Forthcoming Events

For Masses, Prayer Resources and other events online see: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/39170

2023

NOVEMBER

Now to 15 December
Exhibition on the last pre-Reformation Catholic Cardinal
At Lambeth Palace
See: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/48362

Tuesday-Sunday until 28 January 2024
Rubens and Women at Dulwich Picture Gallery
See: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/48114

Thursday 5 October 2023 -Sunday 14 January 2024
London: RE/SISTERS - A Lens on Gender and Ecology
In the Art Gallery at Barbican

Wednesday 29 November 6 for 6.30pm
London: Advent Carol Service - Music from London Oratory School Chamber Choir
Sacred Heart Church
112 Horseferry Road, SW1P 2EF

30 November - 12 December 2023
COP28 - United Arab Emirates. COP28
See: www.mediaoffice.abudhabi/en/topic/28th-united-nations-conference-of-the-parties/

Thursday 30 November 8pm
London: Concert with the Aeolian Sinfonia of North London
At Our Lady's Hall, Parish Centre, Our Lady Help of Christians Church
Falkland Road, Kentish Town NW5 2XT
Mendelssohn: Overture 'Fair Melusine'. Prokofiev: Symphony No1: Beethoven: Symphony No 8
Entrance free. Light refreshments. Retiring collection in aid of Sanktus Welfare Project.

Thursday 30 November 7pm
Nottingham Diocese talk reflecting on the Second Vatican Council
in The Meadows- also broadcast ONLINE

Thursday 30 November - Sunday 10 December 7.30pm
London: 'Etty… in transit' at The Crypt, St Peter's, Bethnal Green, London E2 7AE
For more information and tickets see: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/48421

DECEMBER

Friday, 1 December 6pm
World AIDS Day Mass
At Farm Street Jesuit Church, 114 Mount Street, Mayfair, London W1K 3AH. (If anyone is able to join the Music Group for this Mass, There will be a music-practice at 5.30 prompt.) Fr Kieran Fitzsimons OFM will preside and preach.
A Reception will follow in the Arrupe Hall. See: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/48572

Saturday 2 December 2-4pm.
Turvey Monastery: Imaginative Contemplation
With MarIe Heath
To book please email Marie direct on mvh18@btinternet.com 15 places available (arrival /coffee 1:45)
Suggested £10 donation (where possible) to the Monastery funds on the day.

Saturday 2 December 2 - 4 pm
Pax Christi Advent Peace Service
Church of the Holy Apostles, 47 Cumberland Street, Pimlico, London SW1V 4LY
BSL interpreted. The service will be followed by our Alternative Christmas Market with Fairtrade and Palestinian goods, crafts and gifts, books, cards, refreshments and children's activities.
For more information about Pax Christi visit https://paxchristi.org.uk/ and www.holyapostlespimlico.org/

Tuesday 5 December
Webinar on churches' roles in misinformation and disinformation
See: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/48555

Sunday 3 December 4.30pm
Signed Mass -Westminster Cathedral Hall
Ambrosden Avenue, Victoria SW1P 1QH - Entrance to the hall via choir school car park
There will be the opportunity for confession before Mass starts.
Mass is accessible in BSL and in spoken English.
Entrance to the hall is via the choir school car park (the Hall is also wheelchair accessible).

Sunday 3 December
CAPS World AIDS Day Online Service
Bringing together healthcare professionals, people living with HIV, the Christian community and many friends and supporters to share experiences and thoughts on the ongoing challenges presented by HIV/AIDS. All are welcome and we encourage anyone to join.For more information or to register see: www.positivefaith.org.uk/events To join CAPS in marking World AIDS Day see: www.eventbrite.com/e/world-aids-day-online-service-tickets-615922941097?aff=oddtdtcreator

7 December 2023 - 10 March 2024
Pesellino: A Renaissance Master Revealed
At The National Gallery. Room 46
Admission free
See: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/47942

8-10 December
Crew: Landings Retreat
The theme is about who is, and how Emmanuel has a place in our lives as Christians not just for Christmas but all of the time. Inclusive costs per person are £175. Places are limited. For more information please email Ruby at landingssouth@gmail.com

Sunday 10 December 3pm
Modern Martyr Lecture Dr Martin Luther King by Canon David Stanton
At Westminster Abbey

Sunday 10 December 4pm-5pm
London: Signed Mass
St Mary and Michael, Commercial Road, Stepney E1 0AA

Tuesday 12 December 11 -12.30pm
London: BSL Bible Study (Contact office for dates)
Vaughan House (Meeting Room), 46 Francis Street, London SW1P 1QN
Watch online visit our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/channel/UCrWCl2cbndpSogtD-iK0SvQ or visit our Facebook page www.facebook.com/wddservice

Wednesday, 13 December 7.15pm
ACN Christmas Carol Service
London Oratory, Brompton Road, London SW7 2RP
Book tickets HERE

Thursday 14 December 7.30pm
Friends of the Holy Land Christmas Concert
at Our Lady of Victories Church, Kensington. The concert will start at 7.30 pm, however some tickets include a pre-concert reception starting at 6pm. Buy your tickets through Eventbrite: Search 'FHL Christmas Concert', or by calling the office: 01926 512980.More info at: www.friendsoftheholyland.org.uk/Event/christmas-concert-2023

Thursday 14 December 7pm
London: Stella Maris Christmas Carol Service
At Ukrainian Cathedral, Duke Street, LondonW1K 5BQ
RSVP by Friday 8 December Roland.hayes@stellamarismail.org

Saturday - Sunday: 15-17 December - Evening sessions only.
Advent Zoom Retreat - Theme: Comfort and Joy
For more information, contact Sr Margaret on margaret@boarbankhall.org.uk, or visit our website: www.boarbankhall.org.uk.

Sunday 17 December 11.30am
Welwyn Garden City: Signed Mass BSL and in spoken English
Our Lady Queen of Apostles, 141 Woodhall Lane, Welwyn Garden City Herts AL7 3TP

Sunday 17 December 3pm
London: Modern Martyr Lecture - Lucian Tapiedi by Canon David Stanton
At Westminster Abbey

Sunday 17 December 10am-2pm
London: St Dominic's Christmas Fayre, Haverstock HIll
Raffle tickets available, cakes and various items. All welcome! If you'd like to make a donation to the fair, whether cash or items like alcohol, toiletries, and other items (please no clothing), email Parish Secretary at london.secretary@english.op.org

2024

JANUARY

Sunday 7 January 4.30pm
London: Signed Mass in BSL and in spoken English.
Westminster Cathedral Hall, Ambrosden Avenue, Victoria SW1P 1QH - Entrance to the hall via choir school car park
Entrance to the hall is via the choir school car park (the Hall is also wheelchair accessible).

Tuesday 9 January 11am-12.30pm
London: Bible Study (Contact office for dates)
Vaughan House (Meeting Room), 46 Francis Street, London SW1P 1QN
Are you a BSL user? Do you want to know more about the Bible? Come and join us for our bible study sessions.
Watch online visit our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/channel/UCrWCl2cbndpSogtD-iK0SvQ or visit our Facebook page www.facebook.com/wddservice Previous online bible study sessions are still available to watch

Saturday, 13 January 10am
Spirituality in the Ignatian Tradition
Led by Dr Gemma Simmonds
Online course from the Margaret Beaufort Institute of Theology
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/spirituality-in-the-ignatian-tradition-tickets-691562852107?

FEBRUARY

Saturday 24 February 9.30am - 4.30pm.
A day at the Monastery of Christ Our Saviour, Turvey, led by Br John Mayhead OSB.
Approaching God and Nature with all due humility - neither is ultimately ours to control.
Cost £45 - with vegetarian lunch included. For further information and booking contact Br John by email on turveymonks@yahoo.co.uk Or telephone 01234 881211 Cheques payable to 'Monastery and Turvey Centre' or BACS to account 68198140. Sort code 60-16-45.

MARCH

8-10 March
Lent Zoom Retreat with Boarbank Hall
Evening sessions only. Theme: Fasting and Feasting
For more information, contact Sr Margaret on margaret@boarbankhall.org.uk, or visit our website: www.boarbankhall.org.uk

Wednesday, 13 March 9am
Cambridge: Day Conference - Beggars for Heaven: The Inheritance of Jacques and Raïssa Maritain
At Margaret Beaufort Institute of Theology
Jesus Lane - Cambridge CB5 8BJ - United Kingdom - more details to follow.

15 March
Flame Youth Congress
details to follow

APRIL

MAY

Thursday, 23 May 7pm
Lecture: Mary I, Queen of Sorrows - A Talk by Alison Weir
At Southwark Cathedral - London SE1 9DA - Vereinigtes Königreich
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mary-i-queen-of-sorrows-a-talk-by-alison-weir-tickets-708415579067?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=email&utm_content=follow_notification&utm_campaign=following_published_event&utm_term=Mary+I%3A+Queen+of+Sorrows+%7C+A+Talk+by+Alison+Weir&aff=ebemoffollowpublishemail

JUNE

12-14 June
Harrogate: Catholic Parish Summit
To learn more, please visit: https://catholicparishsummit.com/

JULY

27 July - 3 August
Summer Residential Retreat at Burbank Hall:
Theme: What Catholics Really Believe
A week of prayer, study, conversation, walks and fun, exploring the basics of Catholic faith with the help of books by GK Chesterton and Fr Richard Conrad OP.
For more information, contact Sr Margaret on margaret@boarbankhall.org.uk, or visit our website: www.boarbankhall.org.uk.