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PRAYERS TO OUR LADY OF LOURDES The Order of Malta will be going on pilgrimage to the healing shrine of Lourdes in southern France on May 1. They will take with them intentions from local parishes, which will be remembered at the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes. You are invited to stop by the station near the Shrine of the Blessed Virgin Mary, write your petition on the form provided, and drop it in the box of intentions.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL THANKS YOU A young mother worked full time doing janitorial work. However, after being hospitalized with a high risk pregnancy, this neighbor stayed home on bed rest and could not return to her job. When her food stamp card was stolen and emptied of its benefits, she was further challenged financially. The woman called the St Vincent de Paul Helpline (206-767-6449). With your support, we offered enough assistance to ease her burden while she awaited the birth of her child. Information, Jo Ann Wiesner, 206-291-4012 or wiesnerjo@gmail.com.
THANK YOU! The people of St. James Cathedral changed lives this Lent through Catholic Relief Services’ Rice Bowl, and we want to say THANK YOU! Don’t forget to turn in your CRS Rice Bowl the next time you are at Mass, at the Parish Office, or donate online at crsricebowl.org/donate.
VIGIL FOR THE HOMELESS Without shelter, people die: 82 women, men, and children have perished outside, in public, or by violence already this year. This past Wednesday, WHEEL (Women’s Housing, Equality and Enhancement League) stood vigil at City Hall to remember those 82 people, including the 32 homeless people who died in March alone. In solidarity, St. James Cathedral remembered those same people at this past Wednesday’s 12:10pm Mass.
ARCHDIOCESE MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRY WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS First Wednesday of each month, 7-8:30pm, on Zoom, free presentations on different mental health topics. At the next session, Wednesday May 3, Deacon Ronnie San Nicolas will speak on the topic, “The Necessity of Faith in Caregiving-A Father’s Perspective.” To register for this and future events, archseattle.org/ministries/outreach-ministries/mental-health-ministry/
CATHEDRAL BOOK CLUB The next meeting of the Cathedral Book Club will be on May 23, 2023 at 7:00pm in the Pastoral Outreach Center. Parishioner Judith Mayotte will lead us in a discussion of All Is Grace: A Biography of Dorothy Day by Jim Forest. Copies are available on Amazon. Information and to register, Joyce Mork-O’Brien, jamob14@comcast.net or 206-226-4099.
HIRING AN OUTREACH ASSISTANT The Social Outreach and Advocacy department is looking to hire a paid Outreach Assistant to provide administrative and program support. This is a part-time, 15-20 hour/week position, $23-$24.50/hour. Information, Patrick Barredo, pbarredo@stjamescathedral.org.
APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE RAINBOW SCHOOLS St James Cathedral helps support registered parishioners with children in one of the Rainbow Schools: St. George, St. Joseph, St. Therese, and Holy Family Bilingual School. To apply, please contact Theresa Van de Ven at tvandeven@stjames-cathedral.org or at 206-219-5822. The deadline for complete application packets is April 30, 2023.
APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE SIMPERMAN SCHOLARS St James Cathedral helps support registered parishioners with teens in one of the Simperman Scholar High Schools: O’Dea, Holy Names Academy, Bishop Blanchet, and Kennedy Catholic. To apply, please contact Theresa Van de Ven at tvandeven@stjames-cathedral.org or at 206-219-5822. The deadline for complete application packets is April 30, 2023.
CAPPELLA ROMANA CONCERT: IVAN MOODY – GREEK LITURGY Friday, April 28 at 7:30pm. Greek Liturgy was written in 2016 at the request of Dr. Peter Jermihov, who will conduct these Northwest premiere performances. Commissioned by Dr. Jermihov's Society of St. Romanos in Chicago, Moody's work strives to align his compositional gifts with the chant traditions that have come before. He writes, “If we treat the Church's chant traditions as a life-giving spring, we can find the courage to work with them, to become co-creators; they are not there to imprison us or to be endlessly reproduced with no understanding. And in finding that courage we can become contributors to the rich and varied beauty of liturgical art, aiming always to glorify God.” More info and tickets ($5-$53) at https://cappellaromana.org/concert/moodyliturgy/. A limited number of pay-what-you-can parishioner passes are available at the parish office reception desk, or contact the music office at musicoffice@stjames-cathedral.org or 206-382-4874.
ARCHDIOCESE MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRY NAMI WALKS TEAM Join people across the Archdiocese as we come together to form a NAMIWalks Team to make an impact for mental health! Join the team as we walk together on walk day, June 3, at Marina Park in Kirkland. If you cannot walk with us, please consider sponsoring the team with a donation to NAMI. Information, https://www.namiwalks.org and search Seattle Archdiocese MH Ministry.
CARE FOR CREATION TIP OF THE WEEK “Take charge of the care of nature, of this gift that we have received and that we have to heal, guard, and carry forward... Our concern is to see that the environment is cleaner, purer, and preserved, and to take care of nature so that it takes care of us.” Pope Francis, from Earth Day 2021
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, Jennifer Wong, 206-619-0816, faithfriends@stjames-cathedral.org, or www.faithfriendsstjames.org.
ST JAMES CATHEDRAL SPRING BLOOD DRIVE To help ensure an ample blood supply for our community this spring, St. James Cathedral is running a two-week blood donation campaign. To participate, visit https://schedule.bloodworksnw.org/DonorPortal/Default.aspx. Plug in your home or work zip code, click next, then on the left of the screen enter May 7 to May 21 to find all the convenient nearby locations offered in our two-week timeframe. When you arrive to donate, check in and provide the code SJC so we can track our participation and impact!
EVERY CITIZENSHIP STORY IS UNIQUE As a refugee, Sofia (not her real name) suffered significant trauma in her birth country. This trauma led to serious cognitive decline preventing her from learning and recalling information needed to pass the English and US civics tests required to become a US citizen. Immigrant Assistance’s legal services offered the substantial time, effort and expertise she and her doctor needed to prepare a successful request for a medical exception waiving these test requirements. Our services provided the critical assistance she needed to become a US citizen. With the stability and peace of mind that citizenship provides, she can now focus on her health and building a better life here with her children. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a US citizen, we can help. Information, Patrick Suhrbier, psuhrbier@stjames-cathedral.org or Laura Murton, lmurton@stjames-cathedral.org.
CHOIR CAMP 2023 All children and youth with unchanged (treble) voices entering grades 1 through 8 are encouraged to register for Choir Camp! All are welcome: parishioners and non-parishioners alike. Camp occurs daily August 7-11, Monday through Friday, 9am until 4pm. Camp concludes with all choristers returning at 9am on August 13 to sing for the 10am Sunday Mass. Contact the Youth Music Office to register today. Information, Youth Music Office, 206-382-4876 or youthmusic@stjames-cathedral.org.
PARISH REMEMBRANCE Throughout the year, because we are the Cathedral Church, we remember in prayer at Mass and Vespers each of the parishes and missions of the Archdiocese of Seattle on a Sunday near their feast day. This week we pray for the parishes of St. Mark in Shoreline, Our Lady of Good Help in Hoquiam, and Our Lady of Good Counsel Mission in Eatonville.
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