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A BYZANTINE EMPEROR AT KING HENRY'S COURT: Christmas 1400 London Friday, January 20, 2023 at 7:30pm, Cappella Romana in concert. At Christmastide 1400 to 1401, Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Emperor Manuel II Palaiologos paid a visit to King Henry IV at Eltham Palace in London. Seeking aid against the Ottomans, the Byzantine Emperor also brought with him clergy and cantors for prayers and services. New discoveries reveal the mix of liturgical music – in Greek and in Latin – that was performed at this double-royal occasion on Old-Style Christmas (modern date of 7 January). Information and tickets, cappellaromana.org.
THE GESUALDO SIX CONCERT: ENGLISH MOTETS OF THE RENAISSANCE Monday, February 13 at 7:30pm, presented by Cappella Romana. The Gesualdo Six is a British vocal ensemble formed at Trinity College, Cambridge in 2014, comprising some of the UK’s finest consort singers. They make their Northwest début with music by English Renaissance masters, encompassing florid medieval-sounding pieces by Morley and Sheryngham, intricate works by Tallis and Byrd, and the beautiful simplicity of Gibbons and Tomkins. More info and tickets ($5-$53) at https://cappellaromana.org/concert/gesualdosix/. A limited number of pay-what-you-can parishioner passes are available at the parish office reception desk, or contact the music office at musicoffice@stjames-cathedral.org or 206-382-4874.
JOIN VIRTUALLY IN THE PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND On January 22, a group of 116 pilgrims will join Father Ryan on an 8-day pilgrimage to the Holy Land. You are invited to join virtually in this journey by submitting your prayer requests via the parish website. Your intentions will be remembered at Mass each day of the pilgrimage. Photos, videos, and reflections will be posted daily on Instagram and Facebook. Visit www.stjames-cathedral.org/holyland to submit your intention, read about the itinerary, and download the prayer book. Information, Maria Laughlin, mlaughlin@stjames-cathedral.org.
YOUNG ADULTS If you’re looking for community and to grow deeper in your devotion to Jesus Christ, you’re invited to join our weekly Young Adult Gathering! We meet every Sunday at the Pastoral Outreach Center from 6:30-8:00pm immediately following the 5:30pm Mass. A simple supper and drinks will be provided, and parking is available at O’Dea. Information, Andrew Braley, abraley@stjamescathedral.org or text 206-330-1512.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL THANKS YOU A young couple with an infant needed help to pay rent when there was a change of employment and lapse of income. They called the St Vincent de Paul Helpline requesting assistance (206-767-6449). When we visited, a large fan in their apartment was helping to remove smoke from a fire that had occurred in the upper floors of their building. They proudly showed us their beautiful baby. With your support we were able to give them enough money to pay rent for a month. Recently we discovered these neighbors had moved into new family housing. Information, Jo Ann Wiesner, 206-291-4012 or wiesnerjo@gmail.com.
ADULT CONFIRMATION Are you or is someone you know 17 or older and in need of the Sacrament of Confirmation? The sacrament will be celebrated on Thursday, May 11 at 7:00pm. Classes in preparation for Confirmation begin on Tuesday, February 28. Catholic Baptism and First Communion are required. The deadline for registration is February 21. Information and registration, John Marquez,
206-654-4640 or jmarquez@stjames-cathedral.org.
BECOMING A US CITIZEN HAS LIFE CHANGING BENEFITS Having found safety in a domestic violence shelter, Reina (not her real name) and her children began the difficult journey of rebuilding independence and stability. Though they were physically safe, Reina’s ex-spouse continued to find ways to make stability hard to obtain. One attempt to harm Reina was through the immigration process. Through Immigrant Assistance’s legal services, Reina was able to overcome her ex-husband’s attempts to prevent her from becoming a US citizen. Having obtained US citizenship, she now has the peace of mind that her ex-husband can no longer threaten her ability to remain safely in the US with her children. We are able to provide these life changing services at no cost. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a US Citizen, we can help. Information, Patrick Suhrbier psuhrbier@stjames-cathedral.org or Laura Murton lmurton@stjames-cathedral.org, 206-382-4511.
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, Jennifer Wong, 206-619-0816, faithfriends@stjames-cathedral.org, or www.faithfriendsstjames.org.
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. 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. Information, Jennifer Wong, 206-619-0816, faithfriends@stjames-cathedral.org, or www.faithfriendsstjames.org.
SAVE THE DATE: CHOIR CAMP 2023 All children and youth with unchanged (treble) voices entering grades 1 through 8 are encouraged to register for Choir Camp! All are welcome: parishioners and non-parishioners alike. Camp occurs daily August 7-11, Monday through Friday, 9:00am until 4:00pm. Camp concludes with all choristers returning at 9:00am on August 13 to sing for the 10:00am Sunday Mass. Contact the Youth Music Office to register today! Information, Youth Music Office, 206-382-4876 or youthmusic@stjames-cathedral.org.
CARE FOR CREATION TIP The Washington State Legislature’s 2013 session began this week. Now would be the most opportune time to ask your elected representatives to support legislation that limits carbon pollution, protects natural resources, supports international efforts to fight climate change, protects environmental health, or promotes energy efficiency and renewable energy. (WA is doing great in this action under a climate- focused Governor Jay Inslee)
SOCIAL OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY STAFF TRANSITIONS The last week has seen a couple of staffing changes for St. James Social Outreach and Advocacy. On Friday, January 6, we said farewell to Maria Tally, who had served as Assistant Director of the Cathedral Kitchen. We will certainly miss seeing Maria’s spirit every day, but she will still be a part of the Kitchen team as a volunteer. Many of you also are aware that Nancy Granger, who had served as the Cathedral’s Mental Health and Wellness Nurse, retired in October. This past week, we welcomed Nancy’s successor, Anisa Ralls, to the Cathedral’s pastoral team. Anisa comes to us after many years as the emergency room social worker at Evergreen Hospital in Kirkland. Welcome to St. James Cathedral, Anisa!
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 (including offering envelopes!). You can register online at www.stjames-cathedral.org.
CATHOLIC ADVOCACY BULLETIN The Washington State Catholic Conference (WSCC) represents the legislative priorities of our state's bishops in Olympia. With a long legislative session slated for 2023, the WSCC will be publishing weekly bulletins starting in January. There will be plenty of news and updates, as well as sign-in opportunities for bills and information to contact your legislators. Subscribe, https://www.wacatholics.org/be-an-advocate/join-our-network.
HYGIENE ITEMS FOR OUR UNSHELTERED NEIGHBORS The St Vincent de Paul Society is seeking donations of hygiene items for Seattle’s unsheltered neighbors. Donated items will be assembled into individual hygiene kits which will then be distributed in person by SVdP volunteers several days each week to those in need. Hygiene items being sought include: hotel/travel size shampoo; lotion; bar soap; hand sanitizer. Also: disposable razors; deodorant; lip balm; dental floss, toothbrush, toothpaste; Kleenex. The donation collection box is located in the Cathedral Book Store. Donations can be made Monday through Friday 11am-3pm and after each weekend Mass.
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