Tuesday 11 December 2012

Missa Cantata at Devizes


Missa Cantata
at Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Devizes
every 2nd Sunday of the month at 12.15pm.
If you are interested in singing in our small Schola,
please arrive before Mass, at 11.45am,
for a rehearsal in the choir loft.


Knowledge of the Missa de Angelis would be most helpful
as would the Marian antiphon of the season.


Tuesday 20 November 2012

Young Catholic Adults Marian Statue 2012

In Douai Parish Church during the Young Catholic Adults National Weekend 2012.

A picture of the English Martyrs - Young Catholic Adults

Douai Parish Church at the Young Catholic Adults National Weekend 2012.

Young Catholic Adults Sunday Mass

More highlights of the Young Catholic Adults National Weekend 2012.

Young Catholic Adults Marian Procession 2012

More highlights of the Young Catholic Adults National Weekend 2012.

Young Catholic Adults Marian Procession 2012

More highlights of the Young Catholic Adults National Weekend 2012.

High Mass of the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary Young Catholic Adults 2012

Highlights of the Young Catholic Adults National Weekend 2012.

Monday 15 October 2012

Cheltenham Young Catholic Adult Reminders

Next Social 23rd October 2012

Strada Italian Restuarant
Address:
6 - 7 Montpellier Street
Cheltenham
GL50 1SX 

Tel: 01242 253 410
Fax: 01242 253 412
Find us on Google maps →

The 2nd Tuesday of the Month 13th November- now the Rosary

From now on the 2nd Tuesday of the month will be the Rosary in the Upper Room of the Old Priory at St. Gregory's in Cheltenham followed by a social. All are very welcome.

Friday 7 September 2012

More Details for Young Catholic Adults National Weekend 2012


Douai Weekend Co-ordinator Damian 07908105787.


This is just a short note to give you a few more details about the Douai weekend (14-16 September).

On Arrival

Please report to Douai Abbey reception and from there you will be able to get your key (or be directed to the cottages). For those arriving on Friday 14th, the time of arrival is from 1-6pm onwards. The address for the Abbey is
:- Douai Abbey, Upper Woolhampton, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 5TQ, England.  RG7 5TQ.

Please Note

Some of the rooms in the Guest House have been let out to the Schola Gregoriana; they will be helping to make the weekend a success– (providing Gregorian Chant Workshops and helping with the singing at Masses).

Social

Non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks will be available for a small fee at then socials.
Meals

If anyone has any dietary requirements, please email me and let me know.


Parking

There is ample parking available at the Abbey.

The Guest House

Soap and towels are provided.

The Cottages and Camping

The camping area will be located next to the Cottages. Soap and towels are not provided in the Cottages, bedding will be provided. For those who are self- catering there is a fully equipped kitchen located in the cottages.


Lifts

If you would like to have a lift from the train station (lifts are available this year between the times of 3-5pm on Friday 14th and after 2pm on Sunday 16th) and , please contact Damian on 07908 105787 a couple of days before the weekend with your estimated time of arrival:- there may be a delay in picking you up depending on available cars. Alternatively, the following taxi services are available:-

24 7 Taxi Services
Park La, Thatcham
RG18 3PJ
T 01635 868781
 
A 2 B Taxi Co
46 Ullswater Close, Thatcham
RG19 3UJ
T 01635 877777
A N D Cars
2 Victor Rd, Thatcham
RG19 4LX
T 01635 877555


Rail

Please note that trains run from Midgham Station (the station is 10 mins away from Douai Abbey, station is called MIDGHAM, but it is actually in Woolhampton village,) on Sundays as well Sat-Monday. Trains run from London Paddington, Reading & Newbury. It's about 40 minutes from London Paddington.



Directions

Douai Abbey is situated 1 mile north of the A4 about half way between Reading and Newbury in Berkshire.

The turn off the A4 is about 6 miles from M4 Junction 12.

By rail the nearest station is called MIDGHAM, but it is actually in Woolhampton village.

To Walk

You will need to leave the station and head towards the centre of Woolhampton village, when you reach the main road, turn left and walk c. 50 yards until you reach the "The Falmouth Arms"; turn right here, then walk up WOOLHAMPTON HILL which is then signposted to Douai Abbey. Pass Elstree School (right) and St Peter's Church (right) and on up to a T-junction. Turn left past the Thatched Cottage (on left), and then after 800 yards is the DOUAI ABBEY Entrance. It takes about 15 mins to walk from the station.

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By Car

From Reading on the A4:

At roundabout after dual carriageway, continue on A4 towards Newbury for half a mile.
Turn right at sign to Douai Abbey (picture) up CODS HILL, pass Sports Ground on left.
Pass Thatched Cottage (on left), after 100 metres pass St Mary's Church (on right).
DOUAI ABBEY Entrance is a further 100 metres on the right.
After turning in, fork right for RECEPTION or left for PARKING.


From Newbury on the A4:

At Woolhampton village, on the left is "The Falmouth Arms", very prominent.
Turn left here, up WOOLHAMPTON HILL which is signposted to Douai Abbey (picture).
Pass Elstree School (right) and St Peter's Church (right) and on up to a T-junction.
Turn left past the Thatched Cottage (on left), and in 200 metres is the DOUAI ABBEY Entrance.
After turning in, fork right for RECEPTION or left for PARKING.

Many thanks,

 

Damian Co-ordinator Young Catholic Adults.





 

Tuesday 21 August 2012

Timetable for National Young Catholic Adults Weekend 2012

A week-end for Young Catholic Adults, Douai Abbey, Berkshire, England
14-16 September 2012

                              Theme: "How real: Christ's presence in the Eucharist"

Friday 14th September 2012 (Exaltation of the Holy Cross - 2nd class feast -
5th anniversary of implementation of Summorum Pontificum) 1pm onwards (until
6pm): arrival
4-5pm: Chant workshop
5-5.50pm: Confessions
[5-5.45pm: Rehearsal for Mass (for Schola Gregoriana and any YCA
members who wish to sing in the choir)]
6 - 7pm: Sung Mass in the Parish Church
7-7.30pm: - Supper
8-8.45pm: 1st conference: "What do we mean by 'presence'? Gradation of the
modes of presence", by Fr de Malleray, FSSP
9pm: Sung Compline
9.30pm: Social
Saturday 15th September 2012 (Seven Sorrows of the BMV - 2nd class feast)
7.30am: Morning prayer (parish church)
8-8.30am: Breakfast
8.45-9.30am: 2nd Conference: "Scriptural statements: Gospels, Acts of the
Apostles, St Paul's Epistles", by Fr de Malleray, FSSP
9:35am-10:30am Chant workshop
11am: Solemn High Mass, main Abbey Church
12.20pm: Marian Procession around the extensive grounds of the Abbey
1-1.30pm: Lunch
2-3pm: 3rd Conference: "Philosophical approach: substance and accidents", by
Fr de Malleray, FSSP
3-4pm: Chant workshop
[4-4.30pm: Chant rehearsal for Schola Gregoriana]
4-5pm: Free time (4.30-5pm: optional Rosary)
5-5.45pm: 4th Conference: "The Eucharistic Presence as emphasised in the
liturgy: gestures, vessels, Benediction and processions", by Fr de Malleray, FSSP
6-6.30pm: Vespers (in Parish Church)
7-7.30pm: Supper
8-9.30pm: Adoration and Confessions
9.30pm: Social

Sunday 16th September 2012 (16th after Pentecost)
7.30am: Morning prayer (parish church)
8am: Breakfast
9am: 5th Conference: "The Eucharistic magisterium of the Church", by Fr de
Malleray, FSSP
[10-10.45am: Schola Gregoriana rehearsal]
11am: Sung Mass
[11am: Schola Gregoriana sing Mass with monks]
12noon-1pm: Rosary
1pm: Lunch
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