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The Programme of Spring Term 2008/09
[ 18/01 (Sun) |
20/01 |
During Term |
27/01 |
03/02 |
10/02 |
17/02 |
21/02 (Sat) |
24/02 |
25/02 (Wed) |
27/02–01/03 (Fri–Sun) |
03/03 |
10/03 |
14/03 (Sat) |
17/03 |
24/03 |
31/03 |
05/04 (Sun) |
07/04 |
09/04 (Thu) |
10/04 (Fri) ]
First Mass of Term
Free Wine & Cheese Evening at St John Stone House
Tuesday
20 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
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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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Sophie Scholl — The Final Days
Tuesday
27 January |
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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.
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St John Stone House Quiz & Bar Games Night
Tuesday
03 February |
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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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The Beginning of Life
Tuesday
10 February |
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Sarah Hopkins, a research biologist from the Linacre Centre, explores
new developments in pre-natal science which challenge many of the opinions of
people today.
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A French Evening
Tuesday
17 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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Cathsoc Day Trip to Oxford
Saturday
21 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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Shrove Tuesday — Pancakes & Plonk Party
Tuesday
24 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
Paris in the Springtime
Friday
27 February –
Sunday
01 March |
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Our Cathsoc Weekend Pilgrimage/Retreat with the Bénédictines
du Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre.
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John Paul II
Tuesday
03 March |
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This newly-released epic film of Karol Wojtyla’s journey from his youth to his late days
on the Chair of St Peter, with Jon Voight’s powerful, Emmy-nominated performance as John
Paul II, is the definitive film biography of Pope John Paul II.
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What Are You Going to Do With Your Life...?
Tuesday
10 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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“Laborare est Orare”
Saturday
14 March |
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As Holy Week and Easter approach, we are invited to visit and help the Benedictine
Nuns at Minster Abbey. We have been asked if we could give them “2 hours
of our time” to help them decorate a barn which they are converting. During the rest
of the day we will meet and experience the life of their Community and they will
provide us with a free ‘Fish & Chips’ lunch!
We will travel by free coach, leaving St John Stone
House at 9:00am, and, as part of our Lenten discipline, put into action the
Benedictine Motto: “To work is to pray”. Look out for the sign-up sheet and do
join us for a memorable day.
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St Patrick’s & St Joseph’s Day Party
Tuesday
17 March |
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On the very day of the Feast of St Patrick and two days before
the Feast of St Joseph we have our memorable party night.
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Long Service...
Tuesday
24 March |
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This week, Fr Peter becomes the longest serving Catholic Chaplain in the
history of UKC. Where did he come from? Why was he appointed? And what stories has he to
tell? In an American TV interview he talks to Marcus Grodi about his life journey.
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What Are You Going to Do With Your Life...?
Tuesday
31 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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Palm Sunday — The Bishop Visits the Cathsoc
Sunday
05 April |
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On this important day, 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.
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Holy Week Devotional
Tuesday
07 April |
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Three days before Good Friday, at our last Cathsoc meeting this term, we reflect on the
story of our salvation.
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Maundy Thursday
Good Friday
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