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EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Every Friday morning, following the 8:00am Mass, we will have Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, continuing until 9:30am. All are invited to join in the Mass and in this time of prayer in the presence of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament.
INTERESTED IN BECOMING CATHOLIC? Seeking a closer relationship with God? Feeling the need for spiritual community and support? Wanting to make the Catholic faith your own? Wondering how to go about joining the Catholic Church? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) might be for you. Information John Marquez, 206-654-4640, jmarquez@stjames-cathedral.org.
CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Please be generous in this week’s special collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. In the United States, one in eight people lives in poverty. With this collection, you support programs that address the root causes of poverty and provide a sustainable future for those struggling across the country. In addition, 25% of the funds we collect remain in our diocese to fund local anti-poverty projects. Please prayerfully consider how you can support this collection and those working on the margins. More information about the Catholic Campaign for Human Development can be found at www.usccb.org/cchd.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL COLLECTION This is the Third Sunday of the Month! As you leave the Cathedral, the ushers will be at the doors to receive any offering you are able to make in support of our St. Vincent de Paul Society outreach to the poor and needy in our downtown neighborhood. Your support makes a tremendous difference! Thank you.
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Every Friday morning, following the 8:00am Mass, we will have Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, continuing until 9:30am. All are invited to join in the Mass and in this time of prayer in the presence of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament.
INTERESTED IN BECOMING CATHOLIC? Seeking a closer relationship with God? Feeling the need for spiritual community and support? Wanting to make the Catholic faith your own? Wondering how to go about joining the Catholic Church? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) might be for you. Information John Marquez, 206-654-4640, jmarquez@stjames-cathedral.org.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL HELPLINE Are you in need of rent assistance? Perhaps during the pandemic you lost your job or had your hours reduced and have fallen behind in rent payments. Whatever the cause, please call the Helpline. If you live in Seattle or elsewhere in King County, please submit your request for help online at https://svdpseattle.org/get-help/online-help-request-form/ anytime or by calling 206-767-6449 between 8am and 3pm Monday through Friday. And if you are fortunate enough to be able to help others, please donate to SVdP. No amount is too small, and your funds will be put to work quickly by your Cathedral Vincentians. We are unpaid volunteers, so 99% of your donation goes directly to help our neighbors in need. Thank you! Information, Jo Ann Wiesner, 206-291-4012 or wiesnerjo@gmail.com
OUTREACH AT ST. JAMES CATHEDRAL There are many ways to proclaim the Gospel to our local community. For those who are free on weekday afternoons, please consider serving at the Solanus Casey Center, a drop-in referral space that assists low-income, homeless, and persons recently released from detention. Another opportunity is on Sundays, 6:30am – 8am, with the Cathedral’s Early Breakfast ministry. Information, Patrick Barredo, pbarredo@stjames-cathedral.org or 206-382-4515.
MARCH FOR THE ABOLITION OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS Saturday, September 24, 12pm starting at Cal Anderson Park When vast numbers of people around the world demand the abolition of all nuclear weapons, these weapons will be eliminated. Help Seattle plant the seed of a growing movement throughout the world demanding the universal abolition of nuclear weapons.
CONSIDER A LITURGICAL MINISTRY Lay ministers support liturgies at the Cathedral in a variety of ways, serving as ushers/greeters, altar servers, readers, and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. If you would like to support the parish in this way, or just want to find out more, contact Corinna Laughlin, claughlin@stjames-cathedral.org.
HYGIENE ITEMS FOR OUR UNSHELTERED NEIGHBORS The St Vincent de Paul Society is seeking donations of hygiene items for Seattle’s unsheltered neighbors. Items being sought include: travel size shampoo/conditioner/lotion; bar soap; hand sanitizer; disposable razors; deodorant; lip balm; dental floss, toothbrush, travel size toothpaste; small packets of Kleengloves. The donation box is located in the Cathedral Bookstore, which is open Monday through Friday, 11:00am-3:00pm and after weekend Masses.
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