Papers signed, passed to "Mac" for forwarding to Fr Brown.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Back from Australia at the beginning of the week. Happy with the programme. Be there for 9.30 am Mass and preach at the others. Visitation of the sick could be done on Sunday or he could come over again on Monday afternoon. In the evening he has to be in Lynn for a Penitential Service.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Grants faculty to administer Sacrament of Confirmation on Miss Jean Teague and wishes her well in her perceived vocation with the Visitation Sisters in Walden. Thanks for the kind words - quite helpful to receive feedback.
Smith, Peter David Gordon Rev LLB JCD (1943-2020)OK for Exposition. Be sure to have sufficient watchers especially when you'll be away for a large part of the day. The boy is too young to take on just yet but keep an eye on him.
Cary-Elwes, Dudley Charles Rev (1868-1932)First Holy Communion Certificate, for Denis Brophy at St Peter's, Middleton (Manchester) on 31 July 1921 signed by parish priest, J F Hanrahan
Hanrahan, Joseph F RevFr Brophy ordination certificate dated 20 June 1939 signed by Bishop Victor Bieler
Bieler, Victor Rev (1881-1952)Cover letter for the 4th edition of the Parish Directory. Mentions the Bishop's visits - 1 in May for Confirmation, 1 in June as a Visitation. PPC planning the programme for the visitation to be sent onwards soon.
Brown, Peter RevThe Superintendent Registrar is asking Wymondham to stop pestering his office for a registrar on Saturdays. Fr Brown includes papers to be signed to allow Mary Bates and John Lang to be Authorised Persons.
Brown, Peter RevSorry to hear of the Bishop's illness and hence inability to visit the parish at the weekend. Fortunate that Mgr McBride administered Confirmation to those who were away when the Bishop came last month. Suggest re-arranging the Visitation to coincide with the 40th Anniversary of the opening of the present Wymondham Church?
Brown, Peter RevSetting out the timetable for the Visitation. Not many for Confirmation as Bishop has said 11 is the minimum age. The sick are well distributed and so a sick visit is out of the question. Coming for Hethersett Mass? Fr Chapman is to have a medical examination at the request of his insurers regarding his diabetes and heart condition which may affect his fitness to drive.
Annotation: "Can't do Hethersett".
Requesting faculty to administer Sacrament of Confirmation on Miss Jean Teague. She has been accepted for the Visitation Sisters in Walden , Essex, but, before she can enter the convent on 14 January 1998 she must be confirmed. P.S. The pastoral letter was well received and deeply appreciated, many people asked that he write to thank the Bishop for the words of encouragement.
Jennings, David Rev£40 cheque as an offering for the Bishop's visit to administer Confirmation on 4 December. Families were appreciative of his words at Mass and in conversation afterwards.
Jennings, David RevRain fell through the roof during Mass on to the Sacred host making it impossible to break at communion. Roof needs to be covered with "Rubberoid" - no idea of cost and has no funds for this. Can he advertise in the Catholic papers?
Phillips, Thomas Kemp Rev (1883-1947)Asks for a ruling about a non-Catholic woman (sympathetically disposed) who is dying and sent for him. Cannot perform Baptism but is he able to bury her - can he at least be present and say prayers at the interment?
Manuscript annotation "You cannot! Nov 20 / 29."
Request to expose Blessed Sacrament on Sunday 7th, our First Holy Communion day. Boy aged 12 looks as though he may have a vocation to the priesthood.
Phillips, Thomas Kemp Rev (1883-1947)Writing to "Rev Father" about registering Wymondham Church for marriages - advising which sections (b & e) to complete. No record of when the church was opened. Need form back by return since a Wedding is fixed for next week.
Manuscript annotation: "Filled etc. b. 26 July 1917 e. Roman Catholic. Signed as one of Trustees Sept 27 / 27"
The form for registering Wymondham Church for marriages had to be in duplicate - so asks the Bishop to sign the second one.
Manuscript annotation: "Sent it back duly signed Sept 30 / 27"