Church Commissioners are asking that they be re-reimbursed for the Church. Bishop of Lynn has suggested an alternative - minimal rent. With this in addition to the repair costs, the parish could not afford it. St Henry's, though, is in good condition and has room for expansion.
Richmond, Hugh Rev SDS (1912-)Wondering if the terms of the lease has been given to Bishop Clark or Fr Wilson. The Church Commissioners' letter answers Rev Isaacson's questions to them. The whole project has been confusing. Have the Bishop and Fr Wilson reached a conclusion concerning the lease?
Richmond, Hugh Rev SDS (1912-)covering letter for authorised request for expenditure form Fr Howlin
Smith, John RevParishioners were informed last Sunday which brought the Salvatorians involvement formally to an end. The Provincial Bursar will be in touch about the financial arrangements with Fr Wilson.
Sullivan, Richard Rev SDSPhotocopy of an exchange of letters
Top half: Fr Richmond to Fr Wilson [undated] - Taking over All Saints will involve expenses; expanding St Henry's might involve greater expenditure
Lower Half: Fr Wilson says that with £2,700 on deposit and £1100 in the bank there is sufficient to cover the work recommended by Mr Toller. If not, then the Diocese can help out.
Invitation on blue card - Fr Wilson's name typed in - to attend the Dedication of the Chapel of Reconciliation on 22 May 1982 on the occasion of the East Anglian Diocesan Pilgrimage to Walsingham
Birch, Clive Rev SM LGSMAgreed plan for the development of the Slipper Chapel:
- 8 September, high altar (donated by UCM) to be taken down and stored
- Open Air Altar erected
- 10 September demolition starts
- 22 September - piling contractor arrives
- 31 July 1981 - anticipated completion date
Planning permission granted
Appeal Committee established:
Appeal Director: Fr Clive Birch SM
Chairman: Michael Ward
Vice Chairman: Stan Tucker
Treasurer: Fr Peter Wilson
Financial Adviser; Major Hugh Fraser
Committee members: Lady Mariegold Jamieson, Rev John Hawkes, Mary Hisley
Patrons: Cardinal Hume and Duke of Norfolk
Finance: Programme cost calculated at £365,000
Birch, Clive Rev SM LGSMPresent
Background Briefing
Selection of a Joint Provincial Coordinating Committee
Report of Liturgy Sub-committee
Financial Implications
Next meeting
Payment of £269.72 (after excess of £100) made with regard to claim for vandalism
Catholic National Insurance Trust LtdFinancial Administrator (M C Duffin): The Board of Finance has asked that the properties be transferred into the name of the Diocese. Fr Wilson to instruct Witham Weld & Co.
Bishop's OfficePresent: Fr Hammond, Wingate (Arch.), Rowlands (QP), Stan Tucker, Mr. ?
"Site purchase agreed
Church 300 inc. day chapel which can be used on Sunday
Est building cost £300,000
Start Summer 1983
Official appt. of Wingate & Rowlands to be sent to PW [Fr Wilson] by them"
Council Members names, addresses and telephone numbers. Those with an "*" are Executive Committee Members
Appeal Committee members listed.
Membership list with contact details
Phillips, Murial MrsLeases 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.
John Hawkes, the Bursar is at the point of resigning - it is impossible for him to apply financial controls when the staff go over his head to Clive [Fr Birch, Shrine Administrator]. Last straw was an invoice for £4,000 for the repository which already holds £20,000 of stock. Given that the Executive had spelt out no more expense one can understand John's feelings. Several issues identified; definite restraint needs to be applied to the shrine set-up.
McBride, Edward Rev (1919-2011)Message: "Many thanks for your helpful letter. Downtree [Rowntree?] will have to be paid. I will speak to Wingat[e] about final account There are very few defects to justify retention. Would you photocopy the final account and send it to the Appeal Office Michael"
Ward, Michael R W (1930-1995)Matters arising:
Auditors - Canon McBride to apologise to Auditors; Dedication date; Tapestry - cancelled; Liturgy - strong reaction against change - refer back to Shrine Council; Holy Family Statue - in abeyance - Jane Elphric not to label her model as commissioned for Walsingham
Bureau Finance and Staffing - sub committee formed (Bishop, Fr P Wilson, Canon McBride, Fr Birch to deal with finances) - Diocese not prepared to underwrite more overdraft - no new orders to be placed - moratorium in place.
Chapel of Reconciliation - Finance, Building
Shrine Buildings - Slipper Chapel; Other; Ancillary needs - Tea shop
Properties in Village - Fire Officer; Saleable properties (Charles Hawkins report); provision for sick and handicapped
Papal Visit
Staff representation on Shrine Council
Appointment of Shrine manager - Mr Tucker may not be able to take the post ; Bro Hawkes gives up post of Bursar
Staff representative - await review
Financial considerations
Organ
Architect fee query - related to Rogers contract
Rogers' Builders and sub-contractors - liquidation procedures discussed
New Chapel - Anglican service; Statue(s); Slipper Chapel; Lighting; Veil
Sale of Walsingham Properties
Maintenance
Survey of Catering services and Piety Shop
Director's Report
Manager's Responsibilities
Interviewing Panel
Staff
Accounts
Matters arising:
a. no more heard about threatened legal action
b. Anglican service televised from Chapel of Reconciliation
c. No further bills from Architects
d. gas cooker not replaced; pricing gun bought
e. Fr Birch accountable for finance to Bishop and Diocese; Director's office being provided
Financial Statement 1981-1982
Additional Urgent Works
Appointment of Manager - seven applicants
Sale of Properties
AoB