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.

CATHEDRAL BOOKSTORE. A CD of the remarkable Tre Ore talks by Rev. Dr. Michael Kinnamon is available for a small fee. Also, statues of St. Francis for your garden, a new book by Father Jim Martin, SJ, and much more!

ECUMENICAL ICON OF THE RESURRECTION. This weekend, St. James Cathedral is privileged once again to host a beautiful icon of Christ’s Resurrection. The icon, written by Yakov Prokofiev of St. Petersburg, was commissioned by the St. Petersburg Seattle Sister Churches Board to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their program, which encourages friendly relations between churches in Seattle and St. Petersburg. The icon was blessed by Metropolitan Vladimir and brought to Seattle in the summer of 2011. During this Easter Season, it travels around the Pacific Northwest to churches of many Christian denominations.

CHRISTIAN BROTHERS CELEBRATION. Next Sunday, May 25, at the 10:00am Mass, we will pray in a special way for and with the Christian Brothers, who have staffed O’Dea High School for 91 years. The last resident brothers are leaving Seattle this June, and while O’Dea will continue to carry on the legacy of Christian Brothers’ education, their presence will be greatly missed. Please mark your calendar to come and pray with the Brothers next Sunday.

BRAHMS REQUIEM AT ST. JAMES May 17 and 18, 8:00pm. St. James Resident Ensemble, Seattle Pro Musica, presents Brahms’ profound meditation on grief and solace, sorrow and hope. Karen P. Thomas conducts the nationally acclaimed 70-voice choir and orchestra. Information and reserved seats: www.seattlepromusica.org. Parishioner Pay-as-able passes: Cathedral Music Office 206 382 4874.

MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT DINNER SERIES continues Saturday, May 24 from 6:30 to 8:30pm in the Pastoral Outreach Center. Marriage and Family Therapist, Tita Subercaseaux, M.S., will facilitate our discussion of Building a Happy Ever After Family. Babysitting will be provided. Married couples of all ages are welcome! RSVP is required. Information, Margaret Lynch, mlynch@stjames-cathedral.org or 206-382-4288.

SUNDAY JUNE 1 the world-famous Santo Tomas Singers from Manila will sing at the 12:00 Noon Mass here at St. James. Among numerous international awards, the Filipino choir has twice received England’s “Choir of the World Grand Prize.”

YOUNG ADULTS “THIRD SUNDAY” On the third Sunday of every month join young adults in the parish at the 5:30pm Mass. This month we will be at Mass on May 18. After mass join us for a reception in the Parlors of the Rectory. Hope to see you there!

VAN DRIVER NEEDED. The Pastoral Care Ministry needs a responsible driver to assist elderly parishioners attend Mass. The commitment is for one Sunday per month. Be a part of this rewarding ministry! Information, John Simpson, 206-274-3173.

CELEBRATE THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION. On Thursday, May 29 at 7:00pm, Archbishop Sartain will confirm fifteen youth and adults from our parish. All are invited to attend this special Mass in which we pray for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on our friends. Information, Brenda Bellamy, 206-274-3108.

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 St. Rita in Tacoma and Sacred Heart in Battle Ground and Enumclaw.