Thursday, September 30
Gala Preview and Reception
6:00pm–9:00pm | $50 | Register Now »
The Festival opens with a Gala Preview and Reception. Be the first to enjoy the wonderful floral arrangements in the Cathedral Church and in the Event Center, where the Little Flower Festival and Sacred Treasures exhibits also open for preview. A silent auction, special music in the Cathedral and light refreshments will surely delight all the senses.
Friday, October 1
All exhibits open 8:30am–8:30pm | Learn more about the exhibits »
Cathedral Guided Tours
1:00pm | FREE | Register Now »
Guided tours by the Cathedral Docents. Meet at the information desk near the Baptismal Font.
Afternoon Tea
3:00pm–5:00pm | $25 | Register Now »
Enjoy tea, featuring savory delights and decadent sweets, fresh from the Cathedral Rectory Kitchen. Seating limited. Tickets required.
On Friday, we will offer workshops and demonstrations by florists. Check back for the full 2010 schedule! Take a look at what we offered in 2009:
Artist Demonstration by Mr. Ron Morgan
10:00am | $25
For the second year in a row, we are very proud to announce our guest lecturer and demonstrator, Ron Morgan, Bay Area resident designer and author of The Center of Attention, a beautifully illustrated book on floral design. Ron is a popular speaker and was featured at this year’s Bouquets to Art at the de Young Museum. Seating limited. Tickets required.
Café lunches available for purchase
11:30am–2:00pm | $10
Café lunches will be available for purchase. Each lunch includes:
• Choice of sandwich (vegetarian, chicken salad, or ham and cheese)
• Choice of salad (cucumber and tomato vinaigrette, or cole slaw)
• Choice of fresh fruit (apple or banana)
• Cookie
• Choice of beverage (water, coffee, or tea)
Saturday, October 2
All exhibits open 9:00am–7:00pm | Learn more about the exhibits »
Cathedral Guided Tours
1:00pm | FREE | Register Now »
Guided tours by the Cathedral Docents. Meet at the information desk near the Baptismal Font.
On Saturday, we will offer workshops and demonstrations for those involved in preparing the environment for worship. Check back for the full 2010 schedule! Take a look at what we offered in 2009:
Practical Demonstration by Mr. Joseph Tirado
10:00am | FREE
Practical demonstration and information for those responsible for decorating places of worship. Mr. Joseph Tirado is from the Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph in San Jose, California.
Café lunches available for purchase
11:30am–2:00pm | $10
Café lunches will be available for purchase. Each lunch includes:
• Choice of sandwich (vegetarian, chicken salad, or ham and cheese)
• Choice of salad (cucumber and tomato vinaigrette, or cole slaw)
• Choice of fresh fruit (apple or banana)
• Cookie
• Choice of beverage (water, coffee, or tea)
Principles and Guidelines Presentation by Rev. Christopher Bennett
2:00pm | FREE
Principles and guidelines for those who are responsible for decorating the place of worship. Rev. Bennett is a pastor and member of the Liturgical Commission from the Diocese of San Jose.
Artist Demonstration by Rev. William McMillan and Rev. Sean McEvoy
3:30pm | $25
These two incredibly talented and beloved men have crossed the pond to share their expertise, poetry and wit to inspire you to reach new heights in your floral design and arranging. Rev Mac is a Presbyterian pastor and Rev. McEvoy is a Roman Catholic priest from the Archdiocese of Armagh. Seating limited. Tickets required.
Sunday, October 3
All exhibits open 8:30am–5:00pm | Learn more about the exhibits »
Check back for the full 2010 schedule! Take a look at what we offered in 2009:Solemn Mass for the Solemnity of St. Francis of Assisi
11:00am
The Feast of St. Francis, October 4, is a very special day at the Cathedral. St. Francis born in 1181 and died in 1226, founded the Francisco Order. He dedicated his life to repairing the church by living a life of a poor man and in harmony with all creation. He is the patron saint of the City of San Francisco, of Italy and of all who work to protect the environment. The principal celebrant of the mass will be Archbishop George Niederauer. Music will be provided by the Cathedral Choir with Cathedral Music Director Dr. Christoph Tietze on the Great Rufatti Organ.
Blessing of Animals
2:00pm
This day is also one which has grown in the practice of blessing pets and animals. You are most cordially invited to join the Cathedral parish and our neighboring St. Mark’s Lutheran Church (1111 O’Farrell Street) in the Blessing of Animals. The Blessing will take place at St. Mark’s. Please bring pets on a leash and also your own pooper scooper!
Festival of Choirs
4:00pm | Free will offering
The Festival will close The International Year with a special “Festival of Choirs” by the Archdiocese of San Francisco, as well as the recognition of Festival participants.