Independent Examiner’s Report to the PCC of Saint Mary the Virgin, Kenton Parish of Saint Mary the Virgin, Kenton Annual Report of the Parochial Church Council This report on the financial statement of the PCC for the year ended 31 December 2011 st is in respect of an examination carried out in accordance with the Church Accounting for the year ended 31 December 2011 Regulations 2006 (‘the Regulations’) and s.145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’). Administrative information The Church of Saint Mary the Virgin is situated in Saint Leonard’s Avenue, Kenton. It is Respective responsibilities of the PCC and the examiner part of the Harrow Deanery in the Diocese of London within the Church of England. As members of the PCC you are responsible for the preparation of the financial The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Kenton is registered with the Charity Commission. statements, you consider that the audit requirement of the Regulations and s.144 (2) of st the Act do not apply. It is my responsibility to issue this report on those financial state- Parochial Church Council (PCC) members who have served from 1 January 2011 ments in accordance with the terms of the Regulations. until the date this report was approved are: Incumbent / Chairman Fr Edward Lewis from 20th May 2011 th Basis of this report Chairman Mrs Patricia Royle until 20 May 2011 Vice Chairman Mrs Patricia Royle from 20th May 2011 My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under s.145 (5) of the Act and to be found in the Church Hon. Assistant Priests Fr John Metivier SSC guidance, 2006 edition. That examination includes a review of the accounting records Fr Malcolm Gray SSC kept by the PCC and a comparison of the accounts with those records. It also includes Churchwardens Mrs Patricia Royle considering any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements and seeking Mr Kenrick Elliott explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures Representatives on Dr Gill James until 10th April 2011 undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and the Deanery Synod Mr Alan Anyon from 10th April 2011 consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts. Miss Valerie Southwood

Elected members Mr Alan Anyon until 10th April 2011 Independent examiner’s statement Mr Luke Anand from 10th April 2011 In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: Mrs Sophia Arthur until 10th April 2011 (1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the Mrs Denise Augustus requirements Miss Johnette Clarke to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Act, and Mrs Gloria Cowans to prepare financial statements, which accord with the accounting records and Mr Mark Giffin comply with the requirements of the Act and the Regulations Mrs Mary Haines Mrs Joan Hooton have not been met, or Mr Mike Still (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper Miss Susan Tye Smith understanding of the accounts to be reached. Mrs Cynthia Yorke Structure, governance and management The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Date Rules. All Church attendees are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC.

R J Marshall MA FCA FCIE BANKERS 26 Kingsway Barclays Bank plc, Harrow Group, 355 Station Road, Harrow, Middlesex HA1 2AN Gerrards Cross Bucks CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS SL9 8NT The Incumbent The Vicarage, 3, St. Leonard’s Avenue, Kenton, Harrow, Middlesex HA3 8EJ

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Introduction It is a great joy to write my introduction to this short account covering the life of 5) FUNDS St Mary’s in 2011. Thank you so much for the warm and kind welcome Katherine and I have received. The Wardens did sterling work in the 2011 2010 Interregnum and continue to do so. The first seven months of my ministry £ £ amongst you have been concerned with ‘plant’, but thankfully there has been time to get to know the wonderful range of people who make up the St. Mary’s Fabric Reserve Fund family. The daily Mass and Office are at the heart of our Christian Life. The Balance 1st January 186,507 197,133 support of Fr John Metivier and Fr Malcolm Gray is a real gift. Major repairs (120,359) (4,126) The unanimous decision of the PCC, in September, to have the interior of the Transfer to General Fund - (6,500) church painted was bold and timely. Thanks to good housekeeping, the money was available to undertake this work; which is very well received. The church Balance 31st December 66,148 186,507 will look more welcoming and ‘fresh’ as we seek to invite more people to ‘come and see’. [John 1 v 39] General Fund th Whilst the 75 Anniversary is a time of thanksgiving it is also a time of st challenge. Our thirst is for souls and welcoming all ages is so important and Balance 1 January 58,206 43,508 vital. The priest cannot do this alone and the way forward has to be one of co- Transfer from Fabric Reserve Fund - 6,500 operating together, using gifts and talents for the Glory of God. Our Holy Faith is Surplus/(Deficit) for the year (17,258) 8,198 not a hobby, which may be taken up or put down at will. However the extraordinary commitment, both of time and money, that people invest in their Balance 31st December 40,948 58,206 hobbies may be a lesson for us all! Belief in the Living and true God, who became incarnate in Bethlehem, is literally LIFE GIVING and LIFE ENHANCING. We live out our Faith in this world, looking to the life of the world Occasionally monies are received for specific small projects. These are spent in to come. Words made famous by King George VI in his Christmass Day the same years as they are received. broadcast in 1939,’ I said to the man who stood at the gate of the year – give Both funds are unrestricted. me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown’…and he replied,’ Go out into the darkness and put your hand in the hand of God. That shall be to you better than light and safer than a known way.’ Approved by the PCC on Sunday 18th March 2012 and signed on their behalf by May we put our hands in the Hand of God NOW as our forebears did in the Mrs Joan Hooton (PCC Honorary Treasurer) past.

Yours devotedly, Date Fr Edward

Background Father Edward J Lewis JP B.A. B.Ed. MA FRSA M.Inst.D. MOC The Parish of St Mary The Virgin Kenton is in The Diocese of London, part of The Church Of England. (Chaplain to Her Majesty The Queen, Vicar of St. Mary’s & PCC Chairman) The PCC of St Mary The Virgin Kenton, co-operating with the Incumbent, has the responsibility of promoting the Gospel of Jesus Christ and mission of The

Church, within the parish and more widely. The Church of England has been described as the one institution that exists for the benefit of those outside. Date

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Due to the established nature of the Church, everyone within the geographical 3) DEBTORS AND PREPAYMENTS boundaries of the parish can look to St Mary’s as ‘their’ parish church. We are 2011 2010 always glad to welcome people into the family of the Church. Practically, the Incumbent and PCC have responsibility for maintaining the £ £ Church plant, together with the Church Hall and the former curate’s house 268a Income Tax Recoverable 1,700 1,700 Kenton Road. This house is rented to the Diocese of London until 2017. Interest Receivable 15 110 The Parish Church Service Charges due from tenants 9,682 7,209 For 75 years the parish of St Mary’s has held full catholic privileges and was 1 Insurance Claim 2,654 - built for anglo-catholic worship. Having passed Resolutions A & B under the Priests (Ordination of Women) measure 1992 and in accordance with ‘The TOTAL: 14,051 9,019 London Plan’ the parish is under the episcopal care of the Bishop of Fulham. [As the see of Fulham is currently vacant, the Bishop of Edmonton takes responsibility for Fulham parishes until a new bishop is appointed.] 2 Let it be clear that St Mary’s welcomes everyone and values each person who comes through her doors. Our passion is for souls. We want to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with everyone.

We do not feel that the Church of England acting alone can change 2000 years of tradition regarding the priesthood or episcopate by admitting women to either order. Thus, our bishop is one who does not ordain nor would he consecrate women.

The Life of the Parish in 2011 4) CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR January to May Thanks are due to the Churchwardens [the bishop’s officers] Mrs Patricia (Trish) 2011 2010 Royle and Mr Kenrick (Ken) Elliott. They were responsible for the affairs of the £ £ parish during the Interregnum. The two priests in residence, Canon Fr John Metivier and Fr Malcolm Gray, maintained the Daily Office and Mass during this Rents and Services in Advance 12,398 12,142 period, as far as it was practicable. The wardens were also the parish Replacement Sacristy Door 2,904 - representatives in the process of appointing a new priest, thus shouldering even Others 3,003 6,748 more responsibility.

TOTAL: 18,305 18,890 1 Under the Priests (Ordination of Women) Measure 1992, a PCC may pass one or both of Resolution A and Resolution B. Resolution A states: ‘That this parochial church council would not accept a woman as the minister who presides at or celebrates the Holy Communion or pro- nounces the Absolution in the parish.’ Resolution B states: ‘That this parochial church council would not accept a woman as the incumbent or priest-in-charge of the benefice or as a team vicar for the benefice.’ 2 Under the Episcopal Ministry Act of Synod 1993, where the PCC has passed one or both of Resolutions A or B set out in Schedule 1 to the Priests (Ordination of Women) Measure 1992, a decision may be taken jointly by the minister and the council to petition the diocesan bishop con- cerned to the effect that appropriate episcopal duties in the parish should be carried out in accor- dance with the Act of Synod. This is known as ‘Resolution C’, and in the Diocese of London – under a particular local arrangement known as the ‘London Plan’ – places the parish concerned under the pastoral and sacramental care of the Bishop of Fulham.

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In February the shadow of bereavement fell across the parish as Mrs Sharon d. Resources Used Elliott was taken ill and died after major surgery. May she Rest in Peace. Resources expended are accounted for on an accruals basis and are ac- Sharon was a stalwart worker at St Mary’s and a great witness to Her Lord. She counted for gross. is still sorely missed, not only by Ken, Charlene and Gavin, but by the wider Grants church family. th Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded During the spring of 2011 the parish advertised for a new Incumbent and on 20 where the award creates a binding obligation on the PCC. May, Fr Edward Lewis became the Seventh Vicar of St Mary’s. Fr Edward is an experienced priest who has spent much of his ministry in the world of Hospital Church Activities Chaplaincy. He is also a Chaplain to Her Majesty The Queen. Fr Edward’s The diocesan parish contribution is accounted for when paid. Any parish biography can be found on the parish website. Fr Edward’s Induction was in the contribution unpaid at 31 December is provided for in these accounts as an context of Mass celebrated by Bishop Peter Wheatley, acting Bishop of Fulham. operational (though not a legal) liability and is shown as a creditor in the bal- These few words belie a huge amount of work both ‘at front of house’ and ance sheet. behind the scenes to maintain the daily life of the parish, care for those in need e. Fixed Assets and to ensure that the daily rhythm of prayer continued during the vacancy. Much work was done in preparing the Church for the Induction, as well as a Tangible fixed assets magnificent banquet afterwards. Consecrated and beneficed property of any kind is excluded from the ac- For their part the Diocese were able to renew the kitchen and bathroom at the counts by s.96 (2) of the Charities Act 1993. Vicarage, prior to Fr Edward and Katherine moving in. Movable church furnishings held by the Vicar and Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal are accounted as May to December inalienable property unless consecrated. They are listed in the church’s in- There was hardly time to catch breath from the Induction before the celebration ventory, which can be inspected. For inalienable property acquired prior to of Fr John Metivier’s Golden Jubilee of Priesthood. Over 400 people packed St 1980 there is insufficient cost information and therefore such assets are not th Mary’s on Saturday 25 June. The memories of that happy day will linger for a values in the accounts. No individual items acquired since 2005 have been long time. The love and esteem in which Fr John is held not only in the parish capitalised in the accounts and depreciated over their useful economic life. but far beyond, was clear for all to see. The 75th Anniversary season started in September and ran through to All expenditure on consecrated or beneficed buildings and individual items December. We took as our challenge words of Our Lady recorded in John costing under £2,000 are written off in the year they were incurred. Chapter 2 v 5, ‘Do whatever he tells you.’ Depreciation A range of visiting preachers helped to celebrate 75 years of witness to the true No depreciation has been charged as all assets have been written off to and living God. revenue. The Lord Bishop of London celebrated the 75th Patronal Festival in September. Current Assets That was preceded by an Open Day during which over 100 people visited the Amounts owing to the PCC at 31st December in respect of fees, rents or church. A new history of the Church was compiled by Mrs Royle. A number of other income are shown as debtors. postcards and other memorabilia were produced to help celebrate this happy time. The season concluded with Bishop Peter Wheatley celebrating the 75th Short-term deposits include cash held on deposit either with the CBF Church anniversary of the Consecration on December 3rd. St Mary’s welcomed Bishop of England Funds or at the bank. Lindsay Urwin OGS as preacher – Bishop Lindsay making a welcome return after his much remembered mission to the parish some years ago. Bishop Robert Ladds [assistant bishop in the Diocese] also joined us, as did Fr. David 2) STAFF COSTS th Sherwood [5 vicar], former curates, local clergy and visitors. Thus ended a The PCC does not at present have any employees. Organists’ fees were paid very happy period of celebration. gross. None are members of the PCC. The new glass inner doors at the west end have brought light to that part of the church and let people see in. They also remind the people of St Mary’s, as a congregation, to look out as well.

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NOTES ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The PCC wishes to formally thank the Wardens, the Hon Treasurer, Mrs Joan FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2011 Hooton and the Hon. PCC Secretary [from May] Mr Luke Anand. The PCC also thanks the Sacristy team, [deeply saddened by the death of Mrs 1) ACCOUNTING POLICIES Sharon Elliott]. Following Sharon’s death, Mrs Cynthia Yorke, Mr Peter Coe

and Mrs Olga Clifford worked extra hard to maintain the sacristy work and a. Accounting Convention standards. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Church Dr Gill James has led the serving team and continued to ensure that a high Accounting regulations 2006 together with applicable accounting standards and standard of serving is always present at the altar, encouraging a number of the Charities SORP 2005. adults and young people to take on various roles within the serving teams. The servers are always ready and willing to assist, and have done their work The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost conven- extremely well during the pontifical and other masses held this year. tion as modified by the inclusion of investments at market value and the re- Mr Martin Singleton is Director of Music and usually plays the organ for valuation of fixed assets. The financial statements include all transactions, as- Benediction. In addition, he arranges cover for when the regular organist, Mr sets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include Peter Crawford, is not available. It was once again a pleasure to welcome Mr the accounts of church groups that owe their affiliation to another body, nor Raphael (Rafi) Colman, a former pupil of Mr Singleton from Harrow School. Mr those which are informal gatherings of church members. Crawford is a sensitive and willing organist and earlier in the year, assumed responsibility for the choir when Mrs Frances Bradford stood down. Mrs b. Funds accounting Bradford remains a member of the choir and assists by conducting. Mr Funds held by the PCC are: Crawford is also to be thanked for producing musical settings for the new translation of the Mass. Unrestricted Funds: Mrs Gloria Cowans leads the catering team for social activities as well as the the General Fund, which can be used by the PCC for ordinary purposes; flower arranging guild. Mrs Cowans is assisted by faithful parishioners. not least Designated Funds: Mrs Pat Edwards, Mrs Lorna Abbott, Mrs Cynthia Yorke and Mrs Ifey the Fabric Reserve Fund, set aside by the PCC out of unrestricted funds for Mbaeliachi. Both catering and flowers are always of the finest standard. specific future purposes. Miss Johnette Clarke leads the Sunday School, assisted by Miss Angela Haines and Mr Emmanuel Vidal. After Mass on a Friday, Mrs Mary Haines, Mrs Ifey Mbaeliachi, Mrs Lorna Abbott and others attend to the cleaning of the Church. c. Incoming resources Amongst other duties Mrs Abbott ensures the bins are put out. There has been All incoming resources are accounted for gross. much extra work this autumn as the painting work has progressed. Voluntary Income These are some of the front of house people, together with greeters, Collections are recognised when received; sidespeople, readers, intercessors, Eucharistic ministers. There are many who Planned Giving Receivable is recognised only when received; work and contribute behind the scenes as well. THANK YOU ALL. Income Tax Recoverable on Gift Aid donations is recognised when the income is recognised. Stewardship Grants and legacies are recognised when the PCC is legally entitled to the It costs £2,500 a week to run St Mary’s. Approximately £540 a week comes amount due. from collections and covenanted giving. The shortfall is obvious. A stewardship campaign will be run in 2012. Please see the detailed financial report in this Income from Investments booklet. Interest entitlements are accounted for as they accrue. Formation and Catechesis All other income is recognised when it is receivable. During Lent a sponsored reading of St Mark’s Gospel took place. This was a very good evening and gave people the chance to hear a Gospel read in full. It also raised £1000. Thanks to Mrs Royle for organising that event which will be repeated in 2012 with a reading of St John’s Gospel.

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A range of visiting preachers challenged worshippers each Sunday during the autumn. Fr Alan Brown Ob.CR led a PCC day at the beginning of September and left everyone with a challenging sermon the following Sunday. He encouraged the PCC to spend money! Other visiting preachers included Fr Bill Scott, The Sub Dean of The Chapels Royal; Fr Alexander McGregor from Church House Westminster and St Mary’s Bourne Street and Bishop Robert Ladds, Assistant Bishop of London who preached a Marian sermon, bringing the 40 hours devotion to an end. St Mary’s was also pleased to welcome Canon Jonathan Goodall, Personal Chaplain to the Archbishop of Canterbury; Fr David Clues (before he left St. Mary’s, Willesden to become Vicar of St Bartholomew’s Brighton); Fr Harri Williams, who journeyed up from Pembrokeshire to celebrate Christ the King. The final guest preacher for the 75th season was the Archdeacon of Chichester, The Ven Douglas McKittrick. The home team Fr Edward, Fr John and Fr Malcolm were also in evidence in the pulpit. Having visitors is always interesting…a fresh voice...new ideas and always a challenge. St Mary’s looks forward to welcoming more visitors in 2012. Many people find the Bible Alive! and the Lent/Advent Walk With Me daily readings very helpful as a focus for meditation and prayer. Numbers attending Morning Prayer have increased in the last months.

Worship & sacramental care At the heart of the Christian life is the daily office of Morning and Evening and Night prayer. The Mass is the daily encounter with the gift of Jesus on Calvary, in the Resurrection and His DAILY NOW to us. The Mass is offered daily and the Office said. The Day of Resurrection is the first call on the Christian’s commitment to worship, gathered with others around the Altar. The Parish Mass is the focus for all at St Mary’s. Sunday communicants average 70 (2010: 70) . 3 4 At Easter 2011 there were 172 (2010: 176) and at Christmass some 150 (2010: 107) made their communion. Numbers at the Daily Mass are increasing slowly, with up to 25 on a Wednesday and 15 on a Friday. A sung evening Mass on major Saints Days or Feasts has also been re- introduced. These attract around 25 – 30. Once a month a prayer group is held. This is a vital part of parish life. Numbers attending are small, but the power and efficacy of prayer is very real. Evening Prayer and Benediction is held on the first Sunday of the month. This combines with the devotion of the Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament locally. Each week the Rosary is said. Two sessions of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament are offered; for half an hour on a Tuesday evening and an hour on a Saturday morning. Other devotions also occur. Those unable to come to Mass receive the Blessed Sacrament in their homes or nursing homes. Those in hospital are supported sacramentally and pastorally by the hospital chaplains and parish clergy. Nine members of the congregation

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are licensed as Eucharistic ministers. During 2012 teaching about the Sacrament of Reconciliation [which is always available] will take place. During 2011 there were 9 Baptisms (2010: 4), no Confirmations (2010: 2), no Weddings (2010: 2). 4 Funerals in church, 2 being full requiems (2010: 8)

Pastoral & social care The usual events took place throughout the Year: The New Year’s Day lunch; The Parish Easter Feast after the Vigil and a Lent lunch in support of the work of the Additional Curates’ Society. A number of social events followed on from the Induction including Father John’s 50th Jubilee; the Bishop of London’s visit; Harvest Thanksgiving and the 75th Anniversary of Consecration Mass. The Ladies’ Social Group meets regularly, as does ‘The Merry Widowers’ group. Lookout Leaders keep in touch with those assigned to them and are a conduit for pastoral care and for keeping the clergy advised of any need.

Ministry to Children and Young People Miss Johnette Clarke chairs the Children & Youth Ministry sub committee. Mr Mike Still became the Parish Children’s Advocate [Parish Child Protection named person] in 2011. In line with diocesan policy, all those working with children and young people are required to hold an enhanced CRB disclosure. When not involved in serving teams, youngsters leave Mass to return at the offertory, having had their own liturgy. In November, five young people with adults joined the Walsingham pilgrimage. This was a worthwhile event which was much enjoyed by the young people. On the eve of Christ The King, Miss Clare Rabjohns held an afternoon workshop with our younger people which was very successful. A crib service was held on Christmass Eve.

The PCC sponsors the 4th Kenton (St Mary’s) Scout Group. Fr. Edward has become involved with the committee and chairs it. St Mary’s has allocated £100 to a junior leader from 4th Kenton who is going on a World Challenge expedition to S Africa in 2012. Whilst the majority of the Scouts are Roman Catholic, this is a valuable link for the parish. The Scouts visited St. Mary’s and attended mass on 29th November.

Fr Edward has been appointed padre to the 101st Kenton and Kingsbury Air Training Corps Squadron. This provides opportunity to work alongside teenagers from the area. Fr Edward was previously a padre to Walsall ATC and was also padre to the Royal British Legion. The ATC joined the congregation for the Mass on Remembrance Sunday and representatives were at the Mass on 3rd December. This is another valuable link, which shows support for the junior RAF.

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Evangelization & Outreach The Parish has a population of 32,000; 60% of whom are Hindu. Whilst there are also Jewish and Muslim residents, there are still a number who would claim some vague Christian allegiance. The weekly pew sheet and Magazine ‘The Record’ are displayed publically. The pew sheet and ‘Forward!’ sheet are also distributed electronically to those on the Parish’s e-mail directory. Advertisements were placed in the local press advertising the Christmass services and flyers were distributed. The Parish website had some 3,500 hits during 2011, and is in many ways the ‘front door’ of the church. It is an excellent site and is kept right up to date. In addition to background information, it also contains the diary of services and events. Thanks to Mr Nicholas Royle our web designer and webmaster.

Ecumenical links The long-standing links with the local Greek Orthodox Church of St Panteleimon continue. The consecration of the Basilica in 2012 is a much anticipated event. Fr Edward and Fr Anastasios are old friends, so now there is a very personal link with the community as well. As a member of the Kenton Group of Churches St Mary’s maintains relationships with the local Christian Community. Thanks to our representative Miss Valerie Southwood for her untiring work with this group. A warm welcome is extended to the new minister at Kenton Baptist Church, the Rev’d Steve Cocrayne. Fr Edward and Trish Royle represented St Mary’s at the rededication of All Saints Catholic Church on the eve of All Saints Day, when the Archbishop of Westminster was the principal celebrant.

Electoral roll At the time of the Annual Church Parochial Meeting in April there were 97 (2010: 97) people on the Electoral Roll of whom 47 (2010: 45) were not resident in the Parish.

Mission Action Plan The Parish Mission Action Plan was reviewed in 2011 [before the interviews for the Incumbent] and will be reviewed against ongoing developments during 2012.

Summary of the work of the PCC during the year During 2011, the full PCC met on 11 occasions, which included 3 extraordinary meetings; and the Section 12 Meeting in January. The average attendance was 73% (2010: 85%). The Standing Committee met between meetings and reports of its deliberations were received by the full PCC and discussed where necessary. The following issues were discussed and decisions made: Page 8 Page 13

discussed the procedure for applying for grants from the Deanery Mission Fund  On 11th January 2011, the PCC met for the Section 12 meeting. Also (previously the Hillside Fund). In July, the Synod took place at Harrow School. invited were the Bishop of Edmonton Bishop Peter Wheatley, the Bishop The Area Dean welcomed Fr Edward Lewis as one of four new clergy in the of Willesden Bishop Peter Broadbent, The Archdeacon of Northolt Deanery. Following the election of officers, the Synod was given reports on the Rachel Treweek and the Area Dean Richard Bartlett. Bishop Peter Regeneration Summit, an application to the Deanery Mission Fund and a report Wheatley sent his apologies as he was away at the time of the meeting. on the July session of General Synod. The meeting in December, held at All  The Section 12 meeting was held to exchange views on the Church Saint’s, Queensbury featured a report on ALMA (Angola London Mozambique profile and to confirm with the PCC, the requirements of the Parish with Association). regards to recruiting the new Incumbent and to confirm the passing of The additional meeting in May, at All Saints, Harrow Weald, was held to debate Resolutions A,B,& C at the Section 11 meeting held on Sunday 12th of the motion from the London Diocesan Synod “That this Synod approve the pro- December 2010. It was stated that St Mary’s would like the new vicar to posals embodied in the draft Bishops and Priests (Consecration and Ordination guide the congregation to establish a Mission Action Plan. Ken Elliott and of Women) Measure and in draft Amending Canon No. 30.” Trish Royle were elected to be the Parish Representatives.

Three members of General Synod outlined issues around this motion. This was  The PCC agreed that the vacancy should be advertised in New followed by a debate and vote, the outcome of which was as follows: Directions and that interviews should take place at the end of March CLERGY LAITY 2011. Prospective candidates were welcomed to visit the church and vicarage prior to the interviews. On the day of the interviews, 22nd FOR 13 24 March, six members of the congregation were invited to join the AGAINST 7 9 interview party for lunch prepared by the catering team.

ABSTENTIONS 1 4  Bishop Peter Wheatley and Rachel Treweek joined the Parish Representatives for the interviews. After lunch the prospective TOTAL WHO VOTED 21 37 candidates left and more discussions followed. The Parish TOTAL ELIGIBLE TO VOTE 39 70 Representatives were unanimous in their decision and Bishop Peter Wheatley offered the Incumbency to Fr Edward John Lewis, Chaplain to % ATTENDED AND VOTED 53.8% 52.9% Her Majesty The Queen and Parish Priest of St. John’s, Watford.

A subsequent motion, proposed by Nigel Challis (Christ Church, Roxeth):  In January 2011, the Quinquennial Inspection of the church and hall took “That this synod desires that all faithful Anglicans remain and thrive together in place. Ms Beate Neumarkel, appointed architect, presented the report. the Church of England; and therefore calls upon the House of Bishops to bring  The Annual Report and Accounts were distributed prior to the Annual forward amendments to the draft Bishops and Priests (Consecration and Ordi- Parochial Church Meeting on 10th April 2011. nation of Women) Measure to ensure that those unable on theological grounds  A PCC ‘away day’ was led by Fr Alan Brown Ob CR. This to discuss the to accept the ministry of women bishops are able to receive Episcopal oversight vision for the next year under a new incumbent. Fr Alan followed this day from a bishop with authority (i.e. ordinary jurisdiction) conferred by the Measure up by preaching at the Sunday morning Mass. rather than by delegation from a Diocesan Bishop.” was also defeated in both Houses of Clergy and Laity.  The PCC unanimously agreed to the installation of inner glass doors at the west end of the church, and to automatic ringing bells. The Angelus would chime three times every day. th Approved by the PCC on Sunday 18 March 2012 and signed on their behalf by  To refurbish the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, and the Cure d’Ars Chapel, Father Edward J Lewis JP B.A. B.Ed. MA FRSA M.Inst.D. MOC in memory of Mr Clive Nowell.

(Chaplain to Her Majesty The Queen, Vicar of St. Mary’s & PCC Chairman)  To have the interior of the church painted.

 To implement many of the recommendations of the 2011 Quinquennial Report regarding the Church and Hall.

Date

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Financial review had been dealt with by 31st December 2011. Church accounts are held on computer and backed up frequently on two USB There had been some discussion over recent years regarding the redecoration Memory Sticks. One is held in the church safe and the other kept securely off site. or cleaning of the church interior. A quote of £135,000 (plus VAT and fees) had been received and was on file. Fr Edward obtained a quotation of £70,000 from The Common Fund for 2011 was £66,106 plus a 1% Schools Levy totalling Church Restoration, who advertise in the Catholic Church Press, and also £66,767 (2010: £64,898) and represented almost 50% of the Parish’s received references about the firm from three previous church contracts. It was expenditure (but excluding Capital Expenditure). The current estimated cost for a agreed that they should undertake the work. full-time Incumbent, on costs and maintaining a vicarage [the Parish Standard Cost] is £66,106. Flat roof and valleys The major part of the Church Hall is leased to Happy Child Nursery from Monday Repairs to the flat roofs and valleys on the church were completed to stop water to Friday each week. The current rent [due to be reviewed in January 2012] is ingress.

£38,500 pa. Happy Child Nursery also reimburses the Parish a major portion of Doors the cost of utilities and other running expenses. Replacement of the wooden doors with etched glass security doors was The former curate’s flat, which forms a separate and self-contained part of the hall commissioned from Harry Cardoss, who had undertaken work in the diocese complex, is leased to the Diocese of London until 2017. The current rental is and was recommended by the Diocesan Advisory Committee, at a cost of £12,500 pa. A rent review is due in 2012. £11,700.

The income from the Parish Halls represented approximately 46% of the Parish’s Blessed Sacrament & Cure d’Ars Chapels income. The budget for 2011 was set with a deficit of £5,000. Part of a bequest from the Estate of Mr Clive Nowell had been earmarked so Capital expenditure in 2011 charged to the Fabric Repair Fund was £120,359 that the Blessed Sacrament Chapel could be refurbished. This included re- (2010: £4,126). This reflects brave decisions made by the PCC. painting and carpeting of the Blessed Sacrament Chapel and stairs. In addition, the decorators were willing to re-furbish the Cure d’Ars Chapel within the The 100 Club continues to raise additional funds for the Parish. There are agreed ceiling. currently three prizes paid quarterly (£50, £30 and £20) and the amount raised towards General Funds was £627 (2010: £728). The Club maintains its own Bell account, with Birmingham Midshires, and funds are transferred to the church The PCC was in agreement to the installation of an automated system to ring account when needed. the church bell for the Angelus. This has now been installed by Smith’s of Derby at a cost of £4,675. Reserves Policy The PCC currently has capital of approximately £107,096 (2010: £244,713). The Lighting and Electrical Systems majority of these funds are held in an account with Scottish Widows’ Bank. Installation of improved lighting, including the floodlighting of the Rood, High Altar and Blessed Sacrament Chapel was approved. It is PCC policy to maintain a balance in the General Fund, which equates to a minimum of six months expenditure to cover any emergency situations that might Window Cleaning occur. This is currently £67,440 (2010: £58,206). The balance is held in the The windows in the church were cleaned and now afford much better natural Fabric Repair Fund. At the beginning of 2012, the sum of £26,500 will be lighting during the day. transferred from the Fabric Repair Fund to the General Fund to maintain the Church Hall agreed balance. This will leave a balance of £39,648 in the Fabric Repair Fund. The flat roof on the Church Hall required attention and the PCC gave approval Fabric, Goods and Ornaments for this to be undertaken. Church In January the architect, Ms Beate Neumarkel, carried out the Quinquennial Review of meetings of the Deanery Synod Survey of the Church and Hall, and her report was presented to the PCC in March The Harrow Deanery Synod met on four occasions during the year. An 2011. Apart from the long-standing problems concerning the boundary wall additional meeting, outside the usual schedule, was held in May to debate the outside the memorial garden, some problems with the marble flooring in the consecration of women to the episcopate. Sanctuary, and painting the exterior of the Church Hall windows; all other items The March session was held at St. Anselm’s, Belmont and Synod members Page 10 Page 11