What’s On!

Welcome to the ‘What’s On at St John’s Cathedral’ page. Here you will find what is on this week, coming up, concert information and much more.

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THIS WEEK AT ST JOHN’S

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English Conversation Group

Mondays

2-3pm

Darnell Room

Zoom Coffee on Tuesdays

10.30-11.30am

(Zoom link below)

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Take a break, have a coffee (or other preferred cuppa) and chat online with various members of the extended Cathedral community. Relax, bring your beverage and be welcomed into the conversation on Tuesdays – any time between 10.30am and 11.30am.

Use this Zoom link: (video/audio) or your phone – (07) 3185 3730, enter Meeting ID: 885 952 546#, Passcode: 399344# and then Participant ID: #.

Christian Meditation

Tuesdays

6.45-7.30pm

Cathedral & zoom

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Our Cathedral offers a weekly Christian meditation group on Tuesday evenings from 6.45 to 7.30pm. The meditation group is always open to new members. A simple meal of soup and bread is available in St Martin’s House from 5.30pm.

The meditation group meets in the Cathedral as well as by Zoom. To join via Zoom, use either this Zoom link or your phone – (07) 3185 3730, enter Meeting ID: 278 417 931#, Passcode: 042853# and then Participant ID: #.

Further information: Please contact The Rev’d Canon Julia Van Den Bos by email (jvandenbos@stjohnscathedral.com.au) or via the Cathedral office.

Why Christian Meditation?

Meditation is a universal spiritual wisdom and a practice found at the core of all the great religious traditions, leading from the mind to the heart. It is a way of simplicity, silence and stillness. It can be practised by anyone, wherever you are on your life’s journey. It is only necessary to be clear about the practice and then to begin – and to keep on beginning.

In Christianity this tradition of contemplation, the prayer of the heart or ‘apophatic prayer’, became marginalised and often even sometimes suspect. But in recent times a major recovery of the contemplative dimension of Christian faith – and prayer – has been happening. This is transforming the different faces of the Church and revealing the way the Gospel integrates the mystical and the social.

Central to this process now is the rediscovery of how to pray in this dimension and at this depth: finding a practice of meditation in the Christian tradition. The World Community teaches a practice derived from the Gospel teaching of Jesus and the advice of early Christian monks. The Desert Fathers and Mothers teach a Christian spirituality of powerful relevance for those today who want to live their discipleship to Jesus in a radical and simple way.

Information about Christian meditation is available at wccm.org/content/what-meditation.

Coins of Biblical Times with Dr Peter Lewis

Wednesday, 14 May 2025

10:00am

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As part of the Australian Heritage Festival, there will also be an interactive presentation in the Cathedral on Wednesday 14 May at 10.00am by Dr Peter Lewis, a Research Associate at the Centre for Coins, Culture and Religious History.

Dr Lewis will provide the opportunity for people to see and handle Jewish and Roman coins from the decades before and after the life of Jesus: Hasmonean coins, Herodian coins, coins issued by Pontius Pilate and other Roman governors.

Details of this event are on the National Trust website (https://nationaltrustqld.org.au/…/handle-coins-era…).

Coffee on Wednesdays (COWs)

10am-2pm (Cathedral)

Good coffee, good food, great conversations!

Chair Yoga

Wednesdays

11am-12noon (Darnell Room)

Prayer and Praise

with our Animal Friends

Thursday, 15 May 2025

6-7pm

(Online only)

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A monthly service of celebration, vigil, and remembrance for our furry, feathered, scaled and finned family.

That’s pawseome!

A monthly space to come together and pray for and with our companion animals, working animals, animal organisations and wildlife.

Please bring a candle along to light as part of the service (actual or digital).

Included in this liturgy will be a thanksgiving for new animals, prayer for sick animals, memorial prayers for remembering animals and a vigil for animals at risk or working in our communities.

Each month we will pray for and with a different animal organisation or charity and commend them to our community for further prayer and support.

We hope our guests from these animal organisations will join us for our liturgy and linger for a 15minute Q&A at the end of prayer, where we can dialogue together about the animal welfare or care needs they champion.

We will compile a list of questions for each guest ahead of the session so that they can reflect on them beforehand.

Upcoming services:
The May service will be recorded and made available on our YouTube channel for viewing afterwards.

Only the leaders voices and the screen share will be recorded – video feeds, participants names and the chat function remain out of sight of the recording.

Past guests and organisations:
20th March 2025 we welcomed Rebecca from Bat Conservation and Rescue QLD Inc – Non-profit organisation dedicated to preserving the population of flying foxes and microbats in Queensland through rescue, rehabilitation and education.

Saints on a Mission

Fridays

10.30-12noon

Zoom only

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SAINTS ON A MISSION (on Zoom only)

Join Cathedral community member and “self-discovered” medieval and liturgical historian Blair Martin, leading interested folk in reflections and discussion on how we connect the ancient stories and rituals of Feast Days to the world as we experience it today, developing a sense of purpose and meaning for our evolving lives. Focusing on matters of social justice, bringing the gospel message of good news to those around us, and living out the call to be “Saints on a Mission”.

ZOOM DETAILS
Blair Martin (Meanjin/Brisbane) is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Saints On A Mission – S. John’s Cathedral, Brisbane
Time: 10:30 Brisbane
Every week on Friday

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86022109248…

Meeting ID: 860 2210 9248
Passcode: 904552

Or by phone – +61 7 3185 3730

Kids @ St Johns

Sundays

9.30am

in person during the Choral Eucharist

and online via our Facebook & YouTube Channel (recorded and available from Saturday 9.30am)

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Children’s Ministry

Children are very much part of our family and the children’s area in the Cathedral is available whenever the Cathedral is open.

Children’s ministry is offered in the Cathedral on Sundays during the 9.30am service and online (recorded and available from Saturday mornings at 9.30am).

The videos appear on the Cathedral’s Facebook page and YouTube Channel.

Sundays, 4, 11, 18, 25 May 2025

3.30-4.30pm

Darnell Room & via Zoom

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Bystander Action

Shifting the culture that drives
violence against women through
small, courageous actions in daily life.

3.30 to 4.30pm Sundays 4, 11, 18, 25 May

Please join us for a series of group discussions on Bystander Action during May. The discussions will focus on raising awareness and encouraging community involvement in addressing actions that can be taken.

Venue: Darnell Room, St Martin’s House
or via Zoom.

Attending via Zoom: Use either this Zoom link (video/audio) or phone (07) 3185 3730, enter Meeting ID: 865 2657 7724#, Passcode: 847471# & then Participant ID: #.

The Journey 2025: God’s story, your story, my story.

Exploring the art of storytelling as a way to discern God’s call on our lives.

Sundays (on zoom)

4-5pm

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Who is The Journey for?

Those who want to take stock of their lives using a spiritual focus; Those considering baptism for themselves or for their children; Those considering confirmation;
Those who want to become an Anglican;

Those wanting to discern some future direction for their life; Those interested in unpacking the faith.

What is the process?

The Christian faith is a way of life. Entering into a way of life requires reflection. Christians are people who seek to live out the way of love. We seek to follow Jesus who, in his own life, demonstrated that we were made by God, who is love, for love. God’s love gives us the energy to love in turn. Since we are made for love, we each have a purpose. The Journey exists to enable people to discover what this truth means for them. The process aims to give people the space to test and then find their own way into this way of life. It takes what has happened in life to this point seriously. We believe that by reflecting on our life-story we discover how God has been at work in our lives since before we were born, and also identify ways in which we, as unique people, are to respond to this. We discover the way in which God’s love for us can shape our relationships, inform our motives, and help us find deep happiness.

How does it work?

By allowing those involved to ask questions, to talk over issues, share insights and to learn about specific areas that interest them. This takes place within small groups.

Why this way?

We learn most effectively when we are seeking answers to questions that matter to us.

Attending via Zoom: Use either this Zoom link (video/audio) or your phone – 07 3185 3730, enter Meeting ID: 894 0003 0380#, Passcode: 885493# and then Participant ID: #.

For more information please contact:
The Dean, Peter Catt, pcatt@stjohnscathedral.com.au or phone 3835 2239.

COMING UP

Who Owns The Holy Land?

Wednesday, 21 May 2025

6.30pm

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What is the role of religion in the ongoing violence between Israelis and Palestinians?

Are Jews and Muslims historic enemies?

What is the role of Palestinian Christians in the Palestinian national movement?

A panel discussion hosted by the Palestine Israel Ecumenical Network (PIEN).

PANELISTS:
– Omar Ashour: Palestinian from Gaza. organiser in the Palestinian and the pro-Palestinian communities in Brisbane. Former president of Falesteen Inc, the Palestinian Community in Queensland.

– Sophia Duckor-Jones: former Zionist Jew, who is now a member of the Jewish Council of Australia..

– Suzan Wahhab: President of Palestinian Christians in Australia who was raised in Ramallah following the expulsion of her family from Jaffa and Ramleh in 1948.

MODERATOR:
– Rouba Rayan: human rights lawyer with family in Gaza who are currently experiencing the genocide.

Tea, coffee and Palestinians sweets will be served following the forum.

2nd & 4th Saturdays

10-11am (Darnell Room)

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2nd and 4th Saturdays – 10am to 11am

Mainly Music is designed for children aged 0 to 5 years, but older children may join in. Friends, parents, grandparents, aunties, and uncles are welcome. Mainly Music is a community connection initiative.

Each Mainly Music session includes play time, singing and dancing time, and refreshments time.

Mainly Music is held in the Darnell Room, St Martin’s House. Parking is available.

For more information, see Hannah Dillingham or Ken Willett or contact them through the Cathedral office: phone – (07) 3835 2222; email – cathedral@stjohnscathedral.com.au.

Choral Evensong – Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month

STANDING AGAINST

DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE

Sunday, 25 May 2025

6pm

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This service will be hosted by the ACSQ Domestic and Family Violence Working Group.

All attending will be invited to stay after Evensong for drinks and conversation.

Please note: Choral Evensong will be streamed as usual via our YouTube Channel (www.youtube.com/user/StJohnsCathedralBris). However, because of the different format of this year’s event, a Zoom option will not be available for the conversation following Evensong.

We do hope you will be able to join us.

Ascension Day Choral Eucharist

Thursday, 29 May 2025 at 7pm

(Please note: this service will not be live-streamed)

Labyrinth Walk

First Sunday in the Month

A Walk in …

Sunday, 1 June 2025

from 11.15am

In person and online

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As we move through the season of Eastertide, we are reminded that as Easter people we are also a pilgrim people and this Walk will take us through a meditation of continuing to walk with the message of the Resurrection and new life.

Walking the Labyrinth occurs on the first Sunday of each month following the 9.30am Eucharist. If you have not walked the Labyrinth before, you would be most welcome to join the group who regularly do so. Please join us to walk the Labyrinth – we meet under the Rose Window.

The walk will also be available on the Cathedral YouTube Channel – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNK4UfKhyzHdskN-s_Q9e4Q from 11.15am, and will be available to watch at a later time.

Click on the links below for the Walking Notes and Finger Labyrinth:

Finger Labyrinth

Walking Notes

New walks are published each month on the first Sunday with the link being shared on the this page Each offering is also archived below.

The path is always new, because,
as a spiritual discipline, the labyrinth
is a path of contemplation,
reflection, prayer …
Beneath the surface, walking the labyrinth
is a profound discipline in listening,
in active silence, in finding movement
and rhythm in the stillneses underneath
and in between everyday’s noise.
Walking the labyrinth is an exercise
in finding the voice speaking in whispers
underneath the whirlwind of sound.
~ Travis Scholl, “Walking the Labyrinth –
A Place to Pray and Seek God” p.17, IVP Books, 2014

Mystics, Theologians & God-Botherers

Francis Poulenc

with Dr Graeme Morton AM

Sunday, 1 June 2025

6-8pm

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Francis Poulenc (1899 – 1963) was a French composer whose roots were in the exciting artistic and musical milieu of France in the early Twentieth century. Once described by the music critic Claude Rostand as “something of the monk and something of the rascal”, his music has been seen as “lightweight” especially within France. This is possibly because his sacred music has been more neglected than his secular output.

However his profound devotion to his catholic faith and his eclectic musical flair produced sacred works that reassure us all of his musical mastery and significance.

Event Info: This event will be held ‘in person’ in the Cathedral and streamed via YouTube. Evensong will be ‘in person’ at 6pm in the Cathedral and will also be accessible from 6pm on our YouTube channel. Graeme will talk about Francis Poulenc in the sermon as part of Evensong and will address some of the themes in Poulenc’s life and music.

Following refreshments, in lieu of the usual post-Evensong discussion for the Mystics, Theologians and God-botherers series, from 7.30pm the UQ Chorale and UQ Singers conducted by Yemaya Nelson, with soloist Cassandra Barnett, will present Poulenc’s most popular sacred work, Gloria; this will also be streamed via our YouTube channel.

Please note: The previously advertised talk and discussion on Sunday 1 June by The Rev’d Andrew Cooper on St Drostan of Deer will now happen on Sunday 6 July. We very much regret the late notice of this change.

Loaves & Fishes Luncheon

Tuesday, 3 June 2025

12.30-2.00pm

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The Archbishop of Brisbane, The Most Reverend Jeremy Greaves, and the Dean of Brisbane, The Very Reverend Dr Peter Catt, warmly invite you to a special event celebrating the spirit of generosity.

Join us for the annual St John’s’ Loaves and Fishes lunch — an afternoon of connection, purpose, and giving.

St John’s Cathedral, 405 Ann Street, Brisbane

Tuesday, 3 June 2025

12:30pm – 2:00pm

Enjoy a shared meal and a glass of wine in the stunning surrounds of St John’s Cathedral, with an inspiring keynote address from Anne Hollonds, the National Children’s Commissioner.

“The National Children’s Commissioner monitors policy and legislation to ensure that the human rights of children are protected and promoted, and provides advice to government.

Anne says the most important part of her job is listening to Australia’s children and young people about their needs and experiences so she can inform the decision-makers and hold them accountable for policy and service system reforms based on evidence.For the previous 23 years Anne was Chief Executive of government and non-government organisations focused on research, policy and practice in child and family wellbeing, including as Director of the Australian Institute of Family Studies.

Before that she worked extensively in frontline practice as a psychologist and social worker, including in child protection, domestic, family and sexual violence, mental health, child and family counselling, parenting education, family law counselling, and community development.

As National Children’s Commissioner Anne also contributes to numerous expert advisory groups for governments, research projects and non-government organisations.

Anne emigrated from Finland as a child to live in Australia with her family. She has two grown-up daughters and three small grandchildren who keep her very busy.”

This year’s event will support Anglicare Southern Queensland’s Youth Homelessness Accommodation Project — helping to provide a safe place to call home for vulnerable young people in our community.

Tickets – via scan above or
https://events.humanitix.com/loaves-and-fishes-luncheon…

Wasting Time With God

Stations of the Resurrection

Bishop Bill Ray

Wednesday, 4 June 2025

9.30am

(Darnell Room)

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Many of us are very familiar with the 14 Stations of the Cross. Several years ago I came across a little booklet titled The Stations of the Resurrection. These stations focus on how to live into the resurrection message. We will meditate on seven of the stations, commencing with a short liturgy, followed by a time of reflection. Towards the end of our time together there will be a discussion, a time for people to ask questions and to seek clarification.

Bishop Bill Ray has been involved in Christian Education for the past four decades. His last full time position was Bishop of North Queensland, which included ministering with and learning from our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sisters and brothers, understanding created order, and exploring the importance of place and space. He has a BEd from WACE, a ThL from ACT, a Diploma in Teaching from Frankston Technical College and a Master of Religious Education from Duke University (North Carolina, USA).

Event Info: This event will be held in person and on Zoom and will begin with a short prayer service at 9.30am. Lauren’s presentation and discussion will follow at 9.40am until 10.30am when the session will end with worship and then morning tea from 10.35am.

To join via Zoom, use either this Zoom link (video/audio) or your phone – 07 3185 3730, enter Meeting ID: 823 3447 0652#, Passcode: 303180# and then Participant ID: #.

Wine Before Breakfast

First Friday in the month

7-8.30am

Zoom only

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Wine Before Breakfast (WBB) combines the 7am Friday morning Eucharist with alternative readings from poetry, reflections and other sources with musical offerings that match the theme of the day. Focus is on the world around us, concentrating on issues of social justice, community and living out the truth of the Gospel message.

Following Eucharist, we will adjourn for a nourishing breakfast at a nearby cafe to continue our time of reflection and celebration together with convivial company and conversation. No-one is turned away for lack of funds. Please come and share your light and life with us!

Organ Relaunch – Pentecost Sunday

Sunday, 8 June 2025

6pm Festival Evensong

followed by refreshments

Everyone is most welcome to attend the relaunch of our 108-year-old Norman and Beard Organ following the first phase of its long-awaited refurbishment.

2nd Thursday in the month

9.45am

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Cathedral AMUA Branch

Anglican Mothers Union Australia (AMUA) is part of a worldwide fellowship of Christians united in prayer, worship and service.

AMUA Vision: a world where God’s love is known through loving, respectful and flourishing relationships.

AMUA Aim: to demonstrate the Christian faith in action by the transformation of communities worldwide through the nurture of family.

Membership is available for all [women and men] who have been baptised. If you are not yet a member and would like to find out more, please do get in contact.

The Cathedral Branch usually meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month in the Cathedral at 9.45am for coffee and the gathering starts at 10am.

Mothering Sunday Special Collection – 30 March 2025

Supporting literacy courses in the Solomon Islands

AMUA branches will again celebrate Mothering Sunday and invite parishioners to donate to our special collection to support Mothers Union work. AMUA has accepted the invitation from Mary Sumner House to support MU’s Overseas Target Program, which will expand literacy courses in the Solomon Islands.

AMUA Cathedral Branch Projects:

Project – Hope in a Suitcase: Hope in a Suitcase is for children going into Foster Care under the umbrella of Foster Care Qld. Anglicare SQ are also involved. When a child goes to a foster parent, they are given their own little suitcase or backpack filled with their own special things, e.g. teen activities, Uno cards, puzzles, games, colouring books and pencils. Babies also go into foster care and need baby wipes, baby toys, throw rugs etc.

Project – Zephyr Education: Zephyr Education provides school needs for children who change schools because of domestic violence. Items include lunch boxes and water bottles; children’s underwear (girls and boys all ages).

Project – BOOKS4PNGKIDS: please bring new and used books for children aged 0-14 years old – early readers (numbers, alphabets, picture books, animals and cardboard books), primary school fiction and non-fiction, basic school supplies, Bibles.

For further information or to ask a question, please contact Mary de Vries viareception@stjohnscathedral.com.au or through the Cathedral Office.

Saturday, 14 June 2025

9.30-11.30am

The Boardroom, LVL 1
St Martin’s House

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In the third and final session in our Government Relations 101 series, Fr Dan will facilitate the collaborative creation of a Cathedral Government Relations Strategy. Drawing on the insights from the first two sessions, together we will populate a plan for the Cathedral to engage with government on the important issue of loneliness. Clearly defining our problem statement, identifying key stakeholders, drafting messaging, and understanding the landscape of this area of public policy will inform our discussion and enabling those gathered to start documenting a strategy.

The Boardroom
LVL 1
St Martin’s House
373 Ann St
Saturday 14 June.
9.30am – 11.30am

St John’s Cathedral and Doing Justice are hosting this Government Relations 101 training sessions for our Diocesan family. This is the last in a series planned for 2025 and all members of our Diocese are invited. To register your attendance or to obtain more information, please contact deansea@stjohnscathedral.com.au

Mystics, Theologians & God-Botherers

St Drostan of Deer

with The Rev’d Andrew Cooper

Sunday, 6 July 2025

6-8pm

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A Scottish abbot and one of the 12 Brethren of St Columba of Iona. He established a mission centre near Aberdeen. A miracle attributed to him is healing the sight of a priest called Symon or Simeon. The healing was not just of his physical sight but of a malaise of the heart. St Drostan offered balm for Symon’s spiritual loneliness and ministry burn out. This loving act has something to say about care for the broken dreams and heartbreak when the romance of falling in love with God and the church seems to grow cold.

Reverend Andrew Cooper is currently Priest-in-Charge of the St Paul’s Anglican Community, Manly. He had the privilege of 5 years in the Scottish Episcopal Church ministering in Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders. Formed in the Benedictine tradition, Andrew has a fascination with the northern saints of the Celtic tradition and what they might have to say to a world in need of light and hope. He draws on whatever small wisdom he gained from his own experience of recovery from cancer and ministry burnout to walk alongside others on the spiritual journey.

This event will be held ‘in person’ in the Cathedral, over YouTube and Zoom. Choral Evensong will be ‘in person’ at 6pm in the Cathedral and will also be accessible on our YouTube channel.

As part of Evensong, Andrew will talk about St Drostan of Deer.

From about 7.10pm we join together in person in the Cathedral or via Zoom to share a discussion with Andrew over refreshments. All are welcome to join us.

To join via Zoom, use either this Zoom link (video/audio) or your phone – (07) 3185 3730, enter Meeting ID: 768 010 419#, Passcode: 267366# and then Participant ID: #.

CONCERTS

St John’s Cathedral

FREE! MORNING CONCERT SERIES 2025

Next Concert

Tuesday, 20 May 2025 at 11am

UQ MUSIC:

Flute Ensemble and Wind Octet

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Candlelight Concerts

Music in a whole new light!

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Candlelight concerts in the Cathedral are a unique musical and sensorial experience created by the stunning ambience of candlelight. These concerts allow you to enjoy some of the most famous works of classical as well as contemporary composers in a completely new way and in this spectacular location.

Booking link:

🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone.

Concert Schedule

May 16 (Fri-6.30 & 8.30pm) : Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake & More

May 22 (Thu-6.30pm) : Rings & Dragons

May 22 (Thu-8.30pm) : Tribute to Ed Sheeran

May 24 (Sat-6.30pm) : Best of Joe Hisaishi

May 24 (Sat-8.30pm) : Hans Zimmer’s Best Works

June 5 (Thu-6.30pm) : 90’s Unplugged on Strings

June 5 (Thu-8.30pm) : Tribute to Queen

June 6 (Fri-6.30pm) : Tribute to Bruno Mars

June 6 (Fri-8.30pm) : Tribute to Coldplay & Imagine Dragons

June 7 (Sat-6.30pm) : Tribute to Phil Collins

June 7 (Sat-8.30pm) : 90’s Unplugged on Strings

June 14 (Sat-6.30 & 8.30pm) : Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake & More

June 20 (Fri-6.30pm) : Tribute to Joe Hisaishi

June 20 (Fri-8.30pm) : Hans Zimmer’s Best Works

June 21 (Sat-6.30pm) : Best of Fleetwood Mac

June 21 (Sat-8.30pm)m : Rings & Dragons

July 3 (Thu-6.30pm) : 80’s Rock Anthems

July 3 (Thu-8.30pm) : 80’s Rock Anthems

July 4 (Fri-6.30pm) : Tribute to Queen

July 4 (Fri-8.30pm) : Tribute to Ed Sheeran

July 10 (Thu-6.30pm) : Tribute to Nirvana

July 10 (Thu-8.30pm) : 90’s Unplugged on Strings

July 11 (Fri-6.30pm) : Tribute to Joe Hisaishi

July 11 (Fri-8.30pm) : Best of Fleetwood Mac

July 12 (Sat-6.30pm) : Tribute to Benson Boone

July 12 (Sat-8.30pm) : Tribute to Phil Collins

July 17 (Thu-6.30&8.30pm) : Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake & More

July 18 (Fri-6.30pm) : Rings & Dragons

July 18 (Fri-8.30pm) : Tribute to Joe Hisaishi

July 19 (Sat-6.30pm) : Vivaldi Four Seasons

July 19 (Sat-8.30pm) : Best of Fleetwood Mac

August 1 (Fri-6.30pm) : Tribute to Madonna

GENERAL

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Laying on of Hands with Anointing (Healing Ministry)

Following the example of Jesus, and his explicit instructions to his disciples, the ministry of healing for any kind of disease or distress is an integral part of the proclamation and application of the Gospel of compassion. It is administered by the “Laying on of Hands with Anointing” by a priest gently touching the head or shoulders of the person in need. No questions are asked although a person may, if they wish, give their name or a brief description of their concern. It is perfectly acceptable, even encouraged, to receive this ministry on behalf of another who cannot be present.

The Ministry of Laying on of Hands with Anointing is available during the 9.30am Choral Eucharist on the first Sunday of the month. Those seeking the laying on of hands with anointing are invited to make their way to The Oratory after receiving communion.

The laying on of hands with anointing is also available by appointment; please speak with one of the clergy if you are seeking this.

Click to read about 'Spiritual Direction'

What is Spiritual Direction?

Spiritual direction is about making a space for God in your life. Contrary to the name, Spiritual Direction is not about being ‘directed’; it is being encouraged to draw closer to God in a more conscious experience of God’s presence, grace, and love in your daily life.

In the midst of life we often find it difficult to notice God’s action within it. And yet we yearn to be able to discern the presence and the voice of God at a deeper level. In the practice of Spiritual Direction you are given the time and space to reflect on the experiences of your daily living, and as this contemplation takes place, you begin to discern God’s invitations and the work God is doing in your life.

Click here to read: ‘What is Spiritual Direction?

Spiritual Direction sessions are now available at the Cathedral. To find out more, please contact the Cathedral Reception at St Martin’s House on (07) 3835 2222 during business hours.