Liz away and snow

Wednesday spoke to Ann and showed her the snow on the web cam. To spirituality day in the Hinsley room. At one point there were 20 there. Sarah did a lovely day on "He has called you by your name". It was be interesting to consider the occasions when Jesus used a person's name - Mary, Peter, Judas, Saul but not John I think. I have really enjoyed Niall Williams' novel "John". To chorus Wed and Thur with Edward preparing "Fidelio". Still a bit of snow in the garden by Sunday. I picked up the car Friday night and to practice. Some of the choir seemed reluctant to do exercises but the kids are keen. Saturday planned library move round and more weeding for the big half term sale. Vespers and Mass Chorister for a day - 48 small boys in cassocks too big for them in some cases. Paul and George helped serve. Lovely to hear the boys sing Panis angelicus and Elgar Ave verum and the plainchant Mass. Sunday choir did well - we sang "O lord increase my faith" and at evensong Rutter's "God be in my head". I played the delightful Elgar Vesper voluntaries. Watched Parry in the Amazon, Antiques roadshow from Dulwich and Lark rise which is so romantic. Spoke to Liz in Hexham - she enjoyed the Halle orchestra at the Sage on Thursday and the christening at Allenheads today. So glad she returns tomorrow - I miss her so much. Good broadcast from Allen Hall this morning with the Cardinal and Cardinal Vaughan school choir.