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Katherine House is place of warmth, welcome & companionship
for people of all faiths and none A place for meeting, reflecting, searching
Summer Programme May - July 2015
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Katherine House aims 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
General Information for House Events
We are happy to welcome you to Katherine House.
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) or £15 (all-day). Cost should not stop you attending - please give what you can afford.
Please book in advance. This 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. You are welcome to ring us on the day to make a late booking.
To book please telephone us on 0161-708 9744 or contact us by email:
[email protected] giving your name and a contact number.
Our website www.katherinehouse.org gives updated details of the
programme.
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 to us on the first floor or contact us at Email: [email protected]
Tel: 0171 705 0605.
Twitter: @CAFODSalford
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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
Spiritual Companionship Course 2015
The Church of England— Diocese of Manchester
Saturdays at Katherine House 10am –4pm
Term Two: May 2, May 16, May 30, June 13, June 27, July 11
The Spiritual Companionship Course continues for a second term
at Katherine House
To find out more about future courses please contact Penny
Applegate on 07802 669379 or by email
Do you want to deepen your prayer life?
Do you want to learn new ways of praying? Do you think you’d benefit from regular meetings with someone
to discuss your spiritual 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.
Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/katherinehousefcj
Follow us on twitter: @khousefcj
If you use google calendar you can add our calendar to your
friend’s calendars using our email address [email protected]
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A Good Yarn Knitting group
Second Wednesday of the month
7:00 –9:00pm - Marie Pattison When not running Katherine House, Marie can be found with yarn in hand, she has led a knitting group for some years and loves teaching people to knit
Our new knitting group will be making things for good causes. Come along
and share skills or learn to knit. Bring yarn and needles or use some of ours.
Enjoy good company while you knit.
Mini retreats
Third Wednesday of the month (Note not in June, Climate Change lobby instead)
10.30am - 3.30pm
The mini retreat days are facilitated by different leaders each month in order
to provide a variety of styles. Most have some input and guidance and times
of silence for quiet reflection
Christian Meditation
Last Tuesday of the month 10.30am - 12noon
- Raylia Chadwick from The World Community for Christian Meditation Find out more about the WCCM at www.christianmeditation.org.uk
We host a Christian Meditation Group, their session comprises a short
reading, some reflective music and twenty minutes silent meditation,
concluding with a little music and a brief reading.
Book Club
Last Tuesday of the month
2.00 - 3.30pm - Stephen Harrington Stephen has spent most of his life teaching English in schools and universities, and enjoys nothing more than discussing poetry and prose with interested and enthusiastic others
The group enjoy sharing well-loved books, poetry and prose.
Poetry and prose happen on alternate months. If you want to share a poem
please bring 10 copies. If you want to discuss a book, please read it beforehand
Card Making Workshop
Last Wednesday of the month 1.30 - 4.00pm Our popular group is
currently fully subscribed.
You are welcome to join the group for the regular monthly sessions as often as you wish.
Monthly Sessions at Katherine House
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May 2nd Spiritual Companionship Course
5th Meeting Mary Mother of God through Art - The Way of
Beauty: Session 1: Annunciation & Mary Model of Church
Tues 5th May, 7pm - 9pm
Fr Paul M. Addison OSM is a Servite Friar from the local Servite Priory on Bury New Road. He specialises in Marian and Liturgical studies.
This series will explore the Blessed Virgin Mary's place “in the Mystery of Christ and his Church” through the medium of art
12th Just Let your God Love You
Tues 12th May, 10am – 3:30pm
In partnership with the Tumble Trust, who combine silence and prayer with play and action.
This retreat will explore the Passion of Elizabeth of the Trinity with
circle dancing, prayer, community and contemplation
12th Meeting Mary Mother of God through Art
Session 2: Visitation to Presentation
Tues 12th May , 7-9pm
13th A Good Yarn Knitting Group
Wed 13th May, 7 – 9pm
Knitting for charity, see page 4
16th Spiritual Companionship Course
19th Meeting Mary Mother of God through Art
Session 3: Mother of sorrows
Tues 19th May, 7 - 9pm
20th Mini Retreat
Wed 20th March, 10:30am - 3:30 pm
A day of silence and prayer, with a little input and guidance
21st Evening Bible Study
Thurs 21st May, 7 - 9pm
Teresa Brittain nds See Page 4
26th Christian Meditation
Tues 26th May, 10:30am -12 noon
The World Community for Christian Meditation. See Page 4
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26th Book Club
Tues 26th May, 2:00 - 3:30pm
The poetry of Gerald Manley Hopkins.
26th Meeting Mary Mother of God through Art
Session 4: After Resurrection
Tues 26th May, 7 - 9pm
27th Card Making Workshop
Wed. 27th May, 1:30 - 4:00pm
- Currently fully subscribed.
30th Spiritual Companionship Course
June 6th Living in a Kinder World, God, Nature and Us
Sat 6th June 10:30 am—3:30pm
Our annual speaker event
Mary Colwell Consultant on Religion and the Environment
Mary is an award winning TV, radio and internet producer and makes programmes for the BBC and the independent sector, mainly on nature and the environment. She is a presenter and public speaker, a feature writer for The Tablet and a consultant on the relationship between religion and the natural world.
Mary will explore the role of kindness and how faith helps us live gentler, kinder, more active lives for the natural world.
Venue: Our Lady of Dolour's Parish Hall. Bury New Road Salford, M7 4ND
Booking through Katherine House only, please do not contact the parish
5th-
7th
‘Be still with God’ Weekend Retreat Fri 5th June, from 5pm - Sun 7th June, afternoon
Rev Mo Surrey
Themed weekend with contemplative silence, teaching and sharing
sessions. Opened to all who wish for a deeper relationship with God. A time to be alone with God, together.
Cost £60 for B&B. Self catering facilities are available
Must be booked in advance, only 9 places available
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9th Exploring Spirituality in Medieval England
Tues 9th June, 7- 9pm
Matt McCall is reader in Medieval Literature at the University of Liverpool.
During this session we will discover some of the myriad
expressions of spirituality found in England during the Middle Ages.
Find out more about the writings of mystic Julian of Norwich and how she challenged notions of who God is and who could have
knowledge of him, and get to grips with the inquisitive religious-poetic tradition that flourished in the North in the 14th Century.
This session will be of interest to anyone who would like to know more about their national religious heritage & those wondering
about the surprisingly rich world of Medieval Christianity.
10th A Good Yarn Knitting Group
Wed 10th June, 7 – 9pm
Knitting for charity, see page 4
13th Spiritual Companionship Course
17th Speak up for the love of… Climate Change Rally in London
with CAFOD
All day, Wed 17th June
Come to London with our friends at CAFOD to lobby your MP about
climate change. A group of us will be taking the train from
Manchester Piccadilly Station at 8:55 and returning on the 18:40 train at 20:55
Find out more at: www.cafod.org.uk/Campaign/One-Climate-One-
World/17-June-climate-change-event
Discounted train tickets are available on a first come first served basis
from CAFOD Salford. Contact [email protected]
20th Nonviolent Communication Training Course
Sat 20 Jun, 10am - Sun 21 Jun, 5pm
with Laura Harvey. See sharedspace.org.uk for details
Learn a practical process for communicating effectively and compassionately in challenging situations in your home, work and
community. Booking through Laura only. 2 day course costs from £170
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July 6th The Earth as our Neighbour (Part 2 of 3)
Mon 6th July, 7pm – 9pm
in partnership with CAFOD
Continuing our series exploring Climate Change
8th A Good Yarn Knitting Group
Wed 8th July, 7–9pm Knitting for charity, see page 4
9th Heaven Haven ? The Poetry of Gerald Manley Hopkins
Thurs 9th, 10:30am- 1pm
Explore the poetry of Jesuit poet Gerald Manley Hopkins with its themes of vision, conflict and integration. After a presentation
there will be time to reflect on the poetry and how it speaks to
you, followed by a short time of worship together. Texts of the poems will be available.
22nd The Earth as our Neighbour (Part 1 of 3)
Mon 22nd June, 7pm – 9pm
in partnership with CAFOD
Exploring Climate Change: What are the issues? Who is affected? What does the bible and our theology have to say to us about our
care for the earth? And what action can we take? Explore these questions and more with this series.
24th Card Making Workshop
25th Celebrating Vatican ll – Part 1: The Genius of the Heart
Thurs 25th June, 7 - 9pm
Facilitated by Phil Doyle
"Celebrating, Remembering and Reflecting on Vatican II" Through Prayer, Film and Conversation.
27th Spiritual Companionship Course
30th Christian Meditation
Tues 30th June, 10:30am -12 noon
The World Community for Christian Meditation. See Page 4
30th Book Club
Tues 30th June, 2:00 - 3:30pm
The group will be discussing ‘Longbourn’ by Jo Baker
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Roger Clarke is the Church of England Parish Priest at All Saints ,Hale Barns. The relationship between poetry and spirituality is a particular interest of his. He discovered the poetry of Gerard Manley Hopkins in his school days nearly forty years ago, and has been a enthusiast ever since that time
9th The Naked Now -Part 1: Learning to see as Mystics see
Thurs 9th July, 7-9pm
Facilitated by Phil Doyle
Fr Richard Rohr OFM is a Franciscan priest. He is a renowned author and preacher on scripture, church and the contemplative
mind. We will watch a DVD of Fr Richard exploring main themes of his book, The Naked Now. Afterwards there will be time for
sharing and discussion, finishing with prayer.
Part 2 will be on Thurs Oct 22nd
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15th Mini Retreat
Wed 15th July, 10:30am - 3:30 pm
A day of silence and prayer, with a little input and guidance
16th Doing Theology Together
Thu 16th July, 2:00-3:30pm
Like a book group, but with theological books. We will meet and discuss ‘Heaven’ by Paula Gooder. This interesting book is an good
exploration of biblical and theological ideas about heaven which
asks us to looks again at our understanding its importance to our faith. Please read the book first.
The group will meet every 3 months: Next meeting 1st Oct
18th ‘Be still with God’ Quiet Day Sat 18th, 10:30 am - 3:30pm (coffee from 10am)
Rev Mo Surrey
Themed day with contemplative silence, teaching and sharing
sessions. Opened to all who wish for a deeper relationship with God. A time to be alone with God, together
20th The Earth as our Neighbour (Part 3 of 3)
Mon 20th July, 7pm – 9pm
in partnership with CAFOD
Continuing our series exploring Climate Change
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Coming up
23rd Celebrating Vatican ll – Part 2: Inspired awakening
Thurs 23th July, 7 - 9pm
Facilitated by Phil Doyle
"Celebrating, Remembering and Reflecting on Vatican II" Through Prayer, Film and Conversation.
28th Christian Meditation
Tues 28th July, 10:30am -12 noon
The World Community for Christian Meditation. See Page 4
28th Book Club
Tues 28th July, 2:00 - 3:30pm
The group will be discussing The Poetry of Thomas Hardy.
29th Card Making Workshop
Wed. 29th July, 1:30 - 4:00pm
- Currently fully subscribed.
Katherine House will be closed for August, hope you have a great
summer.
We will be back in September with the Tumble Trust on the 8th giving
a gentle introduction to the enneagram. Also in September a day with Art Therapist Deirdre McConnell on the 19th.
In October and November we have sessions with Vin Allerton, our
friendly choirmaster and music enthusiast, on the Psalms.
We continue to work with Mo Surrey and her ‘Be still with God’
retreats. We have a quiet day on the 24th Oct and a weekend retreat on the 20th-22nd Nov.
We will be starting regular film showings in the Autumn season. Let us know whether you would prefer these in the evening, morning or
afternoon.
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Katherine House can also be booked by groups organising their own activities: We have hosted School groups...In service training days... Parish Groups... Church Youth groups... PCC days... Charity Groups... Training Days... Departmental planning days... Chaplain meetings... retreat days.
We have simple and comfortable residential accommodation for
self catering groups
Facilities
Meeting Room for 20 people
Sitting room for 12 people
Dining/meeting room for 20 people
Lawned garden
Simple attractive chapel in the basement
Fairtrade tea and coffee in small kitchenette
Flip chart
Data projector and screen. OHP and slide projector also available
Users bring their own laptop Residential Accommodation
10 single bedrooms (nine with own sink in room)
Showers & bathrooms
Well-equipped kitchen for self catering
If you are not able to cook for your group we can help you find local catering, please ask.
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
Unwaged, low-waged & students should contact us for a reduction of 20% If you are a charity or good cause who can’t pay for room hire please
contact us and we will discuss what you can afford
Accommodation is available all year except for August, Eastertime and over Christmas
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Katherine House 26 Singleton Road, Salford, M7 4WL email: [email protected] website: www.katherinehousefcj.org www.facebook.com/katherinehousefcj twitter:@khousefcj telephone: 0161-708 9744
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
TRAVEL DIRECTIONS
Travel by Car M60 exit 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 (2 mins walk from Katherine
House) X43/44 Manchester/Burnley “Witchway” and X40/41 Manchester/Blackburn
“Lancashire Way”. Both leave from Chorton Street (8mins walk from Manchester Piccadilly) or
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 135 Manchester/Bury