every Sunday...
12.00 noon,
Chaplaincy Centre, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath

Holy Mass at University of Bath Campus

Come along to celebrate Mass with other students, staff and members of the chaplaincy community.

Mass is held in the Ecumenical Chaplaincy building at 12 midday every Sunday during term time, and on most Sundays in the vacations (check times for these days).

Thursday 20th October 2005
7.30pm,
Academy Hall, Prior Park College, Ralph Allen Drive, Bath BA2 5AH

click for map link...

Fifth Meriol Trevor Memorial Lecture

The 5th Meriol Trevor Lecture sponsored by Catholic Chaplaincy to Higher Education in Bath will take place at 7.30pm in the Academy Hall at Prior Park College.

All interested members of the University & wider community, & friends are welcome at the invitation of the Catholic Chaplain to Higher Education in Bath. However interest in the event and limited capacity necessitate admission by ticket only. Book a seat for the occasion and further information via Father Bill M.McLoughlin, OSM either by email on chaplain@bathcatholics.org.uk or see other contact details...

Friday 28th - Sunday 30th October 2005

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near Bath

Cathsoc weekend away...

The next Cathsoc weekend away is planned for Fri 28th- Sunday 30th October. To indicate interest and help plan the event, contact the CathSoc committee via su4csoc@bath.ac.uk and Fr.Bill,OSM chaplain@bath-catholics.org.uk. Organised by University of Bath CathSoc.

Tuesday 1st November 2005
12.00 noon,
Chaplaincy Centre, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath

All Saints Day - Mass @ 1.20pm - Holy Day of Obligation

Holy Mass will be celebrated in the Chaplaincy. Please come along if you can - all Catholics are encouraged to attend Mass today.

Wednesday 2nd November 2005
@ local Bath churches (see churches for times)

All Souls Day Mass - Commemoration of Faithful Departed

Mass will be celebrated in the churches throughout Bath to remember the souls of the departed. Come along and pray for relatives, friends, etc.

Sunday 13th November 2005
12.00 noon,
Chaplaincy Centre, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath

Remembrance Sunday Mass / Dedication of Lateran Basilica
(Holy Day of Obligation)

Come along to celebrate Mass with other students, staff and members of the chaplaincy community.

On this Remembrance Sunday, we ask for a share in the Resurrection for all who have died in recent days, including Victims of violence in the Holy Land, Iraq & and other places throughout the world and all who have died in Wars. We pray particularly for all who have died in all natural and in all man-made sorrows.

Sunday 20th November 2005
12.00 noon,
Chaplaincy Centre, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath

followed by What will you do at Easter?...
a brief talk about pilgrimages that are happening next Easter 2006.

Sunday 27th November 2005...
12.00 noon,
Chaplaincy Centre, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath

First Sunday of Advent - Holy Mass at University of Bath Campus

Come along to celebrate Mass and the start of Advent as we look ahead towards Christmas with other students, staff and members of the chaplaincy community.

Mass is held in the Ecumenical Chaplaincy building at 12 midday every Sunday during term time, and on most Sundays in the vacations (check times for these days).

& most Mondays...
6.00 - 7.00pm,
@ Chaplaincy Centre, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath

Lectio Divina / Bible Study: Reflecting on The Gospels

Reflections led by Fr. Bill - on the Gospels and other Scripture during this Liturgical cycle. Spend a little time together studying the Liturgy. Hot drinks are provided. (Fr. Bill, OSM.)

Thursday 19th January
6.30pm, for 7.00pm,
@ Bath Abbey, centre of Bath

Cardinal Cormac Murphy O'Connor - Christian Unity Week

His Eminence Cardinal Cormac Murphy O'Connor will preach at Bath Abbey for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Arrive by 6.30pm for a good seat!

Tuesday 28 February 2006
5.00 - 6.00 pm,
Chaplaincy Centre, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath

Shrove Tuesday - Pancake Day - Celebrate the Start of Lent

Join Cathsoc and students in the Ecumenical Chaplaincy Centre for Shrove Tuesday traditional pancakes and perhaps crepes too. More details to follow.

Wednesday 1st March 2006

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@ Bath Spa University, Newton Park, Corston Drive, Newton St Loe, Bath
click for map link...

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@ Chaplaincy Centre, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath
click for map link...

Ash Wednesday: Beginning of the Holy Season of Lent

The start of the Holy Season of Lent in preparation for Easter... Ash Wednesday opportunities for Holy Mass with the Blessing & Receiving Blessed Ashes are:
University of Bath Campus - Chaplaincy - 1.20pm (time to be confirmed),
Bath Spa University Campus - (place / time to be confirmed)
and in the Catholic parishes (Sts.Peter & Paul) 11.00am. & 7.15pm.

Although not a Holyday of Obligation, many students and staff find it a powerful beginning to Lent to be at Holy Mass and receive the blessed ashes. The ashes come from the burning of last year's blessed palms from Palm Sunday and remind us how quickly glory and praise due to God can be forgotten. Lent is a time to review our lives and perhaps make some fresh starts! Ash Wednesday is one of the two remaining Days of Fast (i.e. adults between 18-60 to considerably reduce the amount of food we eat & children appropriately) and Abstinence (from meat) and to give alms! Fridays of Lent to do particular forms of penance by personal choice (with the recommendation that we fast) and giving Lenten Alms.

Friday 3rd March,
Friday 10th March,
Friday 17th March,
F riday 24th March,
Friday 31st March,
Friday 7th April
1.15pm,
@ Chaplaincy Centre, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath

Stations of the Cross - Fridays during Lent

Stations of the Cross will take place each Friday during Lent at lunchtime (1.15pm) in the Chaplaincy Centre. Lasts for approximately 15-20 minutes. All are welcome.

This is a lay-led prayer and can happen whether Fr.Bill is present or not. It is a very simple but powerful witness, whether the Stations of  the Cross prayer is made in common in the church or privately at home.

Holy Week / Easter...
Pilgrimage walk to Walsingham, Norfolk, during Holy Week (7-16 April, 2006)

STUDENT CROSS @ Easter - Friday 7- Easter Sunday 16 April

Walk to Walsingham on cross-carrying pilgrimage during Holy Week. Enjoy a wonderful experience of friendship / community / worship / music / prayer / fun / social / ... come and try it!
Check out the website at www.studentcross.org.uk for more information about this annual student pilgrimage. One group will start from Oxford - only a short journey away from Bath.

A week of fellowship and a lifetime of friendships

Holy Week / Easter...
or Pilgrimage walk to Lindisfarne / Holy Island, Northumberland, during Holy Week (7-16 April, 2006)

NORTHERN CROSS @ Easter - Friday 7- Easter Sunday 16 April

Walk on pilgrimage to Lindisfarne / Holy Island, Northumberland, also during Holy Week (7-16 April, 2006) on another cross-carrying pilgrimage. Check out the website at www.northerncross.co.uk for more information about this annual pilgrimage.

NorthernCross - experience the fellowship

Holy Week / Easter...
Pilgrimage walk to Iona, Scotland, (8-17 April, 2006)

SCOTTISH CROSS @ Easter - Saturday 8- Easter Monday 17 April

Walk on an ecumenical cross-carrying Holy Week pilgrimage to Iona.
Check out the website at www.scottishcross.org.uk for more information about this annual pilgrimage.

These annual events are not organised by, and have no direct connection with Catholic Chaplaincy to Higher Education in Bath, but the Catholic Chaplaincy do heartily reccommend them!

Easter 2006...

Wishing you a joyful celebration of Easter

& every Sunday...
12.00 noon,
Chaplaincy Centre, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath

Holy Mass at University of Bath Campus

Come along to celebrate Mass with other students, staff and members of the chaplaincy community. Mass is held in the Ecumenical Chaplaincy building at 12 midday every Sunday during term time, and on most Sundays in the vacations (check times for these days).

every Sunday in termtime...
12.00 noon,
Chaplaincy Centre, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath

Holy Mass at University of Bath Campus

Come along to celebrate Mass with other students, staff and members of the chaplaincy community. Mass is held in the Ecumenical Chaplaincy building at 12 midday every Sunday during term time, and on most Sundays in the vacations (check times for these days).

date to be confirmed
12.00 noon,
Chaplaincy Centre, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath

followed by Bring & Share' International Buffet Lunch...
1.00-3.00pm
(location as above)

actual day to be confirmed...
6.00 - 7.00pm,
@ Chaplaincy Centre, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath

Lectio Divina / Bible Study: Reflecting on Scripture

Reflections led by Fr. Bill - Prayerful reflection on Scripture / the Gospels / discussion / thoughts on various faiths... Spend a little time together. Hot drinks are provided. (Fr. Bill, OSM.)

Wednesday 24th May 2006 7.15pm, @ SS Peter & Paul Church / times tbc other churches in Bath

Vigil Mass - Ascension Day (Thursday) - Holy Day of Obligation

Vigil Mass for Thursday's Ascension - in SS Peter & Paul Church @ 7.15pm; or other Churches in Bath as announced - click here for info.

Thursday 25th May 2006 1.20pm,
@ Chaplaincy Centre, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath

Ascension Day - Mass @ 1.20pm - Holy Day of Obligation

Holy Mass will be celebrated in the Chaplaincy at lunchtime. Please come along if you can - all Catholics are encouraged to attend Mass today.

date to be confirmed
6.30 - 7.30pm
Mansion Hall
Prior Park College
Ralph Allen Drive
Bath BA2 5AH

Catholic Chaplaincy Summer Reception 2006
for colleagues, friends and associates from across the educational establishments of Bath. By invitation from the Catholic Chaplain, Fr.Bill - chaplain@bathcatholics.org.uk or see other contact details...

To be held by kind permission of the Headmaster & Governors of Prior Park College - the original home of Ralph Allen, the Builder of Regency Bath.

Sunday 4 June 2006
12.00 noon,
Chaplaincy Centre, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath

"Pentecost Sunday" - Holy Mass at University of Bath Campus

Come along to celebrate Mass and the Feast of Pentecost with other students, staff and members of the chaplaincy community in the Ecumenical Chaplaincy building.

Wednesday 14th June 2006 7.15pm, @ SS Peter & Paul Church / times tbc other churches in Bath

Vigil Mass - Corpus Christi (Thursday) - Holy Day of Obligation

Vigil Mass for Thursday's Corpus Christi- in SS Peter & Paul Church @ 7.15pm; or other Churches in Bath as announced - click here for info.

Thursday 15th June 2006 1.20pm,
@ Chaplaincy Centre, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath

Corpus Christi - Mass @ 1.20pm - Holy Day of Obligation

Holy Mass will be celebrated in the Chaplaincy at lunchtime on this Feast Day of the Body & Blood of Christ - Corpus et Sanguis Christi. Please come along if you can - all Catholics are encouraged to attend Mass today.

& every Sunday in termtime...
12.00 noon,
Chaplaincy Centre, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath

Holy Mass at University of Bath Campus

Come along to celebrate Mass with other students, staff and members of the chaplaincy community. Mass is held in the Ecumenical Chaplaincy building at 12 midday every Sunday during term time, and on most Sundays in the vacations (check times for these days).