Guild of Ransom money should only be used according to donor intentions. If you need vestments then those in store for the Poor Mission are quite good. Let me know when you plan the opening - not Low Week I will be in London. Car advice - cover the bonnet, drain the radiator, keep it in the garage.
Cary-Elwes, Dudley Charles Rev (1868-1932)Car
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An obligation to say weekly Mass at Ramsey could be reduced to quarterly, in meantime, could offer intention at March instead. What was the value & make of Fr Dunleavy's car which Diocese sent £52 for? Priest can take £1 per week from rents due from cottages. Amendment to wording of faculty (Matriomonia valide assistendi in missione sen districtum cui addictus es"). Other men as regarded as curates. Sent copy of response to congregation's appeal to keep Fr Dunleavy - what is their state now?
Parker, Thomas Leo Rev (1887-1975)Bishop writes: Herewith 60 mass intentions. Fr Burditt away. Addressing of envelope for Controller for petrol application. Dispensation for banns can be given but need names & other details & documentation. Fr Joseph Hury faculty. Southwark offers catholic teacher if you have enough children; contact Fr Ruddenham know. Visitation in September/ 15 October gets too dark early.
Parker, Thomas Leo Rev (1887-1975)Fr Crowley came to the parish two years ago, he had been in England one year after having worked in the United States and the West Indies. Thus no NI contributions, but, they [HM Customs and Excise] require £245. Meanwhile a loan from parish funds needed to acquire a new car with part exchange for the old one.
Grace, George E L Rev (-1998)Chevettle L registered August 1979 - he pays for tax and insurance and petrol on days off. Parish pays for (duty) petrol, maintenance & repairs. What is the depreciation rate to set off against parish funds?
Hammond, Leo Andrew Rev (1913-1999)Requests £500 from personal account to swap his car. Includes £73.85 for Peter's Pence collection
Hammond, Leo Andrew Rev (1913-1999)£1,000 parish money for investment. Bishop suggested a new car - so bought a Chevette L. Arrangements to be for deprecation against parish funds.
manuscript annotation: "After allowing 13% discount the cost of the car could be put at £2,000"
Stretching the Ransomer's gift a long way. Vestments all hand-me-downs form wealthier mission - glad to get them - but not all worth of Mass. Delighted that the Bishop will come to open the church; distressed to hear of the Bishop being ill. Although Canon Youens mentions good recovery. So cold in St Neots that the car's engine froze during mass and the radiator burst.
Malone, John F Rev (-1970)Bishop's secretary Noel Burditt writes: Petrol application is done via the Post Office (form RMS1). Advice on how to fill in the form with respect to amount of fuel required and monthly mileage. Bishop will provide letter in support. Glad to here Fr Lydiate is visiting Ramsey.
Burditt, Noel Rev (-2000)Can deal with Fr Crowley's insurance easily. However, a loan on parish funds - Gerald not happy about. The annual car allowance is suppose to cover this. As a general policy this is unsound.
Wilson, Peter John Rev MA FCADepreciation rate is £400/year. Story about a ropey minibus trip back from Swaffham.
Wilson, Peter John Rev MA FCAMemo written to Peter Wilson with the sections:
- Shelford Site - Viewed by the Bishop and aghree with Fr O'Toole on selling - no question of a church being built there;
- Estate of Mrs CM Bond Smith - Final balance of this legacy credited to the parish account. Some issue of taxation - PWilson to sort out;
- Personal transaction of Fr O'Toole - Finance a car fro personal bonds. Advice required;
- Loan to St Patrick's, Corby - Fr O'Toole receive some money and asked Parish Committee to transfer it to his old parish. They agreed and £9,000 was transferred. Bishop wishes to make sure this is clearly on the books since that parish is in a different Diocese.
Travelling Mission Mass ready for use from the back of the Land Rover, in a field.
Reverse: "Fr Mac2's Second Pre Vat II Portable Altar, In this photo it is on the tail-board of my mission land-rover at a pony club camp near Woodbridge in early 1960s.
This altar did not have a folding table - it was in a stout wooden case the hinged lid of the case opened to form the reredos complete opening altar cards & screw on crucifix & candles. When this had been lifted into place the next layer was unfolded to form the altar top - under which were stowed the altar requisites.
The whole thing was placed on any convenient table or sideboard.
Altar No. 2"
A vehicle loaded with resources for the Travelling Mission Mass.
Reverse: "This is the first of four Land Rovers which Fr McCormick used on his Travelling Mission work ending in August 1975.
It was taken outside what was his base for 10 years at 'Foxden' Burnham Bucks. Bishop Leo Parker thought it was haunted!
Key to Numbers:
1 = Portable Alktar No.2
3 = My carved statue of O. Lady in oak case
4 = Tape recorder & player for churchy music.
5 = Box of piety goods - Prayer Bks, Rosaries, etc."
A vehicle unloaded with resources for the Travelling Mission Mass placed nearby. The words "Catholic Travelling Mission" are just discernable on the white side of the vehicle.
Reverse: "This is the first of four Land Rovers which Fr McCormick used on his Travelling Mission work ending in August 1975.
It was taken outside what was his base for 10 years at 'Foxden' Burnham Bucks. Bishop Leo Parker thought it was haunted!
Key to Numbers:
1 = Portable Altar No.2
2 = Portable Altar No3.
3 = Carved statue of O. Lady in oak case
4 = Tape recorder & player for churchy music.
5 = Box of piety goods - Prayer Bks, Rosaries, etc."