BORG. At his home in St Julian's MICHAEL, aged 80, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Josephine, his children Vivian and her husband Alfred, Charles and his wife Marianne, Tessie and her husband Joseph, Maryann and her husband Johnny, Rita, his sister, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. R.I.P.
Mass praesente cadavere is being said today at 2.30 p.m. at St Julian's parish church, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request, but donations to Dar tal-Providenza will be appreciated.
PACE DECESARE. On December 13, PHYLLIS, née Wirth, aged 79, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Ronald, her daughters Audrey, wife of Robert Aquilina, Rowena, wife of Anthony Manduca, Anthea, wife of Bernard Zammit, her grandchildren Karl, Ira, Mark, Julia, Edward, Philip and John, her brothers Willy and his wife Jolly, Henry and his wife Gladys, Lorry and his wife Anna, Edgar and his wife Nanette, Arthur, her sisters Molly Wirth, Yvonne Marich, Irene, Babs Cutugno, Monica Borg Testaferrata, Rizette and her sister-in-law Mary, widow of her brother Oliver, other in-laws, relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves Capua Hospital today at 8.45 a.m. for Jesus of Nazareth church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Hospice Movement will be appreciated.
PARNIS. On December 15, at the Carmelite Convent in Fleur-de-Lys, Fr Anthony Parnis, OC, aged 54, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss the Carmelite Community, his brothers and sisters Sr Generosa, Sister of the Sacred Heart, Mary and her husband Charles Decelis, Carmen and her husband Anthony Sciberras and Godwin and his wife Katy; Sperance and her husband Paul Portelli, Raymond and his wife Vivian, Grace and her husband Martin Bonnici and Louis and his wife Lina, all of Australia, Mary widow of his brother Alfred and Lina widow of his brother Joe, nephews and nieces, his uncles and aunts, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 9 a.m for Fleur-de-Lys parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30 a.m. followed by interment in the Carmelite Community grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery.
Lord grant him eternal rest.
Requiem Masses
A Mass for the repose of the soul of MARIA IRIS CAMILLERI will be said tomorrow at 6.30 p.m. at St Julian's parish church. She will always hold a special place in our hearts. Her family. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend.
In Memoriam
ANASTASI - LILY. In loving memory, on the 24th anniversary of her death. Connie and Joe.
AZZOPARDI - VINCENT. Treasured memories of a dear father and brother, today the 24th anniversary of his death. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Noel and Angela and Inez and John.
BALZAN. Treasured memories of our dearest ANTHONY, a devoted father and a loving nannu, on the 13th anniversary of his passing to eternal life. Always in our hearts. Mary, Frank, Kenneth and Norbert.
BONNICI - SYLVIA. Cherished memories of a dear mother and grandmother on the sixth anniversary of her death. Lovingly remembered by her son John, her daughters Madlene and her husband Alex, Angela and her husband Mark, and her grandchildren Anthony, Maxine, Tyson and Dale. O Lord, grant her eternal rest.
GALDES - GIUSA. In ever loving memory of a wonderful mother on the first anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Manfred and Antoinette, Rosemarie and Ronnie.
SATARIANO. Today the sixth anniversary of our beloved CECIL's untimely demise. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Eileen, Mark, Madelen, Michael, Joe and Cecil. Rest in peace.
VELLA - MARIA STELLA. Treasured memories of my dear mother on her death anniversary. Now as ever so close to my heart. Marthese.
Sidonia Enterprises Ltd
Christmas shutdown. Tomorrow last trading day. Re-open, Thursday, January 2, 2003.
Christmas Holidays
Cimira (Advisors-Consultants-Motivators) - an incorporated service of PE Limited - with offices at 41, Triq Kristofru, Valletta VLT 03 will be closed for holidays from Friday, December 20, 2002 to Friday, January 3, 2003, both days inclusive. We re-open Monday, January 6, 2003, observing our normal hours.
Attard Burlò Fleri-Soler Notaries Public
Would like to inform their clientele that their offices at Flat 1, San Gwann Court, Naxxar Road, San Gwann, and 89, St John Street, Valletta, will close for Christmas holidays on Monday, December 23 at noon and will re-open on Friday, January 3, 2003 at 9 a.m. Tel: San Gwann 21374429, Valletta 21224892. e-mail: admin@abfs.com.mt
Lottery Winners
A fund-raising lottery in aid of the Holy Family Home for the elderly in Naxxar raised Lm7,753 which will go towards the Lm131,000-project to extend its premises.
The winners were: Alfred F.S. Manduca, ticket holder E 401667, who won the first prize; R. Demanuele, ticket C 81019, second prize; P. Vella, ticket C, 540781, third prize; M. Saliba, ticket A 203518, fourth prize; N. Muscat, ticket E 287389, fifth prize.
Caritas Lottery
The Caritas Malta super lottery has been won by the holder of ticket number 5439.
The other winners were holders of ticket numbers 5559, 5696, 8711, 899, 256, 1651, 673, 4151, 5018, 6370 and 4922.
Talent Evening
Iklin local council will hold a talent evening on Wednesday at 7.15 p.m. at the new pastoral centre in the locality. Young people from Iklin wishing to take part may contact the council.
Dun Alfred prayer group
The Dun Alfred prayer group will hold its monthly meeting at Tal-Erwieh church in Merchants Street, Valletta, on December 27 at 5.45 p.m.
Local Councils
Today's meetings
2.00 p.m. Mdina.
4.00 p.m. Sliema.
5.00 p.m. San Gwann.
5.30 p.m. Pembroke.
6.00 p.m. Siggiewi.
6.30 p.m. Dingli.
7.00 p.m. Attard.
Amadeus Chamber Choir
The Amadeus Chamber Choir and Orchestra will hold its annual Yuletide concert, 'A prelude to Christmas' at St John's Co-Cathedral on Friday at 7.30 p.m. Entrance is free. Tenor Andrew Sapiano will also take part.
Animal lovers' support club
An animal lovers' support club has been set up to campaign against animal cruelty.
Those wishing to join may write to PO. Box 28 Balzan or e-mail animallovers2003@yahoo.com.
President's Engagements Today
10.30 a.m. The President and Mrs de Marco attend a Mass for schoolchildren and are presented with donations in aid of The Malta Community Chest Fund by various schools in Gozo at the Nadur Basilica, Gozo
Noon. The President and Mrs de Marco present donations on behalf of the Malta Community Chest Fund to various individuals and philanthropic institutions at Lourdes Home, Ghajnsielem, Gozo.
4 p.m. The President visits the Christmas Village at Anchor Bay, Mellieha.
5.30 p.m. The President receives the president and committee members of the Beland Band Club, Zejtun.
6.30 p.m. The President delivers a recording of the annual Christmas and New Year's message.
What's On Today
Concert
7.30 p.m. at the parish hall, St Joseph Street, San Gwann, instrumental concert by San Gwann Light Orchestra, directed by Mro Charles Wood.
Exhibitions
9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. At the Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta, exhibition of drawings by Joseph Paul Cassar and Dutch artist Rineke Engwerda.
9 a.m. to 7 p.m. At the Mediterranean Conference Centre, art exhibition by Olaug Vethal.
10 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at the Cathedral Museum, Mdina, Biennale of Contemporary Christian Art - Malta 2002.
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 7.30 p.m. at the De Porres Cultural Centre, Sliema, exhibition of paintings and sculptures by Bulgarian artist Ventzislav Metchev.