Sunday, September 13, 2020 -- The
24th
Sunday in Ordinary Time
On the
cover I give you a new commandment: Love one
another as I have loved you. The Cathedral’s Great Cross. Artist
unknown.
FLOWERS AT THE ALTAR are
offered in loving memory of Ed Bossart by Eleanor Dowson Bossart.
Floral offerings are a wonderful way to remember a deceased loved
one, celebrate an anniversary, or give thanks for a prayer that has
been answered. We currently have many weekends open for floral
offerings. Information, Micki-Jo Palmer,
mpalmer@stjames-cathedral.org or 206-622-3559.
WELCOME BACK TO PUBLIC MASS
We are delighted to be able to offer three opportunities for weekend
Mass: Saturday 5:30pm, and Sunday, 8:00am and 10:30am. Owing to
restrictions on attendance during this time of pandemic,
registration is required. Visit www.stjamescathedral. org to
register. We are currently looking for volunteers to help clean pews
between services. Information, Caroline Okello,
cokello@stjamescathedral.org or 206-382-4500.
PUBLIC MASS AND ADORATION ON
TUESDAYS Beginning September 15, the 8:00am Mass on
Tuesdays will be open to the public. After Mass, we will have quiet
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the Cathedral, with rosary at
12 Noon. No advance registration is required to come to this Mass or
to participate in Adoration. All our usual COVID-19 guidelines will
be observed, including face masks and social distancing. Please note
that we will continue to livestream daily Mass at 8:00am for the
duration of the pandemic.
KEEP YOUR BULLETIN Please
take your bulletin home with you! During this time of Covid-19,
bulletins are one-time use only. or three are gathered together
in my name, there am I in the midst of them. Detail of Ceremonial
Bronze Doors. Ulrich Henn, artist.
HUNTHAUSEN GOLF TOURNAMENT Our annual
tournament, scheduled for Monday, August 24, could not happen
this year. The tournament typically raises more than $150,000 to
support the Cathedral’s outreach ministries. Even though we
could not have the event, the need for your support is still as
urgent as ever! Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of many
of you, we have raised $114,565 so far. Visit the Cathedral
website, www.stjames-cathedral.org to view a message from Father
Ryan and an invitation to consider supporting the Cathedral
Kitchen in a special way during this extraordinary year. And
save the date for next year’s tournament, Monday, August 23,
2021! OUTREACH & ADVOCACY NEWSLETTER At
the beginning of each month, a digital newsletter is sent out
with news, information and stories about the Life, Peace and
Justice ministries of the Cathedral. Recently, we’ve highlighted
our work with immigrants, mental health services and encounters
with our neighbors who are homeless. If you’d like to receive
this newsletter, please send a message to
outreach@stjamescathedral. org and ask to subscribe to the
newsletter. SEASON OF CREATION 2020: “JUBILEE
FOR THE EARTH: NEW RHYTHMS, NEW HOPE†The Season of
Creation (celebrated 1 September to 4 October, the feast of St.
Francis) is our time to reach out and ground ourselves in the
celebratory nature of our Creator. During this period, we unite
ourselves with Christians and the rest of our human family in
one shared purpose: to awaken to the urgent need to heal our
relationship with each other—and God's creation. This is a time
to commit to end injustices enacted on both people and planet,
and show the rest of the world what a restored and harmonious
relationship with Creation can look like. Visit
www.seasonofcreation.org for more information.
OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES DURING THE PANDEMIC
Catholic Community Services/Catholic Housing Services (CCS/CHS)
has asked the Cathedral to provide meals for their day centers
and shelters. Hot casseroles and cold sandwiches are greatly
appreciated. In addition, toiletries (toothpaste, toothbrushes,
soaps and shampoos, feminine hygiene products), canned
ready-to-eat meals (ie soup or chili), cup of noodles, easy mac
& cheese, K-cup coffee, cocoa and tea, individual servings of
chips, crackers, granola bars and cereals have been requested.
Deliver food to Cathedral Hall (803 Terry Ave.), Tuesdays, 9am
to 11am. Information, Patrick Barredo,
pbarredo@stjames-cathedral.org . CENSUS
2020: YOUR INPUT MATTERS! It's quick and easy. The 2020
Census questionnaire will take about 10 minutes to complete.
It's safe, secure, and confidential. Your information and
privacy are protected. Your response helps to direct billions of
dollars in federal funds to local communities for schools,
roads, and other public services. Results from the 2020 Census
will be used to determine the number of seats each state has in
Congress and your political representation at all levels of
government. To get started, go to
https://my2020census.gov/.
REGISTER TO VOTE at
https://www.sos.wa.gov/ elections/voters/ if you are new to the
area, have recently moved, need to update your mailing
information, or will be 18 years old by November 3. Our United
States bishops tells us: “We are called to bring together our
principles and our political choices, our values and our votes,
to help build a civilization of truth and love.â€
The Catholic Worldview: Living
with Eyes Wide Open An Adult Faith Formation Evening with
Ron Ryan Wednesday, September 23, 2020 6:30-8:00pm on
Zoom Pandemic… social unrest… political divisions. For many of
us, the world feels overwhelming. We might be tempted to merely
shut our eyes to all the darkness and negativity. But our
Catholic faith invites us to see the world in a different light,
to live with our eyes wide open and to view it with hope. This
session will explore how a healthy Catholic worldview can help
us recognize the presence and grace of God at work in the world
around us, and empower us to be channels of hope for others. All
are welcome! To join the evening, email Maria Laughlin,
mlaughlin@stjames-cathedral.org for the Zoom access
information.
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 pray for the parishes of Our Lady of Sorrows in
Snoqualmie, St. Matthew in Seattle, and SS. Cosmas and Damian in
Orting.
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