month! Listen to T.S. Eliot read the conclusion of "East Coker," from Four Quartets; Corinna Laughlin offers commentary.

VIGIL IN SOLIDARITY WITH IMMIGRANTS Stand with our immigrant neighbors on Thursday November 13, from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. outside the Federal Building, downtown Seattle. St. Joseph Church is organizing this prayer vigil as part of a national day of witness, One Church, One Family: Catholic Public Witness for Immigrants (read more HERE). November 13 is also the Feast Day of St. Francis Cabrini, patron saint of immigrants. Let’s be a visible sign of God’s love – demonstrating that every person is beloved and every person belongs. Contact Erica de Klerk with questions, at edeklerk@stjames-cathedral.org. 

VEHICLE DONATION FOR IMMIGRANT ASSISTANCE Do you have a vehicle, in good-working condition, that could be given to a local family? If so, please contact Erica de Klerk at edeklerk@stjames-cathedral.org or 206-382-4511. Immigrant Assistance would connect the family and the vehicle donor directly to transfer ownership, etc. This would be a gift between neighbors, and without a charitable receipt issued.

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ON THE COVER Do you not know that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells

in you?

FLOWERS AT THE ALTAR are offered by Mike Fiorini in loving memory of his wife Pam on the first anniversary of her passing.

FLOWERS AT THE STATUE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY in the north transept are offered by Lisa Nicholas with love and prayers for her godmother Lin Fulweiler on the fourth anniversary of her death.

SUNDAY HOSPITALITY After 8:00am and 10:00am Masses, gather in Cathedral Hall for cinnamon apple pastries, coffee, juice, and the chance to visit with fellow parishioners. After 10:00am Mass, browse our Ministries Fair and learn more about ways to be involved in the life of the Cathedral!

NEW ICON OF ST. KATERI TEKAKWITHA On Sunday, October 19, Father Gary blessed a new icon of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, patron saint of Native Americans and of the environment. The icon is the fruit of much prayer and dialogue over several years with members of the Native American Catholic community, and the Cathedral’s Racial Solidarity Team. If you would like to learn more about the new icon, next Sunday, November 16, Corinna Laughlin will offer a short tour following the organ postlude at each Mass.

VETERANS FOR PEACE At 10:30am on Tuesday, November 11, Veterans Day, the local chapter of Veterans for Peace will gather in the Cathedral Courtyard. They will honor all the dead of all the wars, and pass out white Peace poppies. After the ringing of the bells at 11:00am, they will share personal remembrances, poetry, and music to celebrate peace. All are welcome.

VIGIL IN SOLIDARITY WITH IMMIGRANTS Stand with our immigrant neighbors on Thursday November 13, from 4–5pm outside the Federal Building, downtown Seattle. St. Joseph Parish is organizing this prayer vigil as part of a national day of witness, One Church, One Family: Catholic Public Witness for Immigrants. November 13 is also the Feast Day of St. Francis Xavier Cabrini, patron saint of immigrants. Let’s be a visible sign of God’s love–demonstrating that every person is beloved and every person belongs. Information, Erica de Klerk, edeklerk@stjames-cathedral.org.

CAPPELLA ROMANA CONCERT, FRIDAY November 14 at 7:30PM Cappella Romana performs the North American Premiere of The Last Anthem by Dimitris Skyllas. Co-commissioned by Cappella Romana with the İstanbul Festival, The Last Anthem remembers those caught in the “Exchange of Populations” between Greece and Türkiye after World War I, with poetry in English, Greek, and Turkish. Tickets at https://cappellaromana.org/concert/living-memories/. A limited number of pay-as-able parishioner passes are available. Information, musicoffice@stjames-cathedral.org.

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION FOR ADULTS The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated at St. James on Sunday, February 15, at 5:30pm. Weekly classes for adults, college age and older, in preparation for the Sacrament will begin on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 7pm. Registration is necessary. Must be baptized in the Catholic Church and have received First Communion. Information, John Marquez, jmarquez@stjames-cathedral.org, 206-654-4640.

ST VINCENT DE PAUL THANKS YOU Due to a death in her family, this newly-housed woman has had difficulty meeting with volunteers from SVdP. When they did arrive, she and her well-behaved dog welcomed them into her home where she had only a blanket on the floor to sleep on. Thanks to your generous donations, the SVdP ministry was able to supply her with a new bed and also provide information on where to obtain other household goods. Those in need of assistance can call the SVdP Helpline (https://svdpseattle.org/get-help/online-help-request-form/) Information, Blake Steller 907-244-6683 or blsteller@gmail.com.

VEHICLE DONATION FOR IMMIGRANT ASSISTANCE Do you have a vehicle, in good-working condition, that could be given to a local family? Immigrant Assistance would connect the family and the donor directly to transfer ownership. This would be a gift between neighbors, and without a charitable receipt issued. Information, Erica de Klerk, edeklerk@stjames-cathedral.org or 206-382-4511.

MONTHLY FOOT CARE CLINIC Seattle and King County Public Health are offering free monthly foot clinics and blood pressure checks on the last Wednesday of every month, 1-4pm, at the Pastoral Outreach Center, 907 Columbia St. Next session: November 26. No registration required. 

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. Registration, Anisa Ralls, 206-382-4269 or aralls@stjames-cathedral.org

CRS MINISTRY TEAM For over 50 years, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has carried out the commitment of the US Bishops to provide life-saving assistance to our poor and vulnerable brothers and sisters overseas. Recently, federal funds for USAID were cut by Congress, effectively eliminating 55% of funding for CRS. In order to make up some of this loss, CRS chapters around the country are finding ways to step up. Here at St. James, we are hoping to form a CRS ministry team. Information, Patrick Barredo, pbarredo@stjames-cathedral.org or 206-382-4515.

REST IN PEACE Please pray for the repose of the souls of Guy McBride and Eleanor Roemer.

The Cabrini Pledge On behalf of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, Bishop Mark Seitz of El Paso invites you, “… to join with us as keepers of hope, a hope that our Holy Father Pope Leo reminds us can be seen in the faithful witness of migrants and refugees. … With one voice, we proclaim, ‘every person, regardless of where they are born, is created in the image of God and has an inherent dignity that deserves respect.’” Named after Saint Francis Xavier Cabrini, who worshipped in St. James Cathedral and whose feast day is November 13, The Cabrini Pledge is both a reminder of our immigrant heritage and a call to deeper engagement with our faith in response to current events. Take the pledge, https://www.usccb.org/cabrinipledge.

Thanksgiving Day Food Drive Wish List Everyone is welcome to offer food donations at the Thanksgiving Day Mass to support the St. James Cathedral Kitchen dinner ministry and the Food Bank at St. Mary’s. Wish list: pasta, rice, all the following items are canned: tomatoes (whole, stewed, sauce and paste), broth (chicken, beef or vegetable), corn, black beans, enchilada sauce, chiles, salsa. Thank you!

St. Francis House  (169 12th Avenue) serves the poor and needy following the model of St. Francis of Assisi. They are urgently asking for the following items so they can distribute them to those in need of help: warm coats for men and women (any size), men's jeans and shoes (any size), blankets and bedding, non-perishable food. Information, Amy Sagerson, amy@stfrancishouseseattle.org.

Operation Night Watch Volunteer to prep, cook, and serve a hot meal at Operation Nightwatch. It will be a one evening per month commitment. We serve 2 to 4 hours between 5:30pm and 9:30pm. Information, Peter Burns, 206-264-2082 or pburns@stjames-cathedral.org

Saturday afternoon breakfast cooks Volunteer to prep and cook breakfast to be served the following Sunday morning. Cooking takes place in the Cathedral Kitchen on Saturdays from 3:30pm to 5:30pm. A lead cook will be there to supervise, so no experience necessary. Information, Peter Burns, 206-264-2082 or pburns@stjames-cathedral.org.

Cathedral Kitchen Garden We are looking for a Lead volunteer for the Cathedral Kitchen Garden. A Master Gardener or equivalent experience is preferred. We are also looking for volunteers who love gardening and working outdoors, no experience necessary. Information, Peter Burns, 206-264-2082 or pburns@stjames-cathedral.org.

Hydroponic Gardening We are looking for volunteers to help grow lettuces and herbs in our hydroponic system. Experience is great but not required. We would like to start producing by mid-November. Information, Peter Burns, 206-264-2082 or pburns@stjames-cathedral.org.

IMMIGRANT ASSISTANCE: SUPPORTING LANGUAGE LEARNING How do we help learners go from word-level English to speaking sentences? How do we help someone with limited formal education learn how to read and write in a totally different language? How do we help improve listening comprehension skills to enable conversations about current events and other interests beyond the basics? These are some of the questions we grapple with on a regular basis.

One of the tips I give to tutors is to decrease TTT (Teacher Talking Time). This includes pausing for much longer than you normally would to create space for the student to think and speak. People need more time to absorb the information and formulate a response in another language. It requires patience and intentionality. While we don’t always have all the answers to the questions presented, we work together and learn alongside our students to help them achieve their goals. The greatest strength of our one-on-one tutoring program is that we can cater our instruction to the specific needs of each student. In that setting, bridges are built and a sense of community is gained over time.

St. James Immigrant Assistance celebrated our 50th anniversary this fall. The program that started out as a small ESL program in 1975 helping Vietnamese refugees, now offers three different services – Legal services, Refugee welcome, and Tutoring. Today, over 70 active volunteers support our immigrant neighbors through accompaniment and teaching English & Citizenship classes. Thank you so much for your continued support of this program, through volunteering, donations, and prayer. Information, Sayuko Setvik, ssetvik@stjames-cathedral.org or 206-382-4511.

St. James Immigrant Assistance: Identifying Community Resources With the increased focus on immigration and the rapid changes occurring in immigration law and policy, Immigrant Assistance is receiving a higher call volume from concerned community members. Callers are seeking up-to-date information and legal consultation to better understand how these changes could affect themselves or their loved ones. Though Immigrant Assistance services focus on specific forms of immigration relief, we prioritize taking the time to talk with all callers and understand their unique situations. If our services are unable to assist them directly, we explore and share resources in the community who might be able to address their needs. Callers often express their gratitude for having someone sincerely listen to their concerns and offer connections to move towards solutions. If you or someone you know needs help identifying resources in the community related to immigration or 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.