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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. Adam and Eve are sent from the Garden of Eden. Detail of Ceremonial Bronze Doors, St. James Cathedral. Ulrich Henn, artist. FLOWERS AT THE ALTAR are offered in loving memory of Fred T. Richardson, from his family, Elizabeth, Rocco, and Isabella Fiattarone. 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. HAVE YOU DRIFTED FROM YOUR CATHOLIC FAITH? Have you been watching Pope Francis and been inspired to return to regular practice of our faith? St. James Cathedral offers Welcome Back, our own program designed to help you become an active part of our faith community once again. It’s a safe place to ask questions, and begin to experience a small community of faith. The Welcome Back program just began, and will run through early December; it is not too late to join us. Sessions are held Monday evenings, 7:00 – 9:00, in Cathedral Place, 803 Terry Avenue. Information, Rosanne Michaels, 206-654-4658. 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. SEATTLE STUDENTS NEED YOU! Catholic Community Services’ Youth Tutoring Program is looking for tutors who can commit one hour per week to a student in need for 6+ months. Tutors meet at housing complexes throughout Seattle. Information, Tom Frasene, 206-382-4235. JUSTFAITH SMALL GROUP TO BEGIN IN AUTUMN. Looking for a community of discipleship, spirituality, and concern for social justice? Join us for a transformative 24-week journey on Tuesdays, 6:30-9:00pm, beginning on October 13. To apply, contact Tom Frasene, 206-382-4235. ST VINCENT DE PAUL HELPLINE. Facing eviction because you cannot pay rent? Electricity being shut off because you cannot pay your bill? Sleeping on the floor because you cannot afford a bed? Need help paying for basic food, clothing or hygiene items? SVdP helps residents in need. Call the SVdP Helpline, 206-767-6449, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 3 pm. ST. JAMES KNITTERS GROUP meets Monday, October 12 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm in the Fireside Room, Pastoral Outreach Center. We are getting ready for the Mass for the Deceased Homeless on November 12, when we present hand-made hats, scarves, and other items. In past years, the items have gone to homeless outreach centers, to farm workers, and to babies at local hospitals. In addition to our group, many others from St. James make and donate items. Each one makes a difference, and is deeply appreciated. There is still plenty of time to finish up a work-in-progress, or even start a new one. Thanks to generous donors, we have yarn and needles to share. We are happy to teach beginners. Want to join the fun? Please join us. Information, Connie, 206-518-1623.
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. 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. CONFIRMATION PREPARATION FOR YOUTH IS A TWO-YEAR PROCESS. Youth can choose either to participate in a Sunday morning Confirmation Preparation class or the Sunday evening Youth Ministry the first year. The second year includes a series of 10 weekly classes near 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. OBSERVE RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY OCTOBER 4 by participating in a Life Chain, a prayerful, ecumenical event that takes place annually across the United States and in many foreign countries on the first Sunday in October. Life Chain participants line the street quietly holding non-graphic pro-life signs, such as Adoption, the Loving Option. The Seattle Life Chain will be held at the NE 50th Street overpass over I-5 from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. Other sites and locations can be found at www.lifechain.net.
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. Francis in Friday Harbor and Seahurst, Therese in Seattle, St. Theresa in Federal Way, and the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary.
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