Sorry to lose Fr Malecki but happy to welcome Fr Waters. The continuing "contribution" of the Salvatorians is much appreciated.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Pleased Fr Malecki is to replace Fr Richmond at Burnham Market.
Regarding Blakeney (Fr Weaver is in agreement) - Fr Malecki to be Priest-in-Charge; Responsibility to include marriages, funerals, etc; Blakeney remain part of Walsingham/Wells parish but pastoral care transferred to Burnham Market; house at Blakeney to be looked after by the local Catholic committee.
Hope that Georgio can offer Mass there in a week's time.
Clergy deployment in East Anglia a bit opened compared to the Provincial's need for tidiness. Would like Fr Malecki to provide Sunday and Holy Day of Obligation masses at Blakeney; noting he prefers not to take over Blakeney until he knows his commitments to Burnham.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)How are things going at Burnham Market? Bishop receives reports which are not accepted on face value. Are you happy in your charge? Are yo staying for longer than expected? It would be useful to know your plans as Bishop is doing his annual review of personnel. You have in mind considerable repair and decoration at St Henry's - tell the Finance Board of your proposals (costs, etc.).
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Writing to the Bishop and Fr Bradley. Conrad Rawnsley describes himself as a heretic and religious abstinent but feels he is writing on behalf of the Burnham Market community against moving Fr Malecki on. He is a man of many parts and has demonstrated a "super human" ability to master many practical building skills. It is wrong to move him on before he can enjoy the rewards of his labours. If he were to stay then his knowledge & talents could be used to direct similar constructional and maintenance work in other dioceses.
Rawnsley, Conrad Franklin Commander RN (Rtd.) (1907 -1997)Undated and unsigned. A critical commentary about Fr Malecki's performance and interaction with parishioners. Comparison with the behaviour and actions of Fr Heley. Possibly this prompted the Bishop's letter.
ParishionerUndated and unsigned. Pages 2 and 3 of a [longer] report on condition and state of repair of the Church - Fr Malecki's requirements for general repair and improvements: Kitchen refurbishment, new fixtures and fittings, conversion of WC/bathroom, block opening between church and living room, redecorate throughout, install double glazing, tile internal courtyard, convert conservatory to sacristy/conservatory.
Possibly this is the reference in the covering letter from the Bishop to extensive work being planned
Appointing Fr Malecki to St Augustine's in Runcorn, early in the New Year. Offering Fr Frank Waters PP at Christ the King, Thornbury as a replacement.
Bradley, James Rev SDSFinancial situation needs clarification. On the telephone the Bishop had said that Blakeney is the VG's responsibility.
Note that this arrangement is for 6 months - a breathing space - whilst we consider what is to be done.
Fr Malacki expects to move in on 6 October.
Fr Richmond has been found a chaplaincy with the Dominican Sisters in Bushey.
Fr Georgio Malecki SDS will be available for St Henry's for at least six months form 1st October. Has worked in four parishes, with the last 4 years as an assistant priest in Wealdstone. An excellent priest and it is time for him to gain experience in running a parish. Can you grant the necessary faculties?
Bishop on leave. He will be pleased to know a replacement has been found for Fr Richmond. VG will be a near neighbour (Sheringham) so Fr Malecki can visit him for the diocesan faculties
McBride, Edward Rev (1919-2011)