2005 PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES
TO BENEFIT THE COMPLETION OF ST JOHN'S CATHEDRAL

PROM PRAISE
Saturday 21 May
2.30PM & 7.30PM
Capacity crowds attended this annual celebration with many saying it was the 'Best Yet'.

The program included cello & piano performed by Gwyn Roberts and Jenni Flemming , soprano Maggi Noonan and organist Christopher Wrench. A massed concert choir from Anglican schools and parishes was directed by Emily Cox.

The Singing Clergy made a debut performance, ACGS Jazz Orchestra performed brilliantly as did The Birralee Blokes. As usual, the auience enjoyed participating in shoral numbers.

Lighting effects were provided by Brisbane Concert Lighting and Jenny Woodwared was again the compere.

Funds raised are shared between Anglicare and Catheral Completion.

LOAVES & FISHES LUNCHEON 2005
Wednesday 8 June 12.30pm
Speaker: Mr Peter Scudamore-Smith MW (Master of Wine)

Around 400 people attended the function and an all time record of $140,000 was raised for completion.

Thanks to generous sponsors: Breakfast Creek Wharf,Jimbour Wines, Captain Snappere, Neal's Hire & Special Events, ANFIN, Brumby's Bakeries, Energex, Gas power, Goodman Fielder, Ivor Fritz Removals, McCain's Melbourne, Qld Pest Management Pty Ltd, Rongimarie Orchards, Westminster Printing.

About the speaker:
Winemaker for Jimbour, Peter, affectionately known as Scud, brings a wealth of knowledge to the rapidly developing Queensland wine industry as well as awards for the winery in a selection of reds and whites alike.

Membership of the Institute of Masters of Wine is keenly sought after and includes graduates from at least 16 countries. Peter is one of only 74 Masters of Wine working outside of England.

Peter’s background of Applied Science in Chemistry at USQ and Wine at CSU, have underpinned his skills in wine and grape production, marketing, restaurant profiling, wine and food themeing / tourism and gastronomy.

ELTHAM EAST PRIMARY SCHOOL CHOIR
Thursday 18 August 5.30pm
Every two years this choir visits South East Queensland and includes a recital in St John's Cathedral. The cathedral experience has always been a highlight for this wonderful Choir. Their program includes classical items as well as folk songs and work written by the students with Stephen Leek.
The recital this year was exceptional and the new time,5.30pm, may have attracted some more audience than usual. It is always a pleasure to have these students sing in the cathedral..
Gold Coin donation benefited the completion fund.

ELLAWAYS MUSIC JACARANDA JAZZ
Proudly Sponsored by: Ellaways Music, Radio 4MBS, Radio ABC 612, Golden Circle, Coles Ltd.
2pm Sunday 23 October 2005
Caxton St Jazz Band & Guest Artist, bass player, Bishop Ron Williams
St Paul's College and Cannon Hill Anglican College Jazz Bands
Adults $30, $20 Conc includes refreshments.
Capacity crowds enjoyed lively music.
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14th ANNUAL DEDICATION DINNER
6.45pm Friday 28 October 2005
This dinner has become a fixture in Brisbane's social calendar.
Entertainment includes:
Liza Beamish (Soprano) and (Mezzo Soprano)
Featuring St Johns Cathedral Choir and
The Director of Music, The Rev'd Rupert Jeffcoat.
Catering by The Sofitel Hotel Brisbane
Sponsored by The National Australia Bank
Cost $155 each, includes 3 course dinner, wine, entertainment and tax deductible donation to:
The National Trust St John's Cathedral Completion Fund.
Tables of 10, or 12.
Enquiries and bookings Ph 07 3835 2239