Social and Personal

ANASTASI. On January 24, Sister WINEFRIDE AMY, went to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her sad loss the Sisters of St Joseph of the Apparition, all her cousins, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated today at 2.30 p.m. at St Joseph Convent, St Dominic Square, Rabat, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Fatima Hostel, Sliema, or Dar Sagra Familja, Zabbar, will be greatly appreciated.

CALLEJA. On January 24, at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, John M., aged 73, of St Julians, chairman of Calmarine Services Ltd, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Winnifred née Smith, his daughter Stephanie, his sister Rita Pace and his sisters-in-law Maria Dolores (Dolly) and Alice, his many nephews, nieces and his relatives as well as his many close colleagues and friends. - R.I.P.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.

DELEZIO. On January 24, at Zammit Clapp Hospital, THERESA née Calafato, aged 80, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Sam, her son Stephen and his wife Sandra, her daughter Julie, her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren, the Delezio family, the Calafato family, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves Zammit Clapp Hospital today at 2 p.m. for Sta Venera parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by burial in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Hospice Movement will be appreciated.

GALEA. On January 23, at St Luke's Hospital, SALVINO, widower of Katie née Falzon, aged 88, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his only daughter Marthése, her husband Salvatore Calì and his grandson Riccardo, his sister Frances, his brothers Lollie and his wife Lina, Carmelo, Horace and his wife Maria, Albert and his wife Carmen, nephews and nieces, amongst whom Mario Galea, MP, cousins, amongst whom Fr Salvino Galea, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2.15 p.m. for St Catherine's parish church, Zejtun, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.45 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at Zejtun cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Sisters' Institutes at Zejtun, and Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

PORTEL. On January 23, at Zammit Clapp Hospital, LILIAN née Cottrell, widow of Ernest, formerly of Balzan, aged 79, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sisters Doris, widow of Michael Attard, Evelyn Cottrell and Mary Gromnicki, nephews and nieces, other relatives, friends and the sisters and staff of St Catherine's Home, Attard, where she was residing.
The funeral leaves Zammit Clapp Hospital today at 8 a.m. for Our Lady of the Annunciation parish church, Balzan, where Mass will be celebrated at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Fra Diegu Home, Hamrun, will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

Appreciation - Sr Andrew Sultana, OP

Sr Liliana Borg, OP, writes:

Meeting the Lord in an eternal embrace.

"The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want"

Psalm 23 was the favourite prayer of Sr Andrew Sultana OP. The Lord was for her the true Shepherd whom she trusted fully. She was attentive to His voice and followed Him faithfully and generously throughout her life. In joys and sorrows, in bright and dark days she believed firmly that He was at her side guiding and helping her and with great dedication she followed Him faithfully. Nothing and no one came between her and her Divine Spouse. She was the wise virgin always alert and attentive to the gentle voice of the One she loved and served. Thus prepared, on January 16, at 11.45 p.m. she received the final invitation: "Come faithful servant, receive the reward for your good life".

Sr Andrew, the pioneer and founder of our mission in Pakistan, dedicated her life in serving humanity in the field of education for 43 years in Jhang. She had at heart the integral formation of her students and struggled to instil in them the moral values of honesty, sincerity, tolerance, forgiveness and many other moral and spiritual values. She constantly advised the sisters, staff and students to keep to the presence of God always and everywhere and to keep their conscience clear.

"Not for school but for life we learn" was the motto of Sacred Heart High School and Sr Andrew worked hard not only to impart academic knowledge on her students but to give them a character formation based on spiritual and moral values on which they can build their life. This she did not by mere words but through her own exemplary life.

"Mother Andrew", as everyone respectfully used to call her, was in all respects, a mother to all: sisters, staff, students, parents, Christians and Muslims and all those who had the privilege to know her. As one Sacredian (ex-student) pointed out: "Whatever I am today it is because of her grooming and character building. A mother grooms and nurtures few of her own children whereas she brought up and groomed almost three generations of this area (Jhang)". And this has been expressed by many Sacredians and parents.

Sr Andrew treated everyone justly and helped everyone who was in need irrespective of one's religion or social status. Thus harmony, unity and respect for one another was the environment of the school and these are the qualities that all Sacredians will carry with them.

The news of the demise of Sr Andrew spread through the district like wild fire and government representatives, distinguished persons, staff, parents and Sacredians from all walks of life came to pay their last tribute to their dear Mother Andrew. Her death filled our hearts with sorrow but her memory will never fade.

Our Muslim brethren joined the Christian Community for the funeral liturgy and we all together prayed that God may grant eternal rest to our dear Sr Andrew and thanked and praised God for the gift of Mother Andrew to the Dominican Sisters, Sacredians, residents of Jhang and all those who knew her.

Sr Andrew spent her life among the students of Sacred Heart High School and were privileged to have her buried close to the convent within easy reach of all those whom she loved and served.

May she rest in peace and may the light she enkindled in the hearts of all of us keep on burning and may it be passed on to others.

In Memoriam

ATTARD - DORIS, 19 years ago today. Always in our hearts and prayers.
The special years will not return
When we were all together
But with the love within our hearts
You will walk with us forever.
Betty, Maurice, Yvonne.

BANNISTER. In loving memory of HENRY on the 20th anniversary of his death. Eternal rest give unto him, O Lord. His wife, children, in-laws and grandchildren.

BISAZZA. In ever loving memory of STENO, today the 26th anniversary of his death. His wife and daughters.

BLAKE - VINCY. In loving memory, today the second anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts. Her husband John, her children, their respective husbands and wives and grandchildren. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

CASAPINTA - OSEA. In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother, today the ninth anniversary of her death. Always in our hearts and prayers. Her family.

ELLUL. In loving memory of our mother MAGGIE on the third anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her sons, daughters, in-laws and grandchildren.

GALEA - PIO. In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather, today the third anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife, children and grandchildren.

GOODWIN. Cherished memories of KEITH on the first anniversary of his passing. Loved, missed and always in the thoughts of his wife Pat, son Darius, his wife Jeanette and grand-daughter Emma, daughter Kellie and her partner Justin.

LICARI - ESPEDITO. In loving memory, on the fifth anniversary of his demise. Always in our hearts and prayers. His wife, children, in-laws and grandchildren.

LICARI - JOSEPHINE. On the 23rd anniversary of her death. Never forgotten by her sons, daughters and family. May she rest in peace. Masses said today at St Augustine's parish church, Valletta, and at the Metropolitan Cathedral, Mdina, will be offered for the repose of the souls of Joseph and Josephine Licari.

MIFSUD BONNICI - KITTY, 25.1.'83. A dear mother, grandmother and aunt, lovingly and gratefully remembered. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Her family.

PORTELLI - JO née Bruno Waters. Remembering with love our dear mummy, especially today the 20th anniversary of her passing away. Mum, you remain alive in our memories and are always held dearly in our hearts. With love, your children.

ZAMMIT MAEMPEL - ALBERT. Loving and unfading memories of a beloved husband and father, today the seventh anniversary of his death. His family. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

Workshop On Bov Privatisation

(Chamber members only)

The Malta Chamber of Commerce and Enterprise will organise a workshop for its members to discuss the proposed sale of government shareholding in Bank of Valletta plc. The event will be held at The Exchange on Thursday, January 27 at 5.30 p.m. Attendance to the workshop is free of charge. All members are encouraged to attend this event and voice their opinion.

Self-Help Group

The next meeting of the Richmond Foundation's self-help group will be held at the premises of the foundation, at 433, St Joseph High Street, Sta Venera tomorrow at 5 p.m.

The group offers support to families of people suffering from mental illness.

What's On Today

Exhibitions
8.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Heritage Malta, Valletta (next to the Jesuits' church), Rhythms In Imaginations, exhibition of sculptures by Ganni Pace.

9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at the Inquisitor's Palace, Vittoriosa, The Art of Pain - Instruments of Torture, exhibition of over 100 instruments of torture from the Middle Ages to the 19th century, including the Inquisition.

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4.30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Palazzo De La Salle, Valletta, Tribes, exhibition by the art students of Matthew Cassar.

6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Ir-Razzett tal-Markiz Mallia Tabone, Mosta exhibition of paintings by Mark Schembri.

8 p.m. onwards at Ir-Razzett l-Antik Restaurant, Qormi, exhibition of ceramics by George Muscat.