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ON THE COVER Though he was rich, for your sake he became poor. Great Cross, St. James Cathedral.
SUNDAY HOSPITALITY Come to Cathedral Hall after the 10:00am Mass for breakfast burritos, fresh fruit, and the chance to visit with fellow parishioners.
FOURTH OF JULY: OFFICE CLOSED Thursday, July 4 is Independence Day. There will be one Mass in the Cathedral at 8:00am. Following the Mass, the Cathedral will close for the holiday. The Cathedral Kitchen will be open as usual on July 4. The regular schedule will resume on Friday, July 5. Have a safe and blessed Fourth!
Novena for the Spiritual Welfare of the African American Community: June 30 - July 8, 2024 Join Catholics from across the United States in nine days of prayer. The St. James Racial Solidarity Team invites you to pray for the intercession of Venerable Father Augustus Tolton who is on the path to sainthood. The novena prayers can be found at https://tolton.archchicago.org/prayer.
A 30-YEAR-LONG FRIENDSHIP Frank was matched with his student, Jack (not his real name), through St. James in the 90s. Over the course of the last 30 years, Frank and Jack met weekly, discussing a wide range of topics including family, healthcare, computers, dealing with scams, and politics. They have shared life as friends, and now they are in their 80s. Frank and Jack have by far the longest tutoring relationship in the history of our tutoring program, embodying Immigrant Assistance’s vision and values beautifully: a community where refugees and immigrants are valued and welcomed. Relationships and community are at the core of what we do and why we do it. We are so grateful for Jack and Frank, and their example of friendship! Would you like to join our wonderful ESL and Citizenship tutor team? (We ask for a minimum commitment of 9 months – not 30 years!) Information, Sayuko Setvik, ssetvik@stjames-cathedral.org or 206-382-4511.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL THANKS YOU A middle aged man lived a prosperous and stable life for many years. When his marriage failed, the changes in his lifestyle made the man unstable and resulted in his becoming homeless. He relocated to Seattle to get a fresh start. After many months of homelessness, the man found permanent housing. He keeps busy by volunteering at a non-profit organization and hopes to go back to school. Unfortunately, his income is small and paying rent is a strain. Wanting to retain his housing, this neighbor 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 gave rent assistance and the man some relief from his concerns of becoming homeless again. Information, Jo Ann Wiesner, 206-291-4012 or wiesnerjo@gmail.com.
Walking Wednesdays Beginning June 5 and continuing through August 28, join a walking group each Wednesday at 11:00am for a walk around the neighborhood. Take in the fresh air, soak up the scenery—a great way to get exercise, clear your mind, and explore the world around you. We will meet at the Pastoral Outreach Center, 907 Columbia Street. Information, Anisa Ralls, 206-382-4269 or aralls@stjames-cathedral.org.
An Evening with Lifelong Climate Activist Bill McKibben Tuesday, July 2, 7pm, First United Methodist Church (180 Denny Way) Third Act Washington invites St. James Cathedral for a talk followed by Q & A with the renowned climate activist, author and founder of 350.org and Third Act. Registration, https://firstchurchseattle.org/events/an-evening-with-lifelong-climate-activist-bill-mckibben/
SEATTLE ARCHDIOCESE MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRY BIPOC MENTAL HEALTH EVENT Wednesday, July 10, 7:00pm, virtual presentation with Dr Chero Chuma, CSJP, who will speak about BIPOC Mental Health: The Intersection of Faith, Race, and Mental Health. How can faith and race interact in promoting mental health awareness in BIPOC communities? Registration, https://archseattle.org/events/bipoc-mental-health-the-intersection-of-faith-race-and-mental-health/
A Better Kind of Politics The bishops of Washington State invite you to spend time with Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship (https://www.usccb.org/offices/justice-peace-human-development/forming-consciences-faithful-citizenship) and to recommit with Catholics across the United States to the Civilize It campaign. Civilize It involves taking the pledge to promote civility, to love our neighbors, and to build community. Take the pledge, https://www.usccb.org/civilizeit.
The Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life (SEEL) Puget Sound is a 9-month retreat format of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius that goes from September through May. It is a dynamic program of prayer, monthly communal retreat mornings and individual spiritual direction. SEEL will offer two options to experience the retreat in 2024-2025 – a mostly in-person retreat held at St. Joseph in Seattle, and an online retreat for those unable to meet in person. SEEL is accepting applications now for the program starting in late September and offers the retreat at no set fee so that all who are accepted can participate. SEEL offers a gentle structure to help you experience God's love and discern God's call in your life. Join us on this transforming pilgrim journey! Information, please visit www.seelpugetsound.org.
Looking for Ways to Serve Our Community? Are you interested in discovering a vibrant faith group that serves our local community in meaningful ways? Jesuit Volunteer EnCorps will support you in your commitment! We are a group, ages 40+, that meets monthly in-person. As a program of JVC Northwest, we explore our commitment to values: social and ecological justice, community, simple living and spirituality. We assist group members to explore volunteer options in our community. Program begins in September. Apply by August 31 to be included in the opening retreat. And applications are accepted throughout the program year. Information, Sarah Thompson, jvencorps@jvcnorthwest or visit www.jvencorps.org.
SPONSOR SOMEONE IN RCIA 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 RCIA sponsor. Learn more about what’s involved in sponsorship. Information, John Marquez, 206-654-4640 or jmarquez@stjames-cathedral.org.
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