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WELCOME! If you are a visitor to the Cathedral, we want you to know how welcome you are — whether you have come from another part of the country, from across the world, or simply from another parish here in the Archdiocese. Thanks, in part, to the generosity of visitors like you, we are able to celebrate the Church’s liturgy here in a fitting and beautiful way. We are also able to offer a wide range of services to needy people living in the central district of our city.

TWENTY YEARS LATER. This month marks twenty years since the rededication of St. James Cathedral following its restoration and renovation in 1994. In honor of this special anniversary, look for five history panels near the font, ambo, cathedra, presider chair, and Blessed Sacrament Chapel which include architect’s drawings and photos of the construction process which brought new life to our historic Cathedral.

NEW IN THE BOOKSTORE. Pray your way through Advent with reflections from G. K. Chesterton, St. Francis, Henri Nouwen, St. Pio, and more! Also, lots of new jewelry items from the Vatican Collection—these make wonderful Christmas gifts. Plus prayer books, missals, and missalettes for the coming year 2015.

OUR ADVENT COMMUNAL RECONCILIATION SERVICE will be held Monday, December 15 at 7:30pm. During this beautiful service of readings, reflection and song, we will open ourselves to experience the gift of God’s gracious and loving forgiveness in the Sacrament of Penance. It has long been a tradition in the church to confess one’s sins before celebrating the great feast of Christmas. This will be the ideal time to do so.

WINTER SHELTER IN NEED OF SUPPLIES. Thank you for your generous support of the overflow Winter Shelter! We currently are running low on the following items: cough drops, disposable razors, lip balm, dental floss, men’s deodorant sticks, large spray deodorant, travel size non-alcohol mouth wash, and nail clippers/emery boards. Please drop off any supplies in the Rubbermaid container at Coffee Hour after the 8am, 10am, and noon Masses, or at the Cathedral office Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. Thank you!

CELEBRATING SANTO NIÑO. The Cathedral Friends of Santo Niño invite you to join them in planning the fiesta celebrating the Child Jesus which takes place each January after the Santo Niño Mass. You are invited to a planning session during Coffee Hour in Cathedral Place Hall on Sunday, December 14 following the Noon Mass. Bring your ideas and enthusiasm! No experience required!

CATHEDRAL KIDS CHRISTMAS PARTY. Saturday, December 20, 11:30am—2:00pm, Cathedral Hall. It's really for the whole family—don’t miss it!. There will be a piñata, Santa Claus, and of course, food and fun! We will also have a blessing of nativity sets. So if you have a small family crèche, bring it to the party to be blessed. RSVP to Theresa at 206-219-5822 by 4:00pm, Wednesday, December 17 with the number of children and adults attending, to help us with planning.

A LIFELINE FOR MARRIAGES. Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vī) can help struggling couples rediscover each other and take new, positive steps to save their marriages. No matter the source of conflict in your marriage, Retrouvaille can help you. The next weekend program in the Seattle area will be held January 23-25, 2015. Confidential information or registration, www.HelpOurMarriage.com.

PRAYING FOR OUR ADULT SONS AND DAUGHTERS. Do you have an adult son or daughter who has wandered from the Catholic Church? Do you have a grown child who is struggling emotionally or spiritually, or is trapped in negative life style choices or addictions? If so, consider joining a small group of parents to discuss Praying for Our Adult Sons and Daughters by John and Theresa Botham. The book gives parents powerful tools for prayer and discernment as they reach out to their adult children. This 8-week study will begin Tuesday, January 20 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm in the Fireside Room and is limited to 8 people. Information and registration, Ginnie Huntsman, 206-860-5893.

WELCOME BACK. This winter, St. James Cathedral will again offer Welcome Back, our parish program designed to help people return to the sacraments and to regular church attendance. If you are a Catholic who has been away from the Church, or if you know someone who has been away, please consider this wonderful opportunity. Sessions offer opportunity to ask questions about your faith and to learn about changes in the Church. We begin Monday, January 5, 7:00-9:00 pm in Cathedral Place, 803 Terry Avenue, and continue each Monday through March. Information, Rosanne Michaels, 206-654-4658.

IMMIGRATION REFORM. President Obama recently took action to provide relief to immigrant families who fear being separated by deportation. Along with his previous deferred action program, this new action will help about half of the undocumented immigrants in the country. Find out more at our website or follow us on Facebook. Information, Chris Koehler, 206-382-4511.

THE ESPRESSO MINISTRY welcomes you at coffee hour after the 10:00am Mass! This month, all sales will benefit Pregnancy Support Ministry.

THINKING OF BEING MARRIED AT ST. JAMES CATHEDRAL? Parishioners are able to schedule a wedding at St. James Cathedral 14 months in advance; non-parishioners are able to schedule 12 months in advance. We do require at least six months preparation for the Sacrament of Matrimony. Information, Margaret Lynch, 206-382-4288.

PARISH REMEMBRANCE: Throughout the year, because we are the Cathedral Church, we remember in prayer at Mass and Vespers each of the parishes and missions of the Archdiocese of Seattle on a Sunday near their feast day. This week we remember in prayer the communities of Immaculate Conception in Seattle, Everett, Arlington, and Mount Vernon, and Immaculate Conception Mission in Steilacoom.

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