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Convention Events

Choral Concert: Mass for the Homeless and Pueri Cantores
7:30–9:00 pm, Tuesday
Frank Brownstead and Patrick Flahive

Brownstead
Brownstead

Flahive
Flahive

Gather in the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels to hear three great choirs in a great space. The Cathedral Choir will be joined by the Schola Cantorum of Saint Paul the Apostle Church under the direction of Frank Brownstead to perform the Mass for the Homeless by Henry Mollicone. Soloists will include Christopher Walker and Rochelle Martin. Children of Pueri Cantores will perform sacred works under the direction of Patrick Flahive. Pueri Cantores

Late Night Expo
10:00 pm–Midnight, Tuesday

Gather at the Exhibit Hall at the end of an exciting first day to enjoy the company of friends and colleagues and to check out the incredible variety of products and services to assist you in your ministry. A cash bar will be provided.


Voices of Care
7:30 - 8:30 pm, Wednesday
Eddie Hilley

A lively, energetic, and prayerful concert of music that will express the care and compassion of the Gospel.


SAVAE: A Musical Journey
9:00 - 10:00 pm, Wednesday

Savae

Join SAVAE on a musical journey that begins in the cathedrals of Spanish Colonial Latin America, then leaps back to the Great Temple in Jerusalem during the life of Jesus, then returns to American soil with SAVAE's interpretations of traditional Southern Baptist Hymns. Finally, we'll hear a sneak preview of SAVAE's most recent work.

Sponsored by WLP.


Prayers that Rise
10:15 pm, Wednesday

Gather at the end of the convention day for a Taizé-style prayer in song, silence, and Word, surrounded by candlelight and icons. Our prayer will be led by Sr. Suzanne Toolan, RSM, and Barbara Bridge.


The Sacred Sounds of Mariachi
4:30-5:30 pm, Thursday

The exciting and festive sounds of mariachi have long been associated with Mexico and the Southwest. These same sounds often accompany ritual moments and important religious and social experiences of Catholic communities through the U.S. Now we have a rare and privileged opportunity to experience first hand the prayer and Fiesta with Eleazar Cortéz, Donna Peña, and Pedro Rubalcava and the intoxicating sounds of Mariachi.

Rubalcava
Rubalcava

Mariachi


Eucharist

Convention Eucharist

8:00 pm, Thursday

Solis
Solis

Gather at the Catherdral of Our Lady of the Angels around Word and Sacrament to celebrate that we are one body, one spirit in Christ, a rich and diverse body. Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop Oscar A. Solis will preside and preach.

 

Eucharist Eucharist

 


Rockin' LA: Contemporary and Intercultural Music Event
10:00 pm, Thursday
John Flaherty, Coordinator

Flaherty
Flaherty

This popular event comes to a regional convention with a multicultural twist. Experience high energy contemporary music performances by a variety of artists, styles, cultures, instruments, and voices.

Co-sponsored by GIA Publications, OCP, and World Library Publications.

Rockin' LA

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