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The Programme of Autumn Term 2011/12
[ 22/09 (Thu) |
25/09 (Sun) |
27/09 |
04/10 |
During Term |
11/10 |
15/10 (Sat) |
18/10 |
25/10 |
29/10 (Sat) |
01/11 |
01/11 |
02/11 (Wed) |
08/11 |
15/11 |
19/11 (Sat) |
22/11 |
26/11 (Sat) |
29/11 |
06/12 |
12/12 (Mon) |
13/12 ]
Welcome Fair
Thursday
22 September
12noon – 4pm |
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Come to the Welcome Fair at Eliot Car Park and visit the Cathsoc stall —
“The biggest and best...”!
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First Mass of Term
Sunday
25 September |
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Our first 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.
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Visit St John Stone House...
Tuesday
27 September |
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Enjoy a Free Wine & Cheese Evening, meet our Presidents and new friends, and
relax at St John Stone House.
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Why Cathsoc?
Tuesday
04 October |
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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...”
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International Masses
During
Term |
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Each year, 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 many more,
and we hope to repeat their success in the years to come. Moreover, we encourage
groups from all countries/regions/languages to join in and to show their commitment
as well!
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SVP — Voluntary Support for People in Need
Tuesday
11 October |
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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.
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Bodiam Castle & Rye
Saturday
15 October |
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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 £15 which includes a packed lunch.
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A Man for All Seasons
Tuesday
18 October |
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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.
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Lourdes — Place of Pilgrimage and Hope
Tuesday
25 October |
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Cathsoc members share their experiences when they were involved in the HCPT Children’s
Pilgrimage to Lourdes which takes place each Easter week (7th — 14th April in 2012). This
is the main charity event supported by the Cathsoc. We try to finance at least 2 or 3 helpers.
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Student Pilgrimage to Aylesford
Saturday
29 October |
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10:30am |
Rosary Walk
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11:30am |
Mass celebrated by Archbishop Vincent Nichols
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2pm |
Fr Christopher Jamison, National Office for Vocations
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3:30pm |
Adoration, concluding with Benediction organised by the Cathsoc |
Only £5 (which includes lunch). Coach leaves
St John Stone House at 9am.
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All Saints’ Day [Holy Day of Obligation]
Guy Fawkes — The Source of Anti-Catholicism in England?
Tuesday
01 November |
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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.
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All Souls’ Day
Wednesday
02 November |
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There are two Requiem Masses which will be offered for the faithful departed: at
1:30pm in Eliot Chapel AND at
6:40pm in St John Stone House.
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World Youth Day
Tuesday
08 November |
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Members of the Cathsoc who were in Madrid this summer will show a short video and
share with us their enthusiasm of the event.
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Communicating the Faith in the 21st Century
Tuesday
15 November |
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Fr Marcus Holden, parish priest of Broadstairs, will given an illustrated
talk about the highly effective, and popularly acclaimed, Evangelium catechetical
course which he has pioneered.
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Bruges — The Venice of the North
Saturday
19 November |
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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...
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Karol — A Man Who Became Pope
Tuesday
22 November |
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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.)
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Preparing for the Coming of Christ
Saturday
26 November |
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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!
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Catholicism and the Bible
Tuesday
29 November |
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Fr Sean O’Connor, a former member of the Cathsoc and now Priest at
Our Lady of Gillingham, will share his thoughts about a question which often
challenges students at Kent.
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St Nicholas Quiz
Tuesday
06 December |
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On the Feast Day of St Nicholas, we have a St Nicholas Quiz with
prizes, followed by the ‘Crowning’ of our large Chocolate St Nicholas from Belgium,
who — one suspects — will be quickly consumed!
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The University Carol Service in Canterbury Cathedral
Monday
12 December
8pm |
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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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Our World Famous Cathsoc Christmas Dinner
Tuesday
13 December |
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Good Food, good Wine, good Company... Party till the small hours... All free —
at St John Stone House!
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