| Sunday 13 January |
The first Mass of this term at the Franciscan International Study Centre at 11:30am, followed by our free Pot-luck Lunch at St John Stone House. |
Free Wine & Cheese Evening at St John Stone House
| Tuesday 15 January |
Catch up with old friends (and make new ones), take a look at the forthcoming programme, and relax together at St John Stone House. |
| During Term |
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! |
Sophie Scholl - The Final Days
| Tuesday 22 January |
This German film was a nominee for the best foreign film Academy Award in 2006. A moving account of an idealistic student who was executed in 1943 for handing out anti-Nazi leaflets at the University of Munich. It is a demanding spectacle of profound moral courage, of a powerless good person in collision with absolute evil. |
St John Stone House Quiz & Bar Games Night
| Tuesday 29 January |
Enjoy a relaxing night playing some traditional English Pub games and a very simple Religious Quiz and win prizes! |
Shrove Tuesday - Pancakes & Plonk Party
| Tuesday 05 February |
Our FAMOUS celebration for Mardi Gras. Free wine... Free Pancakes (as many as you can eat!)... Dancing "from eight till late"... |
| Wednesday 06 February |
Mass with Imposition of Ashes at 1:30pm in Eliot Chapel AND at 6:40pm in St John Stone House. |
| Tuesday 12 February |
A team from the local L'Arche Community will share their vision and inspiration of how they work with people who have learning disabilities. L'Arche was founded in 1964, when Jean Vanier welcomed two men with disabilities into his home in the town of Trosly-Breuil, France. |
| Saturday 16 February |
For only £15, visit the "City of Dreaming Spires" as guests of the Oxford Catholic Society. |
| Tuesday 19 February |
Fr Dr John Fleming, President of Campion College, Sydney, Australia, and a member of the Pontifical Council for Life, will challenge us on some of the basic values we need to uphold. |
| Tuesday 26 February |
Final preparations for the Paris Weekend Retreat. ALL are welcome to sample French hospitality & food and watch a short video about Montmartre. |
| Friday 29 February - Sunday 02 March |
Our Cathsoc Weekend Pilgrimage/Retreat with the Bénédictines du Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre. |
What Are You Going to Do With Your Life...?
| Tuesday 04 March |
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. |
(Premature!) St Patrick's & St Joseph's Day Party
| Tuesday 11 March |
Because next week is Holy Week, we are celebrating early the Feast of St Patrick and the Feast of St Joseph with our memorable party night. |
| Saturday 15 March |
As Holy Week and Easter approach, 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. |
| Sunday 16 March |
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week. As usual on Sundays, our Mass is at 11:30 at the Franciscan Centre, followed by our Pot-luck Lunch at St John Stone House. |
| Monday 17 March |
Mass at 6:40pm in St John Stone House. |
| Tuesday 18 March |
Three days before Good Friday, we will be showing Into Great Silence (Die große Stille) - a documentary film that gives an intimate portrayal of the everyday lives of Carthusian monks of the Grande Chartreuse. |
| Wednesday 19 March |
Mass at 6:40pm in St John Stone House. |
| Thursday 20 March |
Together with the local Franciscan Community, we will celebrate at the Franciscan International Study Centre at 8pm the Mass of the Last Supper and keep watch before the Altar of Repose. |
| Friday 21 March |
At 3pm we will celebrate the Good Friday Liturgy at the Franciscan International Study Centre. |
| Saturday 22 March |
Easter Vigil at 10:30pm at the Franciscan International Study Centre. |
Easter Sunday - The Bishop Visits the Cathsoc
| Sunday 23 March |
On the most important Feast Day of the Christian year, Bishop John Hine, our local bishop, will be celebrating our 11:30 Mass and administering the Sacrament of Confirmation. If you would like to be confirmed, or to explore the Catholic faith, please contact Fr Peter. This will be followed by a special Easter Pot-luck Lunch at St John Stone House. |
| Tuesday 25 March |
We will show the rather ridiculous, but very amusing film The Pope Must Die, staring Robbie Coltrane. |
| Tuesday 01 April |
A former Cathsoc President will talk to us first-hand on the Embryonic Research Bill, which is currently before Parliament and is causing such a lot of controversy at the moment. |
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