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SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION This Lent, there are many opportunities to celebrate the sacrament of God’s mercy. Confessions are heard every Saturday from 8:30am-9:30am. Our communal celebrations of the Sacrament of Penance will be Saturday, March 16 at 10:00am, and Monday, March 18 at 7:00pm.
SUNDAY HOSPITALITY ON ST. PATRICK'S DAY Join us after the 10:00am Mass for a special brunch of waffles, hashbrowns, and sausages. In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, there will be some wonderful traditional Irish entertainment, thanks to Tara Academy of Dance!
YOUNG ADULTS You are invited to an evening of good food, good beer, and good conversations at Rhein Haus! We will be meeting Sunday evening after the 5:30pm Mass, March 17, from 6:45pm to 8:30pm.
SENIOR SPRING SING-A-LONG All Cathedral Seniors invited, music provided by St James Parishioner Selina Chu, April 9, 11am-1pm, refreshments and a light lunch served. Event will be held at the Pastoral Outreach Center 907 Columbia St. Registration deadline, April 2! Information or to RSVP, aralls@stjames-cathedral.org or 206-382-4269.
JOIN THE CATHEDRAL KITCHEN GARDEN TEAM! The St. James Cathedral Kitchen Garden, which provides fresh produce for the weeknight meals served at Cathedral Hall, welcomes volunteers to help with planting, weeding, maintenance, pruning and harvesting. The garden is located on the corner of Madison and Terry. Information, Peter Burns, pburns@stjames-cathedral.org or 206-264-2082.
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 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.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS St. James has FOUR Catholic Elementary Schools in Seattle: Holy Family Bilingual, St. George, St. Joseph, and St. Therese. These schools provide in-parish tuition rates for registered St. James parishioners. We also support FOUR Catholic High Schools (Bishop Blanchet, Holy Names, Kennedy Catholic, and O’Dea) through the Simperman Scholar program. Don’t hesitate to contact Patty Pruitt at 206-274-3108 or ppruitt@stjames-cathedral.org for requirements and a 2024-2025 school year application. Completed applications and all requirements must be submitted by April 30, 2024.
ANNUAL ARCHDIOCESE MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRY LUNCHEON Trauma and Spirituality: What Every Catholic Christian Ought to Know About the Explosive Healing Power of the Holy Trinity, Latisha Sternod, MS, LMHC, MHP, Clinical Supervisor and Mental Health Therapist will speak with a panel, April 10, 2024, 11am-1pm, Hybrid Zoom and Isaac Orr Conference Room 910 Marion St, Registration https://archseattle.org/events/annual-mental-health-luncheon-trauma-spirituality-what-every-catholic-christian-ought-to-know-about-the-explosive-healing-power-of-the-holy-trinity/
CARE FOR CREATION TIP Set your refrigerator thermostat and forget it. Many people still set the temperature too cold. Recommended temperatures — usually between 37 and 40 degrees Fahrenheit — preserve food the longest. Just arrange your food so it’s easy to find. (Wasted food remains a major source of emissions.)
CRS THANKS YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE RICE BOWL You can offer your donations at the Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper. Before you bring your offering, please count how much you have collected, then write a check with CRS Rice Bowl on the memo line. Or make an on-line donation at the Cathedral’s CRS Rice Bowl page, https://mobilizecrs.donordrive.com/team/6319.
CRISTO REY JESUIT SEATTLE is a new Catholic high school opening for 9th graders on the campus of St. Paul’s Parish in Rainier Beach. CRJS offers lower-income students access to a top-quality Catholic education. Thanks to its unique work-study model, families will pay between $400 and $2500 per year for CRJS. Apply today at www.cristoreyseattle.org
TEAM EFFORT HELPS STUDENT OVERCOME CHALLENGES AND LEADS TO US CITIZENSHIP Student A and Tutor K were matched in early 2022 in the Immigrant Assistance tutoring program. A had a strong desire to become a U.S. citizen. She was not literate in her first language and her English proficiency was not at the level needed to pass the test for naturalization. Tutor K worked with A diligently and patiently, teaching her how to read and write the words on the citizenship vocabulary list, as well as helping her learn the 100 civics questions. Immigrant Assistance staff also worked hard to prepare A, providing extra practice sessions for the interview and test over multiple months. With everybody’s hard work, A passed her citizenship interview in December 2023 on the first try! A was so happy and grateful! Would you like to join our wonderful ESL & Citizenship tutor team? Information, Sayuko Setvik, ssetvik@stjames-cathedral.org or 206-382-4511.
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, Leticia Escobar, 206-619-0816, faithfriends@stjames-cathedral.org, or www.faithfriendsstjames.org.
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 middle aged man moved to Seattle to take advantage of a job opportunity. While he was working within the 90 day probation period, he became ill and could not work. The employer was able to terminate his employment because he had not fulfilled the 90 day period. As a result, he was left without income or benefits. After exhausting his savings, the man found himself short of money to pay rent. 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 were able to pay a portion of his rent and provide other resources. The man is now on the road to recovery and looking for employment. Information, Jo Ann Wiesner, 206-291-4012 or wiesnerjo@gmail.com.
REST IN PEACE Please pray for the repose of the souls of Pauline Smetka and Jamie Froman.
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