2006 SCHEDULE
- BLESSING OF THE OUTDOOR NATIVITY SCENE
Friday, 1st December 6.30pm in Cathedral Square
Cardinal Pell invites all to come and reflect on the key message of Christmas, God’s gift of His Son, Jesus, whose birth we celebrate. Special family entertainment following the blessing.
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ADVENT CAROLS
From Darkness to Light Sunday 3rd December at 7.30pm
An evening of readings and music with the St. Mary’s Cathedral Choir to mark the first Sunday of Advent and to prepare for Christmas.
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CAROLS WITH ‘THE SONG COMPANY’
Thursday, 14th December at 7.00pm in the Crypt
The most beautiful carols and Christmas songs from around the world, performed by Australia’s own acappella ensemble, The Song Company. Acclaimed as one of the most outstanding vocal groups in the world and recognized as ‘peerless’ with a sound and performance style that is ‘pure vocal bliss’ the group presents a special one-off performance in the unique surroundings of the Crypt at St Mary’s Cathedral.
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SACRED VOICES CHRISTMAS SONG CYCLE ‘SOUTHERN STAR’
Sunday, 17th December 3.30pm in the Crypt
The young women of the Cathedral Voices and the trebles and two altos from the Cathedral Choir will be performing a new work by well known Jesuit priest and composer, Fr. Christopher Willcock. Fr. Willcock has collaborated with writer/cartoonist Michael Leunig to produce a set of nine pieces reflecting on the birth and life of Jesus Christ.
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ANNUAL CAROL SERVICE
Thursday, 21st December at 7.30pm
The Cathedral's spectacular and renowned Christmas Carols Service and Readings with the St. Mary’s Cathedral Choir. This well loved event will be presided over by Cardinal Pell. The night will consist of a rich selection of traditional carols and liturgical Christmas music.
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THE CHRISTMAS STORY
Daily 10am to 4pm
Catholic Students Arts Exhibition (Years 5 & 6) The winning artwork and up to 60 pieces will be displayed in the Cathedral Crypt throughout the month of December.
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Contact
- Website: http://www.sydney.catholic.org.au
One-Line Bio
A symbolic representation of the birth of Christ
Biography
The first Nativity scenes were created by St Francis as both a celebration of the birth of Christ, and as a visual way for everybody to follow the story the humble beginnings of a miraculous life on Earth, before the great gift of salvation at His death.
Nativity scenes and processions have been an important part of Church culture and ritual for centuries. This year St Mary's Cathedral presents a very special Nativity scene for the citizens of Sydney in the grand new piazza in front of the Cathedral.
The Nativity is a reminder of the real meaning of Christmas, a positive celebration of joy and hope for the future. This celebration is yours, please enjoy and feel the inspiration.
