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Youth gathering Douai Abbey Berks. England: schedule and last minute booking!
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September 8, 2009, Nativity of Our Lady.
 

Dear Friend,

Join us for a young Catholic adults’ week-end at Douai Abbey, Berkshire, England!Juventutem Ecclesiastical Assistant Fr de Malleray will be there with us for Holy Masses, informal meals, devotions, confessions and talks.

This is a unique opportunity to take time to pray and socialize with other young adults sharing the same interest for the Roman traditions of the Church.
There are still a few places available. Please book soon or ask for further information contacting Damian Barker: juventutemcatholicam@yahoo.co.uk or ring Damian on 07908 105787.
 
For all young adults from 16 onwards. Young married couples welcome.
Accommodation possible at the Abbey also for adults not attending the week-end.
The cost of the weekend will be from as little as 25 pounds for students (or 48-88 pounds for non students) for more details, please see http://www.youngcatholicadults.co.uk/news.htm.
 
Includes exceptional event open to all
(including adults and youths, whether residents at the Abbey or only visiting for the day):
for the first time in decades, by kind permission of the Abbot,
Sung Mass in the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite at the High Altar of Douai Abbey Church.
Starts 10am on Saturday 19 September 2009.
Mass of the Feast of SS Januarius B. & Companions, Martyrs.
Followed at 11am with Marian procession in the extensive grounds of the Abbey.
Choir: the Douai Singers will sing Byrd.
 
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.
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.
We are looking forward to seeing you soon!
God bless you!

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