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Finegan, David RevHeaded: "Holmes", an undated note from the previously arranged meeting held in Norwich with Bishop Cary-Elwes.
Man is a convert from Wesleyanism; Woman is Irish, once a school teacher in Ireland; Girl aged 9.
They had previously dealt with Canon Eeles. Have not sent their child to the catholic elementary school after she attended Mrs Ridsdale's school in King's Lynn. Being "flagrant" Fr Stokes is refusing them sacraments. They threatened to go to Prot. church instead. They cite other cases where catholic children are not being sent to the catholic school. The real reason for the meeting is they have the impression that this will affect whether the boy will gain a scholarship to the High School.
Bishop advised that the boy can still gain a scholarship from the [catholic?] school; Bishop queries whether the parents will be satisfied.
Final paragraph: "Holmes was secretary of school, his wife was a nuisance to all, and he had [?] [?] he has been forgiven..." "...Case of revenge".
Meeting with Mr Hooker to discuss slating work.
Purcell Miller Tritton & PartnersBishop is looking for signs of healing and growth. Four points made by the chair:
- on-going situation in Hunstanton Parish - needs to be explored to make progress
- Dersingham people feel hurt, rejected and isolated
- Lack of communication is a problem
- Weekday Mass may help heal/restore Dersingham people.
Discussion on the above points.
Meeting between King's Lynn Council of Churches, Officers of KL Borough Council. Agenda topics:
Sharing of Church Buildings Act 1969
Area of Churches' Portion of Building
Length of Lease
Repairs and Decoration
Rates
Heating and lighting
Insurance
Payment of Churches' contribution of Building Costs
Churches' use of Main Hall
Fairstead Community Association
Description of the activities of Bibleway Church. No problem with a sub-letting; Sunday services to be honoured but rest of time movable. No decision just yet as both parties need to discuss with their members
Heley, Margaret Mary (Maire) Dr (1930-2020)Notes by Fr Harry Wace for the meeting. States that this is an opportunity for the laity to take part in parish life. It won't be plan sailing and it's not about rubber stamping the parish priest. Provides an overview of the likely structure.
Wace, Harry Montague Anthony Rev (1926-2002)Notes on the meeting with a few paragraphs at the end of personal observations.
Questions about the disposition of the residue of Miss Insley's will - some should fund a priest in Dersingham; FR Michael Rear is giving great spiritual guidance; discussion about actions of Fr Dobson and scale of support for him; concern over the Mass being stopped - parishioners rejected, hurt, isolated; concern that Fr Dobson had not been given guidance himself as to expectations in this country after so long in Africa; appreciated that Fr Shryane was there to listen and represent the Bishop.
Own comments: breakdown of communication; unsure where the truth lies; meeting to be held at St George's in Norwich
[Notes were written for the Bishop - "you have a visitation there sometime in the autumn"]
Series of bullet points which relate to the topics minuted in a meeting on 11 June 1997.
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