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Topics addressed: General Comments; Statistics; Leadership; Small Groups; Future Role of Priests; Celibate and/or married clergy; Future Role of Bishops;
Role of Women

Page by Jerry de Mierre for Pastoral Council sub-committee
This describes the rational and objectives of an event to be held at St Benet's Parish Hall.
Includes: Background; Organisation; Programme; Final Thoughts

4 paragraphs describing the "Called Together" event planned for 27 November 1993
"The aim of this event is to chart the future of our Parish, at least, initially, in the short term and more specifically, to consider priorities we need to address."

Mgr Hypher requested that he send the Bishop some background on the forthcoming Convention on 27 November to inform the Induction address.

Covering letter: Miss D Boxer, on behalf of the executive lay committee of the St Benet's parish, is forwarding the comments on "A Time for Building".

The Abbot's letter about leaving Fr Simon at St Benet's for stability was welcomed. Look forward to the announcement in the New year.

Shock that Fr Blakesley is to move on after one year - better to be at least three. Believes that in 11 years the parish has had 8 priests and has suffered as a result.
[separate note included in photocopy]: To "Charles" [Abbot Lombard] Edward would like to talk about Beccles - another change of priest is not welcome - the letting of the presbytery upsets others. from "Philip" 22-11-1995

After all the uncertainties they are please to have a full-time priest at Beccles / Gillingham. Concerned that the Sign of Peace as practised in Gillingham should remain - all part of the reverent and friendly way of celebrating Mass there.
manuscript annotation: "A/D 25/4/94 - in favour of a reverent sign of peace!"

Stunned about the news that Fr Hypher is to leave. The parish needs healing and reconciliation which Fr Hypher's arrival last year could have brought. Whilst have respect for the Benedictines, they do not have the skills nor resources to nurture an active parish. Feels the parish has been let down, but must respect the Bishop's decision.