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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 IS THE BEGINNING OF THE 2023 - 2024 CHILDREN'S FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM! All classes are located on the second floor of O’Dea High School, after the 10:00am Mass until Noon. While the children are in class today, there will be a parent gathering hosted by Tami Kowal, Director of Children’s Faith Formation. The Parent gathering is located at Cathedral Place in Room 1EW. After you drop your children off for class, please come enjoy coffee or tea and a bite to eat while you meet other parents in the program!
PRAYER FOR THE SYNOD Next Saturday, September 30, the Synod Assembly begins with an ecumenical prayer vigil in St. Peter’s Square, after which the Synod delegates—including our own Archbishop Etienne—will begin a three-day retreat to prepare for the work of the Synod, which begins October 4. Please pray for all who are participating in the Assembly. You are invited to stop by the Place of Prayer near the Shrine of St. John XXIII, pick up a prayer card, and keep the Synod in your prayers throughout the coming month.
CARE FOR CREATION ADVOCACY OF THE WEEK Support the All Our Relations Campaign Join Northwest tribes and many faith communities at Town Hall, Seattle on Sunday, October 1, 6pm-8pm to support the All Our Relations Snake River Campaign. This Indigenous-led campaign is bringing regional and national attention to the urgent need to recover Snake River salmon and uphold the federal government’s legally-binding commitments to Northwest Tribal Nations. Information and registration, www.ipjc.org.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL THANKS YOU We visited a middle aged veteran who developed a cottage industry. He kept busy building various climbing toys for his beloved cat and discovered his creations were saleable to pet stores. The sales along with his veteran income enabled him to cover all his financial obligations. Unfortunately, his bank account got hacked. Sorting out the situation with the bank was a slow process and he could not come up with his rent when it was due. 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/). Because of your help, we were able to help the man pay his current month’s rent. It was good to know during our visit that some of his stolen funds would be returned. Information, Jo Ann Wiesner, 206-291-4012 or wiesnerjo@gmail.com.
CAPPELLA ROMANA CONCERT – ODES OF REPENTANCE Friday, September 29 at 7:30pm. Cappella Romana opens its 32nd season with music for healing, for repentance in the Orthodox sense: a change of mind, a moving towards the Good. The concert includes the North American premiere of Vespers by Ukrainian-Estonian composer Galina Grigorjeva. Selections from her fellow Orthodox composer Arvo Pärt complete the concert, including highlights from his emotionally powerful Kanon Pokajanen, the Kanon of Repentance. Information and tickets ($5-$53), visit www.cappellaromana.org. Pay-what-you-can parishioner passes are available at the Cathedral parish office or by contacting the music office.
YOUTH FIRST SUNDAY ON OCTOBER 1 All children are invited to join the entrance procession for the Noon Mass as we honor St. Therese of Lisieux. Please wear your Cathedral Youth Unite Hoodies! After Mass, families are invited to enjoy special hospitality in Cathedral Hall.
OPERATION NIGHTWATCH supports homeless men and women by providing shelter meals. A St. James team is being formed to cook and serve dinner for 150 people on the third Tuesday of each month, 6.30pm-9.30pm. Information, Peter Burns, 206-264-2082 or pburns@stjames-cathedral.org.
SUNDAY BREAKFAST St. James Cathedral is one of only three Seattle sites that serve Sunday breakfast for homeless and low-income persons. Please consider joining our Saturday, 3.30pm-5.30pm cooking team, or our Sunday, 6.30am-8.30am serving team. Information, Patrick Barredo, 206-382-4515 or pbarredo@stjames-cathedral.org.
JOIN THE CATHEDRAL GARDEN TEAM! The St. James Cathedral Kitchen Garden, which provides fresh produce for the weeknight meals served at Cathedral Hall, welcomes volunteers to help with planting, weeding, maintenance, pruning, and harvesting. The garden is located on the corner of Madison and Terry. Information, Peter Burns, pburns@stjames-cathedral.org or 206-264-2082.
40 DAYS FOR LIFE Help save lives by praying for an end to abortion. Knowing that “with God, all things are possible,” people of faith and conscience unite in 40 days of prayer and fasting. Prayer keeps us rooted in the fact that it is our desire to carry out God’s will. Fasting is a sacrifice that helps us reach beyond our own limitations with God’s help. Consider praying this prayer each day, from September 27 to November 5, for the dignity of all life: Father, you are the God of hope. Your word fills us with the vision of the world to come, when every tear will be wiped away, and death will be no more. Father, how we need that hope, how we are strengthened by that vision! Keep our hearts focused on heaven, and diligent in the labors of earth. As we struggle against the culture of death, root our souls in the assurance of victory. We pray through Christ our Lord. Amen. www.40DaysForLife.com
REGISTER FOR YOUTH MUSIC We have an ensemble just for you! All children and youth in grades 1-12 are encouraged and welcome to register for Youth Music. To learn more or register, visit the Youth Music page on the Cathedral website at https://www.stjames-cathedral.org/music/youthmusic/default.aspx. Information, Youth Music Office, youthmusic@stjames-cathedral.org or 206-382-4876.
SPIRITUALITY AND DEMENTIA OCTOBER 4 St. James Cathedral’s Mental Health and Wellness Ministry and the Archdiocese of Seattle Mental Health Ministry are sponsoring Wellness Wednesdays, an educational forum featuring professionals from various mental health disciplines speaking on topics related to mental health. The next installment will be a special hybrid (virtual/in-person) event on Spirituality and Dementia, featuring Sr Judy Ryan and Father James Eblen. It will occur both on Zoom and live at St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral on 6:45pm. Register, https://archseattle.org/events/wellness-wednesdays-7/
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. Sessions begin September 24. Information, Leticia Escobar, 206-619-0816, faithfriends@stjames-cathedral.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. Held in the Pastoral Outreach Center. Registration and information, Anisa Ralls, 206-382-4269 or aralls@stjames-cathedral.org.
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