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Recent Deaths: Elizabeth Hinchcliffe, Gerard Madden, Thomas Millington,Pat Wallker, Florence WeightmanAnniversaries: Mary Casanova, Noel Gillespie, Kathleen Lynch, Nora Mulcahy,John O’Brien, Cela Reidy, Sr Veronica Sproules, Allan Sproules, Dorothy Whelan.Next week’s readings: Sunday 19 th May 2013 Pentecost SundayActs 2:1-11, Psalm 103:1. 24. 29-31. 34. R. v.30 Corinthians 12:3-7,12-13 John 20:19-23Counters 19 th May Joe Gale, Tom Preece.Welcome! To celebrate Masses this weekend we welcome Fr Henry Nikel to Smythesdale andFr Kevin Murphy to Linton and Skipton.Parish NoticesIf you have any Notices for Notice Sheet, including Recent Deaths & Anniversaries pleasecontact Jacinta at the Cathedral office. Phone 5331 2933 ballarat@ballarat.catholic.org.auThe human calling to care for the environmentPublic Lecture by Dr. Patrick McCormick, Monday May 20 th Refreshments served form 5.15 pmwith the lecture commencing at 6.00 pm, no cost, ACU Campus 1200 Mair St.SoulFoodYoung Adults, 18 years and over are invited to gather at Nazareth House, Mill St on ThursdayMay 16 th from 6.45 pm for prayer, reflection and discussion. Fr Justin will lead the evening witha focus on prayer. Contact Grace for further details 0458 652 474.E-conference – Gospel of St Mark – A Crucified & Risen MessiahSt Patrick’s Cathedral Presbytery Thursday 16 May 2013 10.30am-2.30pmKeynote Educators Fr Francis Moloney SDB and Sr Michelle Connolly RSJ Morning Tea at10.00am, Please BYO Lunch. All Welcome. RSVP: Monday 13 May 5331 2933ballarat@ballarat.catholic.org.au Official Website: http://mark.vivlive.comQuilt of HopeThe Support Group, Moving Towards Justice Inc., is planning to create a quilt of hope.Survivors, families, and those supporting someone who is affected, because of abuse byChurch personnel, are invited to participate in the creation of this quilt. The purpose ofcreating the quilt is to represent individual voices of those who have been affected. You areinvited to an initial gathering at the Mercy Centre, 14a Gent Street, Ballarat on Thursday May16 th any time between 10 am and 2 pm to discuss how we, together, can bring this to fruition.If you are interested or would like further information, please contact Carmel 0409553561 orLyn 0413260013 Email: mtjquilt1@gmail.com

Diocesan Pastoral CouncilBishop Paul Bird has announced that he is establishing a new Diocesan Pastoral Council(DPC) and has affirmed the importance of a DPC to the ongoing faith life of the Diocese.Nominations for positions on the new Council are being called for from across the Diocese.Details of the nomination process, including a nomination form, are available on theDiocesan website or the Parish Office. Nominations will close on May 20 th .Evening Prayer in the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity“What does God require of us?”(cf. Micah 6:6-8)• St John’s Lutheran Church Tuesday 14th May @ 5.30 p.m• Ballarat Central Uniting Church Wednesday 15th May @ 5.30 p.m• Anglican Cathedral Thursday 16th May @ 5.30 p.m.• St Patrick’s Cathedral Friday 17th May @ 5.30 p.mA Mothers’ Day PrayerLoving God, we pray:for new mothers, coming to terms with new responsibility;for expectant mothers, wondering and waiting; for those who are tired, stressed or depressed;for those who struggle to balance the tasks of work and family; for those who are unable tofeed their children due to poverty; for those whose children have physical, mental oremotional disabilities; for those who raise children on their own; for those who have lost achild; for those who care for the children of others; for those whose children have lefthome; and for those whose desire to be a mother has not been fulfilled.Bless all mothers, that their love may be deep and tender, and that they may lead theirchildren to know and do what is good, living not for themselves alone, but for God and forothers. Amen.Ministry District St Peter’s Parish Linton, Skipton, Smythesdale, Snake Valley, SpringdallahSt Patrick’s Cathedral Parish Ballarat, Alfredton, Lake Gardens, WindermereClergy: Fr’s Justin Driscoll, Jim McKay, Henry Nikel SVD.St Peter’s Parish Linton (established in 1875) Cumberland St PO Box 19 Linton 3360Mass TimesMay 18 th /19 th Smythesdale 7.30 pmLinton9.00 amSkipton10.30 amMay 25 th /26 th Smythesdale 7.30 pmSkipton9.00 amSnake Valley 10.30 amUntil further notice please contact the Cathedral Office 5331 2933Parish Office: Jacinta Westbrook, Finance Officer: Philip WestbrookFamily Ministry: Anita Houlihan, Hospital Pastoral Care: Kaye Stringer