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SEATTLE PRO MUSICA CONCERT – ETHEL SMYTH & W. A. MOZART Saturday, May 20 at 8:00pm. Dismissed for decades in the 20th century as merely a “lady composer”, Ethel Smyth is finally getting her due in recent years. In their 50th anniversary season grand finale, Seattle Pro Musica presents her seldom-heard, towering Mass in D for chorus, soloists, and orchestra, paired with W.A. Mozart’s Great Mass in C minor. Tickets from $21-38; students free with ID, pay-what-you-can option available (select PWYC from drop-down list). More info and tickets at www.seattlepromusica.org/smyth-mozart or 206-203-5104. Please note: Seattle Pro Musica strongly encourages all audience members to remain masked for in-person events. Singers, orchestra members, and soloists will test to unmask and perform.
CATHEDRAL BOOK CLUB The next meeting of the Cathedral Book Club will be on May 23, 2023 at 7:00pm in the Mother Cabrini Room, Pastoral Outreach Center. Parishioner Judith Mayotte will lead us in a discussion of All Is Grace: A Biography of Dorothy Day by Jim Forest. Copies are available on Amazon. Information and to register, Joyce Mork-O’Brien, jamob14@comcast.net or 206-226-4099.
HOLY HOUR FOR VOCATIONS On June 2 from 6:30pm-7:30pm, you are invited to join Archbishop Etienne for a Holy Hour as we pray the two young men who will be ordained in the Cathedral on June 3, and for an increase in vocations to the priesthood. The Holy Hour will include Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and the beautiful music of our Taizé ensemble. Because of the Holy Hour, there will be no regular ecumenical prayer in June. The regular Taizé Evening Prayer will resume on Friday, July 7.
ORDINATIONS TO THE PRIESTHOOD On Saturday, June 3, at 10:00am in the Cathedral, Archbishop Etienne will ordain two young men for service in the Archdiocese of Seattle. You are invited to join Sylvester Chanda, John Paul Tomassi, and their families for this joyful celebration.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL THANKS YOU A middle aged man made ends meet with his job until he experienced a dental emergency. Needing expensive dental work as soon as he could afford it, the man tried to put away a significant portion of his paycheck for this purpose. His dental fund strained his budget and he fell behind in paying his rent. The man called the St Vincent de Paul Helpline (206-767-6449). With your assistance, we offered help to pay his current rent. Additionally, we referred him to potential resources for finding discounted dental service. Information, Jo Ann Wiesner, 206-291-4012 or wiesnerjo@gmail.com.
ARCHDIOCESE MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRY MENTAL HEALTH MONTH EVENTS Join the Archdiocese Mental Health Ministry in recognizing Mental Health Month: Virtual Morning of Prayer for Mental Health, Sat 5/20 at 10am, for all who are impacted by mental health, register https://archseattle.org/events/virtual-morning-of-prayer-for-mental-health/.
CARE FOR CREATION TIP Stop washing clothes in hot water. Modern laundry detergents mostly work just as well at cold temperatures, and most washing machines’ built-in sensors ensure clothes get just as clean without extra water or heat.
TOILETRY DONATIONS If you are traveling and staying at a hotel, consider bringing the small toiletries back to donate. 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!
Opportunities to Serve: 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.
Opportunities to Serve: 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.
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.
ST JAMES CATHEDRAL SPRING BLOOD DRIVE To help ensure an ample blood supply for our community this spring, St. James Cathedral is running a two-week blood donation campaign. To participate, visit https://schedule.bloodworksnw.org/DonorPortal/Default.aspx. Plug in your home or work zip code, click next, then on the left of the screen enter May 7 to May 21 to find all the convenient nearby locations offered in our two-week timeframe. When you arrive to donate, check in and provide the code SJC so we can track our participation and impact!
THE CATHEDRAL KITCHEN GARDEN, which provides fresh produce for the weeknight meals served at Cathedral Hall, needs volunteers to help with planting, weeding, maintenance, pruning and harvesting. The garden is located on the corner of Madison and Terry. Information, Kathy Dugaw, kadugaw@gmail.com.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT BECOMING CATHOLIC Are you, a family member, or a friend interested in learning more about the Catholic Church? Are you curious about how a person becomes Catholic? Information, John Marquez, jmarquez@stjames-cathedral.org.
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, 9am until 4pm. Camp concludes with all choristers returning at 9am on August 13 to sing for the 10am Sunday Mass. Information, Youth Music Office, 206-382-4876 or youthmusic@stjames-cathedral.org.
VISIT THE CATHEDRAL COLUMBARIUM A columbarium is a cemetery for the reverent burial of cremated remains. The way we honor the mortal remains of our deceased family members and friends is a reflection of the faith we profess in the Nicene Creed: we believe in the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. The columbarium is open for prayer whenever the Cathedral is open. It is a beautiful place to visit and pray for all our beloved dead. Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace.
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