The Programme of Spring Term 2006/07
[ 07/01 (Sun) |
09/01 |
During Term |
16/01 |
18/01–25/01 (Thu–Thu) |
23/01 |
30/01 |
03/02 (Sat) |
06/02 |
13/02 |
18/02 (Sun) |
20/02 |
21/02 (Wed) |
24/02 (Sat) |
27/02 |
02/03–04/03 (Fri–Sun) |
06/03 |
13/03 |
20/03 |
27/03 ]
First Mass of Term
Free Wine & Cheese Evening at St John Stone House
Tuesday
09 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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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 celebrated
African, French, German, Hispanic, Italian and Polish 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
16 January |
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Nicola Lincé, the organiser of the United 24/7 Prayer Week on Campus,
will explain the practical arrangements and the details of Cathsoc’s
involvement.
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United 24/7 Prayer Week on Campus
Thursday 18 –
Thursday 25
January |
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The United 24/7 Prayer Week 2007 takes place in
Eliot Chapel.
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St John Stone House Quiz & Bar Games Night
Tuesday
23 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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Palestine — The New UNholy Land
Tuesday
30 January |
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Being a Christian in today’s Middle East is not an easy life. Harry Ching,
our in-house Political Specialist (!), recounts his experiences in an illustrated
talk about the Holy Land.
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Cathsoc Day Trip to Oxford
Saturday
03 February |
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For only £15, visit the “City of Dreaming Spires” as guests of the
Oxford Catholic Society.
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Soldiers for Jesus
Tuesday
06 February |
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Brad Poore, a leader of the English house of Miles Jesu, an
Ecclesial Family of Consecrated Life, will give an illustrated talk about the
work of this International organisation and explain why so many young people are
committing their lives to serving Christ in this way.
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Ten Glorious Years
Tuesday
13 February |
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As Fr Peter celebrates ten years as Catholic Chaplain at the
University of Kent, he recounts the tumultuous journey that brought him to
Canterbury and what he found when he first arrived! He will share his thoughts
about the future...
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The Bishop Visits the Cathsoc
Sunday
18 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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Shrove Tuesday — Pancakes & Plonk Party
Tuesday
20 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
Preparing for the 40 Days of Lent
Saturday
24 February |
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As Lent has just begun, 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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A French Evening
Tuesday
27 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 02 –
Sunday 04
March |
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Our Cathsoc Weekend Pilgrimage/Retreat with the Bénédictines
du Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre.
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‘ReproTech’ — The Final Frontier?
Tuesday
06 March |
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A former President of the Cathsoc, who is now Research & PR Director of a
Pro-Life charity, challenges us about a modern crisis.
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What Are You Going to Do With Your Life...?
Tuesday
13 March |
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As many students contemplate leaving campus for the wider world, Fr Stephen
Langridge will give us a short talk challenging us all — whatever we decide
to do — to use the remainder of our life positively.
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St Patrick’s & St Joseph’s Day Party
Tuesday
20 March |
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Three days after the Feast of St Patrick and one day 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
27 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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Thu 18/01 6pm