2006 Choral Services

Sunday, January 1, 2006 - 4:00 PM
CHORAL EVENSONG: The First Sunday of Christmas
The Cathedral Choir Schola & Clergy
Music by Sumsion, Willcocks & Holst

Sunday, February 5, 2006 - 4:00 PM
CHORAL EVENSONG:  Epiphany 5
Musicians of Grace Episcopal Church, Oak Park
Dr. Dennis Northway, director
Music by Northway & Stanford

Wednesday, March 1 , 2006 - 7:30 PM
ASH WEDNESDAY: The Ash Wednesday Liturgy

12:10 PM - The Imposition of Ashes and Holy Eucharist
The Cathedral Choir Schola

7:30 PM - The Imposition of Ashes and Holy Eucharist
The Cathedral Choir

Sunday, March 5, 2006 - 4:00 PM
CHORAL EVENSONG: The 1^st Sunday of Lent
The Cathedral Choir & Clergy 
Music by Henry Purcell 

Sunday, April 2, 2006 - 4:00 PM
CHORAL EVENSONG:  The Last Sunday of Lent
Musicians of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Evanston
Jonathan Scorozza, interim director

Sunday, April 9, 2006 - 10:30 AM
PALM SUNDAY: Blessing of the Palms,Procession and Holy Eucharist
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week observances at St. James Cathedral; all are welcome. 

Thursday, April 13, 2006 - 7:30 PM
MAUNDY THURSDAY LITURGY
Pedelavium, Holy Eucharist and Procession to the Altar of Respose
The Right Reverend William D. Persell, Bishop of Chicago
The Very Reverend Ralph T. Blackman, Dean of the Cathedral
The Cathedral Choir
Music by Durufle, Palestrina & Victoria

Friday, April 14, 2006 - 12:10 PM
GOOD FRIDAY LITURGY
The Bishop of Chicago, the Cathedral Clergy & Choir
The Congregation is invited to arrive and depart this service as schedules permit; all are welcome.

Saturday, April 15, 2006 - 8:00 PM
THE GREAT VIGIL OF EASTER
Holy Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist
This most Festal of Christian Celebrations is open to all.A grand reception is offered following the Liturgy in celebration of the Resurrection. 

Sunday, April 16, 2006 - 9:00 & 11:00 AM
THE FEAST OF THE RESURRECTION: Easter Day
The Right Reverend William Persell, Bishop of Chicago
The Very Reverend Ralph T. Blackman, Dean of the Cathedral
The Cathedral Choir and Brass Ensemble
Music by Vaughan Williams, Wyton, Thompson & Dirksen

Sunday, May 7, 2006 - 4:00 PM
CHORAL EVENSONG: The 4^th Sunday of Easter
The Choir of Men and Boys, St. Gregory Episcopal School
Kevin Allen, director
Music by Weelkes, Byrd & Allen

Sunday June 4, 2006 - 4:00 PM
CHORAL EVENSONG: The Feast of Pentecost
The Cathedral Choir 
The Parish Choir of  Holy Spirit Episcopal Church, Lake Forest
Don Horisberger, director
Music by Brewer, Vaughan Williams & Bernard