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ON THE COVER I have made you a light to the Gentiles. Peter and John hasten to the tomb on Easter morning. Stained glass window, St. James Cathedral south transept. Charles Connick, artist.
FLOWERS AT THE ALTAR are offered by Luisa Gass and family in memory of her parents Vincenzo and Gerardina Vacca on the anniversary of their passing.
SUNDAY HOSPITALITY after 8:00am, 10:00am, and 5:30pm Masses! Join us in Cathedral Hall after the 8:00am and 10:00am Masses for chicken and cheese taquitos, fresh fruit, and the chance to visit with fellow parishioners. And on Sunday evening, join us in the Cathedral courtyard for our first “samosas and mimosas” event of 2025!
NATIONWIDE CALL TO PRAYER AND ACTION On Saturday May 17 at 10:00am, join Catholic faith leaders from across the United States to protect life-saving international humanitarian assistance. As pilgrims of hope during this holy Jubilee year, let us continue sending a powerful message to Congress that Catholics in the United States stand in solidarity with members of our one global human family. Your voice is crucial in ensuring our sisters and brothers can access lifesaving and life-affirming aid. Your members of Congress hold significant influence to help save lives during this crisis, and they need to hear from you. Pray, learn and act in solidarity with our most vulnerable sisters and brothers around the world. Information, Patrick Barredo, pbarredo@stjames-cathedral.org.
TOILETRY DONATIONS If you are traveling and staying at a hotel, consider bringing the small toiletries back. Donations can be dropped at the Cathedral Bookstore. Our St. Vincent de Paul conference packages the toiletries and distributes them to those in need. Thank you!
SEATTLE PRO MUSICA CONCERT SATURDAY MAY 17 at 8:00PM The World is Charged, with cellist Nathan Chan, is a concert that combines the glorious sounds of voices and cello. Classical music star Nathan Chan is Assistant Principal Cello of the Seattle Symphony, and he joins SPM for the electrifying world premiere of Karen P. Thomas’s The world is charged. They will also feature works by Roxanna Panufnik (All shall be well), Caroline Shaw (Its motion keeps), Franz Biebl (Ave Maria), Benjamin Britten (Hymn to Saint Cecilia), and Herbert Howells (Requiem). Tickets are $30 General Admission, $25 Senior/Young Adult, Free for Students, or Pay What You Can (choose the PWYC option on their ticketing site, minimum $1). Information, https://www.seattlepromusica.org/charged
ST VINCENT DE PAUL THANKS YOU This young woman recently got an apartment after a long period of homelessness. She was born to teenage parents with addiction problems and was passed around to different family members as a child. She too struggled with addiction and is tearful in describing how proud she is to be in treatment and making all her appointments. She asks for your prayers. SVdP, with your generous help, was able to help with a needed portion of her rent. Those in need of assistance can call the SVdP Helpline (206-767-6449 or apply online https://svdpseattle.org/get-help/online-help-request-form/) Information, Blake Steller, 907-244-6683 or blsteller@gmail.com
MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS MINISTRY MOVIE GROUP Join the Mental Health and Wellness Ministry on the fifth Friday of the month, 10-11:30am, to watch a movie together, popcorn and refreshments served! All are welcome to gather for fun and community. The next movie group will be held Friday, May 30 in the Pastoral Outreach Center. Information, Anisa Ralls, 206-382-4269 or aralls@stjames-cathedral.org
MONTHLY FOOT CARE CLINIC Seattle and King Co Public Health are offering free monthly foot clinics and blood pressure checks, last Wednesday of every month, 1-4pm, held at Pastoral Outreach Center, 907 Columbia St. Next clinic: Wednesday, May 28. No registration required.
SUMMER WALKING GROUP Join the Mental Health and Wellness Ministry every Wednesday at 11am beginning June 4, in front of the Pastoral Outreach Center, 907 Columbia St. This summer, we will be walking together around the neighborhood of the Cathedral, while we get to know each other and improve our physical and mental health. All abilities and dogs are welcome. We will not be meeting on June 25. Information, Anisa Ralls, 206-382-4269 or aralls@stjames-cathdral.org.
MEMORY HUB BLOCK PARTY Annual Brain Health First Hill Block Party! Wednesday, June 25, 11am-2pm. Meet at the corner of Terry and Marion and walk around the First Hill neighborhood participating in fun and family-friendly activities. Information, thememoryhub.org/event/brain-health-block-party
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, 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.
SEASON OF SERVICE This spring, the Archdiocese of Seattle has been celebrating its 175th anniversary by demonstrating our commitment to serving others. Please continue to volunteer at the Cathedral and in your own neighborhoods. Report your April volunteer hours yet, and submit pictures to Patrick Barredo, pbarredo@stjames-cathedral.org.
ECOLOGY FAIR Sunday, May 18, 9am-2pm, Cathedral Hall Ten years ago, Pope Francis released Laudato Si’, in which he calls for every person on the planet to show mercy to the Earth, our common home. The St. James Care for Creation team invites you to become better informed and take action to protect and nurture our environment. This year’s exhibitors, including Puget Sound Energy, RainWise, Plant Amnesty and the Seattle Aquarium, have activities for children, parents, and all people of good will!
CHOIR CAMP REGISTRATION IS OPEN AT YOUR CATHEDRAL! All children and youth with unchanged (treble) voices entering grades 1 through 8 are encouraged to register. All children are welcome! Camp occurs daily August 11-15, Monday through Friday, 9:00am until 4:00pm at St. James Cathedral’s Cathedral Place, located at 803 Terry Avenue. Doors open at 8:30am daily; end-of-day pick-up concludes by 4:30pm. Camp concludes with all participants returning at 9:00am, Sunday, August 17, to lead music at the 10:00am Cathedral Sunday Mass (this Mass is livestreamed!). Participants will sing, laugh, learn, and play in a beautiful and welcoming environment and discover a variety of music spanning the Church's history, from ancient to modern. Campers share their music through outreach at a mid-week mini-concert at a nearby retirement community, a concert in the Cathedral, and at the Sunday 10:00am Mass. Tuition is $150 per chorister. Scholarships are available; no one is turned away. Information, Youth Music Office, youthmusic@stjames-cathedral.org or 206-382-4876.
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