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Diocesan E-News

19 July 2016
At Your Service
Centacare's Family Support Program

Click here to view Centacare’s Family Relationship Services, group program calendar. This contains all term 3 & 4 program dates and times.  The Family Relationship Services Team, aim to facilitate the development of healthy relationships through relaxed, non-judgmental group programs.  If a group program is not suitable, individualized support is also offered.
 
Nazareth House Ballarat

Nazareth House Auxiliary Coffee Party will be held on Friday, August 5, 2016 at 1.30pm at Nazareth House, Mill Street, Ballarat. 
 
Coming Events
St Mary’s Parish Hamilton

Celebrating 150 years.
 
Diocesan News
Ballarat Diocesan Schools Advisory Council

Latest report.
 
Liturgy Formation 2016 - REGISTER NOW

The Diocesan Liturgical Commission will be presenting Liturgy Formation sessions in the diocese in 2016 - Birchip Parish (July 24 – this coming Sunday), Ararat Parish (August 7) and Hamilton Parish (August 21).
 
Faith in Life
Reflect on Sunday’s Scripture

Take the time to read and reflect on Sunday’s Gospel.
 
Reflection

Prayer for this edition of E-News.
 
Focus On
Our Diocesan Community

The second edition of ODC for 2016 is now available in parishes. 
 
General News
Social Justice Statement

The Australian Catholic Social Justice Council (ACSJC) is preparing for the launch of the Australian Catholic Bishops’ Social Justice Statement for 2016–2017 in September, which is entitled, ‘A Place at the Table: Social justice in an ageing society’. In this year’s Statement, the Catholic Bishops of Australia celebrate the value, dignity and the significant contribution of older people to the life of the community. Copies of the statement can be ordered online here. 
 
Diocesan News
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FAITH TO LEAD. LEAD TO FAITH

The National Catholic Education Commission (NCEC) conference was held in Perth, June 19 – 22.

   
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INTERESTING IN-SERVICE

June 28-29 saw the gathering of the Ballarat Diocese clergy, Parish Leaders and Catholic Education Office staff at a combined In-Service led by world-renowned Jewish scripture scholar Professor Amy-Jill Levine.

   
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RE DAY INSPIRES

On Monday July 11, Kate Lawry and Jo-anne Van der Voort coordinated a Religious Education (RE) Day for the teachers in Small Schools.

   
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RECOGNISING ORDINATIONS

On Tuesday, June 14 there was a meeting of the Council of Priests followed by Mass to celebrate the 2016 Jubilarians.

   
Focus On
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COMMISSIONED FOR KRAKOW

World Youth Day pilgrims from the Ballarat Diocese joined with pilgrims from other Victorian Dioceses for a Commissioning Mass in Melbourne on July 3 ahead of WYD 2016.

   
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NEW SCHOOL IN LUCAS HAS A NAME

Exciting news!

   
In the Parishes
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BUNGAREE WALK4ONE LUNCH

On Sunday, June 19, 2016 a social gathering with lunch and guest speaker was organised by the Leadership Team in St Michael's Parish, Bungaree.

   
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CELEBRATING PATRON SAINTS

The Feast of John the Baptist (June 24) provided an opportunity for a ‘collective celebration’ for Mass.

   
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FAREWELLS AND WELCOMES

Changes in the Cathedral Parish.

   
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REFUGEE REALITIES

In connection to Refugee Week June 19 – 26 2016, a public gathering was held on Saturday night, June 25 at the Ballan Mechanics Institute.

   
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ROSARY IN THE PARK

Come rain, hail or shine, under the old oak tree or in the pavilion Swan Hill parishioners have been meeting to say the rosary, same time, same venue on the second Saturday of every month for some years.

   
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TUTORING IN COLAC

Refugees need friendship - some clothes, food, acceptance and English education.

   

All Enquiries
Phone (03) 53 377 179 Email enews@ballarat.catholic.org.au
Postal Address PO Box 576, Ballarat, 3353

www.ballarat.catholic.org.au