A funeral and a wedding!

To St Mary's West Croydon where Liz and I served at the funeral of Joyce Moore. Matthew played Londonderry Air during the censing - Joyce got me to sing this at a party and really loved it! Louise Sage, Neva, the Beers and Tony were there. It was a fitting tribute with some favourite hymns including "Bring flowers of the fairest". Stan served for Addiscombe for many years and died in 2003. Liz was able to go the small gathering but I went to work for 2 and a half hours and did some ordering. To the cathedral for the wedding of Naomi Waltham-Smith and James Olsen. A very grand affair with 7 priests and nearly all in Latin. Victoria Missa O quam gloriosum, Messiaen and Bach Prelude in C minor played by Matthew Martin. The couple read the lessons and composed "O sacrum convivium" to be sung at communion which was effective. Fr Mark on great form alluding to music in his homily. Unusual readings. Naomi wore black velvet! Wedding lasted 1 hour and 50 minutes - is this a record? To choir practice and all going well.