April 2006  
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  Editorial
While we try to simplify our lives and orient them more to God during Lent, cyclone Larry has stripped hundreds of Queenslanders of everything but their lives.
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  Happenings
The Pastoral Circle Revisited
Peter Henriot, one of the authors of the influential book Social Analysis: Linking Faith and Justice will speak on the pastoral circle methodology on 12 May at the Australian Catholic University, Strathfield
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Cyclone Larry Appeal
St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland is providing emergency support to those affected by the widespread destruction brought by Cyclone Larry to parts of the state's far north. To make a credit card donation to the Cyclone Larry Appeal please call 13 18 12 or alternatively cheques can be posted to PO Box 3351 South Brisbane Qld 4101.
   
  Mission & Ministry
Explain Mass to the Kids
The Resources for Families section of the website of St Christopher's parish in Eastern Melbourne hosts a useful guide to help parents to explain the Mass to their children.
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Do You Have a Story?
The Bishops Committee for the Family and for Life is seeking 'good news' stories for a new publication on the full participation for people with disability and their families in the life of the Church.
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Ignatian Music
Sick of the same old hymns? Ruth Scherer Leacock's website offers free use licenses and sheet music for her songs reflecting Ignatian spirituality.
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Pastoral Care & Cultural Diversity
Workshop reports and conference papers from the Australian Catholic Migrant and Refugee Office's 2005 conference on pastoral care in a culturally diverse Australia are now available online.
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  Feature
Easter Feast
Ever struggled to explain the connection between rabbits, eggs, chocolate and the resurrection? These chocolate lambs, produced by the Congregation of St Michael the Archangel, help send a more coherent Easter message.

The Congregation of St Michael the Archangel is supplying chocolate lambs as an alternative to the rabbits, eggs, and billbies that can confuse the Easter message. The lambs cost $7 and come with an explanation of the symbol of Jesus as the Lamb of God.

Bulk orders can be placed for resale and fundraising purposes. For details and to place orders, contact George Gorzkowski Tel 02 9888 6672

   
  Reflection

Work / Life Balance
Sandie Cornish* reflects on the meaning and nature of work according to Catholic Social Teaching, and suggests some general directions for achieving a better balance. This paper was prepared for the Catholic Commission for Employment Relations' Foundations for Effective Employment Relations conference.

* Sandie Cornish works in Mission Formation and Leadership with the Loyola Institute.

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