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SUNDAY HOSPITALITY Join us after the 10:00am Mass for parmesan bacon biscuits from Macrina Bakery, fresh fruit, coffee, and a chance to visit with fellow parishioners.
CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION CLASSES AND PARENT GATHERING THIS SUNDAY Classes will take place at O’Dea after the 10:00am Mass. Parents and Guardians, after you drop off your child at class please head across the street to the second floor of Cathedral Place for our monthly Parent Gathering. Corinna Laughlin, Pastoral Assistant for Liturgy, will speak on “Why Mass Matters” and there will be hospitality to enjoy together. See you there! Information, Tami Kowal, 206-219-5822 or tkowal@stjames-cathedral.org.
THIS MONTH, WE BEGIN OUR LENTEN JOURNEY WITH CRS RICE BOWL We’ll encounter communities in Uganda, El Salvador and Indonesia who are overcoming hunger and the impacts of climate change. Your family can participate through prayer, fasting and almsgiving! Please check the St. James bulletin each Sunday for more information about how CRS supports communities across the globe. 25% of all money raised through Rice Bowl stays in our diocese, providing grants for food banks, community kitchens, and projects like the St. James Cathedral Kitchen Garden which help alleviate hunger and poverty right here at home.
ALL ARE WELCOME TO DINE AT THE CATHEDRAL KITCHEN Dinner: Monday to Friday, 4pm - 4:45pm. Sunday Breakfast: 7am – 8am
CATHOLIC ADVOCACY TODAY Washington State is in the middle of its legislative session in Olympia. Stay abreast of important, proposed legislation by following the Washington State Catholic Conference, the public policy voice of the Washington bishops, Subscribe, www.wacatholics.org
CELEBRATING BLACK CATHOLICS DURING FEBRUARY, BLACK HISTORY MONTH Servant of God Thea Bowman (1937-1990) was born into a Methodist family but her experience at Catholic school led her to convert to Catholicism at age nine. At only 15, Bowman entered the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, the only black Sister in the community. Sister Thea went on to teach all ages, eventually getting her doctorate and becoming an English professor. She was a powerful voice against racism and eventually began to work full-time in black Catholic ministry, explaining the beauty of African American Catholic spirituality to individuals as well as to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. She died of breast cancer at only 51.
WOMEN’S LENTEN 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 5 Saturdays starting February 17, 3:00-4:30pm, attend any or all of the groups. Refreshments will be provided. Information and registration, Anisa Ralls, 206-382-4269 or aralls@stjames-cathedral.org.
MENTAL HEALTH STATIONS OF THE CROSS Presented by the Mental Health and Wellness Ministry, Stations of the Cross with a focus on mental health concerns, held after the 12:10pm Mass on Friday, March 8 in the Cathedral. All are welcome!
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. Register with Anisa Ralls, 206-382-4269 or aralls@stjames-cathedral.org
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.
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.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL THANKS YOU A young man covered his rent costs by working at a downtown restaurant and by splitting his rent expense with a roommate. His financial condition changed when his roommate died unexpectedly. In addition to this sad event, his work hours were cut at the end of the tourist season. Unable to meet his rent obligation, this neighbor called the ST VINCENT DE PAUL Helpline (206-767-6449 or online https://svdpseattle.org/get-help/online-help-request-form/). Thanks to your support we were able to give this neighbor enough assistance to catch up with his rent. Our visit ended with the young man expressing hope to get more working hours and to find a prospective roommate. Information, Jo Ann Wiesner, 206-291-4012 or wiesnerjo@gmail.com.
WELCOME BACKPACKS FOR 2024 Please help Immigrant Assistance continue to provide welcome backpacks to migrants arriving our community. To donate, visit our Target registry link: https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift/sjia-welcome-backpacks. With your help, the St. James Respite Team shared nearly 40 backpacks, filled with essential supplies and gift cards, in the second half of 2023. The backpacks are offered to clients at our initial meeting, where the Respite Team also provides referral information to connect newcomers to resources in our community. Thank you for helping us extend a warm welcome to our new neighbors! Information, Erica de Klerk, edeklerk@stjames-cathedral.org or 206-382-4511.
MONTHLY ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION EDUCATION Hosted by the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center, held every 3rd Wed of the month, 1-2:30pm, The Memory Hub 1021 Columbia St. Registration, Kimber Behrends kibehrends@alz.org or 206-529-3865.
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