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Annual Events
Australia Day, 26th January
Australia Day celebrations on 26th January at St Mary’s Cathedral will include:
- an Organ Recital at 11am by Peter Kneeshaw, Principal Cathedral Organist;
- History Tours of the Cathedral 1.00pm to 4pm and Tours of the Crypt 10am to 4.00pm by the Cathedral Tour Guides;
- Tours of the Bell Tower (1pm & 3pm). Tours of the Bell Tower require a reasonably good state of health and sensible shoes (numbers are limited).
To pray for God’s blessing on the Australian people, Mass will be celebrated at 12noon.
Remembering Those Married at St Mary's
The Marriage and Family Sunday celebration at St Mary's Cathedral is proving a very popular event. Some 200 people attend this occasion to give thanks and commemorate their marriage at St Mary's as well as remember ancestors who were married at this historical Cathedral.
Renewal of vows and special blessings is followed by morning tea. Certificates for special anniversaries are handed out at this time.
Marriage Sunday celebrations are held on the second Sunday in October each year
(10 October 2010) at the 10.30am Mass. Families of couples married at St Mary's are encouraged to attend. Marriage Sunday celebrations are held every second Sunday in October each year.
The Way of the Cross
The annual Easter prayer vigil, The Way of the Cross, is held each year in Hyde Park on Easter Good Friday at 5pm.
The Way of the Cross is a dramatized version of the Stations of the Cross commencing next to the Archibald Fountain. The Cross processes along Central Avenue for prayers in different languages and hymns at the fourteen stations.
Good Friday this year falls on 2nd April 2010.
Embrace, the Youth Group at St Mary's, assist in this annual event.
ANZAC Vigil Mass of Remembrance
A Solemn Vigil Mass of Remembrance for ANZAC is held each year on 24th April at 6pm at St Mary's Cathedral The Mass is offered for peace, and for the lives and service of members of the Australian Defence Force. It is celebrated by the Archbishop and concelebrated by past and present chaplains of the Defence Force.
During the Mass the Colours of the Three Services will be paraded into the Cathedral by a Tri-Service Colour Party. A Military Band will provide the music.
About eleven years ago this ANZAC EVE Mass was recognized as worthy of official Defence Force representation for the ceremonial as is the case with the Dawn Service at the Cenotaph.
Any retired or service military personnel are welcome to attend and are asked to contact the Cathedral Office on 9220 0400 (press 9) to ensure seating. All others, particularly the youth, are welcome to attend and to pay their respects to the Fallen, and to pray for those who serve or have served the nation in a military or civilian capacity in the defence of Australia.
Past Events 2009
Blessing of Our Lady and the child Jesus by his Eminence George Cardinal Pell AC 2009
An historical statue which once stood near the door of the first St Mary's Cathedral destroyed by fire in 1865 has been recently returned to St Mary's. It was carved around 1850 by Father John Gourbeillon, Benedictine priest and sculptor then stationed in Sydney. The statue was removed from site in 1912 and then stood for eighty years in the garden of the d'Apice family at Point Piper. It was donated back to the Cathedral in 2008 by June Baker then owner of the property and restored with her generous support in memory of her mother Enid Joyce Baker 1918 2008.
The blessing of this statue will be held at St Mary's on Sunday, 8th November at the 10.30am Mass.
Lux Aeterna Concert 2009
St Mary's Cathedral Choir, St Mary's Singers and the Cathedral Voices presents Lux Aeterna - a superb sacred choral concert for All Souls. This combined concert will be held at St Mary's Cathedral on Sunday, November 1 at 3pm. For more information or tickets, contact Mari at the Cathedral Office on 9220 0411.
Christmas Festivities at St Mary's 2009
Blessing of the Outdoor Nativity Scene 2009
The Blessing of the Outdoor Nativity Scene at St Mary's Cathedral will be held on the first Sunday of Advent on 29 November at the 10.30am Mass.
The 60 member St Mary's Cathedral Choir will lead the congregation to the magnificent twelve
piece, life size Nativity Scene in Cathedral Square.
We invite you and your family to attend this wonderful occasion - to reflect and celebrate the
true meaning of Christmas, the gift of God's Son.
Galilean Food Markets 2009
A food fair and Christmas celebration with Embrace, the Youth Group of St Mary's in the
Cathedral grounds will be held on 29 November following the Blessing of the Nativity.
The Christmas Story - Catholic Students Art Exhibition 2009
It is astonishing to see so many beautiful and amazing art work pieces produced by a number of young Catholic students from Years 5 and 6. The Christmas Story Art Exhibition, part of the Christmas festivities at St Mary's, will produce an even better and biger display this year. One piece of over 60 artwork pieces will win the Cardinal's trophy.
It opens to the public Mondays to Fridays from 30 November through to December, in the Crypt of St Mary's. (The Crypt may at times be closed for events please call for availability).
Gaudete! 2009
13 December at 3.00pm in the Crypt
A concert of Advent and Christmas songs that speak of joy and hope, anticipation and celebration. Special focus on songs by Australian composers presented by the Cathedral Voices (the St Mary's Cathedral Girl's Choir) and friends.
Spectacular Christmas Carols 2009
For many years now, a colourful and very popular Christmas Carols Service and Readings has been held at St. Mary's Cathedral.
This well-loved event will be held on Friday, 18 December at 7.30pm. It will be presided over by Cardinal Pell and attended by many Catholics and non-Catholics alike.
The St. Mary's Cathedral Choir, the St Mary's Singers, and the Cathedral girls choir, Cathedral Voices will be performing at this fabulous event. The night will consist of a rich selection of traditional carols and liturgical Christmas music.
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