Cathedral Bulletin | December 20, 2020
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Offerings in the New Year; and more
Readings and Carols--tonight at 6:30pm!
Although we can’t fill the Cathedral with candlelight and voices as we have in the past, we can still be together in expectant prayer and song awaiting the birth of the Christ child. This year’s online-only liturgy presents intimate offerings from the homes and families of some of our lectors and youth and adult choristers, with congregational carols led by organ and Cathedral cantors in the beautiful setting of St. James Cathedral. Please join us for this beloved Advent tradition!

If you can't watch at 6:30pm, the video will be available for viewing on Vimeo or Facebook anytime after the live broadcast.
The Dedication of St. James Cathedral

Mass of the Dedication
of St. James Cathedral

Monday, December 21 at 5:30pm

St. James Cathedral was dedicated for worship on December 22, 1907, and rededicated on the same day in 1994. At a special 5:30pm evening Mass on Monday, December 21, Father Ryan will celebrate this special anniversary. Mass will begin with a procession to light the twelve dedication candles at the entrances to the Cathedral. All are welcome without prior registration – sign in at the Terry and Marion corner of the block.
Register for Christmas Masses
There are SIX options for Christmas Mass in the Cathedral (click on a date/time to register). Each Christmas Mass is strictly limited to 200 persons and registration is required to attend.
 

We have put many precautions in place to make sure these celebrations are safe and comfortable. This is not business as usual! The following are important important instructions for those who wish to take part in Mass:
 
  • Registration is required, and registered persons will be checked in as they arrive. The Archdiocese of Seattle recommends registration both to limit the numbers in attendance and to provide for contact tracing should we learn that anyone present has been exposed to Covid-19.
  • Masks/face coverings must be worn throughout the Mass except when receiving Holy Communion. Your mask needs to cover both your nose and your mouth at all times.
  • On arriving at the Cathedral, you will be greeted by staff who will check you in and show you your place for the Mass. You will NOT be able to choose your own place to sit, nor will you be able to move about the Cathedral once you have been seated. Household groups will be seated together. We thank you for your patience and understanding.
 
You will notice a number of changes to the Mass. All these changes are designed to ensure our safety as we gather together for Mass:
 
  • The Sign of Peace will not be shared, and Communion will not be offered from the cup.
  • Communion will be given only in the hand, not on the tongue.
  • There will be no congregational singing.
  • Because we are not able to gather or socialize following Mass, we ask that you depart quietly after the celebration.
 
Please remember that there is no obligation to attend Sunday Mass at this time. While we do our utmost to make the Mass safe, anyone who attends does so at their own risk. Particularly vulnerable persons are strongly encouraged to continue to shelter in place. Anyone who is experiencing any symptoms whatsoever, such as fever, cough, sore throat, muscle aches, MUST remain at home out of consideration for the health and well being of others.
Livestream Christmas Masses
The Nativity of the Lord: Livestreamed liturgies
Thursday - Friday, December 24-25, 2020

4:00pm Christmas Eve
MASS with Father Ryan
Streamed on the Cathedral Vimeo/Facebook pages

10:00pm Christmas Eve
MASS with Archbishop Etienne
Streamed on the Archdiocese of Seattle Vimeo/Facebook pages

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8:00am Christmas Day
MASS with Archbishop Etienne
Streamed on the Archdiocese of Seattle Vimeo/Facebook pages

10:00am Christmas Day
MASS with Father Ryan
Streamed on the Cathedral Vimeo/Facebook pages
Sunday Masses December 26-27
There are FOUR options for public Mass in the Cathedral (click on a date/time to register).
 
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
Sunday, December 27, 2020

8:00am
MASS with Archbishop Etienne
Streamed on the Archdiocese of Seattle Vimeo/Facebook pages

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10:00am
MASS with Father Ryan
Streamed on the Cathedral Vimeo/Facebook pages
Sacrificial Sunday Giving
Sacrificial Giving is all about giving back to God what God has given to us. Through our gift to the parish, we reach out—together—in the name of Christ to the poor, the elderly, and the immigrant. We celebrate in a powerful way the mysteries of our faith; and we provide a refuge to so many who live on the edge of loneliness in these trying times.



Thank you for your prayerful response and for all the ways you make this parish family what it is!
Children's Epiphany Event on January 2
Drop by the Cathedral on Saturday, January 2 for a special event for Cathedral families in celebration of the Epiphany of the Lord!

Information, Brenda Bellamy.
Take another look at the Catholic Church
Information, Rosanne Michaels, rmichaels@stjames-cathedral.org
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