The organist librarian

Sure enough there had been trouble from kids Thursday evening so a security guard will be coming from Monday night. I was grateful for the prompt response. To choir practice and we started on the Stainer Crucifixion for Good Friday. A restless night without Liz being here. Set off at 9 to park car at the cathedral and tube to Chiswick. Nice to be back at the scene of the wedding (Louise and Tom were busy all day so we couldn't meet up). Fr Michael O'Boy led the session on the Lent group theme which is migrants. Lulu in my group was very anti-migrant and I became annoyed. The subject is a sensitive one so it may be hard to discuss. To Hinsley Room for Justice and Peace meeting (about 12 there). Fr Augustine Hoey spoke well on prayer and finding God in the silence. Met David, an Anglican from Richmond, who went to Knock with Fr Dwayne. Catherine and Ann were there too. Mary made some nice cake. Vespers and Mass. Fr Michael Seed probably not loud enough as celebrant. Downing Colle...

My favourite hymns at the service. "When morning gilds the skies", "Father hear the prayer we offer" (sung at our wedding) and "Immortal love for ever full". I love the line "who know with John His smile of love". Stanford in C and F and "Holy is the true light" by Harris. Played Dad's minuet on "Bishopthorpe" from Master Blacket's suite and Karg-Elert "Nun danket" (played at our wedding). Barry Stronge told me Peter Warner had died unexpectedly - cancer of the pancreas - sad news. He was a gifted book illustrator especially of animals and musician. Nice cards from Liz, Ann and Vickie and 2 excellent books of daily meditations from Liz. To 12 noon Mass at John the Baptist Purley. 4 hymn sandwich and the organ well played by Philip but the people do not sing!