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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. For more information about the parish, to register, or to ask a question, visit our “Welcome Table” at Coffee Hour. A Cathedral staff person will be on hand to assist you. COVER ART Sword and Palm. Stained glass window in the Cathedral’s Reconciliation Chapel. Charles Connick, artist. FLOWERS AT THE ALTAR are offered by Robert Henderson in memory of his father, James Henderson, who died October 11, 1942. REMEMBERING OUR BELOVED DEAD. You are invited to write the names of deceased loved ones in the Book of Remembrance which has been placed near the Shrine of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This book will be carried in procession at the solemn Requiem Mass of All Souls on Monday, November 2 at 7:30pm. ART IN THE CHAPEL. Stop by the Cathedral Chapel this month to explore the work of architectural photographer Stephen Rosen. Over the past three years, Rosen has explored St. James Cathedral and captured the beauty of the building in a variety of lights and perspectives. His photographs of our Cathedral will have you appreciating the beauty of this building in new ways. The show will be up until October 25. CATHEDRAL ESPRESSO is open following the 10:00am and Noon Masses! Proceeds this month will go to the Cathedral Capital Campaign, Place of Light, Place of Welcome. THE LAST SENIOR TRIP FOR THIS SEASON will be Wednesday October 14. We will visit the Burke Museum. We’ll receive a passport for a fascinating journey through Washington’s geology, biology, and archaeology. And, we’ll enjoy a great meal together. Please join us! Space is limited and priority will be given to registered parishioners. Information, or to reserve your place, John Simpson, Pastoral Care Minister, at 206-274-3173. LAUDATO SI SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION. It’s not too late to join in our small group discussion of Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si. For this week, please read Chapter 2 of the encyclical, “The Gospel of Creation.” We’ll meet on Monday, October 12, from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm in the Pastoral Outreach Center. Information, Patty Bowman, 206-382-4515. IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO REGISTER FOR CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION! Join the 175 kids in Preschool through High School who are learning more about their faith and how to live it in daily life. Classes meet Sundays from 11:00 to 11:45. More information on the Kid’s Page of the St James Cathedral website. Information, Brenda Bellamy, 206-274-3108. “THE LISTENING HEART” TRAINING. Transform good relationships into great ones by perfecting your communication and interpersonal skills. “The Listening Heart” is a 10-week training program offered by Cabrini Ministry Training that offers the skills and insights that will empower you to share the love of God with those you love. Classes begin on October 19/20 and are offered on Monday nights in Seattle and Tuesday afternoons in Kirkland. Learn more at www.cabriniministry.org or email info@cabriniministry.org. SHARE YOUR FAITH AND LOVE OF THE CHURCH WITH THE CHILDREN OF ST JAMES – become a 6th grade Assistant Catechist. Class meets most Sundays through early June 2016. Information, Brenda Bellamy, 206-274-3108. PACIFIC MUSICWORKS PRESENTS MONTEVERDI 1610 VESPERS Saturday, October 24, 2015, 8:00 pm Stephen Stubbs directs an international dream team of vocal soloists and instrumentalists in what is sure to be an utterly thrilling Vespers. Soloists include one of the leading Monteverdi singers of our time, English tenor Charles Daniels, and cornetto virtuoso Bruce Dickey. General Admission Advance Passes are $45, $40 for Seniors, $20 for attendees under 25. $35 Suggested donation at the door for all attendees without advance purchase. Information and passes at pacificmusicworks.org.
CONFIRMATION PREPARATION FOR YOUTH IS A TWO-YEAR PROCESS. For the first year, youth can choose either to participate in a Sunday morning Confirmation Preparation class or the Sunday evening Youth Ministry. The second year includes a series of 10 weekly classes held in advance of the Rite of Confirmation. The date of Confirmation is determined each year by the Archbishop. Information Joe Cotton, 206-264-2082, or Brenda Bellamy, 206-274-3108. DO YOU GIVE AT THE OFFICE? Help refugees and immigrants to learn English, become citizens, and connect to community resources. When you make a gift through the United Way workplace giving campaign, you can support our Immigrant Assistance program. Simply write in “St. James Immigrant Assistance” on the line for the specific agency you want to designate. If you work for Boeing or Microsoft, your gift will automatically be matched, doubling your donation. Visit our website to see what a difference your donation can make. Information, Christopher Koehler, 206-382-4511. ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY THANKS YOU. We visited a man in an addiction program and gave rent help. He asked us to pray for him, insisting he was not able to lead the prayer himself. After starting the prayer, we asked if he would like to add anything. Clutching our hands tightly, he burst forth with a passionate prayer for himself, for us and for everyone in his program who struggles with addiction and mental health issues. He ended by asking God to “please bless them all from the tops of their heads to the bottoms of their feets.” Your support made this blessed moment possible – thank you! The SVdP Helpline, 206-767-6449, is open Monday through Friday, 8 am to 3 pm. WINTER SHELTER SEEKS BREAKFAST HOSTS. The overflow Winter Shelter is still looking for people to serve once per month as breakfast hosts, 5:45-7:30am. Also, toiletry donations are very much appreciated, especially spray deodorant, toothbrushes, razors, and non-white washcloths! Thank you in advance! Information, Tom Frasene, 206-382-4235. ST. JAMES CATHEDRAL HAS AN OPENING FOR A CUSTODIAN to perform basic janitorial and floor care responsibilities. This person will also work with the Cathedral Facilities staff in setting up for special liturgies and events and basic maintenance tasks. This is a full time position with an Archdiocesan Benefits package. Interested applicants should download the Seattle Archdiocesan Job Application and send it via e-mail, to Tang Nguyen. A job description and more details can be obtained by contacting Tang or calling 206-355-9378.
BAPTISM OF INFANTS & YOUNG CHILDREN (under the age of 7) is celebrated monthly at one of the weekend Masses. To prepare for this important sacrament, parents and godparents participate in a series of classes to update their understanding of baptism, to reflect on their responsibility to guide their children in the practice of the faith, and to learn about the many ways our parish supports families. Please allow at least two months for preparation. Information, Suzanne Lee, 206-654-4640. ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING CATHOLIC? If you are an adult who has never been baptized, an adult who has been baptized in another Christian tradition, or a Catholic who has been baptized, but not received First Eucharist or Confirmation, you are invited to participate in the RCIA, a process of initiation into the Catholic Church. You can learn more by going to the RCIA website. Information, Kathleen McCabe, 206-382-2018. 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 parishes of Holy Rosary in Seattle, Tacoma, and Edmonds; Our Lady of Fatima in Seattle; and St. Edward in Seattle and Shelton.
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