Staff List 1984
Birch, Clive Rev SM LGSMSunday to Friday; boys; meals ; accommodation
26 to 29 October - 20 boys
29 to 31 October - 16 boys
Agenda - 3 items marked as having been sent to the Executive Committee
Birch, Clive Rev SM LGSM1980: Confirmation that the Appeal Committee has been established for the Shrine Council on 24 July 1980
1982: Completed work? Bishop thanks Appeal Committee for raising £465,000.
List of expenses - office supplies, press, lunches, accommodation,
(includes costs for 20/16 "Boys" lodging for one week packing literature)
Introduction - Three meetings held and the report represents current thinking
Stage 1 - National collection
Stage 2 - An appeal to individuals, institutions, charitable trusts.
Outline of intent and organisation and resources required to see the Appeal reach out to religious groups and obtain the support of the Pope.
Timetable:
13 August 1980 - Preliminary artwork
26 August1980 - Tender issues
1 October 1980 - Tender receipt
1 October 1981- completion
Rita Pfeffer - a Bene Merenti: Would need a CV illustrating her work for the Church and Walsingham. Helpful to obtain her parish priest's recommendation too.
Birch, Clive Rev SM LGSMPagella attached. Consent for the Sacrament of the Sick to be given to groups of pilgrims in need
Birch, Clive Rev SM LGSMA draft certificate, signed by Bishop Clark, to accompany the medal being awarded to an individual
Birch, Clive Rev SM LGSMDocument containing a number of statements about the terms and conditions of employment at the Pilgrim Bureau, Walsingham
Birch, Clive Rev SM LGSM(as at 11 March 1980) List of Pilgrimages from 3 May 1981 to 13 September 1981 - names plus estimated numbers attending
Birch, Clive Rev SM LGSMAn amended version of the Constitution for the Council of the Shrine - amendment reflects need to have an independent audit of funds (article 9).
Birch, Clive Rev SM LGSMA proforma employment contract. Illegible handwritten partial completion - no dates nor signatures.
Birch, Clive Rev SM LGSMReservation of Blessed Sacrament in Slipper Chapel - decision required from Shrine Council
Sacrament of the Sick
Masses Timetable
New Organs - requests for use by eminent organist and to make a commercial recording
Sub-committee report - (formed by Bishop Clark to consider financial matters) - number of decisions and policies need to be made by Shrine Council & Executive Committee
Publicity - a number of decisions made by the director for which he apologies, not having realise that he should have consulted with Shrine Council
Papal mass - Listed the 20 seats decided by the Exec Committee; Fr Colven has his own invitation; insure the statue and gold crown for £10,000
Conclusion - despite the gloomy financial situation; the shrine was built through faith and hope; Walsingham embraces all walks of life, and increasingly, denominations
Headline on page 1: "Complete Version to Bishop Clark, Fr A Barker SM, Mgr Canon McBride, Fr P Allen SM Only"
Birch, Clive Rev SM LGSMShrine Development
The Appeal
The Slipper Chapel and Services Area
Maintenance
Other plans at the Slipper Chapel
The Sayers House and Caretakers
The Dedication of the New Chapel
The Season 1981
Future projects: Railway track; Accommodation for Sick Pilgrims
Village Properties
Liturgy n the New Chapel
Ecumenical Relationships
Other Foundations: Sue Ryder House; The Focolare House; The Walsingham Carmel; The Sons of Divine Providence
Constitution
Panel of Interviewers
Conclusions
- Spiritual and Ecumenical - Season, New Administrator for Anglican Shrine. Walsingham Carmel, Feast of Our Lady of Walsingham, Ecumenical Altar
- Staff - Rev John Hawkes - now Bursar; Fr Philip Graystone SM - Walsingham Parish Priest; Catering
- Walsingham Stewards
- Calendar - Winter; 1981; Walsingham Walk, First East Anglian Diocesan Pilgrimage to Walsingham (12 July 1981)
- Bureau Finances
- Railway Track
- Building for the Sick
- The Pope - possible visit
- Other Matters - Tea Shop, Land Drainage, The Organ, The Constitution, Chapel of Our Lady of Reconciliation, Development Fund.
"... the Shrine wishes to see the Director performing a much more spiritual role... "
"The following recommendations will be seen to take account of the reports of Stan Tucker, Jim Bolton (of Charles Hawkins) and Don Healey (Catering Lecturer in Norwich)".
Restructuring of Shrine, Pilgrim Bureau and Activities - recommend (1) lay administrator, (2) Director to have total responsibility for the Shrine and complex
Director's Responsibilities
Manager's Responsibilities
Liaison between Director and Manager
Further recommendations - 8 off
Typical minor problems
In conclusion - need for a manager, Director distracted by wearing too many hats,
Pilgrimages and Events 1983 – 8 diocesan pilgrimages; Union of Catholic Mothers 70th anniversary pilgrimage; Walsingham Association Golden Jubilee; Metropolitan Anthony leading an Orthodox Pilgrimage to Anglican Shrine
Repairs – requesting estimates; lighting problems rectified; crack in ceiling; carpets fraying – supplier refusing to attend; several designated gifts yet to be bought
Finances - See Mr Warwick's report; not good but hope to improve over the season
Sundry items – Notices, Stations of the Cross, Papal Bicycle (Walsingham Association raffle's first prize), Stools
Sick in Walsingham – Mgr Hulme sold Southwell House to Sons of Divine Providence; it will be a Home for handicapped people.
Lynford Monstrance – on permanent loan from Lynford parish; possibly made by the same person who made the Wells' parish chalice.
Properties – all sold except Youth Hostel cottage – damp, have to reduce price
1984 Shrine Jubilee
Publicity – English Tourist Board to produce a fold-out referring to Walsingham; £4,000 budget for publicity for Golden Jubilee
Introduction – Director to perform a more spiritual role / Manager to run the Shrine; multiple reports to consider: Stan Tucker on administration, Jim Bolton on properties, Don Healey on catering and retail
Properties – properties sold (£76,500); fund debt of £50,000
Shrine – arrangements for manager; repairs for roof of Slipper Chapel
Administration and Staffing – commercial activities run by Manager (Mr B Warwick); Director (of Spiritual Life) to deepen pastoral role, and related activities; Br J Hawkes to step down; Sister Eileen as Director's secretary; redundancies
Finances – Financial year to end on 30 November; Lloyds Bank account
Shrine and Spiritual activities – religious duty presence; exposition; Divine Office; Tabernacle; Young people
1982 Events – Papal visit impact (fewer pilgrims and Bishops visiting); Papal Bicycle bought; National Feast of Our Lady of Walsingham; National Pilgrimage (lead by Bishop Couve de Murville); Ukrainian Church split meant both Orthodox Bishops did not come; Statue of Our Lady at Wembley (lap of honour)
Future – programme of dates; Projects