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FLOWERS AT THE ALTAR are offered in loving memory of Vincenzo and Gerardina Vacca on the anniversary of their passing.
SUNDAY HOSPITALITY Come to Cathedral Hall after the 10:00am Mass for quiche, fresh fruit, and the chance to visit with fellow parishioners.
MEMORIAL DAY Monday, May 27 is Memorial Day. There will be one Mass in the Cathedral at 8:00am. After Mass, the Cathedral will close. The regular schedule will resume on Tuesday, May 28.
HOLY HOUR FOR VOCATIONS On Friday, May 31 at 7:00pm in the Cathedral, you are invited to join in a Holy Hour for Vocations with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, music, and reflection. All are welcome to join the Archbishop along with the two young men who will be ordained to the priesthood on Saturday, June 1.
ORDINATIONS TO THE PRIESTHOOD All are invited to join in the Mass of Ordination on Saturday, June 1 at 10:00am in the Cathedral, as Deacon Maximiliano Muñoz and Deacon Kyle Rink are ordained for service in the Archdiocese of Seattle.
MULTICULTURAL MASS AND EUCHARISTIC PROCESSION On Saturday, June 1, at the 5:30pm Mass, we celebrate our fourth annual multicultural Corpus Christi celebration, as groups from around the Archdiocese gather in the Cathedral for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ followed by a Eucharistic procession. The music will include the Gospel choir from our neighbors at Immaculate Conception Church, Seattle. Father Ryan will preside. All are welcome.
CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION Next Sunday, June 2, following the 10:00am Mass, we have our annual Corpus Christi procession, in which we give honor to Christ, present among us in the Eucharist, and take our faith to the streets. All are encouraged to participate in this wonderful annual celebration.
ATTENTION YOUNG ADULTS You are invited to our first Sunday of the month meeting, June 2. After dinner, Discerning Deacons staff Anna Robertson will explore the topic of Women in Ministry. The meeting begins Sunday evening after the 5:30pm Mass. Come, grow in faith and in community. Information, Patty Pruitt, ppruitt@stjames-cathedral.org or 206-274-3108.
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.
CARE FOR CREATION NEWS Today, May 26, marks the end of Laudato Si Week. In that encyclical, Pope Francis says, “Love, overflowing with small gestures of mutual care, is also civic and political, and it makes itself felt in every action that seeks to build a better world. Love for society and commitment to the common good are outstanding expressions of a charity which affects not only relationships between individuals but also ‘macro-relationships, social, economic and political ones’” (LS 231). If each person committed to making small lifestyle changes and sustaining them over the long term, we could make a considerable collective impact on environmental preservation and the planet's health for future generations. One thing you can do is to join the St. James Care for Creation team, which will meet this Tuesday night via Zoom. Information, Patrick Barredo, 206-382-4515 or pbarredo@stjames-cathedral.org.
WELCOME BACKPACKS Did you know that know that individuals seeking asylum in the United States must wait 150 days after filing their asylum application before they can request employment authorization (a work permit)? Add in the time it takes to find legal assistance to prepare the asylum application – asylum seekers are often waiting a very long period before they can move forward in establishing themselves in a new community. The St. James Respite Team connects newcomers to legal and other community resources, while offering small forms of direct assistance. A couple recently came to St. James and were assessed for our ESL tutoring program. Their children remain with relatives in Latin America; legal assistance is imperative to their need to financially support now, and eventually reunite with, their children. In addition to sharing legal resources, the Respite Team connected the mother to a free eye clinic for an exam and glasses, and walked them to St. Francis House to select free clothing and household items. The couple was incredibly grateful for the gift cards shared by the Respite Team so that they could purchase groceries and other essential items. Thank you for helping us extend a warm welcome to our new neighbors! As Welcome Backpack supplies are low, please consider purchasing gift cards or items from our Target registry: https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift/sjia-welcome-backpacks. Information, Erica de Klerk, edeklerk@stjames-cathedral.org or 206-382-4511.
MEDIEVAL WOMEN’S CHOIR CONCERT – VISIONS & MIRACLES, Saturday, June 8 at 8:00pm. Visions and miracles play a fundamental role in the foundational narratives and sacred texts of Christianity. No wonder, then, that medieval Christians experienced the world in the same way: celebrating, inventing, narrating, and preserving a dizzying array of visions and miracles. This is a reflection of their intense spirituality and their casual acceptance of the role of the supernatural in daily life. Accounts of miracles and visions permeated the music of the era, often pushing singers to create their most expressive works. Join the Medieval Women’s Choir as they explore the musical mysticism of the Middle Ages. Information, https://medievalwomenschoir.org/events/.
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.
TOILETRY DONATIONS If you are traveling and staying at a hotel, consider bringing the small toiletries back to St. James so they can be distributed to those in need. Donations can be dropped off at the Cathedral Bookstore. Especially needed at the moment is suntan lotion. Thank you!
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.
MONTHLY FOOT CARE CLINIC Seattle and King County Public Health are offering free monthly foot clinics and blood pressure checks, last Wednesday of every month, 1-4pm, held at Pastoral Outreach Center, 907 Columbia St. No registration required.
MONTHLY ART GROUP Sponsored by the Mental Health and Wellness Ministry, Every 2nd Friday of the month, 10-11:30am at the Pastoral Outreach Center, join us in a supportive group to work on art projects and meet new people! No experience needed and all materials provided. Everyone is welcome! Registration, Anisa Ralls, 206-382-4269 or aralls@stjames-cathedral.org
CHOIR CAMP 2024—SAVE THE DATE! August 12-16 and Sunday, August 18 (10am 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! Please 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 you may have about choir camp.
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