Covering letter for 3 year accounts with table of total income/expenditure/Fr Philips payments. Accompanying page provides detail of the accounts for 1931/2/3.
Phillips, Thomas Kemp Rev (1883-1947)Letter
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His Life Insurance Policy is fully paid up (no more premiums) and is worth £250. What is the procedure to transfer to the Diocese? He has not asked for money, but is waiting till the end of the year to make up the accounts - will write in January. The total rent is £56 (Church £16; House £40), would the Diocese advance capital against this expenditure if a suitable site became available?
Phillips, Thomas Kemp Rev (1883-1947)The covering letter introduces the accounts for 1928. He asks for £75 anticipating overspend in 1929. The accounts show two columns: Receipts & Expenditure. Receipts include Guest in presbytery (£51) and donation by Fr Phillips of £175. Expenditure includes Housekeeping (£75) and M/Cycle & Bicycle (£44).
Phillips, Thomas Kemp Rev (1883-1947)Fr Phillips writes as a matter for form, just in case he were to die suddenly. The Wymondham brand of the Midland Bank has an account in his name, opened in August 1926, which holds church funds only.
Phillips, Thomas Kemp Rev (1883-1947)Fr Reeman is writing from St Theresa's presbytery in Beaconsfield to Canon Thomson. Thanking him for the £15 cheque. Fr Reeman is a bit hard up now he is on curate's pay having resigned [from Aldeburgh parish]. Not having drawn any salary for several months Fr Reeman thought the Aldeburgh parish could afford something for him. Missing Biretta and Dictionary found in sacristy? Might Leiston and Aldeburgh be making a presentation?
Reeman, Sidney G RevFr Reid offers an rationale as to why he was absent at the Finance meeting and having not provided an explanation at the time. He does not wish to be ungracious. Too much on: parish work, Province work, Ecumenical meetings (2-3 per week in Yarmouth!), 4 Mass centres, 3 schools, Parish administration and demands of the Order. So he missed recording the meeting's date. Sounds feeble but his health dictates somewhat - as an ME sufferer, and the diet is Lenten all the time. Also the departure of Denis Condon from here and subsequently from religious life and the exercise of priesthood - told Fr James at the time.
Reid, John Rev OSAMr Toller has been in touch for agent details to begin negotiating. Rev Isaacson's information has been passed to him. An official form of Redundancy of All Saints is being drafted and will be on public view for 6 weeks. Opposing comments will be investigated; there is a small, vociferous opposition. Rev Isaacson thinks it may be April / May before the Church is handed over. Fr Richmond is making a list of tasks to be done and hopes it will be within his financial scope.
Richmond, Hugh Rev SDS (1912-)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-)A sudden need for £2000 requires a decision from the Bishop; but, cannot afford a significant delay which will be incurred if the Holy See has to be consulted for their decision. Also mentions the disappointment likely to be experienced by the congregation.
If the Bishop can assign another Parish Priest with the means to pay the sum, then he can have Fr Sammons' resignation.
Type on reverse: "Dear Father Brewer, If His Lordship is still with you would you please show him this as his letter is awaiting him in Northampton. This copy is meant for your file, As ever, L.E.S. [Fr Sammons]"
Sammons, Francis Ethelbert Clowes Rev (1925-1975)Phase 1 of transfer of old (1894) school to Gaywood site. School occupied in Sept. 1957 and officially opened in April 1958; includes Ministry grant, Norfolk Education Committee liability, Managers' liability. Remainder of school yet to be built but no idea of likely costs.
Sammons, Francis Ethelbert Clowes Rev (1925-1975)Lays out his approach to financing the new building at Gaywood. The architect, Mt Oak, reckons to do a good job within the government allowance. Raise £4,000 over 10 years (£8 per week); perhaps the unused money for the Shrine (£650) can be borrowed; Canon Hunting can add a hundred or two.
Restructure the School Managers - take his brother off, introduce the bank manager, remove Dr Fogarty (has to go anyway after his part in last year's "schemozzle" - gone with Mrs S to the Cardinal). Hiring temporary accommodation will cost 30/- per week.
"It is a bit hair-raising, since, if you know the history of most missions that I have had you will realise that my pet night-mare is insolvency."
Mr Sauvain agrees about making the foundations strong enough to take a possible storey over the classrooms. Have written to the architect, Mr Oak. Plans to open a separate account for the purpose of financing this project. Fr Brewer, Fr Baker and himself to sign. Need to ensure Fr Baker is Downham is involved.
Sammons, Francis Ethelbert Clowes Rev (1925-1975)Gaywood scheme approved. The figures used in February have been adhered to.
Sammons, Francis Ethelbert Clowes Rev (1925-1975)Final payment (£690.6.7) from the Ministry for St Martha project. Hope by the end of the year to have reduced the debt to £2,000.
Sammons, Francis Ethelbert Clowes Rev (1925-1975)Notes that Canon Brewer is in hospital and that the Bishop has asked Fr Sammons to contact Fr Jenkinson instead. He needs to arrange for a loan for the next step in the school building programme. The bishop has advised that the best approach to get a loan from the ministry [he quotes from the Bishop's letter at length regarding the management and use of loans]. The Bishop had agreed to the appointment of Mr Waite as the architect.
Sammons, Francis Ethelbert Clowes Rev (1925-1975)[undated & unsigned]
Requests an indication of the costs not being met by parental contributions - once he knows this then he can make a claim on the Catholic Education Council.
Apologies for the impression that cost was holding up hiring extra accommodation. Currently waiting for an Inspector from the Ministry. All saints' Hall does not meet the minimum requirements for light, etc. Concerned for staff and children who must find it hard to concentrate.
Fr Smith (now at Gorleston) is requesting the current priest-in-charge [not named] to send on the Synodal rate payment for his 5 weeks at Aldeburgh plus Mass stipends due. Fr Reeman is "out of action".
Smith Leo Rev SDScovering letter for authorised request for expenditure form Fr Howlin
Smith, John RevFr Smith as priest-in-charge in Fr Reeman's absence, asks for a renewal of a Deed of Covenant from a parishioner (JW Russell)
Smith Leo Rev SDSFr Page to visit re finance of this place. Will leave on 18th to return on 29th - address is 29 Cheriton Road, Folkestone, Kent.
Stokes, Edmund Harold Rev (-1961)