Cathedral Bulletin | December 21, 2022

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  • Christmas Mass Schedule, December 24-25
  • Christmas Mass livestream links
  • Solemnity of the Dedication of the Cathedral, December 22 at 5:30pm
  • Sacrificial Sunday Giving: make your pledge for 2023
  • Submit your prayer intentions for the Holy Land Pilgrimage
  • Contemplative Evening Prayer, January 6 at 6:30pm
  • Other News and Notices
  • From the Archives: Southwell's "The Burning Babe"
  • The Chair: A Documentary about the history of the Archdiocese of Seattle
  • Last Sunday's bulletin

Christmas Mass Schedule

Christmas Livestream links

Saturday, December 24

10:00pm MASS during the Night

live-streamed on VIMEO | FACEBOOK


Sunday, December 25

8:00am MASS

live-streamed on VIMEO | FACEBOOK

 

10:00am MASS

live-streamed on VIMEO | FACEBOOK

 

The Dedication of St. James Cathedral 12/22


Thursday, December 22 marks 115 years since St. James Cathedral was dedicated in 1907, and 28 years since it was rededicated in 1994.


We will celebrate this anniversary with a special Mass on December 22 at 5:30pm, with the lighting of the dedication candles. Father Ryan will preside.


All are welcome!

Sacrificial Sunday Giving Report

Your generous support makes it possible for St. James Cathedral...

 

  • To celebrate the Church’s liturgy with beauty and dignity;
  • To reach out with love to the poor, the needy, and the elderly;
  • To offer educational programs to children, teens, and adults;
  • To pay our staff a just and living wage;
  • To sustain our highly acclaimed musical and cultural programs;
  • To maintain our magnificent cathedral and other parish buildings.

 

You can make your pledge online here!

 

Submit your prayer intentions for the Holy Land Pilgrimage January 22-31, 2023

The parish pilgrimage to the Holy Land departs, at long last, on Sunday, January 22, 2023. 117 parishioners will join Father Ryan on this journey, following in the footsteps of Jesus.


You are invited to join the pilgrims virtually by submitting your prayer intentions and praying along with the pilgrims each day of the pilgrimage. All intentions submitted will be included in a book that will be placed at the altar at each Mass celebrated. Please help make this a pilgrimage of prayer for the whole parish community by sharing your own intentions and by praying along with the pilgrims each day. Photos, videos, and reflections will be posted daily to Instagram and Facebook.


Click here to submit your intention online.

Contemplative Evening Prayer 1/6

News and Notices

SOLEMNITY OF THE DEDICATION OF ST. JAMES CATHEDRAL December 22 is the anniversary of dedication of our beloved Cathedral! At 5:30pm in the evening on Thursday, December 22, Father Ryan will celebrate Mass to mark the anniversary of dedication. Mass begins with the procession of the whole assembly to light the dedication candles. All are invited to celebrate this house of God, gate of heaven.

 

CHRISTMAS EVE GREETERS NEEDED We need your help to extend a warm welcome to our many Christmas Eve visitors! Please consider volunteering as a greeter to provide hospitality, answer basic questions, and hand out programs. Greeters get reserved seats for the Mass. We need greeters for both the 5:30pm Mass (greet from 4:00pm-5:15pm) and the 10:00pm Mass (greet from 7:45pm-9:00pm). Please contact Corinna Laughlin if you are interested, claughlin@stjames-cathedral.org.

 

REST IN PEACE Please pray for the repose of the soul of Paul Nguyen.

 

WELCOME BACK Would you yourself–or someone you know–like to take another look at the Catholic Church? If, for one reason or another, you have been away and long for community, or feel hungry for something more, Welcome Back might be just the right place to safely express your concerns. A new in-person six-week series will begin in January. Information, John Simpson, 206-654-4658 or jsimpson@stjames-cathedral.org.

 

INTERESTED IN BECOMING CATHOLIC? Seeking a closer relationship with God? Feeling the need for spiritual community and support? Wanting to make the Catholic faith your own? Wondering how to go about joining the Catholic Church? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) might be for you. Information, John Marquez, 206-654-4640, jmarquez@stjames-cathedral.org.

 

ADULT CONFIRMATION Are you or is someone you know 17 or older and in need of the sacrament of Confirmation? The sacrament will be celebrated on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 7:00pm. Classes in preparation for Confirmation begin on Tuesday, February 28. Catholic Baptism and First Communion are required. The deadline for registration is February 21. Information and registration, John Marquez, 206-654-4640 or jmarquez@stjames-cathedral.org.

 

CATHOLIC ADVOCACY BULLETIN The Washington State Catholic Conference (WSCC) represents the legislative priorities of our state's bishops in Olympia. With a long legislative session slated for 2023, the WSCC will be publishing weekly bulletins starting in January. There will be plenty of news and updates, as well as sign-in opportunities for bills and information to contact your legislators. Subscribe, https://www.wacatholics.org/be-an-advocate/join-our-network.

 

ADVENT GIVING TREE AND SOCK DRIVE A profound word of thanks to all of you who have supported the Giving Tree and the Sock Drive during this Advent season. Many men, women and children throughout Seattle, King County and Skagit County will be enjoying the Christmas season because of your generosity. As you have blessed them with your gifts, please also bless them in your prayers during this time of year. Thank you!

 

IN THE CATHEDRAL BOOKSTORE Christmas shopping for a good cause! Stop by the Cathedral Bookstore for a wide variety of good books, history, prayer, scripture, and so much more. The Cathedral Bookstore is staffed entirely by volunteers and all proceeds benefit St. James Cathedral. There are also openings to volunteer either weekdays or weekends. Information, Caroline Okello, cokello@stjames-cathedral.org or 206-382-4500.

 

GET YOUR US CITIZENSHIP! If you or someone you know is interested in getting US citizenship, we can help. We will help you study for the interview through tutoring, and can provide legal help to those who qualify for our services as well. Information Sayuko Setvik, ssetvik@stjames-cathedral.org or

206-382-4511.

 

ST VINCENT DE PAUL THANKS YOU After working hard for an advanced degree, a young woman found work in her field of study. Unfortunately, she had to take a leave from her job for several months when she came down with Covid. An underlying medical condition exacerbated the covid symptoms and resulted in a long-haul covid case. Short term disability benefits helped with rent initially, but when that benefit ran out, the woman found she was short of funds to pay rent. The woman called the St Vincent de Paul Helpline requesting assistance (206-767-6449). With your support, assistance was given to help cover rent. Since our visit, this neighbor has been able to go back to work and cover her expenses. Information, Jo Ann Wiesner, 206-291-4012 or wiesnerjo@gmail.com.

 

SOLSTICE VIGIL FOR THE DECEASED HOMELESS Wednesday, December 21, 4:21-6pm, Seattle City Hall Plaza (4th Ave. and James St) The Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year, has been designated as National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day by the National Coalition for the Homeless. WHEEL (a grassroots organizing effort) invites you to stand in vigil to remember all the homeless men and women who have died this year outside, in public, or by violence in King County. Information, WHEEL, 206-956-0334 or wheelorg@yahoo.com.

 

OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE Sandwich Making Ministry Healthy sandwiches can be made at home and then brought to the Cathedral to share with men staying at the St. Martin de Porres Shelter. This is a great activity for families with young children, people with busy lives, and anyone who is not able to go out and serve. Information, Maria Tally, 206-264-2091 or mtally@stjames-cathedral.org.

  

From the Archive: "The Burning Babe"

Southwell, "The Burning Babe"

Scott Webster reads Southwell's "The Burning Babe" and Corinna Laughlin offers commentary


Click here for a complete index of poems and videos since March 2020

The Chair: A Documentary

The Archdiocese of Seattle was recently featured in a video series called “The Chair,” celebrating cathedrals, bishops and dioceses throughout the United States. Both Father Ryan and Corinna Laughlin are featured in this 24-minute film, which also includes stunning footage of the Cathedral. It's free to watch but does require creating a free account to access the Seattle episode. 


Go to https://thechair.vhx.tv/videos/the-chair-seattle-wa

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