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3W MEDICAL FOR WOMEN, a program of Women’s Accessible Medical Services, provides compassionate healthcare that honors the dignity of the human person. The non-profit medical clinic is 100% donor-funded, receives no federal or state tax money, and does not profit off of its patients’ medical decisions. Located in the U-District, 3W provides free-of-charge or low-cost women’s health services such as women’s health screening & exams, pregnancy services including ultrasound, STI testing & treatment, GYN consultations and more! 3W does not provide abortions, contraception, or infertility workup. CEO Helen Nguyen will speak about the clinic and its mission on Sunday, March 3 after the 8am, 10am and 12 Noon Masses in the Pastoral Outreach Center (907 Columbia Street). All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Information, www.3wmedical.org.
ELECTRONICS RECYCLING DRIVE, March 9-10, Cathedral Hall. List of acceptable items, www.friendlyearth.org.
LET JUSTICE AND PEACE FLOW Spring Environmental Summit, Saturday, March 16, Seattle University Join the St. James Care for Creation committee and the Creation Care Network to pray, learn, and act on our collective commitment to environmental justice. The day will feature a Youth and Young Adult fireside chat on Laudate Deum, Mass with Archbishop Etienne, workshops and much more! Registration, http://bit.ly/3SNcMDw
FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP Vote in the 2024 Presidential Primary, February 23 - March 12. Register to vote, VoteWA.gov or Vote411.org (multilingual).
CATHOLIC ADVOCACY TODAY! This week, Washington State legislators voted on what bills to send to the House or Senate. Learn more about those bills and the positions taken by the Washington State Catholic Conference. Thank you for your advocacy! Subscribe, www.wacatholics.org.
LENTEN RICE BOWL Each Lent, Catholic families across the country unite to put their faith into action through prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Through CRS Rice Bowl, families learn about how our sisters and brothers across the globe overcome hardships like hunger and climate change, and how through Lenten alms, we have the power to make the world a better place for all. Place your Rice Bowl in the center of your table, and each night, think about how your almsgiving will help 250 million people in over 120 countries. And remember, 25% of funds from Rice Bowl go to help people right here in our own community who are hungry. Information, www.crsricebowl.org.
CELEBRATING BLACK CATHOLICS DURING FEBRUARY, BLACK HISTORY MONTH Venerable Augustus Tolton (1854-1897) was the first African-American Catholic priest to acknowledge his African heritage publicly. Born into slavery, Tolton and his family escaped to Illinois, where he discerned a call to the priesthood, despite the racism he endured from white Catholics. But while his pastor supported his vocation, Tolton was rejected by every American seminary because of his race. Finally, he was accepted at a seminary in Rome and prepared to serve in the African missions as the American bishops were quite sure that the American Church wasn’t ready for black priests. But Rome saw differently, and Fr. Tolton was sent first to Quincy, Illinois, and then to Chicago where, despite constant struggles with prejudiced clergy and laity, he served his people tirelessly, dying of exhaustion at only 43.
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. Registration, Anisa Ralls, 206-382-4269 or aralls@stjames-cathedral.org
WELCOME BACKPACKS FOR 2024 Please help Immigrant Assistance continue to provide welcome backpacks to migrants arriving our community. To donate, visit our Target registry link: https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift/sjia-welcome-backpacks. With your help, the St. James Respite Team shared nearly 40 backpacks, filled with essential supplies and gift cards, in the second half of 2023. The backpacks are offered to clients at our initial meeting, where the Respite Team also provides referral information to connect newcomers to resources in our community. Thank you for helping us extend a warm welcome to our new neighbors! Information, Erica de Klerk, edeklerk@stjames-cathedral.org or 206-382-4511.
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 woman experienced a medical emergency shortly after moving to Seattle and starting a new job. She found herself bedridden and unable to work. As a result, she lost her full time position that demanded she constantly be on her feet. After recuperating, she happily found a desk position that she could physically handle. Unfortunately, her period of unemployment made her 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/). With your help, we paid a portion of her rent and provided her with other resources to catch up. Information, Jo Ann Wiesner, 206-291-4012 or wiesnerjo@gmail.com.
LENTEN RICE BOWLS Each Lent, Catholic families across the country unite to put their faith into action through prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Through CRS Rice Bowl, families learn about how our sisters and brothers across the globe overcome hardships like hunger and climate change, and how through Lenten alms, we have the power to make the world a better place for all. Place your Rice Bowl in the center of your table, and each night, think about how your almsgiving will help 250 million people in over 120 countries. And remember, 25% of funds from Rice Bowl go to help people right here in our own community who are hungry.
VISIT THE CATHEDRAL BOOKSTORE Located in Archbishop Murphy Courtyard on the south side of the Cathedral, the Cathedral Bookstore is open weekdays 11-3 and after each weekend Mass. Information, Caroline Okello, 206-654-4650 or cokello@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. Information, Leticia Escobar, 206-619-0816, faithfriends@stjames-cathedral.org, or www.faithfriendsstjames.org.
CHOIR CAMP SAVE THE DATE August 12-16 and Sunday, August 18 (10:00am Mass) marks the annual Youth Music Program choir camp for unchanged (treble) voices. All children entering grades 1 through 8 in the Fall season of 2024 are eligible to enroll. Enrollment will be opening soon! Email the Youth Music Office directly at youthmusic@stjames-cathedral.org to reserve a spot for your child(ren) at camp, or to be added to the choir camp contact list. Call 206-382-4876 with any questions.
MONTHLY ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION EDUCATION Hosted by the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center, held every 3rd Wed of the month, 1-2:30pm, The Memory Hub 1021 Columbia St. Registration, Kimber Behrends kibehrends@alz.org or 206-529-3865.
REST IN PEACE Please pray for the repose of the souls of James Dooley, Harry McCarthy and Beverly Ann Laughlin.
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