Fr Ketterer thanks Monsignor (Canon Tonks?) for advising of the purchase of "The "Elms". Will make contact later about going there.
The letter is also a covering note for his last quarter's accounts of which the car seems to "lap up money", although he rarely travels outside of his district.
Accounts
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Left hand of page - letter describing the first year's accounts. He applied for £50 for the motorcycle. Bank account is £12 overdrawn.
Right hand side: Table giving Wymondham mission's Receipts and Expenditure for Aug 1926 to Aug 1927.
The covering letter introduces the accounts for 1928. He asks for £75 anticipating overspend in 1929. The accounts show two columns: Receipts & Expenditure. Receipts include Guest in presbytery (£51) and donation by Fr Phillips of £175. Expenditure includes Housekeeping (£75) and M/Cycle & Bicycle (£44).
Phillips, Thomas Kemp Rev (1883-1947)Page 1 covering letter for 1929 accounts, and asking for £50 grant.
Page 2 balance sheet for 1929 showing £355 for the year
Covering letter for 1934/5 accounts highlighting a £25 deficit. However Fr Ketterer has a scheme to put it right, but if the Diocese is willing to clear the debt then he'd be happy. Regarding the land - no news yet, not even an acknowledgement of the offer.
Ketterer, John Joseph Rev SJ (-1973)Unable to meet the bills for the last quarter. Supporting statement provided. His economy will not help if the congregation cannot do more. Comparing his situation with that of Fr Phillips in the account book, he notes that their expenses are about the same. Hating to admit failure he has to write hoping Canon Tonks will make his "failure - a victory!"
Ketterer, John Joseph Rev SJ (-1973)Fr Ketterer provides the accounts (set out in the bottom half of the page) for the half year saying it has been a heavy time and no increase in income. With the new house and premises he hopes to have a more favourable balance by October. His deficit is £35.19.9
Ketterer, John Joseph Rev SJ (-1973)Covering letter for the enclosed 1982 financial statement. The parish is overspending and £70 per week for a housekeeper for one priest is excessive. Miss Scarfe, the housekeeper, had intended to retire on her 60th birthday but the death of Fr Chapman had led her to offer to stay on for a couple months. Fr Farrell considers voluntary help will be sufficient. He has asked Peter Wilson to provide forms & leaflets to promote a covenant drive to address the lost revenue. He closes by saying these steps are necessary.
Farrell, H J RevA letter to parishioners setting out the steps taken by Fr Farrell to address the financial problems with the parish: Housekeeper leaving, cancelling Sunday Bulletin, Re-calibration of electricity meters, Hall hire increase, covenants. The reverse side provides an account for the year to 31 December 1982 detailing income and expenditure - showing a deficit of £638
Farrell, H J RevAsking for the enclosed [not present] to be passed to Canon Peacock. Fr Delaney had always said that the account would be settled in time and there is a fund to deal with it.
ParishionerCanon Peacock informs them that the Bishop is in the area - he can be asked to sign the Conveyance to Mr Smith. The deed will be forwarded to Fr Parker. Any charges on the land? The vacant land is assumed not to have rates or taxes and Mr Smith will provide the balance of the purchase money. Supporting statement received from Mr Reade for his commission: "I beg to say that I was asked to find a customer for the land and having done so am entitled to usual commission for the same. As nothing had been said about commission I thought it best to mention the matter before deducting the amount but I did not suppose for one moment but that your client would be willing to pay it." Jackaman say that if this is the case then the commission seems fair and reasonable.
Jackaman & SonsCover letter plus half year account June-Dec 1934 for St Josephs, Woodbridge & Crockerhill, Aldeburgh. £71 cheque included [not present]
Jackaman & SonsGuild of St Felix and St Edmund. Lloyds Bank Ltd, Lowestoft. Statement of account showing 12 transactions from August 20 to December 31 1948.
Lloyds Bank LtdInvoice from East Anglian Guild Magazine and Diocesan Chronicle (remit to Fr J H Thomson) for 36 copies at 18/0
East Anglian Guild Magazine and Diocesan ChronicleFront: Inside front cover and 7 pages: 1 Oct 1947 to August 1948 - subscriptions and expenses
Back: 4 pages - "Bank Account (Current)" - Jan 1948 to Nov 1949 Deposits and payments
Entries manuscript
2 pages per month: income (payments & subscriptions) on left hand side and expenses on right hand side
Entries manuscript
Invoice for account with Samuel Walker, Printers and Publishers - £8-16-1
Samuel Walker, PrintersOpening paragraph: Last report to Shrine Council before Fr Peter Allen SM takes over.
Preamble: The final report is intended to be as objective as possible "for the sake of 'building the Kingdom of God'"
Staffing: difficult times in reducing staffing levels for financial and managerial reasons. Manager employed to handle Bureau aspects. Guestmasters - included a Job description and recommendations about the role alongside the Manager's own
Faint and Trust: Bishop Clark wrote in 1981 "It is only because of mutual trust that we can collaborate." problems over trust has caused unhappiness, insecurity and concerns over the future. The Shrine Council has not maintained confidentiality as it aught.
Position and Authority of the Director: Urgent need for a clear job description and to have clear reporting/authority lines. Similarly for financial matters. Gives examples of where these have all failed.
Review of Management Situation: Financial, Staff administration, General Administration.
Walsingham Association: a growing organisation with certain influences and potential to become an independent commercial enterprise. The Shrine Council need to be aware and respond appropriately.
Golden Jubilee: expenses breakdown, Celebrations, Income.
Finances 1984/85
Walsingham Community
Ecumenism
Piety Shop: Concern over service and articles sold. Goodliffe Neale experiment operating for a year (a year to go) and the promise to "eliminate 'plastic rubbish' has not been fulfilled.
Conclusion: Much achieved; administrative side leaves much to be desired; staff relations to be addressed; summary of Fr Birch's time at Walsingham "I shall never forget this unique experience and opportunity to grow in all respects. Thank you for that."
Note A: Staffing; comparison of 1981 and 1984 ; suggested organisation/reporting hierarchy diagram
Note B: Staff who left
Note C: [description of a personality clash and resultant implications]
Note D: Proposed Job Description for the Director of the Shrine
Note E: Job Description of Manager of Pilgrim Bureau
Note F: Suggestion for Central Banking System for Shrine and Bureau - to separate Shrine and Bureau monies and financial management
Note G: [Job Description for] Guestmaster/mistress
Note H: Estimates of Expenditure and Income - Shrine 19845
Headline on page 1: "Complete Version to Bishop Clark, Fr A Barker SM, Mgr Canon McBride, Fr P Allen SM Only"
Birch, Clive Rev SM LGSMRequesting clarification of points from last Executive meeting:
- Extension of overdraft at Lloyds - monies to be infused into this account from the sale on Wednesday
- Conversion of Aelred House, building of garages, tarmacadam works - decision on first and financing of other two
- Estimate for running Bureau between November March is £30,000 - how to be financed?
- £50,000 debt to Diocese not frozen - Canon Kieran bequest to help look after that?
Constant reassurances to Lloyds Bank in Fakenham - would appreciate a float in current account at least