Coming up
¤ The 44th diocesan rally of the Catholic movements and societies, ecclesiastic groups and members of the parish council, entitled L-Ewkaristija Ghajn u Quccata tal-Appostolat, is being held today from 8.30 a.m. to noon at Catholic Action hall, Sir...
¤ The 44th diocesan rally of the Catholic movements and societies, ecclesiastic groups and members of the parish council, entitled L-Ewkaristija Ghajn u Quccata tal-Appostolat, is being held today from 8.30 a.m. to noon at Catholic Action hall, Sir Arturo Mercieca Street, Victoria. It starts with a concelebrated Mass presided over by Bishop Nikol Cauchi.
¤ The 150th anniversary of the proclamation of the dogma of the Immaculate Conception and the 50th anniversary of the arrival of the statue of the Immaculate Conception in Qala are being commemorated today.
Rev. Provincial Paul Galea, OFM, will lead a concelebrated Mass at St Anthony's church in Ghajnsielem at 8.30 a.m. Solemn sung vespers at 3.30 p.m. will be followed by a pilgrimage to the Immaculate Conception Sanctuary in Qala at 4 p.m.
The Fraternities of the Rosary of Ghajnsielem and Nadur as well as the Fraternity of the Immaculate Conception of Qala will be taking part.
¤ A car boot sale is being organised by the Friends of the Sick and the Elderly in Gozo today from 9 a.m. at the Marsalforn car park. The fee is Lm3 per car, payable on the day.
¤ The Ghaqda Hbieb tal-Presepju Ghawdex, in collaboration with Nadur council, is holding a seminar for crib enthusiasts at the Boys' museum in Nadur today. The seminar starts with Mass at St Peter and St Paul's Basilica at 9.30 a.m.
¤ A Martial Arts Festival is being held today from 9 a.m. to 5.15 p.m. at the Sports Complex, Victoria.
¤ A tombola in aid of the Victory Band Club is being held at the club in Xaghra today from 1 p.m. onwards.
¤ The feast of St Andrew the apostle is being celebrated in Fontana today. Bishop Cauchi will lead a concelebrated Mass and deliver the panegyric at 3.45 p.m. The procession with the statue of the saint, led by Mgr Joseph Bajada and accompanied by the La Stella Band, leaves the church at 4.45 p.m. Afterwards there will be a sacramental blessing.
¤ Looney Tunes Back in Action is being shown at the Don Bosco Oratory, Victoria, today at 5.30 p.m.
¤ The Leone Band is holding its annual concert to commemorate the 54th anniversary of the proclamation of the dogma of the Assumption of Our Lady on Saturday at 7.30 p.m. at the Aurora Theatre in Victoria. Mro Colin Attard is the musical director. Entrance is free.
¤ A fund-raising silent auction and dinner is being organised by the Gozo SPCA, assisted by the Victoria Scout Group at Palazzo Palina Hotel, Ta' Cenc, on Saturday. For tickets and more information contact Sue Nicholson (tel: 2155-6085 or 7926-7329) or Group Scout Leader Lorrie Saliba (2155-5844 or 7939-8928).
¤ A high tea is being organised by the Kercem Ajax Football Club on Saturday at 7 p.m. at Il- Maxtura, Marsalforn Road. There will be bingo and spot prizes. Transport is being provided. For tickets call 9948-6153 or 9940-2511.
¤ The Xaghra Feast Decorations Society is organising a dinner on Saturday at 7 p.m. at Villa Fiorita, Marsalforn. Ticket at Lm4.75 for adults and Lm3.50 for children, may be obtained from the helpers.
¤ A music and arts festival, in aid of missionaries supported by the Mission Fund and the Arka Respite Centre, is being held at the Don Bosco Oratory, Victoria, on Saturday at 7 p.m. There will be live performances by Tribali and local artists including Ira Losco, Debbie Scerri, Indigo, Sigo, Ray, Alan Mayo, Ivan and Paul. Those wishing to make a contribution are to sms 5061-8075 to donate Lm2 or 5061-8917 to donate Lm3.