Lessons and Carols
for the
Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
Sunday, January 11, 2009, 4:00 p.m.
St. Mary's Chapel
2260 Summit Avenue
with
The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity Chorale
David Jenkins, director; Michelle Plombon, organist;
Chris Kachian, guitar; Wendy Barton Silhavy, flute
Carols and Hymns for the season
and music of Bach, De Victoria and Rutter
Free and Open to the Public
Reception Following
Twice a year the Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity hosts a musical performance by its own Chorale. The Chorale has a history here at SPSSOD of having seminarians and lay students rehearse once a week, putting on their two performances around the liturgical feasts of Epiphany and Easter. The Chorale also often sings for Diaconate Ordination for this Archdiocese.
Come Sunday, January 11, the SPSSOD Chorale will host its annual Lessons and Carols. This is a traditional event which celebrates the birth of Christ by recalling the events of salvation history. It is a mix of readings from the Scriptures ("Lessons") and songs which melodically tell of the same mysteries ("Carols"). It always promises to be a prayerful and joyous event. Reception and camaraderie follows the service.
So mark it in your calendar. Sunday, January 11th, at 4:00 p.m. in the Saint Paul Seminary Chapel.