Afternoon Tea

Saturday, October 2 | 3:00pm–5:00pm
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Seating limited. Tickets required.

Join us for a wonderful social gathering with family and friends for an afternoon tea featuring savory delights and decadent sweets. Guests are encouraged to wear their finest afternoon hats.

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Festival of Choirs

Sunday, October 3 | 4:00pm
Free will offering

The Cathedral Festival of Flowers will close the Anniversary Year with a special “Festival of Choirs” by the Archdiocese of San Francisco parish choirs. The event will also include recognition of Festival participants.

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Festival Tribute

Donate to the Cathedral Festival of Flowers in tribute of a loved one's birthday, new baby, wedding, anniversary, memorial or other life milestone. Tribute will be listed in our Cathedral Festival of Flowers program and on the official website. Deadline is September 16, 2010 to be included in the program.

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St. Francis Tribute and Special Masses

St. Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals. Donate to the Cathedral Festival of Flowers in tribute of your favorite pet. Tribute will be listed in our Cathedral Festival of Flowers program and on the official website. Deadline is September 16, 2010 to be included in the program.

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Solemn Mass for the Solmemnity of St. Francis of Assisi
Sunday, October 3 | 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 Archbishop of San Francisco, Most Rev. George Niederauer has granted permission for us to anticipate the celebration of the Solemnity of our beloved St. Francis, in the Cathedral, October 3.Music will be provided by the Cathedral Choir with Cathedral Music Director Dr. Christoph Tietze on the Great Rufatti Organ.