Social and Personal

Mr CHARLES CACCIOTTOLO and Miss AMY CARUANA
The marriage took place on November 21, 1953, at St Lawrence parish church, Vittoriosa. Wishing you many more years of happiness and good health. With fondest love and gratitude from Maria and Mario, Tania and Joe, Lawrence and Tania and your beloved grand-daughters Caroline and Michael and Roberta. God bless you both.

Obituary

DE GIOVANNI. On November 19, at her residence in Valletta, MARY née Saliba, widow of Anthony, aged 84, a most loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Catholic Church to meet with her Risen Lord. She leaves to mourn her sad loss her children Joe and his wife Mary, Lillian and her husband Lino Galea and Twanny, her sisters Carmela, widow of John Zahra, and Lucy Saliba, her grandchildren Ruth, Sarah, Michael and Emmanuel, Christine and her husband Andrè Ellul and Martin, her great-grandson Ryan, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves her residence today at 2.15 p.m. for St Augustine parish church, Valletta, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

FALZON. On November 19, at St Luke's Hospital, GIOVANNA née Muscat of Mgarr, aged 89, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her irreparable loss her husband Giuseppe, her children and their spouses, Joe and Josephine, Rose and Nazzareno Vella, Margaret and Victor Camilleri, Maria Dolores and Edward Kirby, Paolina and Alberto Augugliaro, James and Mary, Mary Therese and Helmuth Barth, her 20 grandchildren and their spouses, her 19 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow for St Mary's parish church, Mgarr, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3 p.m., followed by interment at Mgarr cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Little Sisters of the Poor, Hamrun, will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Merciful Lord, grant her eternal rest.

SCHEMBRI. On November 20, at St Luke's Hospital, JOSEPH of Msida, aged 81, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his son Mario and his wife Doriette, his daughter Anna and her husband Godfrey Baldacchino, his daughter Marisa and her husband Mario Micallef, grandchildren, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 8 a.m. for Our Lady of Lourdes parish church, San Gwann, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

THEUMA. On November 19, at Gozo General Hospital, THERESINA of Victoria, Gozo, aged 88, passed away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her irreparable loss her children Dr Eddie Rapa and his wife Rose, Mariosa and her husband Saviour, and Maria, grandchildren, relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves Savina Square, Victoria, today at 4.45 p.m. for the Gozo Cathedral, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 5 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Marija Cemetery, Victoria.

In Memoriam

AQUILINA - GUZÈ. Today the 10th anniversary of his death. Thank you, dad, for all that you have been for me, even when I did not know it. You will be remembered always. Louis and family.

AQUILINA. In loving memory of my dear husband WALTER on the third anniversary of his demise. Always in my thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant him eternal rest. His wife Grace.

CASSAR - ANTHONY. Precious memories of a loving and devoted husband and father on the second anniversary of his passing away. Fondly remembered by his wife Helen, daughter Emma and son Mark. May the Lord Jesus grant him eternal peace.

CLEWS - Bro. HILARY A. CLEWS, fsc. On the fifth anniversary of his death. Remembered by his brother Stanley, sister Eileen, nephews and nieces.

ELLUL VINCENTI - CARMELINA. Treasured memories of a very dear mother on the 20th anniversary of her death. Her sons, daughters and their families.

FRENDO - GEORGE C. Today the 15th anniversary of his passing on to eternal life. Deeply missed and fondly remembered by his wife Antoinette, his son Fr George Joseph Frendo, his daughters Maria, Joy, Elizabeth her husband Gino Camilleri, Antoinette and her husband Joseph Camilleri, his beloved grandchildren George Joseph, Malcolm George, Maria Chiara, Anthony John, Francis James and George Charles.
In God alone there is
Rest for my soul,
From him comes my safety;
He alone is my rock, my safety,
My stronghold so that
I stand unshaken.
Psalm 62.

GRECH - DOMINIC. Unfading memories of a dear husband, father and grandfather, today the third anniversary of his demise. Always in our hearts. Your wife Giusa, son Dr George Grech, wife Rosalind, and grandchildren Matthew and Marie Claire.

LUCIA - ETTORE. In memory of our dear father, today the fourth anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Marisa, Henri, Ramon and Jean-Luc.

LUCIA - ETTORE. Remembering our dear father on the fourth anniversary of his death, today and always. Alfredo, Anna, Maria and Marco.

LUCIA - ETTORE. In loving memory of our dearest father, today the fourth anniversary of his death. We miss you and are always in our thoughts and prayers. Patrizia, Tony, Anton and Andrew.

LUCIA. In loving memory of our dear father ETTORE, today the fourth anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and so terribly missed. His daughter Liliana, husband Stephen, Simon and Lisa.

LUCIA - ETTORE. Lovingly remembered by his youngest son Stefano, wife Mariella and Andrea and Michele, today the fourth anniversary of his death. Always in our prayers.

MICALLEF. In loving memory of CETTINA on the second anniversary of her death. We miss you so much, mum. Always in our thoughts and prayers.

MUSCAT - EMANUEL, known as Eddie. A most loving husband, father and grandfather, today the eighth anniversary of his demise and final journey to the Risen Lord. Fondly remembered by his wife Lora, Claudio, Marthese, Maurice, Roderick and Oliver and their families.

PACE - MARIONNE née Arrigo. Treasured memories of a dearly beloved wife, mother and grandmother on her ninth anniversary.
The special years will not return
When we were all together
But with the love within our hearts
You will walk with us forever.
Always united in spirit. Your family. Lord, keep her in Your care.

PACE - MARIONNE née Arrigo. In loving memory of our dearest sister. Anna, Edward.

Squash Marathon

The squash marathon to raise much needed funds for the Island Sanctuary for dogs at Delimara will kick off at the Sunny Coast Resort Club, Qawra tomorrow at 9 a.m. and will run until 8 p.m.

Donations can be made via SMS on: 5061 7361 for Lm1, 5061 8072 for Lm2 and 5061 8923 for Lm3.

Lines will remain open until December 1.

Donations can also be placed in HSBC account 013-084843-051 or BOV account 15805684014.

Training Programmes

The Malta Tourism Authority has launched a series of development programmes on subjects ranging from people management to selling through the internet, leadership and managing customer service.

More information on the programmes may be obtained through the training and development web page of the MTA's corporate website.

http://www.mta.com.mt

Power Cut

The electricity substation in Luqa Road, Luqa developed a fault early yesterday morning, affecting the power supply in Luqa Road and in a small part of the Marsa industrial estate, Enemalta said.

The service was expected to be restored by the evening.

Wreath-Laying

The Royal Malta Artillery Association will be holding a wreath-laying ceremony at the Addolorata Cemetery on Sunday at 10.15 a.m., meeting at the upper gate.

Bus Route 42

Bus number 42 resumed its normal route through Tumas Fenech Street, behind St Helen's Basilica, Birkirkara as from Wednesday, the Malta Transport Authority said.

Business Scholarship

The Zarb School of Business at Hofstra University, in New York State, is offering a four-year scholarship to a Maltese student, on the initiative of Frank Zarb, an American of Maltese descent.

Mr Zarb was the chairman of the National Association of Securities Dealers and of its stock market, the NASDAQ. The school of business was named after him in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the world of business.

The scholarship is aimed at a student, who should have completed at least a year of an undergraduate business, management or information technology course.

Applications may be submitted to the University of Malta by December 10. Further information may be obtained from the university's international office.

www.hofstra.edu/Academics/Business/index_business.cfm

New Parish Priest

Archbishop Joseph Mercieca has appointed Fr Marco Portelli parish priest of Our Lady of Lourdes parish, in Paola.

Born in April 1968, Fr Portelli was ordained in July 1996. He served as deputy parish priest at Msida and at Naxxar since 1999.

Maltasong Qualifiers

The Maltasong Board said the 36 compositions that qualified to the second phase of the Song for Europe 2004 Festival would be announced on Sunday at the Golden Tulip Vivaldi Hotel at 7 p.m.

Talk On Plants

The Indoor Plant Circle will be holding a talk by Peter Caruana on the propagation of plants and grafting of fruit trees at the Senior Citizens Centre, 46/47, St Publius Street, Floriana on Tuesday at 6 p.m.

President's Engagements Today

10 a.m. at St John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta, the President attends a Thanksgiving Mass on the occasion of the university's Graduation - 2003.
Noon, at the Palace, Valletta, the President receives Mgr Giovanni Martinelli, Apostolic Vicar of Tripoli, and Mgr Silvestro Magro, Apostolic Vicar of Benghazi.
1 p.m. at the Palace, Valletta, the President is interviewed by Luca Bergamin, for the magazine Touring Club Italiano (Qui Touring).
4.15 p.m. At Coastline Hotel, Salina Bay, the President delivers the closing address of the 38th annual general meeting of the European Alliance of Neuro-Muscular Disorders Associations.
5.15 p.m. at the Aula Magna of the Foundation for International Studies, Valletta, the President delivers the opening address at the graduation ceremony of the Third Mediterranean Master's Programme in Human Rights and Democratisation.
8 p.m. at the Casino Maltese, Valletta, the President attends a reception hosted by the president of the Chamber of Engineers on the occasion of its 25th anniversary.

What's On Today

Play
Nov 21, 22, 23 8 p.m. at St James Cavalier, Valletta, play Amphitryon by Actinghouse Productions.

Dance
7.30 p.m. at the Manoel Theatre, Valletta, Sharon Sapienza's Flamencos.

Lecture
6.30 p.m. at Heritage Malta, Merchants Street, Valletta, lecture on Medieval Castles & Gunpowder Forts In Southern Germany by Michael Losse.

Exhibitions
8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at the National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta, exhibition of Ancient Egyptian statue of Neferaabete.
9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. at German-Maltese Circle, Valletta, exhibition of photographs and ceramics by Gudrun Kirchmann and Hans Joachim Thalau.
9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m., at Couvre Porte, local council, Vittoriosa, art exhibition entitled Inspired by Carmelo Apap.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Cathedral Museum, Mdina, exhibition of Masters' Etchings by Guido Reni, Reubens, Van Dyck, Rembrandt and Goya.
10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the St James Cavalier, Valletta, exhibition of paintings by John Martin Borg.
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Italian Cultural Institute, Valletta, exhibition of works by 20th century Italian painters.