The Seven "O" Antiphons of Advent
An evening of adoration, sacred music and scripture
Sunday 21 December 2025 · 7pm · St Peter’s Catholic Church, 561 Toorak Road, Toorak
Join us in the beautiful setting of St Peter’s Catholic Church for an evening of sacred music, scripture, prayer and adoration. Bringing together Melbourne’s finest soloists with an ensemble choir, organ music and timeless works. The programme will feature sacred works by great composers across the centuries. This event is part of an ongoing concert series, offering opportunities to take part in shared prayer, scripture and song.
“Be led through the ancient prayers of the Church, seven antiphons that give voice to the hope and expectation of Advent, guiding our hearts to the coming of our Saviour, Emmanuel.”
THE PROGRAM: DOWNLOAD HERE (COMING SOON)
The Company
Director of Music and Organist:
Conrad Helfrich
Soloists:
Soprano – Larissa Cairns
Soprano – Eliza Bennetts O’Connor
Alto – Lucy Hood
Tenor – Jack Jordan
Tenor – Ben Glover
Bass – Kristian Gregory
Ensemble:
Soprano – Pamela Wainwright
Soprano – Yoan Godjali
Alto – Natalie Lezhenko
Alto – Emma Warburton
Tenor – Will Boult
Bass – Jean-Marc Habib
The event will be held in the church, followed by refreshments in the parish center.
🎟 Entry: Admission by donation — all are welcome
The ‘Encountering Beauty’ Series is part of St John Paul II Parish’s Sacred Music Program.