'Nought Week' - First Mass of Term
| Sunday 17 September |
Our first student Mass after the summer vacation at 11:30am at the Franciscan International Study Centre, followed by our free Pot-luck Lunch at St John Stone House. |
| Thursday 21 September 11am - 3pm |
Come to the Freshers' Fair at Eliot Car Park and visit the Cathsoc stall - "The biggest and best..."! |
| Sunday 24 September |
Our first 'regular' Mass starts at 11:30am on the Sunday before the beginning of the new academic year. Mass is - as usual - at the Franciscan Centre, followed by our free Pot-luck Lunch at St John Stone House. |
| Tuesday 26 September |
Enjoy a Free Wine & Cheese Evening, meet our Presidents and new friends, and relax at St John Stone House. |
| Tuesday 03 October |
Hear from past and current Presidents and former members of the Cathsoc as they share their enthusiasm as to why the Cathsoc is "the biggest and best society on campus..." |
SVP - Voluntary Support for People in Need
| Tuesday 10 October |
The Local Student Co-ordinator of the St Vincent de Paul Society, Winston Waller, will show a short video about the work of the SVP and explain how Cathsoc students can change the local community for the better. |
| Saturday 14 October |
Our first Cathsoc trip of the new academic year. Enjoy a coach ride through the Kent countryside visiting a medieval castle and then on to the prettiest of the Cinque Ports - Rye. The cost is only £10 which includes a packed lunch. |
| Tuesday 17 October |
We will be showing the award-winning film "Mother Teresa". This features the Golden Globe winner actress Olivia Hussey - and is being seen for the first time in the UK! |
Lourdes - Place of Pilgrimage and Hope
| Tuesday 24 October |
Cathsoc members share their experiences when they were involved in the HCPT Children's Pilgrimage to Lourdes which takes place each Easter week (7th - 14th April in 2007). This is the main charity event supported by the Cathsoc. We try to finance at least 2 or 3 helpers. |
| Tuesday 31 October |
On the eve of All Saints' Day, learn about a 'local' Saint as we watch "A Man for All Seasons". This historic and Oscar winning film of the life of St Thomas More, featuring Paul Schofield and based on the play by Robert Boult, is a dramatic presentation of the Reformation crisis in England. |
All Saints' Day [Holy Day of Obligation]
| Wednesday 01 November |
Mass at 1:30pm in Eliot Chapel AND at 6:40pm in St John Stone House. |
| Thursday 02 November |
Mass at 1:30pm in Eliot Chapel. |
Guy Fawkes - The Source of Anti-Catholicism in England?
| Tuesday 07 November |
A short illustrated presentation about the life and death of Guy Fawkes, accompanied with free Mulled Wine & Baked Potatoes, followed by a relaxing party around the fire at St John Stone House. |
| Tuesday 14 November |
Christopher Morgan - the award winning Religious and Royal Correspondent of the Sunday Times and frequent TV broadcaster - gives his insight into the scoops and scandals he has known in reporting both religious and royal stories over the last decade. |
Bruges - The Venice of the North
| Saturday 18 November |
Visit this wonderful city - "the best medieval gem in Northern Europe" with its beautiful canals and streets. Only £20 for coach and ferry. Enjoy this vibrant city as it prepares for Christmas... |
Where Are St Thomas of Canterbury's Bones?
| Tuesday 21 November |
Professor John Butler, author of the book "The Quest for Becket's Bones", will show a short BBC documentary about his exposé and develop his challenging conclusion. |
Preparing for the Coming of Christ
| Saturday 25 November |
Our Advent Away Day retreat 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 peace together, plus a visit to the seaside! |
| Tuesday 28 November |
We are very fortunate to have as our speaker James Bogle. He is Chairman of the Catholic Union of Great Britain, Chairman of the Joint Medico-Legal Committee on Bioethics and legal adviser to various pro-life groups, to MPs and peers on life and family issues. He will talk on: "The Gospel of Life and Family - how do we know the Catholic Church teaches the truth about it?" |
Our World Famous Cathsoc Christmas Dinner
| Tuesday 05 December |
Good food, good Wine, good Company... Party till the small hours... All free - at St John Stone House! |
The University Carol Service in Canterbury Cathedral
| Tuesday 12 December 8pm |
This memorable event - the largest gathering in the University year - is by free personal ticket only. It is always oversubscribed! To get a good seat, be there at least by 7:30. Further details will appear on our Sunday news sheet, the University Chaplaincy website, and from Fr Peter via e-mail. |
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