The Programme of Spring Term 2004/05
[ 11/01 |
16/01 (Sun) |
18/01 |
18/01–25/01 (Tue–Tue) |
25/01 |
February/March |
01/02 |
04/02–06/02 (Fri–Sun) |
08/02 |
09/02 (Wed) |
12/02 (Sat) |
15/02 |
22/02 |
01/03 |
06/03 (Sun) |
08/03 |
12/03 (Sat) |
15/03 ]
Free Wine & Cheese Evening at St John Stone House
Tuesday
11 January |
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Catch up with old friends (and make new ones), 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
18 January |
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Some of the organisers of the United 24/7 Prayer Week on Campus, which starts
today, will explain the practical arrangements and the details of Cathsoc’s
involvement.
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United 24/7 Prayer Week on Campus
Tuesday 18 –
Tuesday 25
January |
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The United 24/7 Prayer Week 2005 takes place in
Eliot Chapel.
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St John Stone House Quiz & Bar Games Night
Tuesday
25 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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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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A French Evening
Tuesday
01 February |
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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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Paris in the Springtime
Friday 04 –
Sunday 06
February |
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Our Cathsoc Weekend Pilgrimage/Retreat with the Bénédictines
du Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre.
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Shrove Tuesday — Pancakes & Plonk Party
Tuesday
08 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
Cathsoc Day Trip to Oxford
Saturday
12 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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‘ReproTech’ — The Final Frontier or A Path Re-trodden?
Tuesday
15 February |
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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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Secret Society or Sacred Movement?
Tuesday
22 February |
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With the new Minister of Education, Ruth Kelly, ‘accused’ of being a member, plus
the ‘exposé’ of “The Da Vinci Code”, is Opus Dei a sinister
organisation undermining the credibility of the Church, or a sign of renewal for our
times? Peter Brown, a former member of the Cathsoc (1982-85), and now Director
of the Opus Dei student house in London, will talk frankly and openly about his life
and work.
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Love, Desire and the Body
Tuesday
01 March |
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The “Theology of the Body” is Pope John Paul II’s integrated vision of the human
person — body, soul, and spirit. Edmund Adamus, Director of Pastoral Affairs,
Diocese of Westminster, will share these insights with us.
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The Bishop Visits the Cathsoc
Sunday
06 March |
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Archbishop Kevin, Archbishop of Southwark, 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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What Easter Means for Us
Tuesday
08 March |
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Our penultimate Cathsoc meeting of term. In anticipation of Easter we have a
Spiritual Reflection Evening.
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Preparing for the Resurrection of Christ
Saturday
12 March |
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As Easter 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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St Patrick’s & St Joseph’s Day Party
Tuesday
15 March |
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Two days before the Feast of St Patrick we have our memorable
party night.
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Tue 18/01 6pm