Newman Society
October 1, 2009 by admin
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The Newman Society exists to support the faith and life of the Catholic Church in Oxford University. The society was founded in 1878 and is named after John Henry Newman, Oxford’s greatest theologian of modern times. During term time there are regular speaker meetings, as well as a varied programme of religious and social events.
Web-site: www.newmansociety.org.uk
Blog: http://newmansociety.blogspot.com/
Faith in Oxford appeal: www.faithinoxford.co.uk
Contact: newman@herald.ox.ac.ukMICHAELMAS TERM 2009
Unless otherwise stated meetings take place at The Old Palace (Catholic Chaplaincy), which is located in Rose Place, just off St. Aldates and opposite Christ Church Memorial Gardens.
Speaker dinners are held at 7pm prior to Tuesday evening speaker meetings at a cost of £9 (three courses and wine). Please contact the President by the preceding Monday if you wish to dine.
Speaker meetings are followed by drinks and then Compline in the Chapel of St. Thomas More.
NAUGHTH WEEK
VISIT OF THE RELICS OF ST THÉRÈSE OF LISIEUX TO OXFORD
Thursday 7th and Friday 8th of October.
The Newman Society will participate in the visit of the relics of St Thérèse of Lisieux at the Oxford Oratory. Holy Hour for students on Thursday at 9.30pm and Sung Latin Mass in the Extraordinary Form on Friday at 8.30am.
FIRST WEEK
START OF TERM DRINKS PARTY
Tuesday 13th October from 8.30pm
Join us in the Blue Room at the Chaplaincy for free drinks and canapés. It is the perfect opportunity to meet the Committee and other members of the Society over a drink; all are welcome. If you would like to learn more about the activity of the society or become a member, do come along.
SECOND WEEK
FR THOMAS CREAN OP
Tuesday 20th October from 8.30pm
“Incoherences of Atheism”
Fr Thomas Crean will be speaking against the arguments proposed by the recent atheist attacks to religious faith. A graduate of St John’s College, Oxford and Blackfriars, Fr Crean has written “God is No Delusion” as a response to Richard Dawkin’s publications against religious faith.
THIRD WEEK
FR ROGER DAWSON SJ
Tuesday 27th of October from 8.30pm
Fr Roger will be speaking on the challenges presented by modern culture to young Catholics. Fr Roger Dawson works with Fr John as a Chaplain of Oxford University. He not only holds a Doctorate in Psychology, but has also practiced psychology in the NHS and served in the British Army and has extensive teaching experience.
FOURTH WEEK
KATHRYN BARUSH, WADHAM COLLEGE
Tuesday 3rd November at 8.30pm
“Pilgrims, Prophets, Painters: art and religion in early nineteenth century England”
Kathryn Barush is a graduate student at Wadham College researching early 19th Century religious imagery and its relationship with the changing religious movements of the time. From this term on, the society will introduce greater student participation in inviting members of the university to deliver a talk on their current research project or a particular topic they may be interested in.
FIFTH WEEK
DR HELEN WATT, DIRECTOR OF THE LINACRE CENTRE
Tuesday 10th November at 8.30pm
“A Catholic response to Abortion”
Dr Helen Watt is involved in the running of the Linacre Centre for Healthcare Ethics, one of the most prominent bioethics institutes in Britain and the World. She has written much to address the ethical issues of abortion from a Catholic perspective, and published material on the subject in cooperation with the Catholic Trust Society. This talk will address one of the most debated ethical topics in society, parliament and in Oxford, and should be extremely instructive to all in the fundamental principles in the Church’s position against abortion.
VISIT OF DEACON SULLIVAN TO OXFORD
Friday 13th and Saturday 14th of November
SIXTH WEEK
TERMLY MASS AND DINNER
Friday 20th of November
This term’s Mass will be celebrated by the Very Revd DOM AIDAN BELLENGER OSB, ABBOT OF DOWNSIDE ABBEY, on the 20th of November. Mass will be followed by the Termly Dinner to which all are invited. Further details will be available from the President nearer the time.
SEVENTH WEEK
DR SHERIDAN GILLEY, EMERITUS READER OF THEOLOGY, DURHAM UNIVERSITY
Tuesday 24th November at 8.30pm
“Newman and the Crises of Capitalism”
Dr. Sheridan Gilley is a renowned Newman scholar, author of celebrated “Newman and His Age” and a specialist in 19th Century British ecclesiastical history. He has contributed much to the Newman Society over the years and returns to deliver his yet unpublished work for the 2009 Annual Newman Lecture at Maynooth.
EIGHTH WEEK
THOMAS MORE LECTURE
BISHOP JOHN ARNOLD IN CONVERSATION WITH DR. EVAN HARRIS MP
Monday 30th November at 5pm
‘The place of Christianity in the British Constitution’
In the last of our series of Thomas More Lectures examining the theme of ‘Religion in the public square’ a Catholic Bishop will debate with an atheist politician about the role Christianity should play in shaping contemporary political discourse and governance.
The Right Reverend John Arnold is an Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster and chairs the Oxford and Cambridge Catholic Education Board. Dr. Evan Harris MP is a Liberal Democrat politician and winner of the 2009 ‘Secularist of the Year’ award.
STUDENT SPEAKER AND END OF TERM DRINKS PARTY
FEAST OF THE BLESSED MARTYRS OF OXFORD UNIVERSITY
Tuesday 1st December at 8.30pm in the Blue Room of the Old Palace
A student speaker will deliver a short paper to the society and all guests on a topic of his choosing. General debate will follow during the society’s end of term drinks party. Again all are welcome.
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President, Jocky McLean (Christ Church)
Senior Member, John Eidinow (Merton & St Benet’s)
Past-Preisident, Yaqoob Bangash (Keble)
Past-Preisident, Emeric Monfront (Christ Church)
Secretary, Richard Pickett (Exeter)
Treasurer, Patrick Milner (Keble)
Hon. Librarian, Rev David Rocks OP (Blackfriars)
Junior Officer, Lucy Matheson (Lincoln)
Junior Officer, Beatrice Schutzer-weissmann (Worchester)
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Oxford Citizens
October 1, 2009 by admin
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Tanzania Project
October 1, 2009 by admin
Filed under Tanzania Project
Sister Beata, who runs a Catholic Primary School in Mwanza, Tanzania, is offering an opportunity for a teaching experience in August, 2009. Fr.Roger has already led out a group comprising Martin Pickup, Bonnie Lander, and Marco and Elizabeth Vonhof. Watch out for the report.
To see photos click on:
One World Reflection
October 1, 2009 by admin
Filed under Service Projects
Wherever the Gospel of the poor is proclaimed with intellectual rigour, deep compassion and personal engagement, a great service is done to the Church and to the World. But it is impossible to do long term work for global development, environmental concern, justice and peace, without tackling the hard questions of economics, law, physical science and ethics. We want to establish a group to do that hard reflection. Contact Fr. John
CAFOD
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We are inspired by Scripture, Catholic Social Teaching and by the experiences and hopes of people who are disadvantaged and living in poverty. We work with people of all faiths and none.
As part of the Catholic community, and together with partners and the global Caritas family, we:
- work with poor and disadvantaged communities in the global South to overcome poverty and bring about sustainable development and well-being.
- protect lives and relieve suffering during emergencies; reduce the risks to vulnerable communities as a result of conflict and natural disasters.
- raise awareness and understanding of the causes of poverty and injustice to inspire a commitment to lasting change.
- challenge those with power to adopt policies and behaviour that promote social justice and end poverty.
To fulfil this mission we raise funds and mobilise action from the Catholic community and beyond, and are sustained by their prayer and commitment.
Oxford CAFOD Society: Mission Statement
CAFOD (Catholic Agency for Overseas Development) is the international relief and development agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales, and one of the largest members of Caritas International. Its mission is to promote human development and social justice in witness to Christian faith and Gospel values.
The Oxford CAFOD Society supports this mission in a variety of ways, including regular fund raising initiatives and campaigning on key issues in association with other student-run or nationwide organisations. As members of the university community, we also provide a forum for engagement with the questions raised by the principles and practice of global development work. To this end our practical projects are combined with regular opportunities for debate, discussion and reflection in the hope of increasing understanding of the causes of poverty and injustice, the role and challenges of development organisations, and why and how our beliefs as Christians fit in.
Look out for CAFOD SOUP each Friday – lunch money goes to CAFOD.
Links CAFOD: www.cafod.org.uk
For Links to CAFOD Global Gifts: link-to-us
http://www.cafod.org.uk/uk/link-to-us.
We are inspired by Scripture, Catholic Social Teaching and by the experiences and hopes of people who are disadvantaged and living in poverty. We work with people of all faiths and none.
As part of the Catholic community, and together with partners and the global Caritas family, we:
- work with poor and disadvantaged communities in the global South to overcome poverty and bring about sustainable development and well-being.
- protect lives and relieve suffering during emergencies; reduce the risks to vulnerable communities as a result of conflict and natural disasters.
- raise awareness and understanding of the causes of poverty and injustice to inspire a commitment to lasting change.
- challenge those with power to adopt policies and behaviour that promote social justice and end poverty.
To fulfil this mission we raise funds and mobilise action from the Catholic community and beyond, and are sustained by their prayer and commitment.
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SVP Faith in Action
October 1, 2009 by admin
Filed under Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The chaplaincy SVP group (Society of St. Vincent de Paul) is part of a nationwide network of parish groups committed to Christianity in action and the service of those most in need. Oxford is much bigger than the University and there are many opportunities for such service. Projects currently undertaken include visiting the hospital- and house-bound, an early morning hot-drink run for the homeless and work with the Christ Church Home-Learning Scheme. There are plans afoot to develop links with Asylum Welcome.
Members of the group commit to taking on whatever task they can manage in the hectic schedule of the Oxford term and have the opportunity for support and reflection from the Chaplains.
President Stephanie Bernard (stephani.bernard@sjc.ox.ac.uk)
Follow The Hat
For those that would like to talk to, with or at a priest about religion, philosophy – whatever – but are allergic to religious buildings, Fr. M will be in Green’s Cafe (St. Giles) from 4:00 – 5:00 pm on Wednesdays during Trinity.
No answers guaranteed, but here are some of the areas that people sometimes like to think through…
religion and science
revelation and problems with scripture
the challenges of authority in the catholic tradition
death and the afterlife
personal morality and difficulties with catholic teaching
the point of religion/faith/common worship
failure in the Church
truth and meaning
High tolerance of invective Look out for the hat
Christian Life Communities
Christian Life Communities
An opportunity to form small groups supporting one another in integrating prayer, discernment and daily life.
Part of a world-wide lay movement inspired by Ignatian spirituality.
Lectio Divina
October 1, 2009 by admin
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The Lectio meeting on Thursday evenings is an opportunity to discover for yourself this ancient way of praying through scripture and to take part in faith-sharing. Meetings on Thursday evenings at 8:30. Contact Siobhan Burke.
Benedictine Retreats
October 1, 2009 by admin
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Benedictine Retreats At Downside
The Benedictine monks of Downside Abbey would like to invite the male members of your society to come and experience our monastic life. We are holding a series of retreats throughout the year and the next one will be held between the 19th and 21st of June. Retreatants can follow the monastic timetable and are invited to join us in choir for the praying of psalms using Gregorian chant.
During the weekend there will be ample opportunity to speak to monks and a series of talks based loosely around the theme of how faith makes sense of my life? will punctuate the weekend. The details are all on our website:
http://www.downside.co.uk/abbey
