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Appointment and reporting by the Clerk of Works, Mr Van Schaik, for the build of the Church of the Holy Family at Gaywood
Van Schaik, J GReservation 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 LGSMIntroduction
Winter about completing building works and planning for the next season (theme Evangelization); 1990 centenary of Cardinal Newman's death; Pope wants next decade to 2000 to characterise evangelisation - Walsingham has a part to play.
Buildings
Maintenance; conversion to accommodation; decoration; Fr Gerry Rimmer of Manchester (his walks and sponsorship helped fund a lot of the work)
Staffing
Priests offering confessional services; Society of Mary contacted Bishop re meeting the needs of the Shrine in coming years.
Coming Events
Pilgrimages; music (organ); Sunday Express' March feature on Walsingham; Apostolic Pro Nuncio
Report (2 pages)
Introduction - quiet Winter; not used overdraft; various repairs effected
Finance - £88,882 banked with Diocese; £5,569 in Walsingham Trust Account; new financial procedures working well; Mr Warwick in new role as bookkeeper and clerk.
Winter Activity - retreats; planning for next season; audio tapes being produced by "Herald Recordings"
Staff - Nigel Kerry leaving to prepare for ordination as an Anglican priest
Estimates of Income and expenditure 1991/2 - (4 pages)
Report - 2 pages
Introduction - Fr Allen now at Ushaw College; Flood damage; contract awarded for lighting scheme; property behind Black Lion Hotel
Finance - account in annex; new marquee ordered; Coker's Hill car park sold
People - very friendly and open
Spiritual Theme - "Mary, first disciple of the Lord"
Coming Year - representation of the Shrine; priority for youth
Annex 1 - 7 pages - Estimates of Income & Expenditure
Annex 2 - 2 pages - Pilgrimage report 1993 season
Accommodation - new map for Pilgrims; roof repairs; property boundary discussions
Elmham House - bulk container for calor gas; table license
Finance
Walsingham Trust - Shrine to operate under Diocesan charity number - Walsingham Trust will need to be reviewed
Spiritual Theme - "Our Lady of Walsingham - Woman of Faith"
People - staff changes; Mr Warwick retiring; volunteer chaplains
Ecumenism - increasing number of ecumenical groups visiting Shrine; Anglican counterpart had to withdraw from some traditional ecumenical events in Walsingham
Property - final phase of conversion of St Annes' House and St Joseph's House
Finance - draft accounts examined by Executive Committee
Security - burglary - loss of 13 ciboria and chalices - insurance £7,900
People - Fr Tom Goonan has left for Sheffield; Tim McDonald working with the Director on the Centenary
Spiritual Theme - "Our Lady of Walsingham, Image and Mother of the Church"
Main report (3 pages)
Pilgrim season
Marian Year
National Pilgrimage
Guild of Ransom
Renovations
Walsingham Association
Finance
Walsingham Trust
Pilgrim Numbers
Information to Pilgrims
Conclusion
Appendix 1 - Income and Expenditure estimates 1987/88 (2 pages)
Appendix 2 - Pilgrimage Report - Season 1987 (2 pages) (J E Hawkes)
Main report (6 pages)
Pattern of Pilgrimage - assessment of pattern and type of pilgrimages - see appendix for numbers
Events and Visitors - variety of clerical and non-clerical visitors; Major of Norwich (David Bradford) and Sheriff of Norwich (Rev Jack Burton)
Ecumenical Scene - pattern of visits by pilgrims of both churches to each Shrine now a regular feature; other details.
Farewells and Welcomes - review of staff joining and leaving; Fr Ventham left for Chicago in August.
Future Planning - 26 major day pilgrimages; visited USAF Chaplain, Fr Lattus with Mr Warwick to discuss a 50th Anniversary pilgrimage for 2nd World War.
Buildings and Maintenance - discussion of range of work required to maintain the buildings and the services to pilgrims.
Walsingham Association - outline of the state of WA - new federations; association's retreat being organised
Finance - wage increase of 6% but Wage Council laid down 10%, hence higher costs; remaining debt to the Diocese is £10,000
Conclusion - glorious weather; pilgrim numbers stable
Appendix I - Estimates of Income & Expenditure - 1989/90 (2 pages)
Appendix II - Pilgrimage Report - 1989 Season (2 pages)
Introduction - Bp Wheeler; opening of Richeldis House
Youth Pilgrimage - eleven European countries represented by young pilgrims; Walsingham Association to run a youth camp
Guild of Chaplains - is now constituted; Cardinal Hume patron
Staffing - Russell Frost (MC & Sacristan) going to Wonersh; Mark Hackeson to Rome; Mr Warwick's illness leads him to go part-time; Anne Milton now General Secretary of the Walsingham Association
Pilgrim Hostel - some bad behaviour of resident pilgrims; trying to ensure an atmosphere of prayer; various suggestions being considered
Pilgrimage
Finance - debt will be just under £50,000. car park development; if approved should raise £60,000.
Conclusion - Marist brethren at Walsingham
Annex I - Estimates of Income and Expenditure 1990/91
Annex II - Pilgrimage Report - 1990 season
The season - Easter Mass celebrated by Bp Clark and broadcast by Anglia TV
Ecumenism - Fr Roy Fellows retired and replaced by Fr Martin Warner as Anglican Shrine Administrator
Memorial Book - Commemorative Book of the pilgrimage of the Crosses in 1947
Finance and Major Projects - allowance being made for major items of expenditure next year; property behind Black Lion to be completed soon and accommodation available to pilgrims
Walsingham Trust - donations to Romanian Orphans appeal
Walsingham Association - working with them
Music - Festival funding issues; successful first season for Mr John Jordan as Director of Music
Staff - John Hawkes retires; other staff changes
Conclusion
Report (2 pages)
Season - Dowry Pilgrimage led by Bp Clark and Cardinal Adrianus Simonis , Archbishop of Utrecht
New Accommodation - property behind Black Lion completed and open for use on 24 June
Finance - Summary of financial standing. 1994-5 budget approved by Executive Committee
Walsingham Association - decided to raise funds for new accommodation
Ecumenism - good relations with Anglican community; number of Guardians of the Shrine (Anglican) have been received into the Catholic Church
Staff - changes described
Liaison with outside authorities - Police and local Council concerned about coaches in the village
Conclusion
Appendix 1 - Pilgrimage Season (2 pages)
Appendix 2 - Estimates of Income and expenditure - 1995/95 (9 pages)
Report (1 page)
Season - good weather; large number of groups; Bp Clark retired; Bp Peter Smith led Dowry of Mary Pilgrimage
Pilgrim Hostel - bar and cold cellar complete; tariff increase of 50p per night; work programme delayed to November
Finance - budget for 1995-6 approved by Executive Committee; essential work required for organ and public address system
Walsingham Trust - Shrine will continue to operate under the Walsingham Trust
Walsingham Association - think tank established for new membership drive
People - changes noted
Appendix 1 (2 pages) - Pilgrimage Report 1995 Season
Shrine 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
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
Opening paragraph: Last report to Shrine Council before Fr Peter Allen SM takes over.
Preamble: The final report is intended to be as objective as possible "for the sake of 'building the Kingdom of God'"
Staffing: difficult times in reducing staffing levels for financial and managerial reasons. Manager employed to handle Bureau aspects. Guestmasters - included a Job description and recommendations about the role alongside the Manager's own
Faint and Trust: Bishop Clark wrote in 1981 "It is only because of mutual trust that we can collaborate." problems over trust has caused unhappiness, insecurity and concerns over the future. The Shrine Council has not maintained confidentiality as it aught.
Position and Authority of the Director: Urgent need for a clear job description and to have clear reporting/authority lines. Similarly for financial matters. Gives examples of where these have all failed.
Review of Management Situation: Financial, Staff administration, General Administration.
Walsingham Association: a growing organisation with certain influences and potential to become an independent commercial enterprise. The Shrine Council need to be aware and respond appropriately.
Golden Jubilee: expenses breakdown, Celebrations, Income.
Finances 1984/85
Walsingham Community
Ecumenism
Piety Shop: Concern over service and articles sold. Goodliffe Neale experiment operating for a year (a year to go) and the promise to "eliminate 'plastic rubbish' has not been fulfilled.
Conclusion: Much achieved; administrative side leaves much to be desired; staff relations to be addressed; summary of Fr Birch's time at Walsingham "I shall never forget this unique experience and opportunity to grow in all respects. Thank you for that."
Note A: Staffing; comparison of 1981 and 1984 ; suggested organisation/reporting hierarchy diagram
Note B: Staff who left
Note C: [description of a personality clash and resultant implications]
Note D: Proposed Job Description for the Director of the Shrine
Note E: Job Description of Manager of Pilgrim Bureau
Note F: Suggestion for Central Banking System for Shrine and Bureau - to separate Shrine and Bureau monies and financial management
Note G: [Job Description for] Guestmaster/mistress
Note H: Estimates of Expenditure and Income - Shrine 19845
First report in post. Overview of situation, long time to address damaged relationships, re-sizing of executive committee helped, so too did reorganisation (Mr Warwick & Br Hawkes his deputies). Impressed by the staff and their willingness and generosity and sensitivity towards the pilgrims.
Economic Matters
Building Programme
Pilgrimages (Statistics at appendix II)
Repository provision
Walsingham Association - 7000 members and expanding - new constitution being drafted
Ecumenical Relations - Fr Colven, joint ventures successful
Conclusion - as Shrine develops so to does the village. Local people and businesses keen to work with us to develop a 10 to 15 year plan
Policy on commemorative plaques, etc.
Estimates for Income and Expenditure 1985/86
Building maintenance
Residential statistics 1985
Almost all the Juniors were confirmed by Bishop Clark in December.
Closure of convent - extra accommodation needed at school from September.
Staff courses attended
Mr Coyle cannot continue after 31 August, being unqualified. One or two new teachers required
Cat's whisker radio was replaced by a portable radio - a range of other equipment in place.
Extensive reference library built up.