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“I am in your midst as one who serves.” High above the Cathedral's altar, inscribed in large letters, are words that Jesus spoke to his friends at the Last Supper: I am in your midst as one who serves. Those words of Jesus call us to reach out in the loving service of others, especially of the poor, and the Eucharist gives us the will and the energy to do this. The array of outreach programs sponsored by the Cathedral and staffed by volunteers is quite amazing.  Feel free to explore the various opportunities for service available to you and to get involved as much as your time permits. Detail of the East apse window depicting Mathew 25:36       MINISTRIES OF HOSPITALITY Ministry Contact Purpose Bookstore Caroline Okello 206/382-4500 Offering religious books and devotional items; open 11-3 Monday through Friday and after weekend Masses Coffee Hour Hospitality Caroline Okello 206/382-4500 Providing refreshments to parishioners and visitors after the Sunday morning Masses Cathedral Guild Julie Sharples 206/654-4646 Keeping the Cathedral and Chapel beautiful by maintaining flowers, votive candles, and shrines Funeral Ministry Yanti Kapoyos 206/382-4288 Supporting families who have experienced a loss, coordinating funeral liturgies, providing hospitality for families and visitors after funerals Ushers and Greeters Corinna Laughlin 206/264-2086 Welcoming parishioners, visitors, and pilgrims to Cathedral liturgies and special events Tours of the Cathedral Corinna Laughlin 206/264-2086 Offering tours of the Cathedral to groups small and large       LITURGY & MUSIC Ministry Contact Purpose Altar Servers Corinna Laughlin 206/264-2086 Serving and assisting at Cathedral liturgies; opportunities for both children and adults Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Corinna Laughlin 206/264-2086 Assisting with Holy Communion at Mass and bringing communion to the homebound Music Events and Choirs Joseph Adam 206/382-4597 Supporting liturgies and special events with music Readers John Marquez 206/654-4640 Proclaiming the scriptures at Cathedral liturgies St. James Youth Music Program, Schola Cantorum,  Jubilate! Music Office 206/382-4874 Providing exciting music training for children 6–20. Call for audition times and information       OUTREACH MINISTRIES Ministry Contact Purpose Care Teams for Persons With AIDS Patrick Barredo 206/382-4515 Providing emotional and other support for persons living with AIDS Cathedral Kitchen Mick McHugh 206/264-2091 Serving early-evening meals to low-income neighbors, Monday through Friday Cathedral Kitchen Garden Patrick Barredo 206/382-4515 Growing fresh vegetables for use in our Cathedral Kitchen meal program St. James Immigrant Assistance Chris Koehler 206/382-4510 Helping adult refugees and immigrants to learn English, become citizens, access legal help, and connect to community resources Emmaus Companions Anisa Ralls 206/382-4269 Providing welcome, presence, and assistance to individuals alone, in crisis, or in need during weekend Masses Care for Creation Committee Patrick Barredo 206/382-4515 Caring for God’s Creation Housing Advocacy Committee Patrick Barredo 206/382-4515 Working with the Archdiocesan Housing Authority’s FAITH (Faithful Action in Transforming Homelessness) program to create the political will to end homelessness in our area Homeless Ministry Nightwatch Patrick Barredo 206/382-4515 Serving the homeless through prayer, presence, and care during the evening hours, and providing sandwiches on the first and third Tuesdays St. James Cathedral/Order of Malta Mental Health & Wellness Ministry Anisa Ralls 206/382-4269 Serving and ministering to those suffering from mental illness or other life occurrences which disrupt mental and spiritual wellness Grief Ministry Anisa Ralls 206/382-4269 Providing pastoral care to persons who are grieving Pregnancy Support Ministry Patrick Barredo 206/382-4515 Providing practical assistance to women dealing with an unplanned pregnancy Sandwiches for St. Martin de Porres Shelter Patrick Barredo 206/382-4515 Providing and serving sandwiches two to three times a month for a downtown shelter Solanus Casey Center Patrick Barredo 206/382-4515 Providing information, referral, and ministry of presence to homeless persons and persons recently released from jail St. Vincent de Paul Society Jo Ann Wiesner 206/291-4012 Offering informational referral, spiritual support, and financial assistance to low-income neighbors through home visits Van Drivers ON HOLD Providing transportation to Sunday Mass for the elderly Volunteer Chore Ministry Patrick Barredo 206/382-4515 Completing household tasks that allow elderly and handicapped people to remain in their homes as long as possible Winter Shelter ON HOLD Providing shelter at the Cathedral for homeless men October through April, four nights a week       FAITH FORMATION Ministry Contact Purpose Adult Faith Formation Opportunities John Simpson 206/654-4658 Offering a variety of programs to enrich and deepen understanding of the Catholic faith including Bible study, retreats, dramatic presentations, and guest lecturers Adult Confirmation John Marquez 206/654-4640 Offering preparation classes for Catholic adults who wish to be confirmed Children and Youth Faith Formation Tami Kowal 206/219-5822 Providing children and youth liturgies of the word on Sundays, sacramental preparation, and religious education classes Christian Initiation into the Catholic Church (RCIA) John Marquez 206/654-4640 Offering classes (Wednesday evenings) for people who wish to inquire about the Catholic faith Evenings for the Engaged John Simpson 206/654-4658 Five-week marriage preparation series for couples getting married at the cathedral RCIA Sponsors John Marquez 206/654-4640 Becoming a companion for a person interested in learning more about the Catholic faith Welcome Back to Returning Catholics John Simpson 206/654-4658 Helping non-practicing Catholics to return to the sacraments and to regular church attendance Young Adult Community OPEN POSITION 206/382-2018 Providing opportunities for prayer, education, service, and social events for young adults Youth Ministry OPEN POSITION 206/382-2018 Providing opportunities for young people to grow in faith, experience Christian community, and serve others in need   804 Ninth Avenue Seattle, Washington  98104 Phone 206.622.3559  Fax 206.622.5303