If you would like to help or participate in any way, please e-mail Andrea as soon as possible! Fr Peter Geldard
If you would like to help with the Mass, the cooking or the choir, please contact Luisa as soon as possible! Fr Peter Geldard
If nothing unexpected happens, the next International Mass will be our French Mass on Sunday 1st May. If you would like to help or participate in any way, please e-mail me asap. Fr Peter Geldard
We are guests of the Cambridge Catholic Society. We will visit their Chaplaincy, where we will have Mass followed by lunch. In the afternoon some students will show us around the Colleges and (weather allowing) we can go Punting on the Cam! The cost is only £10. Tickets are on sale now, please contact me. Remember: They are limited and go fast. So don't delay... Fr Peter Geldard
Luckily, there will be at least one International Mass next term, namely the German Mass on 24th April. [The German students and helpers have guaranteed that it will definitely take place.] As for the other International Masses, it is almost certain now that there will be none. Exams will start from the third week of Summer Term onwards, keeping the overseas students even busier than they were this term, so it is even less likely that they will find the time to organise 'their' Mass.
Let us therefore look forward to 2005/06 and hope that we will have four International Masses in Spring Term again - it was a good tradition in all the previous years and we really should make an effort to keep it alive! Fr Peter Geldard
the readings (in German)
the choir (singing German hymns)
the cooking for the German Pot-luck Lunch
don't hesitate to e-mail me. Mario Schweigler
At the moment, it looks like on the 13th March there will be either the French Mass or the Italian Mass, although it is not yet clear. We will inform you nearer the time. The other International Masses may be held in Summer Term, but it is also possible that some of them have to be cancelled completely.
Sorry about the confusion - this academic year has caused quite a hickup in our term planning... Fr Peter Geldard
Italian Mass: 27th February
French Mass: 13th March
If you would like to get involved with:
the readings
the choir (both in the respective language)
the cooking for the Pot-luck Lunch
please e-mail me.
Due to the fact that this academic year, the University has (exceptionally) moved the last two weeks of this term to the beginning of next term, we will celebrate the German and the Hispanic Mass early in Summer Term. (And maybe another African Mass - which was a great success last year's Trinity Term as well!) Fr Peter Geldard
We also need to decide the date for each of the Masses. Due to the exceptional shortness of this term, we have only exactly four dates available. If you are interesed in helping, please contact me shortly about your preferred date. Remember: First come, first serve! These are the dates available:
13th February
20th February
27th February
13th March
Thanks to all helpers! Fr Peter Geldard
Sign-up Sheets are now available for ...
... Paris in the Springtime (or nearly...): our world-famous Cathsoc Weekend Pilgrimage/Retreat from Friday 4th February - Sunday 6th February with the Bénédictines du Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre.
... our Away Day in Broadstairs on Saturday 12th March: "Preparing for Easter 2005" at the Community House of the Faithful Companions of Jesus. The cost is only £5, which includes lunch.
For any inquiries please e-mail me! Fr Peter Geldard
For only £5, which includes lunch, we travel by coach to Stella Maris, the Generalate of the Faithful Companions of Jesus at Broadstairs, and enjoy a day of reflection and peace together, plus a visit to the seaside! Fr Peter Geldard
We need about 10-12 people of the following language groups: German, French, Spanish, Italian and Cantonese Chinese to help sing as a group in leading the congregation in singing "Silent Night". We also need up to 60 stewards who will help with issuing programmes, checking tickets etc. The only requirement is that the people concerned can attend a short training session a few days before the service plus a short rehearsal on the afternoon of Tuesday 14th December, and arrive at the Cathedral by 6:30pm that evening (i.e. 90 minutes before the service starts).
It is planned to appoint these helpers before the issue of tickets (on 6th/7th December) so they will know that they do not have to queue themselves. Therefore, if you are interested, please e-mail me as soon as possible. Fr Peter Geldard
Half of the total number of tickets will be issued at 12:45pm promptly on Monday 6th December and the other half will be issued at 5:45pm promptly on Tuesday 7th December. [Special arrangements are made for disabled students. They are asked to contact me directly.] Fr Peter Geldard
Like all our trips this is open to all students and their friends. Be warned: The Coach leaves at 6:30am in the morning! [Unfortunately, places can only be offered for those who are EU citizens or who have a valid Schengen Visa.] Fr Peter Geldard
Also: Remember that Cathsoc trips are open to anyone - your friends or housemates. So please give them the details. Fr Peter Geldard
The Freshers' Fair will take place on Thursday 23rd September. The Cathsoc will have its own stall there. Do call by and make yourself known. You will receive a warm welcome! Fr Peter Geldard
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