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ON THE COVER A voice of one crying out in the desert: Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths. Virgin and Child with Six Saints (detail of John the Baptist). Neri di Bicci, 1456. St. James Cathedral Chapel.
FLOWERS AT THE STATUE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY in the north transept are offered by Bridget Cooley in memory of her mother, Ann McIntyre, on the 10th anniversary of her death.
“SECOND SUNDAY” HOSPITALITY AFTER 8:00am MASS Come to the Pastoral Outreach Center after the 8:00am Mass for Morning glory muffins from Macrina Bakery, fresh fruit, and fellowship.
HOSPITALITY AFTER 10:00AM MASS Come to Cathedral Hall after the 10:00am Mass for Morning glory muffins, fresh fruit, and fellowship.
HOSPITALITY AFTER SUNDAY 5:30PM MASS Hot cider and cookies will be served in the Cathedral Courtyard (weather permitting!). Enjoy a festive treat while you browse the Advent Bazaar booths!
CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION CLASSES AND PARENT GATHERING today The parent gathering will be in room 202 of O’Dea while the children are in class. Guest presenter, Caroline Okello, will speak about her recent trip to Rome and her participation in the Synod with the Santa Clara University delegation of students! Come enjoy coffee, tea, snacks, and fellowship.
SOLEMNITY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION This year, the Holy Day will be observed on Monday, December 9. Masses will be at 8:00am, 10:10am (with the O’Dea High School community), and 12:10pm. We fly to thy protection, O holy Mother of God. Despise not our petitions in our necessities, but deliver us always from all dangers, O glorious and blessed Virgin.
ADVENT ROSARY FOR MENTAL HEALTH Join the Mental Health and Wellness Ministry for an advent rosary for mental health in the chapel, Friday, December 20, after 12:10pm mass. All are welcome! Information Anisa Ralls, Director of Mental Health and Wellness, 206-382-4269 or aralls@stjames-cathedral.org.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL THANKS YOU This middle aged man was working full time when a knee injury caused him to take time off with Family Leave for several months. When he returned to work he experienced double setbacks. First, his hours were cut and secondly, he was robbed of his cash at a Metro stop. He reached out to the SVdP Helpline (206-767-6449 or apply online https://svdpseattle.org/get-help/online-help-request-form/). He has recently been promoted at work and with a small amount of help provided by your donations, he will soon have his back rent paid off. Information, Blake Steller 907-244-6683 or blsteller@gmail.com.
ADVENT GIVING TREE AND SOCK DRIVE St. James Cathedral’s annual holiday giving to support children, women and men in our region has begun! The Giving Tree is in the Cathedral, laden with tags for the Frederic Ozanam House, Prepares, the Tri-Parish Food Bank in Burlington, St. James Immigrant Assistance, and King County Juvenile Detention. You can also go onto the Cathedral website for the Virtual Giving Tree! All gifts can be delivered to the Parish Office or brought to the Cathedral Bookstore. All gifts need to be at the Cathedral by next Sunday, December 15 for a timely delivery to the beneficiaries. Thank you! This year’s Sock Drive continues, with a goal of collecting 2,024 pairs of men’s athletic socks.
CARE FOR CREATION ADVOCACY Recently released research has explored the health impacts of airports and their flights upon community members who breathe the air pollution and hear the noise. As SeaTac airport considers expanding its number of flights, consider the effects on those who live under the flight paths. A period of public comment is open right now, for a limited time. Information, https://fixtheharm.org/.
MINISTRY WITH HOMELESS WOMEN Our partners at Operation Nightwatch will soon be opening a desperately needed women’s shelter. There will be opportunities to volunteer by providing transportation from Nightwatch (on the corner of 14th Ave S and S Main St) to St. Mark’s Cathedral, where the shelter will be located. Information, Patrick Barredo, pbarredo@stjames-cathedral.org or 206-382-4515.
SEASON OF SERVICE To honor the history of the local Church, while embracing our Catholic Social teachings, the Archdiocese of Seattle will host a “Season of Service.” From March 1 to May 31, 2025, local Catholics, parishes, schools, ministries and families are invited to participate in service with the goal of reaching 175,000 collective hours of service across Western Washington. More information to come to learn how you can participate through St. James Cathedral.
QUESTIONS ABOUT CATHOLICISM? Do you have questions about the Catholic faith? Are you new to Mass and wondering what it's all about? Are you cautiously curious about the Church, or perhaps decidedly interested in becoming Catholic? Reach out to John Marquez, 206-654-4640, jmarquez@stjames-cathedral.org.
SUNDAY HOSPITALITY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The coffee hour is a wonderful opportunity to extend the Sunday celebration, and provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere for parishioners to connect, visit with friends, and share community. Would you like to help with this important ministry? Hospitality is offered every Sunday following the 10:00am Mass, once a month (on the 2nd Sunday) after the 8:00am Mass, and once a month (on the 1st Sunday) after the Noon Mass. Information, Caroline Okello, cokello@stjames-cathedral.org or 206-382-4650.
THE CATHEDRAL KITCHEN We have a special opportunity for a pianist who could play from 4pm to 4:45pm on Fridays. Music is a wonderful gift to our guests. Would you consider helping out in the Kitchen? (No concert resume necessary!) Information, Mick McHugh, Director of the Cathedral Kitchen,
206-949-6114.
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. Information and registration, Anisa Ralls, 206-382-4269 or aralls@stjames-cathedral.org.
NO MONTHLY FOOT CARE CLINIC IN DECEMBER 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, in the Pastoral Outreach Center, 907 Columbia St. No registration required. There will be no clinic in December. The next clinic will be on January 29, 2025.
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