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The Programme of Autumn Term 2007/08
[ 16/09 (Sun) |
20/09 (Thu) |
23/09 (Sun) |
25/09 |
02/10 |
09/10 |
16/10 |
20/10 (Sat) |
23/10 |
30/10 |
01/11 (Thu) |
06/11 |
13/11 |
17/11 (Sat) |
20/11 |
27/11 |
01/12 (Sat) |
04/12 |
11/12 ]
‘Nought Week’ — First Mass of Term
Freshers’ Fair
Thursday
20 September
12noon – 5pm |
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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
23 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
25 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
02 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
09 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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A Man for All Seasons
Tuesday
16 October |
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Enjoy an evening away from the library as you relax at St John
Stone House watching “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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Bodiam Castle & Rye
Saturday
20 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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Lourdes — Place of Pilgrimage and Hope
Tuesday
23 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 (22nd — 29th March in 2008). This
is the main charity event supported by the Cathsoc. We try to finance at least 2 or 3 helpers.
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Exposing Modern Atheism
Tuesday
30 October |
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Dr Robin Gill, Michael Ramsey Professor of Theology at Kent, exposes the weakness and
fallacies of modern ‘popular’ atheists and demonstrates how Religious Belief is both more rational
and consistent. Essential knowledge for living in present times.
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All Saints’ Day [Holy Day of Obligation]
Guy Fawkes — The Source of Anti-Catholicism in England?
Tuesday
06 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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Saint Days & Seasons
Tuesday
13 November |
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Joanna Bogle, the famous and provocative journalist and speaker, frequently seen on TV,
challenges us about why the Christian Year is important and the Catholic understanding of ‘Saint
Days & Seasons’.
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Bruges — The Venice of the North
Saturday
17 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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World Youth Day 2008
Tuesday
20 November |
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Sr Margaret Gallagher will talk about MAGiSUK, which is organised by seven
religious congregations in Britain who share Ignatian spirituality and are planning to participate
in the World Youth Day in Sydney in 2008.
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Karol — A Man Who Became Pope
Tuesday
27 November |
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Part I of the award-winning film (made recently in Poland) of the early life of John
Paul II. (Part II will be shown next term.) Remember in years to come to tell your
friends: “I saw it first at the Cathsoc!”
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Preparing for the Coming of Christ
Saturday
01 December |
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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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Our World Famous Cathsoc Christmas Dinner
Tuesday
04 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
11 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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