Approximately 70 people came the the Young Catholic Adults weekend at Douai Abbey during September 18-20th 2009. Here are some photos of this extraordinary event.
Monday, 28 September 2009
Friday, 11 September 2009
Just A Few Places Left For The Young Catholic Adults (Part Of The Juventutem Federation) Weekend at Douai Abbey in Berkshire 18-20 September 2009
Douai Abbey have very kindly given Young Catholic Adults MORE accommodation and facilities for the Douai Abbey Retreat (18-20 Septmber 2009). There are a few places left in student/youth style shared rooms in “The Cottages.” The remaining spaces are just £35 per person per night (full board) or £25 for Students.
Events Open to the Public
Saturday 19th September 09’ at 10am –Mass (the choir will be the Douai Singers ) in the main Abbey Church followed by a Marian Procession around the extensive grounds of the Abbey at 11am (starting from the main Abbey Church).
All ages/Parishes/Church groups are warmly welcome to attend Masses and the procession. All events are organised by Young Catholic Adults (YCA).
How to book for the Retreat- limited places!
To reserve your place FOR THE WEEKEND (no deposit needed if you are coming for the day), please send a 20 pound deposit (NON RETURNABLE) to Damian Barker, Flat 5, 12 St. Catherine Street, Kingsholm, Gloucester, Glos. GL2 9DU (please make any cheques payable to Damian Barker). It is helpful for the Abbey if you include a contact address, telephone number and email address (as they can book you in straight away). For further enquiries please ring 07908105787.
Detailed SCHEDULE:
(Extraordinary Form liturgy and talks by Fr Armand de Malleray, FSSP, Ecclesiastical Assistant of Juventutem www.juventutem.org)
Friday 18 September(S Joseph of Cupertino)
1-6pm onwards arrival
6.00pm – 7.00pm Holy Mass in the Parish Church
7.00-7.30pm - Supper
8.30- Social
Saturday 19 September(SS Januarius B & Comps MM)
8.00-9.00am Breakfast
9.00-9.30am Rosary
10am Sung Holy Mass, main Abbey Church
11am Marian Procession around the extensive grounds of the Abbey at 11am (if bad weather, procession within the building).
1.00-2.00pm Lunch in the Refectory
2.00-3.00pm Talk: How to bear witness to Christ in today’s world?
3.00-5pm Free time
5.00-6.00pm Talk: Why and how to pray?
6.00-6.30pm Vespers
7.00-7.30pm Supper
7.30-9.30pm Adoration and Confession
9.30pm Social
Sunday 20 September (16th after Pentecost)
7am Holy Mass in Parish Church
8am Breakfast
9am Talk: ‘Thy will be done’ – God’s will, our fulfilment.
10am Free time
12noon Rosary
1.00pm Lunch in nearby pub
Access to Douai Abbey:
Address: Upper Woolhampton, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 5TQ, England.
Abbey website: http://www.douaiabbey.org.uk
Rail: Midgham railway station, 3mn drive from the Abbey.
Nearest main station: Reading (25mn drive from the Abbey), or Newbury.
Large free car park at the Abbey
Events Open to the Public
Saturday 19th September 09’ at 10am –Mass (the choir will be the Douai Singers ) in the main Abbey Church followed by a Marian Procession around the extensive grounds of the Abbey at 11am (starting from the main Abbey Church).
All ages/Parishes/Church groups are warmly welcome to attend Masses and the procession. All events are organised by Young Catholic Adults (YCA).
How to book for the Retreat- limited places!
To reserve your place FOR THE WEEKEND (no deposit needed if you are coming for the day), please send a 20 pound deposit (NON RETURNABLE) to Damian Barker, Flat 5, 12 St. Catherine Street, Kingsholm, Gloucester, Glos. GL2 9DU (please make any cheques payable to Damian Barker). It is helpful for the Abbey if you include a contact address, telephone number and email address (as they can book you in straight away). For further enquiries please ring 07908105787.
Detailed SCHEDULE:
(Extraordinary Form liturgy and talks by Fr Armand de Malleray, FSSP, Ecclesiastical Assistant of Juventutem www.juventutem.org)
Friday 18 September(S Joseph of Cupertino)
1-6pm onwards arrival
6.00pm – 7.00pm Holy Mass in the Parish Church
7.00-7.30pm - Supper
8.30- Social
Saturday 19 September(SS Januarius B & Comps MM)
8.00-9.00am Breakfast
9.00-9.30am Rosary
10am Sung Holy Mass, main Abbey Church
11am Marian Procession around the extensive grounds of the Abbey at 11am (if bad weather, procession within the building).
1.00-2.00pm Lunch in the Refectory
2.00-3.00pm Talk: How to bear witness to Christ in today’s world?
3.00-5pm Free time
5.00-6.00pm Talk: Why and how to pray?
6.00-6.30pm Vespers
7.00-7.30pm Supper
7.30-9.30pm Adoration and Confession
9.30pm Social
Sunday 20 September (16th after Pentecost)
7am Holy Mass in Parish Church
8am Breakfast
9am Talk: ‘Thy will be done’ – God’s will, our fulfilment.
10am Free time
12noon Rosary
1.00pm Lunch in nearby pub
Access to Douai Abbey:
Address: Upper Woolhampton, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 5TQ, England.
Abbey website: http://www.douaiabbey.org.uk
Rail: Midgham railway station, 3mn drive from the Abbey.
Nearest main station: Reading (25mn drive from the Abbey), or Newbury.
Large free car park at the Abbey
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