The Programme of Spring Term 2005/06
[ 10/01 |
15/01 (Sun) |
During Term |
17/01 |
18/01–25/01 (Wed–Wed) |
24/01 |
31/01 |
07/02 |
11/02 (Sat) |
12/02 (Sun) |
14/02 |
21/02 |
25/02 (Sat) |
28/02 |
01/03 (Wed) |
03/03–05/03 (Fri–Sun) |
07/03 |
14/03 |
21/03 |
28/03 ]
Free Wine & Cheese Evening at St John Stone House
Tuesday
10 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
International Masses
During
Term |
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Each year during Spring Term and Summer Term, we share the Internationalism of
the Catholic Church — and the Cathsoc at the University of Kent in particular — by
celebrating our International Masses. On these Sundays, different ‘flavours’
transform our celebrations. The Mass, its songs, prayers and readings are all in a
particular language; whilst our Pot-luck Lunch continues the same theme with a
gourmet meal — with the best dish of that country/region prepared for us!
If you would like to help organising an International Mass, please contact
Fr Peter as soon as possible. In previous years we had African,
French, German, Hispanic and Italian Masses, and we hope to repeat their success in
the years to come. Moreover, we also encourage groups from other countries/regions/languages
to join in and to show their commitment as well!
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Praying for Unity
Tuesday
17 January |
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Wit Milne and some of the organisers of the United 24/7 Prayer Week on Campus,
which starts tomorrow, will explain the practical arrangements and the details of
Cathsoc’s involvement.
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United 24/7 Prayer Week on Campus
Wednesday 18 –
Wednesday 25
January |
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The United 24/7 Prayer Week 2006 takes place in
Eliot Chapel.
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St John Stone House Quiz & Bar Games Night
Tuesday
24 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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The Road to Compostela
Tuesday
31 January |
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Deacon Dale Roberts, a leading member of the Pilgrimage to Compostela
organisation, will give an illustrated talk of this exciting journey and encourage
members of the Cathsoc to consider a pilgrimage to Compostela one summer.
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Whither Unity?
Tuesday
07 February |
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Mgr Timothy Galligan, formerly of the Council for Christian Unity
in Rome with special responsibility for Unity between Catholics & Anglicans,
will share his thoughts and insights as to where the hopes of Unity might lead in
the 21st Century.
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Cathsoc Day Trip to Oxford
Saturday
11 February |
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For only £12, visit the “City of Dreaming Spires” as guests of the
Oxford Catholic Society.
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The Bishop Visits the Cathsoc
Sunday
12 February |
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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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Freedom of Speech & Religion
Tuesday
14 February |
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James Bogle, internationally renowned medical barrister, challenges us to take
seriously the Government’s attempt to restrict freedom of speech.
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A French Evening
Tuesday
21 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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Preparing for the 40 Days of Lent
Saturday
25 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
28 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
Paris in the Springtime
Friday 03 –
Sunday 05
March |
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Our Cathsoc Weekend Pilgrimage/Retreat with the Bénédictines
du Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre.
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Evangelism in the 21st Century
Tuesday
07 March |
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Alice Hall, of the Sion Community and a former student at Kent, will
talk about the involvement of young people in this committed fellowship and the
Community’s attempts to encourage the Church to take Evangelism seriously.
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The Da Vinci Code Exposed
Tuesday
14 March |
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With the film of this block buster novel about to appear, Fr Tim Finigan,
of the parish of Our Lady of the Rosary, Blackfen, will share with us his insights
and critique of the Da Vinci Code.
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St Patrick’s & St Joseph’s Day Party
Tuesday
21 March |
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Four days after the Feast of St Patrick and two days after
the Feast of St Joseph we have our memorable party night to mark
the soon ending of term.
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Preparing for Easter
Tuesday
28 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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Wed 18/01 6pm