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The Programme of Lent Term 2003/04
[ 06/01 |
11/01 (Sun) |
13/01 |
18/01–25/01 (Sun–Sun) |
20/01 |
27/01 |
February/March |
03/02 |
07/02 (Sat) |
10/02 |
17/02 |
21/02 (Sat) |
24/02 |
25/02 (Wed) |
02/03 |
09/03 |
14/03 (Sun) |
16/03 |
19/03–21/03 (Fri–Sun) |
23/03 ]
Free Wine & Cheese Evening at St John Stone House
Tuesday
06 January |
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Catch up with old friends (and make new ones), enjoy some Epiphany Cake,
take a look at the forthcoming programme, and relax together at
St John Stone House.
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First Mass of Term
Praying for Unity
Tuesday
13 January |
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Wit Milne, one of the organisers of the United 24/7 Prayer Week
on Campus, will explain the practical arrangements and the details of
Cathsoc’s involvement.
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United 24/7 Prayer Week on Campus
Sunday 18 –
Sunday 25
January |
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The United 24/7 Prayer Week 2004 takes place in
Eliot Chapel.
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Sun 18/01 5pm |
Opening Service
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Sun 18/01 6:30pm |
Unity Service at Canterbury Cathedral with Ann Widdecombe MP as Guest
Preacher
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Sun 18/01 7pm |
Start of Prayer Week
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Wed 21/01 7pm –
Thu 22/01 7pm |
The Cathsoc 24 Hours
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Sun 25/01 7pm |
End of Prayer Week with Closing Service, followed by After Party |
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St John Stone House Quiz & Bar Games Night
Tuesday
20 January |
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Enjoy a relaxing night playing some traditional English Pub games and a very
simple Religious Quiz and win prizes!
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St Francis — Past, Present & Future
Tuesday
27 January |
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Fr Ramon Frias OFM Cap from the Franciscan International Study
Centre will be our guest at the Cathsoc. Using his international experience
of the Franciscan movement he will share his vision of St Francis and
Franciscanism.
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International Masses
February/
March |
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During the months of February and March, four of our Sunday Masses —
and our Pot-luck Lunch that follows — will all have an International
theme. The Mass, the readings, the songs, and the food afterwards, will each
have a French, Italian, German or Hispanic flavour!
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The Faith Today and Tomorrow
Tuesday
03 February |
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Fr Timothy Finigan, a national leader of the Faith Movement,
will share his vision of the renewal of the Church.
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Cathsoc Day Trip to Oxford
Saturday
07 February |
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For only £10, visit the “City of Dreaming Spires” as guests of the
Oxford Catholic Society.
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Communicating With the Communicators
Tuesday
10 February |
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Fr Wilfred McGreal, Prior of Aylesford and Vice Chairman of the
Communications Committee of the Bishops’ Conference, shares his insight in to how
the Catholic Church in England should deal with scandals and success.
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Politics & Principles
Tuesday
17 February |
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Julian Brazier, the Member of Parliament for Canterbury, will explain how
his Catholic faith relates to his political life, and the bold stand he has taken
on many matters of principle.
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Preparing for the 40 Days of Lent
Saturday
21 February |
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As Lent approaches, we are guests at Stella Maris, the Generalate of the
Faithful Companions of Jesus at Broadstairs. For only £5 —
which includes lunch — we travel by coach and enjoy a day of reflection and quiet
together, plus a visit to the seaside.
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Shrove Tuesday — Pancakes & Plonk Party
Tuesday
24 February |
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Our FAMOUS celebration for Mardi Gras. Free wine... Free
Pancakes (as many as you can eat!)... Dancing “from eight till late”...
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Ash Wednesday
Human Cloning — Paving the Way to a Brave New World?
Tuesday
02 March |
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Patrick Cusworth, a former President of the Cathsoc and now Research &
PR Director of the Pro-Life charity Life, challenges us about a modern
crisis.
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A French Evening
Tuesday
09 March |
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Final preparations for the Paris Weekend Retreat. ALL are welcome
to sample French hospitality & food and watch a short video about Montmartre.
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The Bishop Visits the Cathsoc
Sunday
14 March |
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Bishop John Hine, our local bishop, will be celebrating our 11:30am
Mass and administering the Sacrament of Confirmation. If you would
like to be confirmed, or to explore the Catholic faith, please contact
Fr Peter.
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St Patrick’s & St Joseph’s Day Party
Tuesday
16 March |
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One day before the Feast of St Patrick we have our memorable
party night.
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Paris in the Springtime
Friday 19 –
Sunday 21
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Our Cathsoc Weekend Pilgrimage/Retreat with the Bénédictines
du Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre.
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Preparing for Easter
Tuesday
23 March |
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Our last Cathsoc meeting of term. In anticipation of Easter we have a
Spiritual Reflection Evening as we say ‘au revoir’.
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