Confirming that the fee due for the year ending 31 December 1978 is £3227-30. Since the withdrawal of Brentwood from the arrangement, these losses are spread over the remaining dioceses. Westminster now has to bear £33,656-17.
manuscript annotation: "Original sent to Peter Wilson for payment 30.8.79"
Present
Background Briefing
Westminster Cathedral Mass
Visit to St Joseph's Hospice
Expenses
Next Meeting
Appendix I[?] - Assessment for Diocese for 1980
Appendix II - Possible Terms of Reference of sub-committees: Site / Richmond Transport / Stewarding / Liturgy / Richmond Day / Finance / Handicapped Sick / Nursing and Medical Cover / Spiritual and Pastoral Preparations / Hospitality
Appendix III - Financial secretaries Meeting
Present
Background briefing
Collections
Commercial Operations
Budgets and expenditure
Finance Sub-committee
Financial Constraints on the Richmond Mass
Budgets
Next meeting
Present
Background Briefing
Selection of a Joint Provincial Coordinating Committee
Report of Liturgy Sub-committee
Financial Implications
Next meeting
"Dear John" (no name/address): Proposal discussed with Fr Wilson; agreed a good idea; presume Fr John will be able to finance it without difficulty. Don't forget to promote covenants/donations when Cathedral Appeal launched on 3rd February.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Cheque from Mother Irma: Convent's contribution to Mensal Fund. Peter Wilson requested that it be sent direct to the Bishop and not with the parish collection. Recovering from flu.
Mossey, John J Rev Hon. CF (-1995)Returns delayed due to calamitous start to 1981; difficulties have been added to. Housekeeper had virulent flu, then Fr Mossey, parishioner assistance with documents made things worse; covenant signatures in limbo, locked in a safe with key mislaid. "I have no doubt that I ought to retire to prevent more mayhem..."
Mossey, John J Rev Hon. CF (-1995)Enclosed estimate for trimming trees etc. Canon Mossey approached by neighbours, with no success. have then contacted the Bishop's office several times; the Bishop considers this work should be done as the trees cause neighbours trouble.
Annotation1: "Oh says Mossey. Parishioners have dealt with it."
Annotation 2: "Contacted Ben Hammond (8-1-83) asking him to "sort out" the problem. PW [Peter Wilson] does not accept that we have the responsibility to fork out £500 etc."
Will of Miss Insley for Peter Wilson to consider. Not sure how advantageous it might be for Parish or Diocese. £5190 in cash was passed to the Bishop by an executor for the purpose of putting the house [Manor Road?] to right. Chris Toller to talk to the Trustees.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Miss Insley, deceased, left £900 for foundation masses for John Hickman (not deceased) and herself. Please confirm acceptance of the gift on behalf of the Diocese.
Berry & Walton (1983-2018)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)Just back from Rome. Thanks for the cheque. Have spoken to Mac [Canon McBride], you need to speak to Fr Peter Wilson to sort out the accounts.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Fr Wilson and the bishop are not clear about the aim of the plan when it does not show the dining room and study being made into one. Ask the architect to produce a plan showing this. Despite the house being over 100 years old need to remember how much has already been spent and where the money comes from. This is absorbing so much of Huntingdon "savings". Will the church need major work?
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Multi-topic letter: Struck through are: Ransom monies; Wilson (Geoffrey); Schools Commission meeting
Oxmoor section: Decision to be made on Oxmoor - to make it semi-autonomous; Liam Crowley ready financially to go at it but it would be "near-to-bone"; need a way through "the tortuous paths of parish priest brinkmanship". Intend, when time is right, to join Whittlesey and Ramsey, and, St Michael's and the Good Shepherd (but present incumbent not on wavelength).
Leases associated with the garages.
10p for each of 98 years, plus £1 consideration equates to £10.80. Local council requests payment for the whole period given the small sums involved.
Need to convince North Norfolk District Council that the house can be modernised at a reasonable cost - can request an undertaking that the house is not occupied until the work has been done. Then can offer the property for sale.
Phelan & AgutterNorth Norfolk District Council is content with the proposition put to them. Undertaken not to have tenants once the current tenant vacates. Agreed list of works. Can then offer the property for sale.
Phelan & AgutterProperty to be sold by auction on 13 August at 6pm. Deeds have been forwarded to Mr Kelleher and draft contract for sale to be prepared.
Phelan & AgutterAuction realised £10,300 for the property. Contract has been signed by the purchaser and a deposit cheque of £1,030 is held. It was bought by a Mr Pitts who may be acting on behalf of a Reverend tester. Details of acting solicitor will be forwarded.
Phelan & Agutter£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"
Request from deanery meetings to simply the statement of accounts and a simple method of bookkeeping. Buy ledgers in bulk to save expense?
Hammond, Leo Andrew Rev (1913-1999)