University of Kent

The Catholic Society at the University of Kent

"Domine, ut videam"


The Programme of Spring Term 2009/10

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First Mass of Term

Sunday
17 January
The first Mass of this term at the Franciscan International Study Centre at 11:30am, followed by our free Pot-luck Lunch at St John Stone House.


Free Wine & Cheese Evening at St John Stone House

Tuesday
19 January
Catch up with old friends (and make new ones), take a look at the forthcoming programme, and relax together at St John Stone House.


International Masses

During
Term
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!


Sophie Scholl - The Final Days

Tuesday
26 January
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.


St John Stone House Quiz & Bar Games Night

Tuesday
02 February
Enjoy a relaxing night playing some traditional English Pub games and a very simple Religious Quiz and win prizes!


The Work of God

Tuesday
09 February
Frank Pells, a former President of the Cathsoc, explains the misinformation surrounding Opus Dei and how he has found this new movement in the Church to be both inspiring and challenging.


Shrove Tuesday - Pancakes & Plonk Party

Tuesday
16 February
Our FAMOUS celebration for Mardi Gras. Free wine... Free Pancakes (as many as you can eat!)... Dancing "from eight till late"...


Ash Wednesday

Wednesday
17 February
Mass with Imposition of Ashes at 1:30pm in Eliot Chapel AND at 6:40pm in St John Stone House.


A French Evening

Tuesday
23 February
Final preparations for the Paris Weekend Retreat. ALL are welcome to sample French hospitality & food and watch a short video about Montmartre.


Paris in the Springtime

Friday 26 -
Sunday 28
February
Our Cathsoc Weekend Pilgrimage/Retreat with the Bénédictines du Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre.


John Paul II

Tuesday
02 March
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.


Cathsoc Day Trip to Oxford

Saturday
06 March
For only £15, visit the "City of Dreaming Spires" as guests of the Oxford Catholic Society.


What Are You Going to Do With Your Life...?

Tuesday
09 March
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.


St Patrick's & St Joseph's Day Party

Tuesday
16 March
One day before the Feast of St Patrick and three days before the Feast of St Joseph we have our memorable party night.


Anglicanorum Coetibus

Tuesday
23 March
In a TV interview, Fr Peter talks to Marcus Grodi about his life journey and his appointment to the University of Kent. He will then explain an exciting new prospect for Christian Unity and his insights into the future.


Palm Sunday - The Bishop Visits the Cathsoc

Sunday
28 March
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.


Holy Week Devotional

Tuesday
30 March
Three days before Good Friday, we reflect on the story of our salvation.


Maundy Thursday

Thursday
01 April
At 7:30pm at the Franciscan International Study Centre, we will celebrate with the Franciscans the Mass of the Last Supper and keep watch before the Altar of Repose.


Good Friday

Friday
02 April
At 3pm we will celebrate the Good Friday Liturgy at the Franciscan International Study Centre.


Easter Sunday

Sunday
04 April
We celebrate the Greatest Feast of the Year with our Student Sunday Mass at 11:30am at the Franciscan International Study Centre, followed by our Easter Pot-luck Lunch at St John Stone House.


Adieu Tuesday

Tuesday
06 April
We prepare for the Easter Break by sharing our thoughts and hopes.


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