Monastery of the Holy Cross

September 6-8: “Community Days”–There will be no public divine office at the monastery after Vespers on Sunday, September 6, until Lauds on Tuesday, September 8.  Mass on Monday will be at the usual time.

September 13, 2009, 2:00 p.m.: A Concert for the Triumph of the Holy Cross

Sung by Cantus Jubilus, Triskelion and the monks; Admission is free.

Featuring motets by Morales, Josquin, Palestrina, DuFay and others.

Our monastic church features world-class acoustics, perfect for the music of the middle ages and Renaissance.  We invite you to this prayerful meditation on the triumph of the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ.

September 20, 11:30 a.m.: Lecture: The History and Meaning of the Catholic Priesthood

Fr. Peter Funk, OSB, will give the second in a series of lectures in honor of the Year of the Priest.  Lecture Two will cover the Levitical priesthood of the Old Testament.  All are welcome to attend.

Sunday, November 1, 3:00 p.m.: British Music for All Saints

Sung by the Chicago Chorale under the direction of Mr. Bruce Tammen

Featuring Herbert Howells’ Requiem, plus works by Purcell, Byrd, Harris, Murrill, Tavener, and Chilcott.

General Admission: $20, students: $12.  For tickets, visit the Chorale’s website.