The following is a list of concerts for the Advent and Christmas seasons as scheduled by the Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist and the parishes across the Diocese of Cleveland.
We encourage your support.
Friday, December 14, 2012, 7:00 p.m.
Advent Lessons & Carols with Cleveland Cantores and the Choir of Mary Queen of Peace
A vocal performance ensemble presenting music of the late Medieval and Renaissance eras
A free performance with a free-will offering
Mary Queen of Peace Parish, 4423 Pearl Road, Cleveland, OH 44109
Sunday, December 16, 2012, 3:30 p.m.
Christmas Choral Concert - Choirs include children, adult and bells
Free and open to the public
St. John Vianney Parish, 7575 Bellflower Road, Mentor, OH 44060
Sunday, December 16, 2012, 3:30 p.m.
Ceremony of Lessons and Carols
Nine readings of salvation with anthems/carols following in the Advent/Christmas nature
The program includes the Parish Choir, Praise and Worship Ensemble, Cherub and Seraphim Choirs (children's choirs) Handbell Choir and the Gregorian Schola
Free and open to the public
St. Sebastian Parish, 476 Mull Avenue, Akron, OH 44320
Sunday, December 16, 2012, 4:00 p.m.
Christmas Concert "Joy to the World"
Holy Family Parish Choir and St. Cecilia Children's Choir
Free and open to the public
Holy Family Parish, 7367 York Road, Parma, OH 44134
Sunday, December 23, 2012, 4:00 p.m.
Christmas Concert "The Savior Comes" - Music Ministry of St. Columbkille
A reception will follow in the vestibule of the church
Free and open to the public
St. Columbkille Parish, 6740 Broadview Road, Parma, OH 44134
Sunday, December 23, 2012, 6:30 p.m.
Winter Concert - St. Francis Xavier Cabrini Music Ministry
A benefit for the victims of Hurricane Sandy
Free admission with a free will offering
St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Parish, 2143 Homewood Drive, Lorain, OH 44055
Thursday, December 27, 2012, 7 p.m.
Solemn Vespers - Solemnity of St. John the Evangelist
Free and open to the public
Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist, East 9th Street & Superior Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114
Sunday, December 30, 2012, 12 noon
Concert of Sacred Songs - St. Vitus Christmas Choir
Free and open to the public
St. Vitus Parish, 6019 Lausche Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44103
If you have an upcoming Catholic parish concert event in the Diocese of Cleveland that you would like to see included to this list, please send an e-mail to rpolomsky@dioceseofcleveland.org. The subject line of your e-mail should be titled "Advent/Christmas concert" then simply provide a brief explanation including location, address, date and time.