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Trinity
2006
FIRST WEEK
Drinks Party
Tuesday , 8.30pm
A great way to start the term. Come along and find out more about the
Society. Membership is free for Catholics
who are members
of the University and there is a very small charge for others. All welcome!
SECOND WEEK
Trip to Trinity College
Saturday, 1pm
The Society will pay a visit to Trinity College – one of Oxford’s
greatest treasures – in order to view that fine institution, which
was home both to the Ven. John Henry Cardinal Newman and Msgr. Ronald
Knox. Meet outside the Catholic Chaplaincy with Bodleian cards. The tour
will be followed by a pub lunch.
THIRD WEEK
Why say the Mass in Latin?
- The Association for Latin Liturgy
Tuesday , 8.30pm
A speaker from the Association for Latin Liturgy shall address the Society
on this sometimes contentious issue. The Association works for the promotion
of the so-called ‘New Rite’ in Latin, as well as the use of
Gregorian chant within the Mass.
FOURTH WEEK
The Catholic 'Via Media' - The
Very Rev. Fr Hugh Allan O.Praem.
Tuesday, 8.30pm
Father Hugh Allan, sometime President of the Newman Society and now Sub-Prior
of a Premonstratensian community in Manchester, will talk about walking
'The Middle Way' between liberalism and extreme traditionalism –
two poles which have the potential to divide the Church.
FIFTH WEEK
Happiness and the Christian Life
- Canon Brian Mountford
Tuesday, 8.30pm
Canon Mountford, vicar of the University Church of St. Mary the Virgin
and famed author, shall address the Society on his forthcoming publication
Happiness, which offers a Christian view of philosophy, psychology, and
emotional well-being.
SIXTH WEEK
Termly Mass and President's Dinner
Tuesday, 8.30pm
Sixth Week sees the termly Mass and black tie dinner, at which the President
will speak. The Mass will be held in St Benet's Hall, with dinner and
port to follow in Mansfield’s Senior Common Room. To reserve a place,
contact the President at least one week in advance.
SEVENTH WEEK
Taking a Stand for Life
- Lord Alton of Liverpool
Tuesday, 8.30pm
Noted human rights campaigner Lord Alton of Liverpool will address the
Society on his work in defence of unborn human life, focusing on his experiences
as a crossbencher in the House of Lords. This event is co-sponsored by
the Oxford University Pro-Life Society.
EIGHTH WEEK
Punt Joust and Croquet Tournament
Date and time t.b.a.
In keeping with time-honoured tradition, the Newman Sports Captains have
arranged punting with the Catholic Society, and a number of croquet matches.
Members will be
contacted in anticipation of the week’s events. Any interested party
should write to the Sports Captain (Gentlemen): richard.pickett@exeter.oxon.org.
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