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The Programme of Autumn Term 2009/10
[ 20/09 (Sun) |
24/09 (Thu) |
27/09 (Sun) |
29/09 |
06/10 |
10/10 (Sat) |
13/10 |
17/10 (Sat) |
20/10 |
27/10 |
01/11 (Sun) |
02/11 (Mon) |
03/11 |
10/11 |
14/11 (Sat) |
17/11 |
24/11 |
28/11 (Sat) |
01/12 |
08/12 |
15/12 ]
‘Nought Week’ — First Mass of Term
Welcome Fair
Thursday
24 September
12noon – 3pm |
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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 ‘Regular’ Mass of Term
Sunday
27 September |
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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.
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Visit St John Stone House...
Tuesday
29 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
06 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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Celebrating the Life and Spirituality of St Thérèse of Lisieux
Saturday
10 October |
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For only £5 we go by coach to Aylesford Priory for the unique Veneration
and Procession of the relics of St Thérèse of Lisieux with Mass
celebrated by Archbishop Kevin McDonald of Southwark.
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SVP — Voluntary Support for People in Need
Tuesday
13 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
17 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 £10 which includes a packed lunch.
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A Man for All Seasons
Tuesday
20 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
27 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 (3rd — 10th April in 2010). This
is the main charity event supported by the Cathsoc. We try to finance at least 2 or 3 helpers.
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All Saints’ Day [Holy Day of Obligation]
All Souls’ Day
Monday
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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Guy Fawkes — The Source of Anti-Catholicism in England?
Tuesday
03 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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Becket
Tuesday
10 November |
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We are showing “Becket” — one of the great historical epics, which features one of
cinema’s most legendary pairings; Peter O’Toole and Richard Burton. The story tells of the
tempestuous friendship between King Henry II and Thomas Becket.
The King appoints his trusted companion to the esteemed position of Archbishop of Canterbury,
believing his loyalty will give him control over the church. However, Becket takes his new duties
seriously and his devotion to God soon brings him into direct conflict with the State and his
lifelong friend.
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Bruges — The Venice of the North
Saturday
14 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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The Value of Life Itself
Tuesday
17 November |
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John Smeaton, the National Secretary of SPUC, and a frequent speaker on TV and Radio,
will challenge us about the importance and reasons for valuing life at every stage. He will
be particularly topical about current parliamentary legislation.
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Molokai
Tuesday
24 November |
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Just a few weeks after Fr Damien of Louvain has been canonised, we show “Molokai”
— the Australian film of Fr Damien’s life and heroic death.
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Preparing for the Coming of Christ
Saturday
28 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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Relic of the Past or Sign of the Future?
Tuesday
01 December |
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Tim le Lean and the Gregorian Singers from St Thomas’ will demonstrate and share their
enthusiasm for Gregorian Chant and why it is becoming popular again.
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Our World Famous Cathsoc Christmas Dinner
Tuesday
08 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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The University Carol Service in Canterbury Cathedral
Tuesday
15 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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