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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. For more information about the parish, to register, or to ask a question, visit our Sunday Help Desk at Coffee Hour. A Cathedral staff person will be on hand to assist you.
ON THE COVER “John went through the whole region of the Jordan, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.” Detail of central East Apse stained glass window, St. James Cathedral. Hans Gottfried von Stockhausen, artist, 1994. ETERNAL CITY. During Advent, visit the Cathedral Chapel to see an exhibit of wonderful pen-and-ink drawings of Rome by Seattle artist Thomas Allsopp. Today after the 10:00am Mass, Thomas will be in the Chapel to offer a brief talk about his art and inspiration. All are welcome. WELCOMING THE STRANGER IN YOUR MIDST. Mark your calendar for Tuesday, December 13, 6:30-8:00pm, in the Fireside Room. Learn how you can share your time and talents in welcoming immigrants and refugees. Information, Cecilia Erin Walsh, 206-382-4511. REPORT FROM ST VINCENT DE PAUL. Your SVdP donations made it possible for our Cathedral Vincentians to do 141 home visits during the August through October period and help 202 low (or no) income residents of the parish who struggle to pay for life's necessities, such as rent, electricity, beds, food, clothes and basic hygiene products. That averages 47 home visits and 67 people assisted each month. Thank you for your generosity – every dollar helps! Information, Bob Clifford, 206-718-4158. CATHEDRAL BOOKSTORE OPEN AFTER MASS. Visitors and regulars alike are invited to stop by the Cathedral Bookstore, open following each weekend Mass thanks to our volunteers. Books, rosaries, religious items, Cathedral souvenirs, and much more. CONFRONTING PORNOGRAPHY. Our weekly anonymous support group for men struggling with pornography meets this Tuesday at 7:30pm in the Pastoral Outreach Center (907 Columbia St.). Information, Curtis Leighton, 206-264-2082.
OPUS 7 CONCERT—“MY SPIRIT REJOICES” Saturday, December 17 at 8:00 pm. Don’t miss this joyous holiday concert by resident ensemble Opus 7 as they celebrate their 25th-anniversary season with some of their favorite choral music for Advent and Christmas. The concert will feature Finnish composer Einojuhani Rautavaara’s a cappella choral masterpiece Magnificat; music by Northwest composers John Muehleisen, Bern Herbolsheimer, and Robert Scandrett; and music by Howells, Finzi, Britten and others. Information and passes at www.opus7.org. ST JAMES IMMIGRANT ASSISTANCE has an opening for a Community Activation Coordinator. Duties include promoting active engagement on immigration issues, recruiting volunteers, and overseeing office volunteers. 20 hours per week, starting in March 2017. Applications due by 1/20/17. Contact Christopher Koehler for an application packet.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, this year marks the 75th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, that hastened the United States' entry into World War II. 2,403 Americans lost their lives on "a date which will live in infamy," as President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared on the following day. Let us remember in prayer the victims of all wars, our veterans and those currently serving in the military. HUMAN RIGHTS DAY, DECEMBER 10, commemorates the adoption of the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Pope Francis reminds us that “human rights are not only violated by terrorism, repression or assassination, but also by unfair economic structures that create huge inequalities.” May we have the courage to stand in solidarity with those who are denied their basic human rights. May we always remember that to deny others their human rights is to challenge their very humanity. ST. JAMES CATHEDRAL ON SOCIAL MEDIA. Are you among the more than 5,000 who follow St. James on Facebook? It’s a great way to stay abreast of current events at the Cathedral. Find us at www.facebook.com/stjamesseattle. You can also find us on Instagram at @stjamescathedral and on Twitter, @StJamesSeattle. 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. Andrew in Sumner, St. Barbara in Black Diamond, and St. Francis Xavier in Toledo.
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