The Programme of Autumn Term 2006/07
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21/09 (Thu) |
24/09 (Sun) |
26/09 |
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14/10 (Sat) |
17/10 |
24/10 |
31/10 |
01/11 (Wed) |
02/11 (Thu) |
07/11 |
14/11 |
18/11 (Sat) |
21/11 |
25/11 (Sat) |
28/11 |
05/12 |
12/12 ]
‘Nought Week’ — First Mass of Term
Freshers’ Fair
Thursday
21 September
11am – 3pm |
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Come to the Freshers’ Fair at Eliot Car Park and visit the Cathsoc stall —
“The biggest and best...”!
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First ‘Regular’ Mass of Term
Sunday
24 September |
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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.
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Visit St John Stone House...
Tuesday
26 September |
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Enjoy a Free Wine & Cheese Evening, meet our Presidents and new friends, and
relax at St John Stone House.
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Why Cathsoc?
Tuesday
03 October |
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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...”
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SVP — Voluntary Support for People in Need
Tuesday
10 October |
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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.
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Bodiam Castle & Rye
Saturday
14 October |
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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.
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UK Premier!
Tuesday
17 October |
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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!
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Lourdes — Place of Pilgrimage and Hope
Tuesday
24 October |
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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.
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A Man for All Seasons
Tuesday
31 October |
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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.
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All Saints’ Day [Holy Day of Obligation]
All Souls’ Day
Guy Fawkes — The Source of Anti-Catholicism in England?
Tuesday
07 November |
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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.
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Royalty and the Church
Tuesday
14 November |
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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.
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Bruges — The Venice of the North
Saturday
18 November |
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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...
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Where Are St Thomas of Canterbury’s Bones?
Tuesday
21 November |
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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.
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Preparing for the Coming of Christ
Saturday
25 November |
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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!
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The Gospel of Life and Family
Tuesday
28 November |
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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?”
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Our World Famous Cathsoc Christmas Dinner
Tuesday
05 December |
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Good food, good Wine, good Company... Party till the small hours... All free —
at St John Stone House!
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The University Carol Service in Canterbury Cathedral
Tuesday
12 December
8pm |
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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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