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ON THE COVER The two disciples recounted how Jesus was made known to them in the breaking of bread. The Supper at Emmaus. Detail of East Apse stained glass window, St. James Cathedral. Hans Gottfried von Stockhausen, artist.
SUNDAY HOSPITALITY Come to Cathedral Hall after the 10:00am Easter Mass for cherry almond scones from Macrina Bakery, and the chance to visit with fellow parishioners.
PRAYERS TO OUR LADY OF LOURDES The men and women of the Order of Malta will be going on pilgrimage to the healing shrine of Lourdes in southern France at the end of April. They will take with them intentions from local parishes, which will be remembered at the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes. Stop by the Shrine of the Blessed Virgin Mary, write your petition on the form provided, and drop it in the box of intentions:
CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION CLASSES RETURN TO SESSION TODAY, Sunday, April 14 after the 10:00am Mass. Parents, after you drop off your children at O’Dea for class, please head across the street to the 2nd floor of Cathedral Place for our Monthly Parent Gathering with hospitality. Corinna Laughlin, Pastoral Assistant for Liturgy, will present on “Why Mass Matters.” Looking forward to seeing you there!
THE TALLIS SCHOLARS CONCERT: Friday, April 19 at 7:30pm – Presented by Cappella Romana, The Tallis Scholars return with a program spanning Lent and Easter, especially poignant this year as their tour takes place between the dates of Easter, March 31 on the Gregorian calendar and May 5 on the Julian. Two expansive settings of the Lamentations (White and Tallis) fill the first half, with the second focusing on the fulfillment of the Easter prophecy and the complete cycle of William Byrd's Propers for All Saints. Sections A & B are sold out; section C tickets are available at www.cappellaromana.org. A limited number of pay-what-you-can parishioner passes are available at the parish office reception desk or through the Cathedral music office.
Care for Creation Tip Next Monday, April 22, is Earth Day. The Catholic Climate Covenant asks us to heal our throwaway culture by focusing this year on plastics. In the Franciscan spirit of simple living, before making purchases, ask yourself, “Do I really need this product?” Be aware of personal WANTS versus NEEDS. Stop buying things you don’t really need! If you do need to make purchases, buy items that have no, or minimal, plastic packaging.
CRS Rice Bowl If you have not yet had the opportunity, you can still make a donation to fight hunger and poverty throughout the world. Offerings can be made at Mass at St. James Cathedral, or through an on-line portal at the Cathedral’s CRS Rice Bowl page, https://mobilizecrs.donordrive.com/team/6319. Thank you!
For the Role of Women During the month of April, Pope Francis asks Catholics to pray for the dignity and worth of women to be recognized in every culture and for an end to the discrimination they face in various parts of the world. He emphasizes the importance that “governments need to commit to eliminate discriminatory laws everywhere and to work toward guaranteeing women’s human rights.” Let us pray together “that the dignity and worth of women be recognized in every culture, and for an end to the discrimination they face.” Pope Francis’ message on the role of women, https://popesprayerusa.net/2024/04/02/for-the-role-of-women-the-pope-video/.
ARCHDIOCESE OF SEATTLE MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRY NAMIWALK TEAM The Archdiocese of Seattle’s Mental Health Ministry has formed a NAMI Walks team in order to bring people together across the Archdiocese to raise awareness and support for people with mental illness and their families. Please consider joining our team and walking with us so we can spread the message of “Mental Health for All!” (No monetary donation is required) Saturday, June 1, 8:00am-11:00am, Marina Park in Kirkland, Registration, https://www.namiwalks.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donordrive.team&teamID=63637, Information, Anisa Ralls, 206-382-4269 or aralls@stjames-cathedral.org
WELCOME BACK Would you yourself – or someone you know – like to take another look at the Catholic Church? If, for one reason or another, you have been away and long for community, or feel hungry for something more, Welcome Back might be just the right place to safely express your concerns. A new in-person eight-week series will begin in April. Information, John Simpson, 206-654-4658 or jsimpson@stjames-cathedral.org.
St. James Immigrant Assistance (SJIA) provides individualized support to those seeking citizenship Maria (not her real name) had unsuccessfully applied for and was interviewed twice for U.S. citizenship before she came to SJIA for assistance. She needed significant support with her English. SJIA Legal Services and Citizenship Tutoring worked in tandem and tailored our services to support her specific needs, including extensive interview preparation so she could demonstrate her comprehension of the information on her application in English, and extra tutoring sessions to help her memorize the 100 civics questions in English and pass the English reading and writing tests. Our assistance in preparing for and representing Maria at her interview helped her gain confidence and reduced her stress so that she could put her best abilities forward at the interview. After working with SJIA, Maria was approved at her first interview, took the Oath of Allegiance the same day, and fulfilled her dream of becoming a U.S. citizen. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a U.S. Citizen, we can help. Information, Patrick Suhrbier psuhrbier@stjames-cathedral.org or Laura Murton lmurton@stjames-cathedral.org, 206-382-4511.
MONTHLY ART GROUP Sponsored by the Mental Health and Wellness Ministry, Every 2nd Friday of the month, 10-11:30am at the Pastoral Outreach Center, join us in a supportive group to work on art projects and meet new people! No experience needed and all materials provided. Everyone is welcome! Registration, Anisa Ralls, 206-382-4269 or aralls@stjames-cathedral.org
ASKING FOR CHANGE WORKSHOP Powerful Communication Skills to Motivate and Inspire Your Adult Child, for all parents who are struggling to communicate with their adult children with mental illness, join us for a free workshop with Bob Krulish on Saturday, May 11, 9am-12pm, Pastoral Outreach Center, 907 Columbia St. Register by May 6, Anisa Ralls, 206-382-4269 or aralls@stjames-cathedral.org
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, 206-654-4640 or jmarquez@stjames-cathedral.org.
MONTHLY FOOT CARE CLINIC Seattle and King County 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. No registration required.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS St. James has FOUR Catholic Elementary Schools in Seattle: Holy Family Bilingual, St. George, St. Joseph, and St. Therese. These schools provide in-parish tuition rates for registered St. James parishioners. We also support FOUR Catholic High Schools (Bishop Blanchet, Holy Names, Kennedy Catholic, and O’Dea) through the Simperman Scholar program. For requirements and a 2024-2025 school year application, contact Patty Pruitt, 206-274-3108 or ppruitt@stjames-cathedral.org. Completed applications and all requirements must be submitted by April 30, 2024.
CHOIR CAMP 2024—SAVE THE DATE! August 12-16 and Sunday, August 18 (10am Mass) marks the annual Youth Music Program choir camp for unchanged (treble) voices. All children entering grades 1 through 8 in the Fall season of 2024 are eligible to enroll. Enrollment will be opening soon! Please email the Youth Music Office directly at youthmusic@stjames-cathedral.org to reserve a spot for your child(ren) at camp, or, to be added to the choir camp contact list. Call 206-382-4876 with any questions you may have about choir camp.
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.
MONTHLY FOOT CARE CLINIC Seattle and King County 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. No registration required.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS St. James has FOUR Catholic Elementary Schools in Seattle: Holy Family Bilingual, St. George, St. Joseph, and St. Therese. These schools provide in-parish tuition rates for registered St. James parishioners. We also support FOUR Catholic High Schools (Bishop Blanchet, Holy Names, Kennedy Catholic, and O’Dea) through the Simperman Scholar program. For requirements and a 2024-2025 school year application, contact Patty Pruitt, 206-274-3108 or ppruitt@stjames-cathedral.org. Completed applications and all requirements must be submitted by April 30, 2024.
CRISTO REY JESUIT SEATTLE is a new Catholic high school opening for 9th graders on the campus of St. Paul’s Parish in Rainier Beach. CRJS offers lower-income students access to a top-quality Catholic education. Thanks to its unique work-study model, families will pay between $400 and $2500 per year for CRJS. Apply today at www.cristoreyseattle.org
CHOIR CAMP 2024—SAVE THE DATE! August 12-16 and Sunday, August 18 (10am Mass) marks the annual Youth Music Program choir camp for unchanged (treble) voices. All children entering grades 1 through 8 in the Fall season of 2024 are eligible to enroll. Enrollment will be opening soon! Please email the Youth Music Office directly at youthmusic@stjames-cathedral.org to reserve a spot for your child(ren) at camp, or, to be added to the choir camp contact list. Call 206-382-4876 with any questions you may have about choir camp.
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.
OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY NEWSLETTER Learn about upcoming events and opportunities as well as stay informed on Catholic social teaching by receiving this monthly newsletter. Subscribe, outreach@stjames-cathedral.org.
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED IN THE CATHEDRAL KITCHEN The Cathedral Kitchen provides hot dinners every weeknight. In addition, we give each dinner guest a lunch bag filled with sandwiches, fruit and desserts. 1-3 volunteers are needed each day, 10am to 1pm, to assemble the bags. Information, Mick McHugh, Director of the Cathedral Kitchen, 206-949-6114.
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.
SUNDAY BREAKFAST St. James Cathedral is one of only two sites that serve breakfast for homeless and low-income persons on Sunday mornings in Seattle. 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.
SUPPORT THE SOLANUS CASEY CENTER Named after Franciscan priest Blessed Solanus Casey, the Center (a joint ministry of Catholic Community Services and St. James Cathedral) is a walk-in referral center that provides services to the unemployed, working poor, people just released from detention, and those living on the streets, shelters, and transitional housing. The Center also offers modest financial assistance as funds allow. In particular, it is one of the few agencies in Seattle that will help pay for ID cards and provide assistance with necessary background paperwork. The Center is open Monday to Thursday, 1pm to 4pm. To volunteer, Adriana Henry, Program Manager, 206-223-0907 or AdrianaH@ccsww.org.
SANDWICH MAKING MINISTRY Healthy sandwiches can be made at home and then brought to the Cathedral to share with men staying at the St. Martin de Porres Shelter. This is a great activity for families with young children, people with busy lives, and anyone who is not able to go out and serve. Information, Patrick Barredo, 206-382-4515 or pbarredo@stjames-cathedral.org.
TOILETRY DONATIONS If you are traveling and staying at a hotel, consider bringing the small toiletries back to St. James. There is a donation bin located in the Cathedral Bookstore. Our St. Vincent de Paul conference packages the toiletries and distributes them to those in need. Thank you!
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