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ON THE COVER The Lord gave them bread from heaven. Stained glass window, St. James Cathedral Chapel. Charles Connick, artist.
FLOWERS AT THE ALTAR are offered by Lydia Pastores in memory of her husband Edgardo Pastores Primero on the first anniversary of his passing. If you would like to offer flowers to remember a loved one, mark a special anniversary, or give thanks for an answered prayer, contact Maggie Corrigan, 206-622-3559. Current open weekends are October 20 and November 3.
SUNDAY HOSPITALITY Come to Cathedral Hall after the 10:00am Mass for spring rolls, fresh fruit, and the chance to visit with fellow parishioners.
YOUNG ADULTS GATHER ON SUNDAY NIGHT You are invited to our first Sunday of the month meeting tonight, August 4. After dinner, the group will enjoy a discussion with Father Ryan about faith, life, and ministry. The meeting begins after the Sunday 5:30pm Mass. Information, Patty Pruitt, ppruitt@stjames-cathedral.org or 206-274-3108.
SUMMER FILM SERIES The Third Harmony was originally to be screened this week, but is has been postponed to a later date.
SUNDAY HOSPITALITY COMING TO SUNDAY 5:30PM MASS! Join us after the 5:30pm Mass on Sunday, August 11 in the Archbishop Murphy Courtyard. We’ll share Samosas and Mimosas and a chance to visit with fellow parishioners.
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.
SENIOR ICE CREAM SOCIAL Seniors of the parish, come join us for an ice cream social to celebrate summer! Wednesday, August 21, 1-3pm, Pastoral Outreach Center Courtyard. RSVP requested by August 19. Information, Anisa Ralls, 206-382-4269 or aralls@stjames-cathedral.org.
SUMMER WALKING GROUP Join the Mental Health and Wellness Ministry every Wednesday at 11am 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. Last walk on August 28. Information, Anisa Ralls, 206-382-4269 or aralls@stjames-cathedral.org.
TOILETRY DONATIONS If you are traveling and staying at a hotel, consider bringing the small toiletries back to St. James so they can be distributed to those in need. Donations can be dropped off at the Cathedral Bookstore. Thank you!
MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS MINISTRY MOVIE GROUP Join the Mental Health and Wellness Ministry on the 5th 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, next movie group will be held Friday, August 30 in the Pastoral Outreach Center. Information, Anisa Ralls 206-382-4269 or aralls@stjames-cathedral.org
A TIP FROM POPE FRANCIS In Fratelli Tutti, Pope Francis calls for “a better kind of politics, one truly at the service of the common good” (# 154). Essential to a better kind of politics is the sense of belonging to a “single human family.” After all, “we are all in the same boat” (#30). Instead of “the inclination to be concerned only with myself, my group, my own petty interests” (# 166) we have to commit to overcoming “every individualistic mindset” and instead “seek the good of all people” including those we may see as different from us (#182).
ST VINCENT DE PAUL thanks you We had a delightful visit with a retired man living on a small amount of fixed income. His positive outlook and warm personality stood out especially considering that he has lived with blindness the past few years. When a stranger found access to the man’s apartment, his rent money disappeared. Wanting to keep on top of 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 gave rent assistance he needed. Information, Jo Ann Wiesner, 206-291-4012 or wiesnerjo@gmail.com.
INTERESTED IN BECOMING CATHOLIC? Are you, a family member, or a friend interested in joining the Catholic Church? Are you curious about how a person becomes Catholic or do you simply want to learn what Catholicism is all about? Information, John Marquez, jmarquez@stjames-cathedral.org, 206-654-4640.
LOOKING FOR WAYS TO SERVE OUR COMMUNITY? Are you interested in discovering a vibrant faith group that serves our local community in meaningful ways? Jesuit Volunteer EnCorps will support you in your commitment! We are a group, ages 40+, that meets monthly in-person. As a program of JVC Northwest, we explore our commitment to values: social and ecological justice, community, simple living and spirituality. We assist group members to explore volunteer options in our community. Program begins in September. Apply by August 31 to be included in the opening retreat. And applications are accepted throughout the program year. Information, Sarah Thompson, jvencorps@jvcnorthwest or visit www.jvencorps.org.
JOIN THE CATHEDRAL USHERS At all the Masses on weekends, holy days, and other special occasions, Cathedral ushers welcome visitors, hand out bulletins, answer questions, and assist with the collection and communion procession. And we can always use more ushers! All training is provided. If you’d like to try this ministry on for size, please contact Corinna Laughlin, claughlin@stjames-cathedral.org.
MASS FOR SUICIDE HEALING AND REMEMBRANCE September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Join us at this special Mass, 9/14 at 5:30pm, as we pray for all who have been lost to suicide, for survivors of suicide, and for those who have lost a family member, friend, or colleague. We also pray that, as Church and as individuals, we can help prevent suicide by raising awareness and knowing how to help those in need. Archbishop Paul D. Etienne, celebrant.
MONTHLY FOOT CARE CLINIC Seattle and King Co Public Health is offering free monthly foot clinics and blood pressure checks, last Wednesday of every month, 1-4pm, held at Pastoral Outreach Center, 907 Columbia St. No registration required.
WEEKLY MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS GROUPS Open to anyone who needs support, weekly groups are held every Friday of the month, 10:00-11:30am. 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. Registration, Anisa Ralls, 206-382-4269 or aralls@stjames-cathedral.org.
The Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life (SEEL) Puget Sound is a 9-month retreat format of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius that goes from September through May. It is a dynamic program of prayer, monthly communal retreat mornings and individual spiritual direction. SEEL will offer two options to experience the retreat in 2024-2025 – a mostly in-person retreat held at St. Joseph in Seattle, and an online retreat for those unable to meet in person. SEEL is accepting applications now for the program starting in late September and offers the retreat at no set fee so that all who are accepted can participate. Information, www.seelpugetsound.org.
SPONSOR SOMEONE IN RCIA Would you like to share the meaning of your Catholic faith with someone who is new to the Church? Does the thought of accompanying someone as they seek to become Catholic appeal to you? Could you introduce someone to Christian discipleship as lived at St. James? Perhaps you would make a good RCIA sponsor. Learn more about what’s involved in sponsorship. Information, John Marquez, 206-654-4640 or jmarquez@stjames-cathedral.org.
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