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ON THE COVER The word of God is living and effective, sharper than any two-edged sword. Stained glass window, Reconciliation Chapel. Charles Connick, artist.
FLOWERS AT THE ALTAR are offered in loving memory of George Kenny from his family on the second anniversary of his death.
FLOWERS AT THE STATUE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY IN THE NORTH TRANSEPT are offered by Mary McCarthy in memory of Thomas and Nancy McCarthy
SUNDAY HOSPITALITY Come to Cathedral Hall after the 10:00am Mass for morning glory muffins from Macrina Bakery, fresh fruit, and fellowship.
PROCESSION OF GIFTS Please follow the directions of the ushers and come forward to the altar with your offering. If you give online, you are still encouraged to participate in the procession! Use one of the white visitor envelopes in the pews and simply drop it in the basket.
CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION Classes and Parent Gathering at 11am Sunday, October 13 at O’Dea High School. The parent gathering is in Room 202 of O’Dea while the children are in class. Tami Kowal, Director of Children’s Faith Formation, will present on the topic, Raising Your Children in the Catholic Faith. Come enjoy coffee, tea, and snacks, along with time to meet fellow parents.
REMEMBERING OUR BELOVED DEAD You are invited to write the names of deceased loved ones in the Book of Remembrance which has been placed near the Shrine of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This book will be carried in procession at the solemn Requiem Mass of All Souls on Friday, November 1 at 7:00pm.
YOUNG ADULTS Next Sunday, October 20, you are invited to our third Sunday of the month gathering. After dinner, the group will have time for reflection. The meeting begins Sunday evening after the 5:30pm Mass. Come, grow in faith, service, and in community. Information, Patty Pruitt, ppruitt@stjames-cathedral.org or 206-274-3108.
CELEBRATING ST. KATERI On Saturday, October 26 at 11:00am, all are invited to celebrate St. Kateri Tekakwitha, the first Native American to be canonized. St. Kateri is a special saint for our Archdiocese—the miracle which led to her canonization took place here! Come learn more about Saint Kateri and support Native American Catholics in the Archdiocese of Seattle. Bishop Frank Schuster will preside at this year’s celebration. A reception follows in Cathedral Hall.
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.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL THANKS YOU A young mother met with SVdP volunteers during her two-year-old daughter’s much needed nap time. After falling several months behind on rent when the girl’s father moved out, this mother just completed her first two weeks in a well-paying hotel where she can receive bonuses and incentives for her hard work. Her first paycheck, however, fell well below the outstanding rent, so she called St Vincent (206-767-6449 or apply online https://svdpseattle.org/get-help/online-help-request-form/). Thanks to your donations, she is able to show the apartment management that she is making an effort to clear her debt. Information, Blake Steller 907-244-6683 or blsteller@gmail.com.
REMEMBERING OUR BELOVED DEAD You are invited to write the names of deceased loved ones in the Book of Remembrance which has been placed near the Shrine of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This book will be carried in procession at the solemn Requiem Mass of All Souls on Friday, November 1 at 7:00pm.
CARE FOR CREATION “When we make space for the Lord, we are able to open ourselves to all of Creation and to every creature. We then understand that life is a gift from the Father, who loves us deeply and desires that we belong to Him and to one another.” - Pope Francis. The Cathedral’s Care for Creation efforts were recently spotlighted in national publications. Read about it at https://hawaiicatholicherald.com/
2024/09/11/parishes-embrace-call-to-care-for-creation/.
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.
LIFE LONG LEARNING Tutor Glenn and student T celebrated their 3-year tutoring anniversary recently. T is in her late 80s, and we are inspired by her zest for continual learning! She has steadily made her way from Level 2 to Level 5 in our curriculum. In addition to the ESL textbook, T & Glenn have been reading young adult versions of classics, like Ben Hur & Tom Sawyer. They are now reading The Three Musketeers together. T & Glenn have learned a lot about each other’s journey and culture, and continue to cultivate their friendship. New students are coming to our program every week. Please contact Sayuko to join our wonderful tutor team. No prior experience in ESL or Citizenship tutoring necessary. Information, Sayuko Setvik, ssetvik@stjames-cathedral.org or 206-382-4511.
SUICIDE PREVENTION: safeTALK training Tuesday, October 26, 8:30am-12:30pm at the Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center at the Palisades, 4700 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way. SafeTALK trained helpers can recognize expressions of those struggling with suicidal thoughts and act by connecting them with life-saving resources. Appropriate for anyone 15 years and older. Information and registration, David Pina, dpina@live.com.
SPONSOR SOMEONE who is becoming catholic Would you like to share the meaning of your Catholic faith with someone who is new to the Church? Does the thought of accompanying someone as they seek to become Catholic appeal to you? Could you introduce someone to Christian discipleship as lived at St. James? Perhaps you would make a good sponsor. Learn more about what’s involved. Information, John Marquez, 206-654-4640 or jmarquez@stjames-cathedral.org.
SUPPORT THE SOLANUS CASEY CENTER Named after Franciscan Capuchin priest 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. New hours for the Center are Monday to Thursday, 12pm to 3pm. To volunteer, Adriana Henry, Program Manager, 206-223-0907 or AdrianaH@ccsww.org.
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