Autumn Programme - 2018 Series the greatest good that mortals know, and all of heaven we have below. A series on the power of music 2nd day evening of the month 10, 8, 12, 10 7pm to 9pm Repeated on the following day,, th, 10.30am to 12.30pm The 18th century English poet and essayist, Joseph Addison, described music as the greatest good that mortals know, and all of heaven we have below. In this autumn series of illustrated talks, we will be thinking about the power of music to move us intellectually, emotionally and spiritually and how sacred music has developed (especially in church liturgy) over the last 2000 years. These talks are for anyone who has an interest in music, including musicians or singers. Each session is a self-contained unit you don t need to commit to all four. ember: The Power of Music Greek, Jewish and Roman roots ober: Concord and Discord Plainchant & the rise of polyphony ember: Reform and Reaction The impact of the Reformation ember: Ancient & Modern From classical to tintinnabulation Led by Vin Allerton who has been a member of the Hallé Choir, and a cantor and choirmaster in his RC parish, for over 40 years. Katherine House is a place of warmth, welcome & companionship for people of all faiths and none A place for meeting, reflecting, searching 2
Retreats urday Retreat Day Retreats Be Still with God Advent Retreat urday, ember 10:30am Spend some time entering into the story of the nativity Steve Hoyland is a lay outreach worker of the Jesuits in Britain who takes Ignatian Spirituality to University Chaplaincies Northern Saints Friday, 26 ober 10:30am A retreat looking at the lives of the Celtic saints of the North of England. Margaret and Phil Doyle are long time supporters of Katherine House "But who do you say I am nesday, 14 ember 10:30am An opportunity to be reflective on our own relationships with Jesus and spend some time with him. Carolyn Chaplin has an MA in Biblical and Pastoral Theology is a Companion in Mission with the FCJ sisters At Elizabeth's House day 6th ember 10:30am Reflect on Mary and Elizabeth as they wait for their part in the Christmas story to unfold Marie Pattison is director of Katherine House Clergy do nothing days 4th, 5, 9am -5pm Love to find some time out to rest, pray or read that book? We will keep the house quiet, nothing is going on. You can sit in our lovely chapel and pray, you can admire our roses, you can arrive and leave when you wish. Please book in, obviously we will need to limit numbers for it to work We also host weekend retreats and quiet days with 'Be still with God' a time to be alone with God, together Quiet day: 8 2018, 10am doors for 10:30-4pm Weekend: Fri 9 5pm Sun, ember 2018, 12 noon Mo Surrey is a Priest in the Church of England and is the founder of Be Still with God. 3 Creative Days Freeing the spirit within - Through mark-making and artmaking! urday, ember 2018 10am - 6pm We have oodles of creativity, each one of us, closer than our breath and put there by God. Come and explore, in a safe, reflective space how your eye and hands, heart and mind can tap into this abundant source of energy, uniquely yours. No need of previous experience with art-making. Just a willingness to be surprised and maybe get your hands a bit dirty! Materials provided. Deirdre McConnell is an art therapist who is passionate about art, God, and creating a safe space for you to explore reflections, feelings, and prayers through making art, believing everyone can be artistic even if you think you aren't. Paint and Pray your way into Advent Friday, 30 ember 10am 4pm A day of learning to prayerfully express yourself with paint. We will explore Advent themes, spending time together in discussion and working/painting/praying alone. No previous painting experience needed as materials will be provided and some tuition will be given on the day. No masterpieces expected, just a fresh engagement with God. Led by Manchester based painter, Henry Martin www.henrymartinpaintings.com 4
ember Calendar ober Calendar 8 12-6pm Open Day Just drop in 4 9am 5pm Clergy day Rest and recharge for clergy 10 Part 1 evening The Power of Music 8 Part 2 evening - Concord and Discord Part 1 morning The Power of Music Part 2 morning - Concord and Discord 10am- 6pm Freeing the spirit within Art day 16 Summer in the Forest 18 Finding your Feet 18 Summer in the Forest 20 Finding your Feet 18 Dare to be a Daniel Regular Bible Study - Daniel Part 1of 3 20 Who Counts? Regular Bible Study Thu 25 Regular discussion on faith and ideas 25 am- 12noon Christian Meditation Fri 26 10:30am Northern Saints Retreat day 25 2 The Essex Serpent Book club 30 am- 12noon Christian Meditation 26 1:30-4pm Card Making 30 2 The Poetry of Emily Dickinson Book club 27 Regular discussion on faith and ideas 31 1:30-4pm Card Making 5 6
ember Calendar ember Calendar 5 9:00am - 5:00pm Clergy day Rest and recharge for clergy 6th 10:30am At Elizabeth's House Retreat day Fri - Sun 9-5pm Fri - 12noon Sun Be Still with God Weekend Retreat 8th 10:30am 4:30pm Be still with God Quiet day 12 Part 3 evening - Reform and Reaction 10 Part 4 evening - Ancient & Modern 14 10:30am "But who do you say I am Retreat day 9:00am - 5:00pm Clergy day Rest and recharge for clergy Part 3 morning - Reform and Reaction Tue Lady Bird Apostasy Part 4 morning - Ancient & Modern Dare to be a Daniel Regular Bible Study - Daniel Part 2 of 3 Lady Bird Tue 20 Apostasy Dare to be a Daniel Regular Bible Study - Daniel Part 3 of 3 22 Regular discussion on faith and ideas 10:30am Advent Retreat Enter into the story of the nativity 27 am - 12noon Christian Meditation 27 2 The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society Book club 28 1:30-4pm Card Making Fri 30 10:00am 4:00pm Paint and Pray your way into Advent Creative and reflective day with watercolours 7 8
Katherine House can also be booked by groups organising their own activities. We have simple and comfortable residential accommodation for selfcatering groups. Suggested donations for overnight stays: B&B: 25 per person (incl. simple breakfast) 24 hour stay: 30 per person (incl. simple breakfast) Suggested donations for room hire: For a morning, afternoon or evening 40 + 1 per person For a day 80 + 2 per person For more information see www.katherinehousefcj.org/facilities Katherine House offers a variety of services for people needing support at different times in life. These include: Spiritual Direction and Person Centred Counselling Please contact Mary 0161 708 9394 Play therapy / Person Centred Counselling for children, adolescents and adults. Please contact Maria 0161 708 9744 or mobile 07981 754953 Do you want to deepen your prayer life? Spiritual accompaniment has helped bring many people enrich their spiritual lives. Having someone listen and reflect with you on your relationship with God can help that relationship grow. Get in touch with us at Katherine House and we will help you find someone to listen. Katherine House is host to CAFOD's Salford Diocesan work. CAFOD is the international development and humanitarian agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales, and we work closely together to promote a faith that does justice. If you are interested in CAFOD's work and in volunteering, please come and say hello on the first floor or contact us at email: salford@cafod.org.uk Tel: 0171 705 0605. Twitter: @CAFODSalford 9 Regular events Film Club Third day evenings 7:00-9:30pm Third day afternoons 1:30-4:00pm : Finding Your Feet A middle class, judgmental snob discovers her husband has been having an affair and is forced into exile with her bohemian sister who lives on an impoverished inner-city council estate. 1h 51min Rated 12 2017 : Summer in the Forest Documentary on life in a L arche community; founded by Jean Vanier as a place for adults with learning disabilities to live in community with others. A Life of Devotion. A Place of Peace. A World of Difference. 1h 48min Rated PG 2017 : Apostasy A faithful Jehovah's Witness is forced to shun her own sister because of a religious transgression. As the separation draws out, she starts to question the meaning of God's love. 1hr 35 Rated PG 2017 : Lady Bird A teenager navigates a loving but turbulent relationship with her strong-willed mother over the course of an eventful and poignant senior year of high school. 1h 34min Rated 2017 Come along and watch a film and share in discussion with others Bible Study Third day of the month 7:00-9:00pm Bible Study looks at different books and themes. Throughout our studies we see the continuity of the scriptures, trying to appreciate the people of faith who have passed them on to us and looking at how we can live the significance of that word to us today in our modern world. : Who Counts? Looking at The parables of Jesus, Who counts in the eyes of God? - : Dare to be a Daniel Dragons, mystery stories, daring acts of bravery. See the Book of Daniel in a new light. Sister Teresa Brittain is a member of the Congregation of Our Lady of Sion and has a passion for the Word of God and Jewish Christian relations. Marie Pattison is director of Katherine House. They work together on this bible study. 10
Christian Meditation Last day of the month :00am - 12:00 noon We host a Christian Meditation Group. Each session comprises a short reading, some reflective music and twenty minutes silent meditation, concluding with a little music and a brief reading. Find out more about The World Community for Christian Meditation (WCCM) at www.christianmeditation.org.uk Book Club Last day of the month 2:00 - The group enjoy sharing well-loved books, poetry and prose. : The Essex Serpent by Sarah Perry Set in in the 1890's, Cora and Will meet as their village is engulfed by rumours of the mythical Essex Serpent once said to roam the marshes claiming human lives. : The Poetry of Emily Dickinson : The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Annie Burrows In 1946 writer Juliet Ashton is drawn into an eccentric correspondence with a book club on Guernsey, their friendship changes her life forever If you want to share a poem please bring 10 copies. If you want to discuss a book, please read it beforehand. Stephen Harrington chairs Katherine House is a small Christian conference centre. It is owned and run by the Faithful Companions of Jesus (FCJ), an international Congregation of Catholic Sisters, Registered Charity No. 285239 We aim to provide: A hospitable meeting place for people of all faiths and none A quiet space for prayer and reflection, for individuals and groups A programme of events, including retreats, quiet days and short conferences A place where people can run their own residential or day events Information for House Events Half an hour before the start of an event we will have coffee brewing and you can help yourself to tea, coffee and biscuits. For day events, please bring a packed lunch and eat together in our dining room. The suggested donation for attending an event is usually 5 (for morning/ afternoon/evening sessions) or (all-day). Cost should not stop you attending - please give what you can afford. Please book in advance. We need to know numbers so we can prepare for you. This also means you avoid disappointment if an event is full, and it ensures we have your details should an event need to be cancelled for any reason. If there are no bookings, an event will not go ahead. You are welcome to ring on the day to see if a late booking is possible, but we can t guarantee it. To book use the details below to email telephone or text giving your name and a contact number. Or use the form on our website www.katherinehouse.org, which also gives updated programme details. Last day of the month, 7:00-9:00pm It's not a book club, it's not a debate, it's not a bible study, it's not a theological study group. Its a bit like those things; but it's a group who come together to work out ideas about their faith journey with respect and open-mindedness - to have Holy Conversations. In we are going to start discussing Things Hidden: Scripture as Spirituality by Fr Richard Rohr. This might take this season or go on to the next too. Join us and find out. Phil Doyle chairs Card Making Workshop Last nesday of the month 1.30-4.00pm If you would like to join, please contact us, but because of preparation and resources we need it to be a regular group. TRAVEL DIRECTIONS Travel by Car From M60 junction 17, take A56 to Prestwich/ Salford. Singleton Road runs between the A56 (Bury New Road) and the A665 (Bury Old Road), just south of the border between Salford and Prestwich. Limited parking in the grounds, but no parking restrictions on Singleton Rd. Public Transport Buses along Bury New Road stop at Moor Lane Katherine House 26 Singleton Road, Salford, M7 4WL email: khousefcj@hotmail.com website: www.katherinehousefcj.org www.facebook.com/katherinehousefcj twitter:@khousefcj telephone: 0161-708 9744 or mobile: 07428 481 494 12 (2 mins walk from Katherine House). X43 Manchester/Burnley Witchway and X41 Manchester/Blackburn Red Express ; both leave from Chorlton Street (8mins walk from Manchester Piccadilly) and stop on Deansgate in Manchester city centre (9 mins from Manchester Victoria). 96 & 98 leave from Manchester Victoria Station or Shudehill Bus station to Bury. Buses along Bury Old Road stop at Singleton Rd (10 mins walk from Katherine House), including service 5 Manchester/Bury