Sunday, January 10, 2021 -- The Baptism of the Lord

On the cover  "I have baptized you with water; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” The Baptism of the Lord. East Apse stained glass window, St. James Cathedral, 1994. Hans Gottfried von Stockhausen, artist.
 
WEEKDAY MASSES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Each day from Monday through Saturday, an 8:00am Mass is celebrated in the Cathedral. All are welcome to attend without prior registration. On Tuesdays, the 8:00am Mass is followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, concluding with rosary at 12 Noon.
 
Take Another Look at the Catholic Church You are invited to an online Cathedral program for Catholics who have been away, and are wanting to take another look at their Church. Be part of a small zoom community, ask questions, and learn about changes in the Church. The program begins Monday, January 11, 6:30-8:00 pm, and runs for six Monday nights. Information, Rosanne Michaels, rmichaels@stjames-cathedral.org.
 
Fratelli Tutti: On fraternity and social friendship  In October, Pope Francis released Fratelli Tutti, an encyclical which calls us to live out our Christian duty to see the face of Jesus in our neighbors, recognizing everyone we meet as a brother or sister. On Monday, January 11 at 6:30pm, Judy Mayotte, a scholar and Cathedral parishioner, will speak on Fratelli Tutti's call to restore humanity's fraternal bond, that we are all sisters and brothers. The following week, a 4-week small group program will begin, for Cathedral parishioners to read, discuss and pray with this important teaching on human solidarity and friendship. Registration and information, Patrick Barredo, pbarredo@stjames-cathedral.org.
 
FAITH AND RACIAL HEALING Mondays, 6:30pm-9pm starting on January 18, 2021. Through new learning from articles, videos, and resource books, the Faith and Racial Justice small group program from JustFaith Ministries lends new insights to participants' awareness of privilege and racism. By encouraging new spiritual practices and informed action, it cultivates an expanding community of Christians who work to dismantle racism in their respective contexts. This process will challenge your own thinking about racism, its causes, and its impact, while helping you discern practical steps to address it. Registration and information, Patrick Barredo, pbarredo@stjames-cathedral.org.
 
St. James Cathedral is hiring an Assistant for Social Outreach and Advocacy The incumbent will provide support for the Cathedral's ministries for the poor and underserved, with a particular focus during the pandemic on meal programs and care for creation. This is a 25-29 hour/week position, non-exempt. To receive a job description and details, interested applicants should download the Seattle Archdiocesan Job Application and send it with a resume, via e-mail, to Patrick Barredo, Director of Social Outreach and Advocacy, 206-619-2879, pbarredo@stjames-cathedral.org.
 
ST VINCENT DE PAUL THANKS YOU A young survivor of domestic violence left her family in another state in hopes of starting a new life in Seattle. She found work in a restaurant but soon lost her job when the pandemic forced her employer to lay off multiple employees. Overwhelmed by all she had suffered and lost at such a young age, she was in tears when we answered her call for help. We did our best to comfort her. Then we paid enough on her rent to keep her housed while she continued to look for work, and we referred her to other possible sources of help with food, utility bills and other necessities of life. Your financial support and your prayers of support make our outreach ministry possible - thank you! Information, Jo Ann Wiesner, 206-291-4012 or wiesnerjo@gmail.com.
 
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Care for creation Event: 2040 Film Screening Join fellow Catholic parishioners for an amazing at-home screening of this award-winning climate documentary. Drawing on the best minds from around the world to focus on climate, economics, technology, civil society, agriculture and sustainability, 2040 maps out a pathway for change that can lead us to a more ecologically sustainable and equitable future. 2040 is a story of hope, and a powerful tool to encourage people to take action. Once registered you will be able to watch the movie any time you like from January 21 to February 6. We will also have a discussion about the movie and solutions discussed in the movie on Sunday February 7. Sponsored by the St. James Care for Creation Committee, other South Seattle parishes, Intercommunity Peace and Justice Center and Seattle University Institute for Catholic Thought and Culture.
Information and Registration, https://care4creation.eventbrite.co.uk 
 
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. Unopened store-bought casseroles and unopened sandwich-ingredients (bread, deli meat, vegetables and condiments) 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 .
 
Outreach and Advocacy Newsletter  Learn about upcoming events and opportunities as well as stay informed on Catholic social teaching by receiving this twice-monthly newsletter. Subscribe, outreach@stjames-cathedral.org.

musical prayer at the catHedral FRIDAY, JANUARY 8 at 6:30pm:FRIDAY, JANUARY 15 at 6:30pm: For this week's online Musical Prayer concert, we welcome Dan Williams, oboe and English horn, with Joseph Adam, organ. Dan is principal oboist of the Pacific Northwest Ballet Orchestra and teaches oboe at the University of Puget Sound. Join the livestream at vimeo.com/stjamescathedral or facebook.com/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 pray for the parishes of Holy Redeemer in Vancouver and Sacred Heart in LaConner.