'Nought Week' - First Mass of Term
| 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..." |
[Date TBC] SVP - Voluntary Support for People in Need
| 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. |
| Tuesday 21 October |
[To be announced.] |
[Date and Price TBC] Bodiam Castle & Rye
| Saturday 25 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. |
[Date TBC] Lourdes - Place of Pilgrimage and Hope
| 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. |
[Times TBC] All Saints' Day [Holy Day of Obligation]
| Saturday 01 November |
Mass at 1:30pm in Eliot Chapel AND at 6:40pm in St John Stone House. |
| Sunday 02 November |
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. |
Guy Fawkes - The Source of Anti-Catholicism in England?
| 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. |
| Tuesday 11 November |
[To be announced.] |
| Tuesday 18 November |
[To be announced.] |
[Date and Price TBC] Bruges - The Venice of the North
| Saturday 22 November |
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... |
| Tuesday 25 November |
[To be announced.] |
[Date and Price TBC] Preparing for the Coming of Christ
| 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 |
[To be announced.] |
[Date TBC] Our World Famous Cathsoc Christmas Dinner
| Tuesday 09 December |
Good food, good Wine, good Company... Party till the small hours... All free - at St John Stone House! |
[Date TBC] The University Carol Service in Canterbury Cathedral
| Tuesday 16 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. |
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