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MORNING ROSARY During Advent, you are invited to join in the praying of the rosary immediately following the 8:00am Mass on weekdays. Let us pray!
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Every Friday morning, following the 8:00am Mass, we will have Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, continuing until 9:30am, with the Rosary at 8:30am. All are invited to join in this time of prayer in the presence of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Wednesday, December 7 at 7:00pm in the Holy Names Room of the Pastoral Outreach Center. A parish Advent tradition returns! Scott Webster will read selections from the Christmas classic of Charles Dickens. Holiday drinks and snacks will be provided. Victorian attire is optional!
YOUNG ADULTS OPEN HOUSE If you are seeking to grow deeper in your devotion to Jesus Christ, you’re invited to join an Open House at the Pastoral Outreach Center from 6:30-8:00pm immediately following the 5:30 Sunday Mass on December 11. Come connect with us to learn more about joining a weekly small group as well as opportunities to support social justice in our community. Children are welcome and refreshments will be provided. Information and RSVP, Andrew Braley, abraley@stjames-cathedral.org.
THANKSGIVING DAY FOOD COLLECTION Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s Thanksgiving food collection, whether in your offerings and through your prayer. You are a blessing to those who go hungry each day.
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 7pm. Classes in preparation for Confirmation begin on Tuesday, February 28. Catholic Baptism and First Communion are required. Information and registration, John Marquez, 206-654-4640 or jmarquez@stjames-cathedral.org. Deadline for registration is February 21, 2023.
CARE FOR CREATION TIP Now that we are in the colder months, do a home energy audit. You will be able to identify where you can patch air leaks, switch out light bulbs, or improve insulation. You’ll conserve energy, reduce emissions that contribute to climate change, and save money!
ADVENT BAZAAR RETURNS Mark your calendars for Sunday, December 4, 11am to 12pm in Cathedral Hal for the return of the Advent Bazaar! Join us at Coffee Hour for a wonderful opportunity to start your Christmas shopping while benefiting good causes. Highlights include: Fair Trade Goods from Catholic Relief Services, Christmas Wreaths and Poinsettias benefiting the Association of Catholic Childhood, Han-Made Recycled Wax Candles created by members of the Seattle L’Arche Community, Craft Items from parishioners, and much more!
ADVENT GIVING TREE AND SOCK DRIVE Consider sharing a gift with someone who may not receive anything during this upcoming Christmas season. Come by the Mary Shrine to pick a tag off our annual Giving Tree. Each tag contains a gift wish from someone in need in our community. Our Annual “Warm Hearts and Soles” Advent Sock Drive is also underway! Our Goal: 2,022 pairs of socks for homeless men. Both giving programs are easy and fun to participate: simply shop for the item and return it after Sunday Mass in the Cathedral Chapel or Bookstore or have it shipped to the Parish Office by Sunday, December 11. Information, Patrick Barredo, 206-382-4515 or pbarredo@stjames-cathedral.org. Thank you!
ST VINCENT DE PAUL THANKS YOU A woman raising two daughters on her own was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Unable to work while she went through two brain surgeries, she could not keep up with rent. This neighbor called multiple agencies including the St Vincent de Paul Helpline requesting assistance (206-767-6449). We responded to her request and were able to pay a portion of the rent. The best news is our prayers were answered when a special fund granted money to pay off the woman’s rent balance. Without your help, this ministry would not be possible. Thank you! Information, Jo Ann Wiesner, 206-291-4012 or wiesnerjo@gmail.com.
PRAY FOR AN END TO THE DEATH PENALTY The Catholic Mobilizing Network sponsors First Friday Prayer Vigils to pray for an end to the death penalty and to remember those on death row and their victims. To join this coming Friday’s prayer vigil, go to https://catholicsmobilizing.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.
APPRECIATION FROM THE YAICHENIA – SAFONIK FAMILY In October, we welcomed our sponsored family of six from Ukraine. The mom, Tetiana, shared with the Community Sponsorship Hub, whom St. James sponsored the family through, that the welcome her family has received is beyond what they could have hoped for or dreamt of finding. Tetiana said: “People who I never knew and who probably never heard anything about such country as Ukraine, welcomed us as their family members. What makes them to do such sacrifices? That is beyond my comprehension and their act of kindness is priceless.” During this first month, the Ukrainian Sponsor Circle Team supported the Yaichenia – Safonik family as they settled in at their apartment, started school and ESL tutoring, applied for work authorization and Social Security cards, accessed healthcare and other benefits, navigated public transit, and much more. Information, Erica de Klerk, edeklerk@stjames-cathedral.org or 206-382-4511.
SERAPHIM CHOIR (Children, grades 1-3) If you and your 1st through 3rd grade child(ren) are seeking an opportunity to participate in youth music ministry this holiday season, Seraphim Choir is here for you! The choir meets every Thursday from 4:30-6:00pm and will sing for the first time since the pandemic at the 5:30pm Christmas Eve Mass, Saturday, December 24. Connect with the Youth Music Office to learn more about joining! Snacks and activities are provided at each weekly rehearsal. Information, the Youth Music Office, youthmusic@stjames-cathedral.org or 206-382-4876.
SCHOLA CANTORUM (Grades 4-8) and JUBILATE (Grades 8-12+) Youth Music is calling all newly interested singers, present choristers, and Youth Music alums to journey in faith and song with us this Advent and Christmas Season. Jubilate rehearses on Mondays, 4:45-6:45pm. Schola Cantorum rehearses on Thursdays, 4:30-6:30pm. Youth Music will sing the 12pm Mass on Sundays December 4, 18, and January 8; Youth Music will also sing at Advent Readings and Carols, Friday, December 16, 7:30pm, the 5:30pm Christmas Eve Mass, Saturday, December 24. Please plan to attend weekly rehearsals—all are welcome, even if you’d like to just try it out for the first time. Information, the Youth Music Office, youthmusic@stjames-cathedral.org or 206-382-4876.
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