NZ CATHOLIC PRESS
http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/press/frpress.html

Some definite news at last. Pat McCarthy, the editor of our national fortnightly newspaper 'NZ Catholic', has told me that the team which produces the paper's 'Think Page' for young people is going to maintain the paper's Web site also. There might be some fresh content on the site as early as next Sunday fortnight (22 October)

NEWS OF THE GREAT JUBILEE
http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/jubilee/news.html

We have fresh links to preliminary reports on ...

* The Jubilee of Bishops which concludes tomorrow, our time, when Pope John Paul II will solemnly entrust the Church and the third millennium to the Virgin Mary .

* The Jubilee of Families (this coming week)

EMPLOYMENT
(Vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancies )

Auckland Catholic Youth Ministry: Fulltime Parish Ministry Co-ordinator Further details from 'NZC' newspaper p. 23 8 Oct. 2000 or at: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/youth/index.html#employment; and from Cecilia, Youth Ministry Support, tel. 09 378 4380 ... fax 09 376 2829 ... email: ceciliav@cda.org.nz Web site: http://www.cda.org.nz/youth.htm Applications close 20 October 2000

St Vincent de Paul Society, National Council of New Zealand: National Secretary, Wellington The National Secretary is responsible for the Society's national office including committee, secretarial and administrative services to the National Board and Council. Details from 'NZC' newspaper p. 23 8 Oct. 2000 and the National Secretary, St Vincent de Paul Society, PO Box 12 027 Wellington .. tel. 04 499 5070 Applications close 20 October 2000 Web site: http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Cyprus/3122/

New Zealand Catholic Education Office: Deputy Executive Director Further details from 'NZC' newspaper p. 23 8 Oct. 2000. Information pack from: nzceogs@xtra.co.nz Web site: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/nzceo Applications close 30 October 2000

Catholic Diocese of Christchurch: Manager, Catholic Education Office. Director of Religious Education (i.e. two separate positions) Further details from 'NZC' newspaper p. 23 8 Oct. 2000 and from Maurice Doocey, PO Box 4544 Christchurch, tel. 03 366 9869 Web site: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/christchurch/Applications close 31 October 2000

Catholic Diocese of Christchurch: Adviser, Religious Education - Primary Schools Further details from 'NZC' newspaper p. 23 8 Oct. 2000 and from Sister Eucharia, Catholic Education Office, PO Box 4544, Christchurch. Tel. 03 366 9869 Web site: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/christchurch/Applications close 31 October 2000

Catholic Communications, Auckland: Office Assistant This is a fulltime position with a modest salary and no career path. It would be especially suited to a mature person accustomed to working in office environments who is literate, communicates easily in speech and writing, and is familiar with the ordinary uses of office computers. For more information contact the Director, Lyndsay Freer, Phone: 09-378 8017... Fax: 09 360 3061 ... Email: cathcomm@xtra.co.nz

Taulua Press, Tonga: Manager Taulua Press is a joint publishing enterprise of the Methodist and Catholic churches. Details from: p. 22 of 'NZC' Oct 8 2000 and from: taulua@kalianet.to (Closing date not given)

COMING EVENTS
If you attend any of the following events, please write a line or two about it for your favourite e-mail forum :-)

4 November - 'Celebrate Jesus 2000' WestpacTrust Stadium, Wellington 4.30 pm - 6.30 pm Combined Churches' afternoon celebration of Christ's birth with a 600 strong choir and full orchestra http://www.celebratejesus2000.org.nz

29 Dec 2000 to 7 Jan 2001: Hearts Aflame Catholic Summer Camp. Sacred Heart College, Auckland. Cost: $375 (there is a discount if paid before 17 Nov of $365) Brochures will be out very soon. Web site: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/heartsaflame

FROM THE NZ SECULAR PRESS
(You can open links to world news of religion in the secular press on the bishops' News page at: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/news/frnews.html )

'Lucid, no-nonsense teacher built great rapport with his students' Otago Daily Times Saturday, 30-September 2000 http://www1.odt.co.nz/cgi-bin/search-display-story-online-new?PATH=30Sep2000/edi\ torial/content/JSC49B2574IR.html&WORDS=catholic&DB=Editorial

Mike Griffiths' former students remember him as a teacher who had the knack of being able to motivate and encourage, and make information clear. The degree of esteem and affection in which the long-serving Kavanagh College teacher was held led to more than 400 students, former students, staff, parents and friends filling St Joseph's Cathedral to overflowing for his funeral service on Saturday, September 16 ...

Until next week, God bless. Mike Leon 'kiwicath' list manager