Christmas at the Cathedral 2020
“That’s My God!”
A SPECIAL 90-MINUTE VIDEO PRODUCTION
Due to Covid-19, Christmas at the Cathedral 2020, “That’s My God!” is being presented in a specially produced video. Shot inside the beautiful Cathedral of St Joseph, cinematographer, Dalton Coffey, has spent three months capturing powerful stories of Christmas hope. These inspiring personal stories, along with highlights from musical performances of past Christmas at The Cathedral concerts, tell this year’s story, “That’s My God!”
“There has never been a question of whether or not we would have Christmas at The Cathedral in 2020,” said Mark Conzemius, Producer/Director and President of the Catholic Community Foundation for Eastern SD. “Christmas is an incredible story for all time – and especially for this very time. Of all the circumstances and ways in which to incarnate into the human race, God chose to come into our humanity in the midst of crisis and uncertainty, just like 2020.
“THAT’S MY GOD!”
“The first Christmas was anything but easy and comfortable. This is what and how God personally chose to come into our world – and most importantly why – God personally came into our world,” added Conzemius. “As a vulnerable, homeless baby. Born into a simple family, to ostracized parents, as homeless refugees. God fully shared our human experience. His sufferings were real.
“We find hope gazing in the image of the baby Jesus in the manger, Emmanuel – God with us – knowing that He is with me, even in my sufferings,” said Conzemius. “Even though it is not live this year, I believe audiences will be moved and inspired by these amazing stories of Christmas hope.”
SUPPORTING TWO “BEACONS OF HOPE”
Christmas at The Cathedral is once again supporting the ongoing care and maintenance of two beacons of hope in our region – the Bishop Dudley Hospitality House, an emergency homeless shelter – and the Cathedral of St Joseph, a sacred and civic landmark. As a thank you for making a gift to “Christmas at the Cathedral,” you will receive a special code for private viewing of this year’s television broadcast of “That’s My God!” Go to www.ccfesd.org/Christmas-at-the-Cathedral for more information. Patron donors will also receive a limited edition pewter ornament and a copy of our 2020 Christmas at the Cathedral concert program. For more information please call 605-988-3765.
PREMIER FOR GUESTS OF THE BISHOP DUDLEY HOSPITALITY HOUSE, THE BANQUET & THE SAINT FRANCIS HOUSE
While we can’t bring the guests of the Bishop Dudley Hospitality House, Banquet or St Francis House to the Cathedral, we can bring the Cathedral and Christmas at The Cathedral to the guests in the safety of their respective environments. As has become a tradition, the first performance of Christmas at The Cathedral will be experienced by these special guests. Preceded by a special dinner donated by Fazoli’s Restaurant and highlighted by donated cookies, a special large screen presentation of Christmas at The Cathedral will be viewed beginning with the guests of the BDHH on Saturday, Dec. 12.
CHRISTMAS NIGHT TELEVISION BROADCAST
Thanks to KELOland Television and our generous presenting sponsors Avera, First Premier Bank/Premier Bankcard, HyVee, and David R Billion, the special Christmas at the Cathedral 2020 video will be broadcast commercial-free on Christmas night, December 25 from 6:30pm – 8:00pm.
May God bless you and your loved ones in a special way during this Christmas season and always!
Mark Conzemius
President | Catholic Community Foundation for Eastern South Dakota
SUPPORT CHRISTMAS AT THE CATHEDRAL
purchase concert online or donate
Click the button below to purchase an advanced “on-demand” version of the concert or to make a donation to show your support to of the Bishop Dudley Hospitality House and the Cathedral of Saint Joseph on going care and maintence endowments.
CHRISTMAS AT THE CATHEDRAL PROGRAM
Click below to download a full-color PDF version of the program that you can print at home!
CHRISTMAS COOKIE DONATION
On December 12th and 20th we will be hosting Christmas celebrations for the guests of the Bishop Dudley Hospitality House and St. Francis House. Guests will be treated to a very special dinner, followed by the viewing of this year’s special video production of the 24th annual Christmas at the Cathedral “That’s My God!”, which will also include an amazing cookie reception! Because of Covid-19, we are unable to have the guests join us a the Cathedral of St Joseph for this event, so we are taking the event to them, where they can enjoy it in the safety of their own environments.
Cookies can be dropped off in a disposable container from 8:30-5 PM on December 10th – or – from 8:30- Noon on December 11th at the Chancery building (old St Joseph School) 523 N Duluth Ave Sioux Falls. If you have any questions please call 605-988-3769.
COOKIE dONATIONS!
Love baking? Are you bored at home? Make someone’s day and donate a dozen cookies to our annual cookie reception for the guests of the Bishop Dudley Hospitality House, St Francis House, and the Banquet! Click to sign up!
DON'T LIKE BAKING?
Want to donate to help defray the cost of the annual cookie reception for the guests of the Bishop Dudley Hospitality House,St Francis House and the Banquet? Click the button below to make a donation!
ABOUT OUR BENEFICIARIES
About The Bishop Dudley Hospitality House & The Cathedral of St. Joseph Fund
tHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
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