2005 Choral Services

Sunday, October 2, 2005 - 4:00 PM
CHORAL EVENSONG: The Blessing of the Animals
The Cathedral Choir & Clergy
All are invited to bring their pets to the service to receive a blessing. Pets and owners gather on the Plaza at 3:45 PM to form the Procession to the Cathedral.

Sunday, November 6, 2005 - 4:00 PM
SOLEMN CHORAL EVENSONG:The Feast of All Saints
The Cathedral Choir & Clergy
Music by Thompson, Rutter and Howells

Sunday, December 4, 2005 - 4:00 PM
AN ADVENT SERVICE OF LESSONS AND CAROLS
The Cathedral Choir
The Right Reverend William D. Persell, Bishop of Chicago
The Very Reverend Ralph T. Blackman, Dean of the Cathedral
A service of readings, anthems and carols for the season of Advent

Saturday, December 24, 2005 - The Eve of the Nativity

5:00 PM - Carols for the City
Bruce J. Barber 11, organ
Chicago Salvation Army Band
A service of Christmas Readings and Carols

7:30 PM - Choral Prelude /  8:00 PM - Holy Eucharist 
The Cathedral Choir with Organ

10:30 PM - Choral Prelude / 11:00 PM - Festival Holy Eucharist
The Cathedral Choir & Chamber Orchestra
Gloria - Antonio Vivaldi
Missa Brevis in B-Flat (The Little Organ Mass) - W.A. Mozart

Sunday, December 25, 2005 - 10:30 AM
CHRISTMAS DAY: Holy Eucharist
The Cathedral Choir Schola & Clergy