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Welcome to St. James Cathedral!  Each Christmas, we welcome thousands of visitors to the Cathedral. Jubilate! Young Women's Ensemble join the procession at the Vigil Mass of Christmas on Christmas Eve. Children and families join the procession as well! Illuminated parols (star-shaped lanterns, a Filipino tradition) descend from the oculus as we sing the Gloria, which takes on special meaning at Christmas: "Glory to God in the highest!" During the reading of the Gospel, children bring forward the manger scene figures for the blessing. The Word is made flesh, and makes his dwelling among us. "Joy to the world!" Youth readers and servers at the Noon Mass. It is always a joy to have Archbishop Sartain with us! The incensation of the people on Christmas morning Cathedral Brass The glorious music of the Cathedral Choir, under the direction of Joseph Adam The last Mass of the day on Christmas evening ends with candlelighting and the singing of "Silent Night." "Christ the Savior is born!" Click here for a virtual visit to the Christmas Crib!     804 Ninth Avenue Seattle, Washington  98104 Phone 206.622.3559  Fax 206.622.5303