Social and Personal

CURMI. On March 10, ROSE née Martin, aged 84, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her irreparable loss her most beloved husband George, her dear children Ann, Michael and his wife Anne, Margaret, widow of Paul Bonnici Mallia, Robert and his wife Joanna, Julian and his wife Maureen, Stephen and his wife Edna, her adored grandchildren Nicholas, Alex, Simon, Michael, Mark, Paula, Maria, Kristina, Andrew, Matthew and Timothy, her brothers and sisters, in-laws, cousins, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Zammit Clapp Hospital today at 2 p.m. for Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception parish church, Ta' l-Ibrag, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. May she forever live in the peace of Jesus Christ.

TIGHE. Peacefully, on March 6, in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, ANNE. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughter Mary Allen, nieces, other relatives and friends. May she rest in eternal peace.

TOMLIN. On March 10, Sister ENRICA MARY, comforted by the rites of Holy Church, went to meet the Risen Lord. She leaves to mourn her sad loss the Sisters of St Joseph of the Apparition, her brothers Harry Tomlin and his wife Barbara of California, and Fr Stanley Tomlin, MSSP, her sisters Celia Salisbury of California and Freesia Schembri of Vancouver, Lena, widow of Edward Tomlin, nephews and nieces, besides other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated today at 9 a.m. at St Joseph Convent, St Dominic Square, Rabat, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Fatima Hostel, Sliema, or Dar Sagra Familja, Zabbar, will be greatly appreciated.

In Memoriam

AQUILINA - JOE. Today the 24th anniversary of his death. Forever in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Never forgotten by his wife Yolanda, his daughter Alice and her husband Pierre Farrugia, grandchildren Emma and Paula, relatives and friends. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 6 p.m. at St Augustine church, Rabat.

BISAZZA - RICHARD. Fondly remembered by his family on the 10th anniversary of his death. Rest in peace.

CAMILLERI - DOREEN ANNE (Physiotherapist). Treasured memories of a loving wife and mother on the 11th anniversary of her passing. Always in our thoughts. Michael, Nick and their families.

FRENDO. In ever loving memory of CARMEL on the 14th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his son Hector and his wife Avril, daughter Vera and grandchildren.

GRIMA - Dr WILLIAM GRIMA, MD. Wonderful memories of a very dear husband, father and nannu on the 23rd anniversary of his death. His wife Mary and family. Lord Jesus, grant him eternal rest.

MICALLEF. In loving memory of ALFRED PHILIP MICALLEF (Capt.), today being the 13th anniversary of his death. Always remembered and sadly missed by his daughters, in-laws and grandchildren.

MORANA - MARIA-GIOVANNA. On this the fourth anniversary of her passing away. Forever remembered by her sons, daughters, extended family and friends. "We are better people because you gave us life and touched us in many ways."

NICHOLL - TONY. Treasured memories of a very dear father and grandfather, especially today being the seventh anniversary of his demise.
Many times we needed you
And many times we cried
And if love could have saved you
You never would have died!
Always in our thoughts and prayers. His family. Today's 6.30 p.m. Mass at Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of his soul.

PACE. In loving memory of our father JOSEPH (ex-director Mexico Garage), of Marsa, today the 30th anniversary of his death. Remembered by his daughters, sons, in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. You are always in our thoughts and prayers.

PULLICINO. In loving memory of our dear parents TONY and EDITH. Fondly remembered this month by their children Philippa, John, Paul, Robert, Marianna and their respective families. Tomorrow's 11.30 a.m. Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel church, Paceville, will be offered for the repose of their soul.

SPROT. In loving memory of GRACE on the fifth anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her brother, sisters and family.

Jumble Sale

Jumble sale in aid of stray animals today from 11.30 a.m. onwards at Tourist Bar, Qawra.

Priests To Mark Ordination

Twenty priests who were ordained by Archbishop Michael Gonzi in 1956 will be marking the 50th anniversary of their priesthood with a Thanks-giving Mass to be concelebrated with Archbishop Joseph Mercieca at St John's Co-Cathedral, in Valletta, on Thursday at 6 p.m.

The priests were ordained on March 17. They are: Can Joe Abela - Zejtun, Can Carmelo Aquilina - Birkirkara, Mgr Carmelo Bonavia - Birkirkara, Serafin Borg - Augustinian, Mgr Prof. Vincenz Borg - Birkirkara, Mgr Lawrenz Cachia - Zebbug, Mikielangelo Camilleri - Floriana, J. Henry Cassano - Canada, Mosè Debono - Mellieha, Daniel Farrugia - Gudja, Mgr Victor Grech - Ibrag, Can Anton Mallia - Birkirkara, Can Emanuel Martinelli - Msida, Guzeppi Mifsud - Augustinian, Egidio Mizzi - Franciscan Conventual, Victor Saliba - Lija, Guzeppi Scerri - Zejtun, Gwakkin Schembri - Qormi, Angelo Seychell - Zejtun and Can Guzeppi Zammit - Cospicua.

The original group totalled 31 but 20 are alive today.

Autism conference

Melvin Attard and Yanika Ellul, who help run the Eden Foundation's Step Teens' programme, attended the National Autistic Society International Conference in London with support from HSBC Cares for

Children Fund

The programme is held once every three years.

The two participated in various seminars on sexuality, independent living skills and social programmes. The event concluded with a Day for Autism, which took place in London's Leicester Square.

Prayer Meeting

A prayer meeting for the sanctification of priests and for priestly religious vocations will be held today from 9.45 p.m. onwards at the parish church of the Assumption, in Attard. It will be followed by adoration, which will go on until midnight.

Journalism Institute

The Fund for American Studies is seeking highly qualified journalists and students of journalism to attend the 2nd European Journalism Institute in Prague between July 22 and 29.

The fund's mission is to advance the values of freedom, democracy and a free market economy by sponsoring educational programmes of the highest quality for students with outstanding leadership potential.

These programmes include institutes that prepare young people for leadership by educating them in the theory, practice and benefits of a free society.

EJI was developed in response to a growing recognition that journalists must be empowered with the knowledge and skills needed to objectively report on a variety of business and economic issues.

Applicants can apply online at www.tfasinternational.org by April 1.

Further information as well as application status can also be obtained from the same website.

Any questions about the programme should be addressed to mkwasiborski@tfas.org

Car Boot Sale

A car boot sale will be held at the Hamrun Lyceum during the 50-hour bike marathon that will be run from March 24 to 26 in aid of Dar tal-Providenza and the Muscular Dystrophy Group.

The sale will take place on March 25 and 26.

Those interested are asked to contact the Dun Guzepp Zammit (Brighella) Lyceum, Wenzu Mallia Street, Hamrun on 2122 5661, 2123 6265/6 or fax 21222675.

F1 screening

The excitement of Formula One will reach the Valletta Waterfront tomorrow as the first race of the season in Bahrain is shown live on a big screen set up at Pinto Marina.

The screening starts at 12.30 p.m. Entrance is free.

What's On Today

Exhibitions
9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m., at Villa Gourgion, Lija, paintings by Tina Agius, Charlotte Bellizzi, Matthew Barry, Andrew Borg, Walter Busuttil, Gaby Holland, Ann Jenkins, Gordon Knox, Anna Korouma, Aleksandar Sasha Matic, Stephen Micallef Eynaud, Ann Miceli Demajo, Alexia Pace, Petra Pace, David Souter and Roberta Zammit Cutajar.

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Banca Giuratale, Victoria, watercolour paintings by Henry Alamango.

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m., at the Artitude Gallery, Sliema, abstracts, portraits and landscapes by Christine X.

7.30 p.m. onwards at Del Borgo Wine Bar, Vittoriosa, ceramics by Charlot Cassar.

At St James Cavalier, Valletta, paintings by Shaun Grech.

At the National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta, Characters In Beijing Opera, organised by the Cultural Centre of the People's Republic of China in Malta and Heritage Malta.

At Heritage Malta, Valletta, paintings by Anthony Catania.

At the Museum of Archaeology, Valletta, paintings by Monica Spiteri.

At the Loggia, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta, paintings by Juliet Horncastle.

At the Inquisitor's Palace, Vittoriosa, Holy Week works of art.

Pharmacies Open Tomorrow

Malta: 9 a.m. - noon - Gozo 7.30 - 11 a.m.
Chemimart Ltd, 3, Freedom Square, Valletta;
Colonial Pharmacy, 706, St Joseph High Road, Hamrun;
Drugshop Dispensary, De La Cruz Avenue, Qormi;
Rational Pharmacy, 74/75, Valley Road, Birkirkara;
O'Hea Pharmacy, 128, Manoel de Vilhena Street, Gzira;
Potter Chemists Ltd, Wilga Street, Paceville, St Julian's;
Edward's Pharmacy, 115, Manwel Dimech Street, Sliema;
Medica Pharmacy, Naxxar Road, Balzan;
St Mary Pharmacy, 14, Rotunda Square, Mosta;
Karizia Drugstore, 87, George Borg Olivier Street, Mellieha;
Sta Lucia Pharmacy, 1, Dorell Place, Sta Lucija;
Vittoriosa Pharmacy, 9, Triq il-Mina l-Kbira, Vittoriosa;
St Anne Pharmacy, Triq il-Qaliet, Marsascala;
Gudja Pharmacy, 25, San Ciru Street, Gudja;
Kirkop Pharmacy, 9, Parish Street, Kirkop;
Santa Marija Pharmacy, 40, Bird Street, Zebbug;
Central Pharmacy, Manwel Vitale Street, Rabat;
Castle Pharmacy, 2, Indpendence Square, Victoria;
Pisani Pharmacy, New Building, Sannat Road, Sannat.