Social and Personal

BALZAN. On July 17, at St Luke's Hospital, REBECCA née Navarro, aged 85, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Henry and his wife Catherine, Violet and her husband Achille, Julie, widow of her son Joseph, her grandchildren, her sisters Mary and Carmelina, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 7 a.m. for St Joseph's parish church, Msida, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 7.30 a.m. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated.

VASSALLO. On July 18, EMMANUELA k/a Lilly of Pietà, aged 77, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughter Maryanne and her husband Joseph Farrugia, her sons Saviour and his wife Carmen, Joseph and his wife Nanette, Raymond and his wife Grace, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 1.45 p.m. for the Fatima church in Guardamanga where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m. followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery.

In Memoriam

BONNICI - ANTHONY. In loving memory of a dear husband and father on the seventh anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Miriam, his daughters Isabelle and her husband John, Ivana and her husband Fabian, Tatiana and her husband Paul and grandchildren Kelly, Jean-Paul and Maia. Merciful Jesus, grant him eternal rest. A prayer is kindly solicited.

BORG - JOE. Today the third anniversary of his death. Loving memories of a dear husband and father. His wife Mary, children Noel, Joseph, David and Roger and his wife Tina, and grandchildren.

DE GIOVANNI. In ever loving memory of Joe, today the 15th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Rita, his children Bianca and Charles, Dennis, David and Johanna and his grandchildren. May God grant him eternal rest.

GAMBINA - MARY R. Treasured memories of a devoted wife, mother and grandmother on the 15th anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her husband, sons, daughters, in-laws and grandchildren. Today's 6 p.m. Mass at St John of the Cross parish church, Ta' Xbiex, will be offered for the repose of her soul.

GAMBINA. Cherished memories of our dear sister MARY née Dimech who was called to eternal life 15 years ago today. Tessie, Josephine and Albert.

HESS - ROLF. In loving memory, today his fourth anniversary. Always in our hearts and prayers. His wife Marlene, sons Steven and Luke, relatives and friends.

PACE. Precious and unfading memories of ROSE née Psaila, a dearly beloved and devoted mother, today the 30th anniversary of her passing away to eternal life. May she rest in peace in the Lord. Her children Amy and Achilles.

PACE. In loving memory of VICTOR, today the 16th anniversary of his death. Never forgotten by his wife Antoinette, his children Karin, Clare and Nigel, his in-laws and grandchildren.

PACE. Cherished memories of VICTOR on the anniversary of his demise. Mary, Charles and their family.

PACE - VICTOR E. Forever living in our hearts, dear brother, and remembered in our prayers. Marlene and Maurice.

PACE - VICTOR. A dear uncle always lovingly remembered. Janice and Hugh, Jackie and Kenneth.

PACE - VICTOR. Always remembering my brother with love. Liliana and family in Canada.

PACE - VICTOR E., 19-7-87. Loving memories on this 16th anniversary. Vanna, Edgar and Alice, George and Lorraine.

SCHEMBRI. In ever loving memory of ANNIE, today being the fourth anniversary since she joined the Risen Lord. Always remembered with love by her husband Edwin, her children Godfrey, Joe and Silvana, and her grandchildren. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

Sidonia Enterprises Ltd

Summer shutdown. Last trading day Friday, August 8, re-opening Monday, August 25, 2003.

Clay Pigeon Shoot

Hunters from Paola together with the Qormi Clay Shooting Club and the Kerygma Movement are organising a clay pigeon shoot from July 28 to August 3 at the Olympic shooting range, in Tal-Handaq, Qormi in aid of Dar tal-Providenza.

Apart from the daily shoot, there will also be night shooting from July 31 to August 2.

Further information available from Joe Vella on 7905 6318.

HR awards

The Foundation for Human Resource Development has extended the closing date for nominations for the HR Awards 2003 to September 3 due to popular request.

Nomination forms can be obtained from Mark Camilleri on 25693224.

fhrd.m.camilleri@ipse.org.mt

Stamp Cancelling Slogan

Maltapost will use a machine stamp cancelling slogan marking the 30th anniversary of technical and military assistance by the Italian Military Mission at the central mailroom, Qormi Road, Marsa from Monday to August 2.

Media Centre website

The Church's Media Centre yesterday officially launched its website.

The site provides information on the services offered by the centre including the printing press, the publications department, the newspaper il-GENSillum, the social communication secretariat, the film guide, the advertising department, the television unit, the Qarrej Nisrani bookshops and the accounts department.

http://mediacentre.org.mt

Uncollected Certificates

A number of certificates in respect of the SEC May/September 2002 examinations have not yet been collected.

If these certificates are not collected within a month they will be forwarded by ordinary post, the Education Department said.

President's Engagements Today

4.15 p.m at Malta International Airport, the President attends the welcoming ceremony of the relics of St Therese.

What's On Today

Jazz
8 p.m. at Ta' Liesse, Valletta, Malta Jazz Festival 2003.

Exhibitions
8.30 a.m. to 1.15 p.m. at the National Museum of Fine Arts, South Street, Valletta, display of The Malta Turner, a painting of the Grand Harbour by J.M.W. Turner.
8.30 a.m. to 1.15 p.m., at the National Museum of Archaeology, Auberge de Provence, Valletta, exhibition of sculptures by Antonio Sciortino entitled The Joy of Movement.
9.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. and 4.30 to 8.30 p.m. at Cleland & Souchet, Hilton Portomaso, a collection of watercolours by Johanna Fiorini Lowell
10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 6 to 10 p.m. at Gillieru Harbour Hotel, St Paul's Bay, art exhibition by eight students of art teacher Matthew Cassar.

Pharmacies Open Tomorrow

Malta 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Gozo 7.30 to 11 a.m.
New British Dispensary, 109/110, St John Street, Valletta;
International Pharmacy, 650, St Joseph High Road, Hamrun;
St Venera Pharmacy, 332, St Joseph High Road, St Venera;
St Bartholomew Pharmacy, 230, Fleur-De-Lys Road, Sta Venera;
D'Argens Pharmacy, 330, Rue D'Argens, Gzira;
J.V.'s Pharmacy, Swieqi Valley, Swieqi;
Harley Pharmacy, 1, Nathalie Poutiatin Tabone Street, Sliema;
M4 Pharmacy, Railway Road, Attard;
St Mary Pharmacy, 14, Rotunda Square, Mosta;
Karizia Drugstore, 87, George Borg Olivier Street, Mellieha;
De Paola Pharmacy, 36, Antoine De Paule Square, Paola;
Alpha Pharmacy, 'Maria Immaculata', Cospicua Road c/w Cottoner Avenue, Fgura;
May Day Pharmacy, Victory Street, Zabbar;
Brittannia Pharmacy, 5, Pretty Bay Street, Birzebbuga;
Qrendi Pharmacy, 6, Main Street, Qrendi;
Tal-Grazzja Pharmacy, Frangisk Farrugia Street, Zebbug;
Nova Pharmacy, 142, College Street, Rabat;
Abela's Pharmacy, 42, G.P.F. Agius De Soldanis Street, Victoria, Gozo;
Joyce's Pharmacy, 8 September Avenue, Xaghra.