University of Kent

The Catholic Society at the University of Kent

"Domine, ut videam"


The Programme of Autumn Term 2008/09

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'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.


Freshers' Fair

Thursday
25 September

12noon - 5pm
Come to the Freshers' Fair at Eliot Car Park and visit the Cathsoc stall - "The biggest and best..."!


First 'Regular' Mass of Term

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.


Visit 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.


Why Cathsoc?

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.


[TBA]

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.


All Souls' Day

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.


[TBA]

Tuesday
11 November
[To be announced.]


[TBA]

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...


[TBA]

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!


[TBA]

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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