Migrants Mass

Bank Holiday Monday woke early. To 10.30 a.m. Mass for migrants. The Cardinal was unwell but Bishop Thomas of Brentwood and Bishop Pat greeted us warmly. Also say Fr Adrian now at Streatham Hill, Bill Saunders, John O'Toole, Allen Morris, Alan McLean conducting the Southwark diocesan choir, deacon Kassa - big turnout of ethnic chaplains. Could not hear homily at all and the psalm was too long. Lots of Marty Haugen including "All are welcome" at start and end! We were consecration and communion torches. Met Deacon Joe Parsons from Purley, Sr Sheila was also there. I delivered Cardinal's present to Archbishop's House. Did not go to Strangers into citizens rally at Trafalgar Square - I prefer meetings to such big gatherings. Met Deacon Jon Dal Din from Battersea and went for tea with him at Marks and discussed interfaith in Westminster - very good to share ideas. Bought meal for 2 for £10. To Grandma's to cut back shrubs and watched snooker and Celebrity Cash in the Attic. Listening to radio "Losing the habit" about nuns after Vatican II.