Did not have the stamina to get to Norwich for a mass after 3 masses in Beccles. Forgive weakness and ineptitude. Why is Mass so trying - having to concentrate!
Watkin, Aelred Rev MA FSA FRSA FRHistS (1918-1997)Pointed observations on British Council of Churches and priests being married (before or after ordination). Mentions that neither Our Lord nor St John the Baptist said one word to criticise the politicians and economic institutions at the time [supported by several Latin quotations].
Watkin, Aelred Rev MA FSA FRSA FRHistS (1918-1997)Referring to letter to Fr Wace. Committee is mandated not to get into debt.
How to solve the problem of people gaining access to a school like Notre Dame by claiming to be Catholic but never setting foot inside a church. They are being subsidised by our parish.
23rd December still ok? Confirmation at the convent chapel at 6.30. Girl is thrilled; nuns not sure what to lay out. Bringing a book, oils and robes?
Watkin, Aelred Rev MA FSA FRSA FRHistS (1918-1997)Girl wishes to be confirmed - the Bishop had said he'd do it at Beccles. Come and brave the Abbot's cooking.
Watkin, Aelred Rev MA FSA FRSA FRHistS (1918-1997)Apologising for missing Maundy Thursday Mass - Ceolfrid's death and others in Beccles with a number possibly dying - makes it difficult to leave Beccles just yet. However, will be with the Bishop in Newmarket in May. Don't need propping up nor a good "propper". Fr Tony Roberts seems to be a dying man.
Watkin, Aelred Rev MA FSA FRSA FRHistS (1918-1997)Three dispensation requests. Sure the bishop will be pleased when the new diocese is completed with an appointment of its bishop - look forward to the bishop's appointment. Short note - "omnes fines terrae venerunt super me" [all the ends of the earth came over me]
Watkin, Aelred Rev MA FSA FRSA FRHistS (1918-1997)Glad to see at last that Extraordinary Ministers are not regarded as ordinary. Holy Week liturgy - not a note left our - do not worry about his health. But am really no longer capable of lengthy meetings n distant spots.
Watkin, Aelred Rev MA FSA FRSA FRHistS (1918-1997)Many cards from Downside boys and staff. Seeing Fr Rogers frequently may help him - he is a good man. The church committee is mandated not to get into debt and all church improvements are paid for by benefactors - not church funds. Deanery minutes were just pointing out the danger of extraordinary ministers becoming ordinary ones. Mention of other parish oddities: one not having had confessions since last Easter; another replaced the Gospel with children reading out their compositions; another reading out snippets from the pastoral letter.
Watkin, Aelred Rev MA FSA FRSA FRHistS (1918-1997)9 September letter appointing him a governor of St Benet's and St Marys - happy to serve. But note that in 1990 will need to retire when 70. Glad to be shot of Gorleston. Tony Roberts looks ill and frail but is much better. Can I come and discuss Bungay?
Watkin, Aelred Rev MA FSA FRSA FRHistS (1918-1997)Has asked a caller to write to the Bishop with her query about a matrimonial matter. He could not properly address it over the phone and the caller was not going to visit. The letter is advance warning.
Watkin, Aelred Rev MA FSA FRSA FRHistS (1918-1997)Very exhausted; glad when term of office ends on 6 May. Run a retreat at Caldey - interesting but demanding. "Why are charismatics so quarrelsome? I thought they were full of peace love & joy!!"
Watkin, Aelred Rev MA FSA FRSA FRHistS (1918-1997)He and Coelfrid enjoyed the meal and meeting Basil Hume.Mentions the Bishop's forthcoming operation; hopes the appeal will get a response in Beccles but spending nearly £6,000 on our own roof may work against it.
Watkin, Aelred Rev MA FSA FRSA FRHistS (1918-1997)Writing from Manor House, Mells, Nr Frome Selwood, Somerset, whilst on holiday. Asks for a word with the bishop about advice and our schools. Could do this over a meal - provides his diary for the next few days.
Watkin, Aelred Rev MA FSA FRSA FRHistS (1918-1997)Requesting mixed marriage dispensation for a couple - no reasons given - they are nice and good people who want to marry. Requesting formal permission for Jonathan Strange & Erica Wather to be married in Marsham Church by Dom Benet Innes. Invitation to visit for lunch at Bungay or Beccles with Ceolfin [?] and himself.
Watkin, Aelred Rev MA FSA FRSA FRHistS (1918-1997)Inviting the Bishop to a reception at the Public Hall in Beccles on 10 July. "The whole business of being Mayor is utterly bizarre."
Watkin, Aelred Rev MA FSA FRSA FRHistS (1918-1997)Enquiring whether a parishioner could have a papal honour. How does the Bishop want his November visitation to be arranged? Leave from 22 July to 13 August.
Watkin, Aelred Rev MA FSA FRSA FRHistS (1918-1997)Latin not forbidden - just the Tridentine Rite. Considers much has been left out in the new rite. Quotes Jung: "When people are deprived of a ritual they take refuge in strange pentecostal movements." Has done 180 houses, 25 to go. Taking part in ecumenical activities but draws the line at "charismatic"
Watkin, Aelred Rev MA FSA FRSA FRHistS (1918-1997)Not sure what needs to be done on a visitation. Asks to talk it over with the Bishop.
Watkin, Aelred Rev MA FSA FRSA FRHistS (1918-1997)List of children at Notre Dame and at St Thomas More schools is incorrect - some from Southwold parish included in Beccles figures.
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