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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. The kiss of Judas. East Apse Stained glass window, Hans Gottfried von Stockhausen, artist. 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. LAUDATO SI DISCUSSION GROUP. Please join us as we continue our small group study and discussion of Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si. Monday, October 19, 7:00 pm, Pastoral Outreach Center. This week we will be discussing Chapters 3 and 4. Pope Francis says: “Living our vocation to be protectors of God’s handiwork is essential to a life of virtue.” Come and learn how we can all live out our moral obligation to care for God’s creation. Information, Patty Bowman, 206-382-4515. HYGIENE ITEMS FOR WINTER SHELTER. The overflow Winter Shelter is very low on cough drops, spray deodorant, and disposable razors. You can drop off donations at Coffee Hour after the morning Masses on Sundays or at front desk, Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm. Thank you in advance! Information, Tom Frasene, 206-382-4235. 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. 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. CONFIRMATION PREPARATION FOR YOUTH IS A TWO-YEAR PROCESS – Registration is open NOW! The first year is a ‘journey year’ to intentionally ponder, explore, and live out your Catholic faith in preparation for the Sacrament. Classes occur Sunday mornings from 11:00-11:45 AM. The second year involves a more concentrated 10-week series to actively prepare for the Rite of Confirmation. The date of Confirmation is May 5, 2016. To enroll, please contact Joe Cotton, 206-264-2082. CATHEDRAL KITCHEN GARDEN HELP NEEDED! After a second year of abundant harvest, it’s now time to shut down the garden for the winter. A work party and potluck is scheduled for Saturday, November 14, starting at 9:00 a.m. to clean and winterize the garden. We need many volunteers to help with this important task, so that our garden can properly recover through the winter and be ready again for next spring. After completion of our morning work, we will gather at 12:30 for a Harvest Potluck to celebrate the garden’s success. You’re welcome to come to either or both of these events. Information, Gary Scheider. ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY CONGRATULATES Christine Henderson on her election to a 3-year term as president of the St James Cathedral-Bl Rosalie Rendu Conference of SVdP. The St James Cathedral Conference began in 1921. The Bl Rosalie Rendu Conference (originally called the Bl Frederic Ozanam Conference) began in 1995 and was also based at the Cathedral. Both conferences happily merged in January 2015. We thank our outgoing president Tammy Bendix, who recently completed 6 years service as a conference president. Our current volunteers have been with SVdP anywhere from a few months to over 50 years. Would you like to join us? Information, Christine Henderson, 253-973-1441.
BAPTISM OF INFANTS & YOUNG CHILDREN (under the age of 7) is celebrated monthly at one of the weekend Masses. To prepare for this most 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 A REGISTERED PARISHIONER AT ST. JAMES? Many who attend St. James regularly and consider the Cathedral their parish have never officially registered. We strongly encourage you to register. Registered parishioners receive important mailings from the Cathedral (including offering envelopes!), are regular recipients of the Cathedral’s quarterly journal In Your Midst, are able to celebrate their wedding at the Cathedral, and their children may attend any of the five Catholic Rainbow Schools at parishioner rates. Registration cards can be found in the vestibule. If you are not sure whether or not you’re registered, call the Parish Office, 206-622-3559. REMEMBER THE CATHEDRAL IN YOUR WILL. The generous bequests of parishioners and friends is critical to fulfilling the mission of St James Cathedral. Each year, we rely on bequests to help us carry out our mission of prayer and outreach here on First Hill. Information, Maria Laughlin, 206-382-4284. 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. NORTH KOREAN REFUGEES. Join us for an informative presentation from Liberty in North Korea about refugees who have escaped from North Korea. Hear their stories and learn more about their arduous journeys. Tuesday, November 3 from 6:30 to 7:30pm in the Pastoral Outreach Center. Information, Christopher Koehler, 206-382-4511.
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. Luke in Shoreline and St. Jude in Redmond.
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