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JUNETEENTH NATIONAL HOLIDAY JUNE 19 In observance of the national holiday, the Parish Office will be closed on Monday, June 19. The Cathedral Kitchen will serve dinner as usual.
PRIEST DAYS Next week, June 19-23, the priests of the Archdiocese will be participating in their annual meeting at Ocean Shores with Archbishop Etienne. During this time, Masses are limited. We will have Mass on June 19, 21, and 22 at 8:00am, and June 23 at 12:10pm. At the other times when we normally have Mass—June 20 and 23 at 8:00am, and June 19 and 21 at 12:10pm—we will offer the Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion. The regular schedule will resume on Saturday, June 24. Thank you for your understanding and please pray for our priests this week!
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. Information, Youth Music Office, 206-382-4876 or youthmusic@stjames-cathedral.org.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL THANKS YOU A middle aged man works two jobs in order to help keep up with his expenses. Unfortunately, a bout of Covid and medical bills strained his budget. The man set up a payment plan with his landlord to pay off the back rent he needed to cover for three months rent. The payment plan added an agreed amount of money to his monthly rent until the back rent was paid. However, the man found the additional rent obligation was a strain. He decided to seek assistance to help catch up. The man called the St Vincent de Paul Helpline (206-767-6449) requesting assistance. With your help, we contributed a portion of his rent and helped ease his burden. Information, Jo Ann Wiesner, 206-291-4012 or wiesnerjo@gmail.com.
CARE FOR CREATION TIP OF THE WEEK This week, take time to pray for the children who are already suffering the consequences of the socio-environmental crisis, and that we may learn to be simple and joyful like them despite the hardships. “Each year sees the disappearance of thousands of plant and animal species which we will never know, which our children will never see, because they have been lost forever”—Pope Francis, Laudato Si’
WOMEN OF ST. JAMES CATHEDRAL Would you like to join with other parishioners to make new friends and build community as we share scripture and our faith journeys? We will gather in the Holy Names Room at the Pastoral Outreach Center for six Saturdays starting July 8, 3:00-4:30pm. Refreshments will be provided. Information or to register, Anisa Ralls, 206-382-4269 or aralls@stjames-cathedral.org.
BRAIN HEALTH BLOCK PARTY You’re invited to celebrate Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month by participating in the 1st annual Brain Health Block Party. 12:30-2:30pm on June 21, stop by any of the 7 sites to enjoy an outdoor brain-healthy activity, including St. James Cathedral. Walking between all stations is about 1 mile. Information, thememoryhub.org/event/brain-health-block-party
ARCHDIOCESE MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRY WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS 1st Wed. of each month, 7-8pm, on Zoom, free presentations on different mental health topics. Next session 7/5, Latisha Sternod, MS, LMHC will speak about Trauma, Shame, and the Whole Person. To register for this and future events, visit archseattle.org/ministries/outreach-ministries/mental-health-ministry/
NW PRO-LIFE CONFERENCE Pro-life organizations from around Washington state, and members of the St. James Cathedral Respect Life committee, are coming together to host the first annual Northwest Pro-Life Conference, at the University of Washington, Tacoma campus on June 24, 2023. The conference will have speakers from several different organizations and will be oriented toward actions to further the pro-life cause. Registration, www.nwprolifeconference.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!
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 summer 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.
OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY NEWSLETTER Learn about upcoming events and opportunities as well as stay informed on Catholic social teaching by receiving this monthly newsletter. Subscribe, outreach@stjames-cathedral.org.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT BECOMING CATHOLIC Are you, a family member, or a friend interested in learning more about the Catholic Church? Are you curious about how a person becomes Catholic? Information, John Marquez, jmarquez@stjames-cathedral.org.
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. The program starts up again in September. Consider getting involved! Information, Jennifer Wong, 206-619-0816, faithfriends@stjames-cathedral.org, or www.faithfriendsstjames.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, 206-219-5822 or tvandeven@stjames-cathedral.org.
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 at 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. Questions? Information, Theresa Van de Ven, 206-219-5822 or tvandeven@stjames-cathedral.org.
ST JAMES MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS MINISTRY Volunteers are needed for various programs, including Grief Support Group, Senior Hospitality Groups and Social Events, Care Calls/Home Visits, Art Group, Sunday Morning Mental Health Support/Resource Group, Yoga/Tai Chi/Wellness Groups, Emmaus Companions, and more. If you have a passion for mental health and are interested in joining this ministry, reach out to Anisa! Information, Anisa Ralls, aralls@stjames-cathedral.org.
VISIT THE CATHEDRAL COLUMBARIUM A columbarium is a cemetery for the reverent burial of cremated remains. The way we honor the mortal remains of our deceased family members and friends is a reflection of the faith we profess in the Nicene Creed: we believe in the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. The columbarium is open for prayer whenever the Cathedral is open.
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