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HOSPITALITY AFTER SUNDAY 10:00AM MASS Join us in Cathedral Hall for almond pinwheel pastries from Macrina Bakery, fresh fruit, and the chance to visit with fellow parishioners.
CATHEDRAL YOUTH PROCESSION: SUNDAY NOVEMBER 5 AT NOON MASS All children are invited to join the Noon Mass entrance procession of saints. Please gather in the west vestibule before Mass begins. Parents are welcome to accompany their young children in this procession.
YOUTH FIRST SUNDAY HOSPITALITY TODAY Families are invited to Cathedral Hall after the NOON Youth First Sunday Mass for saint-themed snacks and treats.
VETERANS FOR PEACE At 10:30am on Saturday, November 11, Veterans Day, the local chapter of Veterans for Peace will gather in the Cathedral Courtyard. They will honor all the dead of all the wars, and pass out white Peace poppies. After the ringing of the bells at 11:00am, they will share personal remembrances, poetry, and music to celebrate peace. All are welcome.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL THANKS YOU: A young woman works two jobs to make ends meet. Although her family is estranged from one another, when a sibling experienced a crisis and needed hospitalization, this young woman came forth to give support. Doing so strained her budget and made her short of money to pay a full month’s rent. This neighbor called the St Vincent de Paul Helpline requesting assistance (206-767-6449 or online https://svdpseattle.org/get-help/online-help-request-form/). With your help, she was able to cover rent and continue to stay connected to her sibling. Information, Jo Ann Wiesner, 206-291-4012 or wiesnerjo@gmail.com.
HOW TO TALK ABOUT VIOLENCE AND WAR “We ask the risen Jesus, who turns death into life, to change hatred into love, vengeance into forgiveness, war into peace. Yes, Christ is our peace, and through him we implore peace for all the world.” – Pope Francis. Our world is in the throes of conflict, violence and war. If you are wondering how to talk with your children about the state of our world, consider using this helpful resource that UNICEF shared earlier this year: https://www.unicef.org/sudan/stories/here-how-talk-your-children-about-conflict-and-war.
WOMEN’S ADVENT FAITH GROUP For all women at the Cathedral! Would you like to join with other parishioners to make new friends and build community as we share scripture and our faith journeys? We will gather in the Holy Names Room at the Pastoral Outreach Center for four Saturdays starting November 25, 3:00-4:30pm. Refreshments will be provided. Information and registration, Anisa Ralls, 206-382-4269 or aralls@stjames-cathedral.org.
ST. JAMES RESPITE TEAM Each week Immigrant Assistance is contacted by migrants arriving in our community. In September we connected with siblings from a country in South America. Initially one of them walked up to St. James following an online search. They had just arrived and did not have a place to stay; we provided contacts for overnight shelters and invited them to return to meet with members of St. James’ Respite Team on another day. At that later meeting, the newcomer brought their sibling and shared that they were staying at one of the shelters we suggested. The siblings received Welcome Backpacks with essential items and Target and Visa gift cards, and we discussed their other, immediate needs. Their main priority was housing. A volunteer from the Respite Team walked alongside the siblings as they contacted property managers and applied for housing. Thanks to generous financial support from Catholic Community Services and others in the community, St. James assisted with their deposit, application fee and initial month of rent. The siblings are now in their new place, and will be able to purchase some of the home items they need with additional gift cards donated by a community member. We are currently seeking device donations for Respite Team clients for online English classes. Please let us know if you have a laptop, tablet or phone that you can donate; must be in good condition and have a working camera. Information, Erica de Klerk, edeklerk@stjames-cathedral.org or 206-382-4511.
CARE FOR CREATION TIP OF THE WEEK In his recent apostolic exhortation Laudate Deum, Pope Francis calls upon people of all religious confessions to respond to the climate crisis. He also reminds Catholics that in the light of faith there is a responsibility to care for God’s creation and that this implies respect for the laws of nature and recognition of the beauty and richness of God's creation. The Holy Father invites us to walk in communion, together, and to commit ourselves to “reconciliation with the world that shelters us” (LD 69). Information, Patrick Barredo, Director of Social Outreach and Advocacy, 206-382-4515 or pbarredo@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.
WEEKLY MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS GROUPS Every Friday of the month, 10-11:30am the Mental Health and Wellness Ministry will be having 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
ADVENT BAZAAR VENDORS This year’s Advent Bazaar will be on the morning of Sunday, December 3. Crafts, Christmas items and much more will be sold by vendors representing non-profit organizations working on behalf of marginalized populations. Space is still available. Information, Patrick Barredo, Director of Social Outreach and Advocacy, 206-382-4515 or pbarredo@stjames-cathedral.org.
HOLIDAY WREATHS FOR A GREAT CAUSE For the 19th consecutive year, the women of the ACC Marjorie Ryan Circle will be delivering locally grown mixed noble fir wreaths from Hood Canal Evergreens to St. James Cathedral. All profits directly benefit the charitable organizations ACC supports. Look for the order form in today’s bulletin.
VISIT THE CATHEDRAL BOOKSTORE Located off the Archbishop Murphy Courtyard on the south side of the Cathedral, the Cathedral Bookstore is open weekdays 11-3 and after each weekend Mass. The Bookstore offers a wide variety of items: Catholic books for children and adults—history, spirituality, theology, and more; gift items and religious articles like rosaries and saints’ medals; Cathedral souvenirs, including postcards, notecards, books, magnets, keychains, and more. Now in stock: custom vinyl stickers of the Cathedral for your notebook or laptop! Through its revenue, the bookstore supports many of the ministries of the Cathedral, including outreach ministries and arts programs. Information, Caroline Okello, 206-654-4650 or cokello@stjames-cathedral.org.
OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY NEWSLETTER Learn about upcoming events and opportunities as well as stay informed on Catholic social teaching by receiving this monthly newsletter. Subscribe, outreach@stjames-cathedral.org.
TEEN, YOUNG ADULT AND ADULT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR FAITH FRIENDS MINISTRY Faith Friends is a unique blend of our Faith Mentor, children’s faith formation program, and an inclusion ministry. The ministry's goal is to give children and teens ages 7- 18 with physical, cognitive and/or intellectual disabilities access to the parish community, social events, and faith formation. Perhaps the most unique aspect of the Faith Friends program is the Faith Peer program. Faith Peers are teens and young adults who have chosen to live out their discipleship and share some of their personal time in dedication and service to the goals of the program. Adult volunteers are needed for the Adult Leadership team. Consider getting involved! Information, Leticia Escobar, 206-619-0816, faithfriends@stjames-cathedral.org, or www.faithfriendsstjames.org.
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Build a support system with people who understand, Every 2nd Monday of the month 1:00-2:30pm, The Memory Hub 1021 Columbia St Seattle, Information, Kimber Behrends, facilitator, kibehrends@alz.org or 206-529-3865.
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