May 13-20
Celebrating 5 years of our ‘new' cathedral

Art Exhibition "Misterios" The University of the Arts: May 13 through May 24
Misterios, 61 ceramic, stone, wood, metal, glass and fiber craftworks by students from The University of the Arts (UArts) inspired by centuries old Colonial Latin American artifacts. Urns and brooches, cabinetry and chalices, altars and chest of drawers exploring themes of reconciliation, divinity, life and death, morality and spirituality. May 13-24 (10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.), visit the Misterios online gallery at www.uarts.edu/news/misterios, or http://www.uarts.edu/news/misterios>

Sunday May 13
9:30 a.m. Morning Prayer
10:00 a.m. Eucharist, Preacher, Bishop Frank Griswold

Sunday May 13, 6:30 p.m.
"Shadow and Light," Organ Music of the 20^th Century
Organ Concert, Robert Bates, Professor of Organ at University of Houston
This concert, in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Austin Organ and 5th anniversary of the Cathedral renovation, will be held on Sunday, May 13 at 6:30 PM. The program includes works by Arvo Pärt, Jehan Alain, Robert Bates, Joan Tower, Olivier Messiaen, Jean Guillou and Naji Hakim. Dr. Bates is an internationally acclaimed recording and performing artist, musicologist and composer. This will be his first solo performance in Philadelphia.

Wednesday,May 16, 7:30pm
The St.Thomas Gospel Choir, Waltier Blocker, Music Director
The STGC represents the First African American Episcopal congregation in the United States dating back to 1792. Their unique styles, sounds and powerful ministry have led them to minister in numerous churches, halls, and even synagogues, along the East Coast and as far as Costa Rica. Waltier Blocker has been the musical and spiritual director since the choir began in 1991. The program includes, A Praying Spirit, God Is Still On The Throne, Here Is Our Praise, I Shall Wear A Crown, I Will Open My Mouth, I'm Gonna Wait On Jesus, I've Got To Praise His Name, If I Don't Praise Him (The Rocks), If Your Gonna Pray, Don't Worry, It's Not By Chance, Kwa Boonan Gala (Be Like Him), Omnipotent, Psalm 150 (God Be Praised), Thank You, This Is The Day, Worship The Lord.

Thursday,May 17, 7:30pm
Ascension Day Diocesan Confirmation
Charles, Bishop of Pennsylvania will preside at the Eucharist and Rites of Christian Initiation when we give thanks to God for the fifth anniversary of the rededication of the cathedral on Ascension Day 2002.

Friday,May 18, 7:30pm
Te Deum
Cathedral Singers, Riyehee Hong, Director of Music
Cathedral Singers will present the choral concert in celebration of the 5^th anniversary of the Cathedral renovation with music from Gregorian chant to 21^st century. Program includes H. Purcell, J. Rutter, M. Shaw, J. S. Bach, F. Couperin, M Praetorius, and more.

Paul Miller; violin, Lisa Davis; flute

Saturday,May 19, 7pm
"Around the world....and back!"
Philadelphia Boys Choir, Jeffrey Smith, Artistic Director
Be transported by international songs from Europe, Asia, Central America and Africa, including Let Me Fall of Canada, popularized by Josh Groban, and Mateso from Tanzania. They will also present a European Requiem including movements by Verdi, Mozart and Lloyd Webber. Additionally, they will continue our tradition of preserving American music by performing some American classics, including a spectacular new Richard Rodgers medley featuring My Funny Valentine, The Sound of Music, It's a Grand Night for Singing ...and much, much more!

Sunday,May 20
9:30am Morning Prayer
10:00 a.m. Eucharist, Preacher, Professor Dirk Lange