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Fr. Dyfrig Harris of Belmont Abbey

In past years the some members of the catholic community from the university would have gone on a retreat in Belmont Abbey and those who have been would remember Fr. Dyfrig Harris. We have recieved the sad new of his death. He was much loved and will be missed by the Warwick community past and present. May he rest in peace.

Fr. Dyfrig Harris of Belmont Abbey. I am sure he is much loved and missed by the Warwick community past and present. May he rest in peace. Keep him in your prayers

 

Updates 25/01/2012

Thursday 26^th January

12.30- Canon Edward Stewart will be celebrating Mass at the small chaplaincy. He will also be available an hour before and after Mass

Friday 27^th January

7.30pm- The Bible study group will be meeting at St. Joseph the Worker’s parish

Sunday 29^th January

12.30pm- We will be celebrating Mass at the main hall of the chaplaincy. This may be Canon Edwards last Mass with us so we plan on having a lunch/meal after Mass. It would be brilliant if all could come to show Canon Edward our appreciation for his help during this and last term

Monday 30^th January

7.15pm- We will be showing the film ‘Of Gods and men’. Before the beginning of the movie a few members will be talking about their experience during their time at the Brownshill monastery. The order who run this monastery are from the same order of the main characters of this movie.

Brownshill

Last weekend 15 members of CathSoc went to the monastery run by Bernardine Cistercian Sisters in Gloucestershire. The group departed Friday evening, where after Dinner; the group joined the sisters in prayers. Throughout the next day a range of activities took place, including a talk given by one of the nuns, followed by a question and answer session, Bible study, Rosary, and an enjoyable walk around the hills around the monastery. The retreat concluded with Sunday Mass where members of CathSoc participated. The group is very grateful to the sisters for their remarkable work and we pray for all of them

Is God calling you to help?

As some of you may know, our number of extraordinary ministers is really low. If you are interested in becoming an extraordinary minister, please contact Daniel Yara on D.Yara@warwick.ac.uk or let him know that you’re interested after Sunday Mass or during a CathSoc event. Those who are already minster could you please let Daniel know too.

Flame Congress 2012

Taking place in Wembley Arena on the 24^th March 2012, this event will be the largest ever Catholic youth gathering which has ever taken place in the UK with speakers such as Fr. Christopher Jamison OSB, Mgr. John Armitage and Archbishop Vincent Nichols.. Those who will want to go please let us know ASAP! So that if enough people reply we can get tickets and go as a group! Note the Saturday it takes place on is the weekend after we have finished Term 2. Tickets will cost around £18. Let us know by email on su446@sunion.warwick.ac.uk

   Musicians

If you’re interested in becoming involved with the music for Mass please get in touch with Ben Ryan (B.P.Ryan@Warwick.ac.uk or after Mass, or just turn up to a rehearsal!)

We run through all the music at optional rehearsals on Wednesday afternoons in the Chaplaincy at 3.30 and from roughly 12.15 before Mass on Sundays. You are welcome to play as much or as little as you like, and whatever your talent or level there will be something you can contribute!

Updates-12/01/2012: Annuntio Vobis Gaudium Magnum

We have a New Chaplain

It was announced last Sunday that we have a new chaplain, Fr. Harry Curtis. He is expected to arrive towards the end of January.

Friday 13^th January

12.30pm- Mass will be celebrated in the small chapel by Canon Edward. Canon Edward will be available both before and after Mass.

7.00pm- Bible Study at St. Joseph the Worker Church 

Sunday 15^th January  

12.30pm- Mass at the main chaplaincy celebrated by Canon Edward

Monday 16th January

6.30pm- Get together and catch up at Varsity; we ask those who wish to come to meet with us at the chaplaincy entrance at 6.30pm

Thursday 19^th January

12.30 pm- Mass will be celebrated in the small Chapel by Canon Edward. Canon Edward will be available both before and after Mass

Brownshill Retreat

For those who are coming an email has been sent providing information about the cost of the retreat and details which need to be enclosed by you to us. Please could the amount which needs to be paid be given to Vincent Cheung, Michelle Ossei-Williams or Daniel Yara

Welcome back! 1st update for Spring Term

Note the change of Sunday Mass time, this new time will be kept for every week. Also this coming weekend is the formal announcement of our new chaplain

Sunday 8^th January – The Epiphany of the Lord

12.30pm- Mass will take place at the chaplaincy. Anyone who would like to participate in our music group, please arrive at 12.15 for a quick practice

Wednesday 11^th January

There will be a music rehearsal for those interested in participating in our music group! Time is still to be confirmed, as soon as it is known an email will be sent to everyone!

Friday 13^th January

12.30pm- Mass in the small chaplaincy room will be celebrated by Canon Edward. Canon Edward will be available both before and after Mass.

7.00pm- Bible Study at St. Joseph the Worker Church 

Retreat to Brownshill

                To those who expressed an interest to going, an email has been sent out regarding information which needs to be given. Could those who got an email please reply ASAP

   Musicians

If you’re interested in becoming involved with the music for Mass please get in touch with Ben Ryan (B.P.Ryan@Warwick.ac.uk or after Mass, or just turn up to a rehearsal!)

We run through all the music at optional rehearsals on Wednesday afternoons in the Chaplaincy (exact time tbc) and from roughly 12.15 before Mass on Sundays. You are welcome to play as much or as little as you like, and whatever your talent or level there will be something you can contribute!

Merry Christmas

CathSoc would like to wish everyone a Blessed Christmas and a happy New Year

Last Update of Term -1/12/2011

2^nd December

7.00pm- Bible Study group, meet at St. Joseph the Workers Church. It is behind Cannon Park Shopping centre. If you don’t know how to get there email us.

3^rd December

5.00pm- Mass will be at the main chaplaincy Hall.

5^th December

5.00pm- There will be an ecumenical Christmas carol service, Canon Edward will be joining us and will the Anglican Bishop of Coventry. All are welcome to join! There will be a small social after the service.

6.30pm- CathSoc will be having a Christmas Dinner at Xanana’s and Canon Edward will be joining us! This may be Canon Edward’s last week at the university so please come to show our appreciation for his time this term at the University. Please meet us at the Chaplaincy no later than 6.30! Also email us on su446@sunion.warwick.ac.uk if you can come

9^th December

12.30pm Mass will take place in the small chaplaincy

RETREAT

We are planning to go for a retreat on the 20^th of January in Brownshill monastery near Gloucester and be back on the 23^rd of January. We have booked the weekend and we are now arranging transportation, in total it is expected to cost around £35 each, however we will hopefully be getting some funding reducing the price. If anyone is interested going, please let us know ASAP by emailing us on: su446@sunion.warwick.ac.uk.

FLAME CONGRESS 2012

                We are planning to go to Flame Congress 2012 which will take place at Wembley Arena, London, on Saturday 24^th March 2012. This is the first ever Catholic Youth Congress, where there is a chance to discover a fresh dimension to faith, be in a vibrant picture of the national church and there will be a chance to listen to speakers such as Fr. Christopher Jamison OSB, Mgr. John Armitage and Archbishop Vincent Nichols. Whoever wants to come, please check that you are free that date and contact us ASAP!! Tickets will be distributed at first come first serve basis. Costs will be around £18. Either email CathSoc on su446@sunion.warwick.ac.uk or Daniel Yara on D.Yara@warwick.ac.uk.

Update- 24/11/2011. Getting ready for Advent and beyond!

25^th November

7.00p.m.- Bible Study at St. Joseph the Worker Church.

26^th November

6.00pm- Mass will be in the chaplaincy main hall. Note the change of time. First Sunday of Advent

28^th November

7.30pm – There is a special reconciliation advent service, where adoration of the Most Holy Sacrament will occur. Canon Edward will lead the service where there will be an opportunity for the sacrament of Confession to be taken. There will be a wide range of music, mostly made up of Taize meditational music. The evening will end with benediction. We encourage many to come! It will be the perfect way to begin the season of advent.

3^rd December

5.00pm- Mass will be at the main chaplaincy Hall.

5^th December

5.00pm- There will be an ecumenical Christmas carol service. All are welcome to join! There will be a small social after the service.

RETREAT

We are planning to go for a retreat on the 20^th of January in Brownshill monastery near Gloucester. We have booked the weekend and we are now arranging transportation. If anyone is interested going, please let us know ASAP by emailing us on: su446@sunion.warwick.ac.uk

FLAME CONGRESS 2012

                We are planning to go to Flame Congress 2012 which will take place at Wembley Arena, London, on 24^th March 2012. This is the first ever Catholic Youth Congress, where there is a chance to discover a fresh dimension to faith, be in a vibrant picture of the national church and there will be a chance to listen to speakers such as Fr. Christopher Jamison OSB, Mgr. John Armitage and Archbishop Vincent Nichols. Whoever wants to come please contact us ASAP!! Tickets will be distributed at first come first serve basis. Costs will be around £18. Either email CathSoc on su446@sunion.warwick.ac.uk or Daniel Yara on D.Yara@warwick.ac.uk

Update- 20/11/2011

Monday 21^st November

8.00pm- CathSoc social! Again we meet again at the chaplaincy for food and drink! After which, we’ll go to the Dirty Duck for more Drinks!

Wednesday 23^rd November

3.15p.m.- Music practice for all those who want to get involved with the music during Mass. Anyone who can play an instrument or wants to sing during our Mass, please feel free to come along! All levels of experience in Music are welcome!  It will take place at the chaplaincy Main Hall.

Thursday 24^th November

12.30-1.00- Mass will take place in the small chaplaincy room

Saturday 26^th November

5.30p.m.-Catholic Mass. Note the change of time

Monday 28^th November

7.30p.m. (tbc)- A spiritual service will take place. Adoration and Benediction, along with the opportunity to receive the sacrament of reconciliation, will take place at the chaplaincy main Hall. This will be a great way to begin Advent

RETREAT

We are planning to go for a retreat on the 20^th of January in Brownshill monastery near Gloucester. We have booked the weekend and we are now arranging transportation. If anyone is interested going, please let us know by emailing us on: su446@sunion.warwick.ac.uk

Update- 11/11/2011….. Social and Retreat

Saturday 12^th November

Mass at 5.00pm followed by a short social

Monday 14^th November

There will be a CathSoc social at the chaplaincy at 8.00pm, with a few nibbles and drinks. After the social, we will go to the Dirty Duck in the SU

Thursday 17^th November

There is Mass at 12.30pm Canon Stewart is available for drop visits from 11.30- 12.15 and 1.15-2.15.

RETREAT

We are planning to go for a retreat on the 20^th of January in Brownshill monastery near Gloucester. We have booked the weekend and we are now arranging transportation. If anyone is interested going, please let us know!!! More information will be given later.

Updates 2/11/2011

Thursday 3 November

12.30 – 1.00 Mass will be celebrated in the small chapel.

11.00-12.15 and 1.15- 2.30 – Open door with Canon Edwards. Feel free to pop along to say hi! He will also be available for Confession and any other spiritual needs.

Friday 4th November

7.00p.m.- Bible study . We will meet up and have dinner with dessert (which is of course free!)  and then we will have a friendly meeting where scripture is read and an open discussion of our thoughts will take place. Even if you just want to listen to peoples opinions, come along!! Someone will be leaving at 6.30pm for those who are interested to come from the university chaplaincy

Saturday 5th November

5.00- Sunday Mass. With a short social afterwards

Monday 7th November

8.00- CathSoc social. The content of the evening will be given later to the date. COME and enjoy!!