| Sunday 21 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 25 September 12noon - 5pm |
Come to the Freshers' Fair at Eliot Car Park and visit the Cathsoc stall - "The biggest and best..."! |
| Sunday 28 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 30 September |
Enjoy a Free Wine & Cheese Evening, meet our Presidents and new friends, and relax at St John Stone House. |
| Tuesday 07 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..." |
| Tuesday 14 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 18 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 21 October |
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. |
| Tuesday 28 October |
Cathsoc members share their experiences when they were involved in the HCPT Children's Pilgrimage to Lourdes which takes place each Easter week (11th - 18th April in 2009). This is the main charity event supported by the Cathsoc. We try to finance at least 2 or 3 helpers. |
| Sunday 02 November |
This year, by decision of the Bishops of England and Wales, All Saints' Day is celebrated on the Sunday following the actual date (which would have been Saturday 1st November). Therefore, we will celebrate this Holy Day during our usual Sunday Mass at 11:30am at the Franciscan International Study Centre, followed by our Pot-luck Lunch at St John Stone House. |
| Monday 03 November |
Due to the celebration of All Saints' Day on Sunday 2nd November, All Souls' Day has been moved one day, too. There are therefore two Requiem Masses on Monday 3rd November which will be offered for the faithful departed: at 1:30pm in Eliot Chapel AND at 6:40pm in St John Stone House. |
| Tuesday 04 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. Later, we will watch the early results of the US Presidential Election guided by our own 'in-house' American political specialist, Brian Spisak! |
| Tuesday 11 November |
Joanna Bogle, the famous and provocative journalist and speaker, frequently seen on TV, challenges us to re-think about the way the Catholic Church treats women and its attitude to feminism. |
| Saturday 15 November |
Visit this wonderful city - "the best medieval gem in Northern Europe" with its beautiful canals and streets. Only £25 for coach and shuttle. Enjoy this vibrant city as it prepares for Christmas... |
| Tuesday 18 November |
In the Jubilee bi-millennium Year of St Paul's birth, Br Séamus Mulholland, OFM, Director of MA Franciscan Studies, will help us to understand better the message and importance of St Paul for today. |
| Tuesday 25 November |
Part 1 of the award-winning film (made recently in Poland) of the early life of John Paul II. (Part 2, "The Pope Who Remained a Man" will be shown next term.) |
| Saturday 29 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 02 December |
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. |
| Tuesday 09 December |
With the beatification of Cardinal John Newman being imminent, Fr Edward Ondrako, OFM Conv, a writer on Newman, explains why he is truly "a saint for out time". |
| Wednesday 10 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. |
| Tuesday 16 December |
Good food, good Wine, good Company... Party till the small hours... All free - at St John Stone House! |
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