11th January, Vocations Group, 'Getting in touch with the Spirit within': a presentation by Fr Paul Fox at 7.30pm - 9pm (preceded by light refreshments at 7pm and evening prayer at 7.15pm). Venue: HINSLEY ROOM, half way down MORPETH TERRACE on the left by WESTMINSTER CATHEDRAL. No need to book, just turn up! Invite your friends! For more details please visit www.vocationsgroup.org.uk Tel: 01277 373848 (Home) 07931795769 (Mobile) Email: info@vocationsgroup.org.uk
12th January, JOHN PRIDMORE “The Man Behind the Machete” speaking at 6.30pm at the Ascension Church, Lavender Hill,
London SW11 (nearest station Clapham Junction – 10 min walk).
16th January, CHERTSEY COR ET LUMEN CHRISTI
YES MEETING 16th Jan (3rd Wed) at 8pm Highfield House. Details: 01932 565747
7th January, Jesus Christ The Fullness of Life at 7.30pm in the presence of Bishop Bernard Longley,Bishop Christopher Chessun & Bishop Basil of Amphipolis... (on the eve of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity) Theme: 'Our Father' 7.30 - 8.30pm :Prayer Vigil; 8.30 - 9.30pm: Agape Meal. Venue: St Andrew Holborn London EC4A 3AB. Nearest Tube: Chancery Lane. www.jcfl.org.uk
18th - 20th January, LUMOS: Identity. An event for young people in the Diocese of Northampton. For more information e-mail: Stephanie@nymo.org or call 01844 273337.
19th January, Prayer and Life Drawing at St Patrick’s School, Dundee St, Wapping, E1W 2PH (Nearest tube Tower Bridge or Wapping; Bus: 100 from Liverpool St; Free parking). In a wonderful studio setting. Starting with prayer (9:15am) and then drawing from the model (10.15am - 4pm with lunch break). £10 day, £5 morning or afternoon. For more information contact: alicerobertson@hotmail.com
24th January 2008, Christian Artists meet to draw at Southwark Cathedral, 10am - 4pm. For more information contact Alice: alicerobertson@hotmail.com.
25th - 27th January 2008, Catholic Experience Weekend, North Wales. A donation only tailor-made event for people enquiring or interested in Catholic spirituality is being offered in one of the most picturesque parts of North Wales. The Franciscan Friary at Pantasaph, Flintshire, is opening wide its doors to offer a unique experience. For more information please see: www.life4seekers.co.uk or phone the Friary on 01352 - 711 053. Everyone is welcome. For a booking form please click here (Word doc.) This event ideally suits pre-RCIA candidates.
FEBRUARY 2008
7th-19th February, Cursillo Event, Leeds at Briery Centre, Ilkley. Vist their website: www.cursillo.org.uk or
write to 18 Pinfold Close, Holymoorside,
Chesterfield, Derbys S42 7DY.
8th February, 'Reflections on Marriage' a presentation by Margaret and John Tolan at 7.30pm - 9pm (preceded by light refreshments at 7pm and evening prayer at 7.15pm). Venue: HINSLEY ROOM, half way down MORPETH TERRACE on the left by WESTMINSTER CATHEDRAL. No need to book, just turn up! Invite your friends! For more details please visit www.vocationsgroup.org.uk Tel: 01277 373848 (Home)
07931795769 (Mobile) Email: info@vocationsgroup.org.uk
9th-16th February, Chemin Neuf Community, Spiritual Exercises at St Gildas. Chemin Neuf runs retreats on the spiritual exercises and on inner healing. Also run 10
week English language school/retreats for non-English speakers. Details: St Gildas Christian Centre, The Hill,Langport,
Somerset TA10 9QF Tel 01458 250 496
9th February 2008, Landings training workshop at Ealing Abbey, West London. Time: 10am - 5pm. Venue: 2 Marchwood Crescent, London W5 2DZ. Contact: Pauline Gilbertson, Landings UK Coordinator, c/o Ealing Abbey Parish Office, 2 Marchwood Crescent, London W5 2DZ. Email: landingsUK@hotmail.com Phone: 07717 224 072 The Landings UK training will be delivered by Fr James Leachman OSB, Fr Daniel McCarthy OSB and Pauline Gilbertson. COSTS: The training is designed for parish groups who are committed to using the Landings programme. By the end of the training groups will be fully prepared to begin using Landings in their parish.The cost of the day includes all the resources that are required to run the programme. There is one cost of £150 per parish. Usually parishes send groups of 4 or 5 people, but if 10 people from a parish attend, the cost is still the same. It is beneficial and more cost effective to train all members of a parish team together. If individuals wish to attend the workshop without commitment, Landings would ask for £10 per head (which will be deducted from the £150 if your parish subsequently decide to adopt the programme). Resources are not included.
10th February, 'Overwhelmed By Response'. See this article in The Universe Newspaper written by CASE Team Member, Clare Ward. She reports on the response to the Come Home For Christmas initiative which resourced parishes to reach out to resting or 'lapsed' Catholics.
8th - 10th February, Marriage and Family Life Diocesan Coordinators weekend. Venue: Hinsley Hall, Leeds. Further information: Elizabeth.davies@cbcew.org.uk
7th - 14th February, National Marriage Week. This annual weeklong celebration of marriage begins again very soon. If you’ve not come across it before you can find out more at the website; you can also download some ideas for parish / community activities at the Home is a Holy Place website. Over the years NMW has become a way of raising awareness of the crucial and fundamental importance of marriage. So why not think about using the week not only as a time for celebration but also as an opportunity to speak up for marriage, as our bishops suggest? Society needs our values now as perhaps never before.
15th February, Vigil of Reconciliation and Reflection for Creation in Clifton Cathedral. 7 - 10pm. Led by Fr Chris Boles SJ. See: www.soundofmanywaters.org
16th February 2008, Landings training workshop for Leeds Diocese. Time: 10 am - 5 pm. Venue: Holy Name Parish Hall, Otley Old Road, Leeds LS16 6HW. Contact: Josephine Stow Phone: 0113 2618057 For costs see 9th February.
18th - 20th February, 4th National Catholic & Rural Conference, taking place at Tiverton, Devon, includes sessions on rural evangelism and rural catechesis. Further information can be obtained from The Rev Robert Miller, 2 High Street, Dulverton TA22 9HB (01398 324217).
20th February, CHERTSEY COR ET LUMEN CHRISTI
YES MEETING (3rd Wed) at 8pm Highfield House. Details: 01932 565747
21st - 22nd February, Youth Alpha Conference, Holy Trinity Brompton, London. Two incredible days of worship, training on how to run Youth Alpha. Book online at: www.youthalpha.org
22nd February, Jesuit Refugee Service, Europe. Writing about Refugees: A competition for Aspiring Journalists. The Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Europe is launching a competition for student journalists, giving them a remarkable opportunity to highlight the challenges facing refugees and asylum seekers trying to access asylum in Europe. The competition is open to students, or recent graduates, from any institute of higher education in one of the forty-three member states of the Council of Europe. Articles should not exceed 1200 words on the theme: ‘Access to Asylum’. For more information please contact Elizabeth Underhill, Media Officer, JRS Europe at press.europe@gmail.com or tel: 00 32 2 250 32 20.
23rd February, Lent Retreat Day for everyone working with young people in the Diocese of Northampton. Theme: "A spirit of power, love and self control". The day will be led by Emily Davis from CASE. For details see: www.nymo.org/lentretreat
25th February - 9th March 2008: Fairtrade Fortnight Anyone who wants to newly bring their church or school into the scheme can find all the relevant information at www.fairtrade.org.uk/campaigns
27th February, The Call To Holiness And Communion With The Lord , Fr Anthony Doe. This is part of a series of high profile talks have been organised at St Patrick's to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the encyclical Humanae Vitae. These talks will present a life changing message for a lifestyle of chastity that brings freedom, respect, peace and romance without regret. The talks will seek to unpack and explain the Church's teaching on the truth and meaning of human sexuality in a way that is challenging, entertaining, encouraging and healing. The speakers will cover an abundance of compelling and uplifting reasons for embracing the virtues of chastity. The talks will be at St Patrick's Church on Wednesdays at 7pm. Our speakers include Bishop Alan Hopes, Nicole Parker and Rev Tim Finigan. St Patrick's, 21a Soho Square, London, W1D 4NR. Tel: 020 7437 2010. E-mail: info@stpatricksoho.org www.stpatricksoho.org
MARCH 2008
1st March, Day for Children's Liturgists, catechists, primary school teachers and parents. This day is being offered by members of the Sion Community, Brentwood. Time: 10.30 - 4.30pm. For more information and bookings call Clare Parkinson on tel: 01277 215011,
6th March, Contraception: Why Not? A talk by Prof. Janet E Smith at Westminster Cathedral Hall. Prof. Smith offers a stimulating oportunity to seriously consider the modern enthusiasm for contraception. Places are limited. Entrance fee: £5. Please register at cathmacgillivray@rcdow.org.uk
7th March, The Marriage Conference, Holy Trinity Church, Brompton (home to Alpha). Book online at: www.themarriagecourse.org
7th - 9th March, Benedict for today: A fresh approach to life. Venue: Worth Abbey, Sussex. Guest speakers: Fr Rod Jones osb and Christopher Serpell. The retreat will offer an opportunity for relaxation and refreshment, a space to renew and deepen faith. It is open to all young adults. For more information: elmgrovecommunity@yahoo.co.uk or 01273 245096.
8th March, Enrich your Lent, prepare for Easter with a Half-Day Retreat in Central London. St Mary’s, Corner of Cadogan St and Draycott Terrace, SW3 2QR. 9.30am - 12.30pm. Make this Lent & Easter special by focusing on the correct answer to the questions:“What do I expect from life? What do I depend on? Bread alone? What is there besides ‘bread’ ”? For bookings please contact: info@regnumchristi.co.uk There is no cost for this event, donations are accepted. Organised by Regnum Christi, a Lay Apostolic Movement. www.regnumchristi.co.uk
12th March, ARCS Lecture at 6.30pm at Heythrop College, University of London. The Lecture is entitled: ‘Church & Consumerism: Who is the Evangeliser?’ and will be given by Dr. James Sweeney CP, ARCS Director. All are welcome, no need to book. The lecture will be followed by a wine reception.
12th March, Aids, Condoms And The Catholic Church, Fr Stephen Langridge. This is part of a series of high profile talks have been organised at St Patrick's to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the encyclical Humanae Vitae. These talks will present a life changing message for a lifestyle of chastity that brings freedom, respect, peace and romance without regret. The talks will seek to unpack and explain the Church's teaching on the truth and meaning of human sexuality in a way that is challenging, entertaining, encouraging and healing. The speakers will cover an abundance of compelling and uplifting reasons for embracing the virtues of chastity. The talks will be at St Patrick's Church on Wednesdays at 7pm. Our speakers include Bishop Alan Hopes, Nicole Parker and Rev Tim Finigan. St Patrick's, 21a Soho Square, London, W1D 4NR. Tel: 020 7437 2010. E-mail: info@stpatricksoho.org www.stpatricksoho.org
14th March, Live Simply Event. Meet Archbishop John Sentamu of York, Mary Colwell, BBC Natural History producer and environmentalist as well as Fr Tom Cullinan, monk and spiritual writer with other major speakers in the pipeline. For more information e-mail: mwoods@cafod.org.uk
14th March, Vocations Group: 'Birth and Rebirth - What's it all about?', a presentation by Sr Camilla Oberding COLW. 7.30pm - 9pm (preceded by light refreshments at 7pm and evening prayer at 7.15pm). HINSLEY ROOM, half way down MORPETH TERRACE on the left by WESTMINSTER CATHEDRAL. No need to book, just turn up! Invite your friends! For more details please visit www.free2become.org. Tel: 01277 373848 (Home) 07931795769 (Mobile) E-mail: info@free2become.org
19th March, CHERTSEY COR ET LUMEN CHRISTI
YES MEETING (3rd Wed) at 8pm Highfield House. Details: 01932 565747
20th March - 27th May, screenings of the 'Son of Man' movie. An award-winning, contemporary adaptation of the life of Christ, set in Africa. For more information see: www.sonofmanmovie.com.
23rd March, Easter Sunday! Please reflect on how you might share the joy of the Risen Christ on this day.
23rd March, article in The Universe Newspaper. CASE Team Member, Clare Ford, reflects on the role and contribution of New Ecclesial Movements to the life of the Church.
29th - 30th March, Celebrate Weekend at Notre Dame School, Cobham. This is a Christian Conference for all ages organised by Catholic Charismatic Renewal. E-mail: celebrateguildford@ntlworld.com
APRIL 2008
2nd April, Humanae Vitae: A Challenge To The Culture, Fr Tim Finigan. This is part of a series of high profile talks have been organised at St Patrick's to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the encyclical Humanae Vitae. These talks will present a life changing message for a lifestyle of chastity that brings freedom, respect, peace and romance without regret. The talks will seek to unpack and explain the Church's teaching on the truth and meaning of human sexuality in a way that is challenging, entertaining, encouraging and healing. The speakers will cover an abundance of compelling and uplifting reasons for embracing the virtues of chastity. The talks will be at St Patrick's Church on Wednesdays at 7pm. Our speakers include Bishop Alan Hopes, Nicole Parker and Rev Tim Finigan. St Patrick's, 21a Soho Square, London, W1D 4NR. Tel: 020 7437 2010. E-mail: info@stpatricksoho.org www.stpatricksoho.org
3rd April, The Cardinal's Lectures, Guest Speaker, 'Faith and Life in Britain', Westminster Cathedral at 7pm. For tickets please tel: 020 7931 6028. E-mail: lectures2008@rcdow.org.uk
9th April, The Gift Of Life and Christian Disicpleship, Fr Anthony Doe. This is part of a series of high profile talks have been organised at St Patrick's to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the encyclical Humanae Vitae. These talks will present a life changing message for a lifestyle of chastity that brings freedom, respect, peace and romance without regret. The talks will seek to unpack and explain the Church's teaching on the truth and meaning of human sexuality in a way that is challenging, entertaining, encouraging and healing. The speakers will cover an abundance of compelling and uplifting reasons for embracing the virtues of chastity. The talks will be at St Patrick's Church on Wednesdays at 7pm. Our speakers include Bishop Alan Hopes, Nicole Parker and Rev Tim Finigan. St Patrick's, 21a Soho Square, London, W1D 4NR. Tel: 020 7437 2010. E-mail: info@stpatricksoho.org www.stpatricksoho.org
10th April, The Cardinal's Lectures, Mark Thompson; Director General of the BBC, 'Faith in the media', Westminster Cathedral at 7pm. For tickets please tel: 020 7931 6028. E-mail: lectures2008@rcdow.org.uk
11th April, 'In it for the Long Haul - 40 yrs and still going strong' (offered by a vocational discernment group). A presentation by Fr Andrew Hurley, 7.30pm - 9pm (preceded by light refreshments at 7pm and evening prayer at 7.15pm). HINSLEY ROOM, half way down MORPETH TERRACE on the left by WESTMINSTER CATHEDRAL. No need to book, just turn up! Invite your friends! For more details please visit www.free2become.org Tel: 01277 373848 (Home)
07931795769 (Mobile) E-mail: info@free2become.org
12th - 13th April, Celebrate Weekend, St Bede's College, Manchester. E-mail: cm.power@tiscali.co.uk
16th April, The Genesis Of Humane Vitae: Memory And Healing, Edmund Adamus. This is part of a series of high profile talks have been organised at St Patrick's to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the encyclical Humanae Vitae. These talks will present a life changing message for a lifestyle of chastity that brings freedom, respect, peace and romance without regret. The talks will seek to unpack and explain the Church's teaching on the truth and meaning of human sexuality in a way that is challenging, entertaining, encouraging and healing. The speakers will cover an abundance of compelling and uplifting reasons for embracing the virtues of chastity. The talks will be at St Patrick's Church on Wednesdays at 7pm. Our speakers include Bishop Alan Hopes, Nicole Parker and Rev Tim Finigan. St Patrick's, 21a Soho Square, London, W1D 4NR. Tel: 020 7437 2010. E-mail: info@stpatricksoho.org www.stpatricksoho.org
16th April, JOHN O’DONOHUE 1954-2008, IRISH POET, PHILOSOPHER, PRIEST, WRITER and MODERN ANNAM CARA. 6.00pm-8.30pm. An evening on the exploration of Thresholds. London Centre for Spirituality, Church of S Edmund the King, Lombard Street, EC3V 9EA. E -mail: events@spiritualitycentre.org
17th - 20th April, Cursillo Event, Hallam at Whirlow Grange
Vist their website: www.cursillo.org.uk or
write to 18 Pinfold Close, Holymoorside,
Chesterfield, Derbys S42 7DY.
17th April, The Cardinal's Lectures, Dr Rowan Williams, 'The spiritual and the religious: is the territory changing?', Westminster Cathedral at 7pm. For tickets please tel: 020 7931 6028. E-mail: lectures2008@rcdow.org.uk
18th - 20th April, Sion Appologetics Course. Have you ever been asked a question about the Catholic faith that you can't answer? Or have you been asking the questions and felt dissatisfied with the responses? Catholic apologetics is the study of the reasons behind the Catholic faith, the why rather than the what?Sion's Apologetics course includes teaching, study time, community prayer, daily Mass and social time. For more information contact Rachel Rose on 01277 215 011 or rachel@sioncommunity.org.uk.
18th - 22nd April, Chemin Neuf Community. Healing w/end at St Gildas Chemin Neuf runs retreats on the spiritual
exercises and on inner healing. Also run 10 week English language school/retreats for non-English speakers. Details: St Gildas Christian Centre, The Hill,Langport,
Somerset TA10 9QF Tel 01458 250 496
19th April, "Catholic Migrants - opportunities and challenges", Newman National Spring Conference. Venue: St Ambrose College, Hale Barns, Altrincham, Manchester. There will be a choice of workshops led by experts in related fields. For bookings contact: Peter Havard on tel: 01625 585 474
19th April, Christian Artists Life Drawing Day. 9.15am - 4pm, £12 for the day, £6 for a half day. Venue: Old St Patrick's School, Dundee St, Wapping, E1W 2PH. For more info contact: alicerobertson@hotmail.com.
20th April, article in The Universe newspaper. CASE Director, Mgr Keith Barltrop, reflects on the importance of prayer and prayer groups in the task of evangelisation of England and Wales.
23rd April, Building A Civilisation Of Love In A Media-Driven World, Fr Richard Aladics. This is part of a series of high profile talks have been organised at St Patrick's to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the encyclical Humanae Vitae. These talks will present a life changing message for a lifestyle of chastity that brings freedom, respect, peace and romance without regret. The talks will seek to unpack and explain the Church's teaching on the truth and meaning of human sexuality in a way that is challenging, entertaining, encouraging and healing. The speakers will cover an abundance of compelling and uplifting reasons for embracing the virtues of chastity. The talks will be at St Patrick's Church on Wednesdays at 7pm. Our speakers include Bishop Alan Hopes, Nicole Parker and Rev Tim Finigan. St Patrick's, 21a Soho Square, London, W1D 4NR. Tel: 020 7437 2010. E-mail: info@stpatricksoho.org www.stpatricksoho.org
24th April, The Cardinal's Lectures, William Hague, 'Practical politics, principled faith', Westminster Cathedral at 7pm. For tickets please tel: 020 7931 6028. E-mail: lectures2008@rcdow.org.uk
25th-27th April, Youth 2000 Event. bliss@stone (Archdiocese of Birmingham)
Website: www.youth2000.org
25th April, "Walkin' Hope 2008-family conference-all ages welcome-youth ministry" at 7:00pm. Venue: St Mary's RC Church, Hexham. To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below: http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=7006992715
29th April, The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill
What should we know? What can we do? Explore the issues with Professor David Jones. Professor of Bioethics at St Mary’s University College, Twickenham at 8.00 pm. Venue: Holy Rood Parish Centre, Watford. Holy Rood is on the corner of Market Street and Exchange Road. The parish centre is at the side of
the church on Percy Road. Nearest public parking: ‘Church’ Car Park across ring road. Poster (pdf)
30th April, Searching For Teaching Authority, Bishop Alan Hopes. This is part of a series of high profile talks have been organised at St Patrick's to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the encyclical Humanae Vitae. These talks will present a life changing message for a lifestyle of chastity that brings freedom, respect, peace and romance without regret. The talks will seek to unpack and explain the Church's teaching on the truth and meaning of human sexuality in a way that is challenging, entertaining, encouraging and healing. The speakers will cover an abundance of compelling and uplifting reasons for embracing the virtues of chastity. The talks will be at St Patrick's Church on Wednesdays at 7pm. Our speakers include Bishop Alan Hopes, Nicole Parker and Rev Tim Finigan. St Patrick's, 21a Soho Square, London, W1D 4NR. Tel: 020 7437 2010. E-mail: info@stpatricksoho.org www.stpatricksoho.org
