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HOSPITALITY AFTER SUNDAY 10:00AM MASS Join us in Cathedral Hall for morning glory muffins from Macrina Bakery, fresh fruit, and the chance to visit with fellow parishioners.
PARENT GATHERING DURING CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION CLASSES TODAY, NOVEMBER 12 Parents and Guardians, after you drop off your children for class at O’Dea High School, please head to the second floor of the Cathedral Place building for our monthly parent gathering from 11:10-11:55am. Our guest speaker this month is Patrick Barredo, Director of Social Outreach and Advocacy here at St. James Cathedral. He will speak on the topic of “Family Social Outreach with Kids of All Ages.” As always, there will also be time for socializing and bites to eat. Parents of children not currently enrolled are also welcome.
MASS OF THANKSGIVING DAY On Thursday, November 23 at 9:30am, we celebrate the Mass of Thanksgiving Day. This Mass is a beautiful Cathedral tradition. What better way to start our national day of Thanksgiving than by celebrating the Eucharist, which means “thanksgiving”? All are invited to bring non-perishable food items to share with for the poor.
COMMUNAL ANOINTING OF THE SICK On Friday, December 1 at 12:10pm Mass, Father Ryan will celebrate a special Mass for the Sick including the sacrament of the anointing of the sick. If you experience chronic physical or mental illness, are facing surgery, or are experiencing the weakness that comes with age, you are welcome to receive the Church’s sacrament of healing.
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.
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.
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY The annual Christmas Party for all Cathedral kids will take place after the NOON Mass on Sunday, December 17. We will be ordering new Cathedral Youth Unite hoodies. This is our gift to your child! Contact Tami ASAP with your kids’ first and last name, age, and hoodie size. Also: Would you be able to lead an activity table that families visit during the party? Information, Tami Kowal, Director of Children’s Faith Formation, 206-219-5822 or tkowal@stjames-cathedral.org.
THANK YOU, SEATTLE UNIVERSITY ROTC This week, army cadets from Seattle University will return to St. James to offer warm clothing for our Cathedral Kitchen guests. Thank you for your generosity and kind hearts!
CARE FOR CREATION TIP OF THE WEEK Join U.S. Catholics who are taking the “My Laudate Deum Pledge.” Let us act together for the Earth, our common home. Make personal and family changes: Eat less meat, waste less, use less fossil fuels, pray more. “Praise God... for when human beings claim to take God’s place, they become their own worst enemies.” Sign the Pledge at bit.ly/LDActionPledge.
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.
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.
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.
“THE GOSPEL OF PEACE”: AN EVENING WITH FATHER JOHN DEAR Friday, January 19, 2025, 6pm, Peace and Spirituality Center, Bellevue, WA The author will share about his soon-to-be-released book, The Gospel of Peace: A Commentary on Matthew, Mark, and Luke from the Perspective of Nonviolence, answer questions, and sign copies. He is a nonviolent activist whose teachings are impactful and challenging invitations to co-create a more beautiful world. Space is limited. Registration, tinyurl.com/FrJohnDear.
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.
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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