Party People Celebrate the 100th

We are family, I got all my sisters with me...

Hey, who let these guys into the party?

The faithful, gettin' down with their bad selves.

First Friday Speaker Series at St. James Cathedral

St. James Cathedral Young Adults presents its' First Friday Speaker Series this Friday, May 4, 7:30 pm, in the Fireside Room, Pastoral Outreach Center at St. James Cathedral.

The guest speaker will be Corinna Laughlin, Director of Liturgy at St. James. In this centennial year of the cathedral, explore some of the great stories of the past 100 years of Cathedral history and have a chance to swap your own Cathedral stories too.

For more information contact TerryAnn Bowen, 206.382.2018 or e-mail tbowen@stjames-cathedral.org. Saint James Cathedral is located at 804 Ninth Ave, Seattle 98104.

Revive the Sacred

Sister Mary Ann O'Mara, SNJM, and Sue Wildermuth are facilitating a 2-hour silent meditation on Tuesday evenings, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, on the following dates: May 1, May 15, June 5, July 10 and July 24, 2007. The location is 903 22nd Ave E, Seattle 98112 (across the street from Holy Names Academy).

Sue Wildermuth will begin each session with a breathing exercise and silent meditation followed by a brief break for refreshments (no sugar, no caffeine, no alcohol) and return for contemplative prayer with Sr. Mary Ann. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring slippers. All are encouraged to experience these evenings in a relaxed manner. If you have questions, please call Sue Wildermuth at 206.632.0279 or email smwilder@earthlink.net.

Happy Feast Day St Joe

Today is the feast day of St. Joseph the Worker. Take a moment to remember the words of St. Catherine of Siena: "Be of service wherever you are."

If, however, you find yourself in a place where you can devote an extended period of time to volunteer service, check this out:

• Jesuit Volunteer Corps is looking for talented and dedicated people who have a desire to answer the call to apostolic service and community as Jesuit Volunteers. You can share your gifts and skills with the agencies who serve men, women and children in need as a Jesuit Volunteer.
• Dominican Volunteers USA is a full-time, faith-based volunteer program serving the poor and needy in the United States. Our volunteers serve in healthcare, education, social service agencies, community organizing, organic farming, peace and justice and church ministry.
• Be Bold: Create a Career with Impact lists both volunteer and career opportunities in civic engagement and public service.