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ON THE COVER You are not far from the kingdom of God. Sedes Sapientiae—Seat of Wisdom. Archbishop Murphy Courtyard, St. James Cathedral.
FLOWERS AT THE ALTAR are offered by Nina Madden in memory of Harriet Caso.
SUNDAY HOSPITALITY Come to Cathedral Hall after the 10:00am Mass for cinnamon apple fall-apart pastries from Macrina Bakery, fresh fruit, and fellowship.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3 FIRST SUNDAY YOUTH CELEBRATION Children and teens, please come to the west vestibule before the Noon Mass begins to join the entrance procession. Parents are welcome to accompany their young children. After Mass, please enjoy delicious food and family hospitality in Cathedral Hall.
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS FAIR TODAY Representatives of the four Elementary Rainbow Schools and the new Cristo Rey Jesuit High School will join us in Cathedral Hall after the 10am and Noon Masses. Come learn more about these wonderful schools!
DAY OF THE DEAD ALTAR In observance of the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed, a traditional Día de Muertos, Day of the Dead Altar has been established in the Cathedral Chapel. All are invited to visit the community altar and pray for your own deceased loved ones. The altar will remain in the Chapel through November 4.
NOVENA TO ST. FRANCES XAVIER CABRINI On November 13, the Church keeps the feast of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, patron saint of immigrants. Mother Cabrini has a special connection to Seattle and to St. James Cathedral. Beginning Monday, November 4, we will pray a special novena prayer at the conclusion of each 8:00am Mass. You can pray along from home by joining in the livestream, or use the novena prayer, which you can find on the Cathedral website.
THANKSGIVING DAY FOOD DRIVE All who attend this year’s Thanksgiving Day Mass on November 28 at 9:30am are invited to bring non-perishable food to share with the Cathedral Kitchen, which serves over 150 hot meals each weeknight. Suggested items include: tomato sauce, pasta, rice, coconut milk, broth, canned vegetables and fruit, and cooking oils. Please no canned tuna, meat or beans. Thank you!
PREORDER YOUR HOLIDAY WREATH For the 20th 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 children’s organizations that ACC supports. Thank you for sharing our vision, and helping us carry out Advocacy and Caring for Children’s 106-year tradition of service and compassion to families in the Seattle area. You’ll find our order form here.
THE CARE FOR CREATION COMMITTEE of St. James Cathedral seeks to educate, inspire and motivate parishioners to a deeper reverence and respect for God’s Creation, and to encourage our parishioners and the communities we live in to address environmental problems, especially as they affect poor and vulnerable people. All parishioners are welcome to our next meeting, this Wednesday, November 6, 6:30pm-8pm on Zoom. Information, Patrick Barredo, 206-382-4515 or pbarredo@stjames-cathedral.org.
MASS FOR THE DECEASED HOMELESS Thursday, November 8, 5:30pm You are invited to gather at St. James Cathedral for a special Mass in memory of the homeless men and women who died in shelters, hospitals, on the streets or by violence in our community this past year. Please join us to honor their memory, to celebrate their lives, and to pray for them. Father Ryan will preside at the Mass; a simple reception will follow. All are welcome to bring winter coats, hats, gloves, and scarves to be distributed to those in need. Information, Patrick Barredo, 206-382-4515 or pbarredo@stjames-cathedral.org.
THE NEXT CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION CLASSES AND PARENT GATHERING will take place at 11am on Sunday, November 10 at O’Dea High School. The parent gathering will be in Room 202 of O’Dea while the children are in class. Guest speakers, Corinna Laughlin and Maria Laughlin, will present on their recently published graphic novel, I Can Do All Things in Him Who Strengthens Me – The Story of St. Francis Xavier Cabrini. Come enjoy coffee, tea, snacks, and fellowship.
ST. JAMES IMMIGRANT ASSISTANCE (SJIA) helps families reunite Immigrants must often leave family members behind in their home country and are separated during the long process to become a U.S. citizen. Lawful permanent residents are able to petition for certain family members to join them in the U.S., but they often must wait years, even decades, for a visa to become available. However, when a permanent resident becomes a U.S. citizen, there is no wait time for certain qualifying family members. After completing a rigorous vetting and interview process, these family members can join their loved ones more quickly. As a permanent resident, Juanita (not her real name) petitioned for her husband to join her in the U.S. Their home country was very dangerous. During the stressful wait, Juanita became eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship. SJIA provided her with the needed legal and tutoring support to be successful at her interview. Once she became a U.S. citizen, her husband became immediately eligible for a visa. Soon he was able to join Juanita in the U.S. They were relieved and overjoyed to be safely reunited after their long separation. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a U.S. Citizen, we can help. Information, Patrick Suhrbier psuhrbier@stjames-cathedral.org or Laura Murton lmurton@stjames-cathedral.org, 206-382-4511.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL THANKS YOU When this young man moved into his new apartment at the end of the previous month, he was told that the deposit and first month’s rent were free. The deposit was indeed covered, but not the first month. He is trying to sort it out with the building management and in order to keep housing stable for his two children, he called the Helpline. (206-767-6449 or apply online https://svdpseattle.org/get-help/online-help-request-form/). He has a new full-time job providing support to people just out of Western State Hospital and feels he is really making a difference in their lives. Your donations make a difference in keeping his housing stable. Information, Blake Steller 907-244-6683 or blsteller@gmail.com.
JOIN A LITURGICAL MINISTRY We are always in need of people to join the liturgical ministries of usher, reader, altar server, and Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. We are especially in need of ministers at the Saturday 5:30pm Mass. Please contact Corinna Laughlin at claughlin@stjames-cathedral.org find out more.
VISIT THE CATHEDRAL COLUMBARIUM A columbarium is a cemetery for the reverent burial of cremated remains. The way we honor the mortal remains of our deceased family members and friends is a reflection of the faith we profess in the Nicene Creed: we believe in the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. The columbarium is open for prayer whenever the Cathedral is open. It is a beautiful place to visit and pray for all our beloved dead. Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace.
ARE YOU A REGISTERED PARISHIONER AT ST. JAMES? Many who attend St. James regularly and consider the Cathedral their parish have never officially registered. We strongly encourage you to register. Registered parishioners receive important mailings from the Cathedral (including offering envelopes!), are recipients of the Cathedral’s journal In Your Midst, are able to celebrate their wedding at the Cathedral, and their children may attend any of the Catholic Rainbow Schools at parishioner rates (and become eligible for Cathedral scholarships). In addition, if you are a registered parishioner and use envelopes, or are on the direct debit program, we will mail you a quarterly report of your contributions to the parish. To register, visit www.stjames-cathedral.org or use the QR code to the right.
MONTHLY FOOT CARE CLINIC 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, at the Pastoral Outreach Center, 907 Columbia St. The next clinic will be on November 27. No registration required.
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
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.
LIFE LONG LEARNING Tutor Glenn and student T celebrated their 3-year tutoring anniversary recently. T is in her late 80s, and we are inspired by her zest for continual learning! She has steadily made her way from Level 2 to Level 5 in our curriculum. In addition to the ESL textbook, T & Glenn have been reading young adult versions of classics, like Ben Hur & Tom Sawyer. They are now reading The Three Musketeers together. T & Glenn have learned a lot about each other’s journey and culture, and continue to cultivate their friendship. New students are coming to our program every week. Please contact Sayuko to join our wonderful tutor team. No prior experience in ESL or Citizenship tutoring necessary. Information, Sayuko Setvik, ssetvik@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.
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