Friday, December 9

6:00 PM
Reception

6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Opening Preview and Donor Reception (Invitation Only)

The Festival opens with a Preview of the Crèches and Reception for Donors with Bishop Cordileone. Be the first to enjoy the wonderful crèche displays in the Cathedral Church and the Parish crèches from the Diocese of Oakland in the Event Center.

No-Host Cocktails and Appetizers available for purchase in the Hall of Honor (Lower Level).

6:45 PM to 7:45 PM

Pre-Concert Tour of the Cathedral

Meet near the Great Doors at the entrance of the Cathedral.

$5 per person | Register Now »

8:00 PM
Concert

San Francisco Girls Chorus Holiday Concert

Get in the holiday spirit with The San Francisco Girls Chorus at the opening concert at the Cathedral.  Sing along and experience exhilarating holiday music.  Under the direction of Dr. Susan McMane, Brass Ensemble and Cathedral Organist, Dr. Rudy de Vos, sit back and enjoy.  This is a perfect opportunity to bring the family together for this seasonal celebration.

Donation:  $20 in advance; $25 at door [Kids under 12, FREE]

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Saturday, December 10

All exhibits are free and open from 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
The exhibits in the Cathedral will not be available for viewing during Mass times. During these times please visit the Starlight Festival in the Event Center (Lower Level) and Cathedral Shop (Plaza Level).

9 AM to
11:30 AM

Cathedral Guided Tours

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Guided Tours by the Cathedral Docents.
Meet by the Great Doors at the Entrance to the Cathedral.

11 AM to
1:30 PM

1 PM to
2 PM

Cathedral Guided Tours for Families

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Special family tours by the Cathedral Docents.
Meet near the Great Doors at the entrance of the Cathedral.

2 PM to
4 PM

"How to Make a Family Crèche – a Nativity Tradition”

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Family event sponsored by the Department of Catholic
Schools and the Department of Evangelization and Catechesis.  (Parish Hall)

2:30 to
4 PM

Music on the Plaza

4:00 to
5:30 PM

5:00 to
9:00 PM

Book Signing with Cathedral Design Architect

Join us for a special book signing with the Cathedral’s architect, Craig W. Hartman, FAIA, of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. He will be signing copies of his new coffee table book, The Cathedral of Christ the Light: The Making of 21st Century Cathedral. We hope to see you there!    Hall of Honor (Lower Level)

No-Host Reception

Delectable appetizers and cocktails will be available for purchase in the Hall of Honor (Lower Level).

5:30 to
6:30 PM

Vigil Mass English

6:45 to
7:45 PM

Pre-Concert Tour of the Cathedral

Meet near the Great Doors at the entrance of the Cathedral.

$5 per person | Register Now »

Chanticleer Christmas Concert

For tickets and other information, visit www.chanticleer.org or City Box Office

Give yourself a perfect holiday treat with Grammy award-winning Chanticleer as they return to the Cathedral for their annual Christmas Concert.  This San Francisco-based group is known around the world as “an orchestra of voices” for the seamless blend of its twelve male voices ranging from countertenor to bass and its original interpretations of vocal literature.  Hailed “the world’s reigning male chorus,” by The New Yorker magazine, this concert is not to be missed!

Sunday, December 11

All exhibits are free and open at 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM The exhibits in the Cathedral will not be available for viewing during Mass times. During these times please visit the Starlight Festival in the Event Center (Lower Level) and the Cathedral Shop (Plaza Level).

8 AM to
2 PM

Sunday Mass Schedule

8:00 a.m.        Vietnamese

10:00 a.m.      Stational Mass

12:00 a.m.      English

11 AM to
1:30 PM

3:15 PM to
4 PM

Cathedral Guided Tour  (SPANISH)

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Guided Tours by the Cathedral Docents.
Meet by the Great Doors at the Entrance to the Cathedral.

4 PM to
5 PM

Crèche Lecture - Brother William Short, OFM

Brother William Short will speak on the origins of the crèche, its multi-cultural meanings and its importance in the Catholic tradition. This will be followed by recognition of the parish Festival participants.

No-Host Reception and Christmas Jazz Ensemble

Cathedral Event Center

Delectable hors d'oeuvres will be available for purchase with fine wine and spirits celebrating the parishes' participation in the Starlight Festival.