Announcements

BORG - ROBERT, aged 97, died peacefully on November 25, at Mater Dei Hospital, comforted by the rites of Holy Mother Church. Beloved husband of the late Carmen and revered father of Nancy, wife of the late Judge Prof. Wallace Gulia, Marcelle, wife of the late Major Eric Busuttil, Marlen and her husband Paul Micallef, Elspeth and her husband architect Tony Muscat, Maris Zammit, Alfred Zammit and Prof. Robert M. Borg; loving grandfather of Myra, Gabrielle, Cindy, Bill, Ronnie, Paul, Marcelle, Sandra, Duncan, Keith and Michael; and a much revered great-grandfather of 16 children. He also leaves to mourn his loss his brother Dr Francis X. Borg in Canada, his sister Mary Joslin and Denise widow of his brother Dr Paul Borg, other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
May the Lord grant him eternal peace.

SANT. On November 25, at her residence in Tal-Virtù, Rabat, JOSEPHINE, wife of the late Vincent, aged 74, passed away suddenly. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Suzanne and her husband Josie Stafrace, Audrey, and Vincent and his wife Bernice, her grandchildren Shayelle and Aidan, her sisters Carmen, wife of the late Vincent Portelli, and Miriam, wife of Dr Paul Vassallo Agius, in-laws and friends.
The funeral leaves St Catherine's home in Attard tomorrow at 3 p.m. for St Dominic church in Rabat where Mass prasente cadavere will be said at 3.30 p.m. followed by interment at Sta Margerita Cemetry in Rabat. Donations to Dar tal-Providenza will be greately appreciated.

In Memoriam

AGIUS - MARIA STELLA. Cherished memories of a dear mother, sister and grandmother, today her birthday. Fondly remembered by her sons and daughters, her sister Rita, grandchildren and sons and daughter-in-law. "It is my Father's will that whoever sees the Son and believes in Him shall have eternal life, and that I shall raise him up in the last day." (John, ch.6, vs.40)

APAP BOLOGNA - The Noble Marchesina WILFREDA APAP BOLOGNA. In memory of a dear grandmother on the anniversary of her death. Always remembered in our prayers. Angela, Philip, Sandra and Steven.

APAP BOLOGNA. In memory of The Noble Marchesina WILFREDA APAP BOLOGNA on the fourth anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered and always in our thoughts and prayers. Louis, Bernadette, Federica and Mark. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.

BONNICI. In loving and unfading memory of EDGAR (ex-Director, Paolo Bonnici Ltd), today the seventh anniversary of his death. Always in our prayers. In-laws, nephews and nieces.

BONNICI - EDGAR. In loving memory of our dear uncle Eddie who departed this life seven years ago today. Today's 6.30 p.m. Mass at St Julian's parish church will be offered for the repose of his soul. May he rest in peace. Trevor, Veronique and Charmaine.

BROWNRIGG - HENRY. With unending love for a beloved and loving husband and father, especially today the 31st anniversary of his death. Always remembered and missed by his wife Olga and daughters Helen, Monica and Madlyn and their families.

CARUANA - PAULINE. Everlasting memories of a very dear and devoted mother on the 20th anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her daughter Mary Fatima and son-in-law John. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

LENICKER. Treasured memories of EBERHARD. Always loved and remembered by his family.

MANDUCA. In loving memory of Major PETER MANDUCA on the fifth anniversary of his death. Anna and Simon, Philip, Sarah and Victor, his brother and sister and his grandchildren.

MIFSUD - ALEXANDER. Lovingly remembered, especially today the 16th anniversary of his death. Carmen, Claire, Andre and grandson Alexander.

MIFSUD BONNICI - ROSE. In loving memory of a beloved wife, mother and grandmother, today being the second anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her husband Antoine, her children Tonio and Pamela, Maria, Paula and Carlos, Roberta, Clara and Adrian, her grandchildren Enrica Rose and Michela. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

SPITERI - Mgr. LORENZO SPITERI. On the fifth anniversary of his meeting with the Lord. A prayer is solicited. Lord, grant him eternal rest. His cousin Laurie.

Vulnerable Families Project

The National Family Commission plans to set up a joint project with voluntary organisations with experience in working with vulnerable families and communities.

The aim is to offer a coordinated and complementary range of services. The commission is inviting interested parties to submit proposals by Friday.

More information on the proposed project is available from Lorraine Sultana, the commission's executive secretary, on 2145 5600/2145 5607.

Mass For Guzi Fava

A Mass in remembrance of Guzi Fava, the founder of the Sliema Wanderers FC Nursery, will be said on Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the St Aloysius Sports Complex in Birkirkara. Past players, coaches and members of the nursery are invited to attend.

Local Councils

Today's meetings
3.30 p.m. Floriana
7 p.m. Xaghra
7.30 p.m. Nadur

Talk on Caravaggio

Nicola Spinosa, Soprintendente per il Polo Museale di Napoli, will deliver a public lecture on December 4 at 5.15 p.m. on Caravaggio E I Caravaggeschi A Napoli.

The lecture will be held at the Science Lecture Theatre (next to the library) at the University of Malta, Msida. Parking in carpark 6.

Guests are asked to reserve a seat and to make a donation of Lm3 or Lm5 and thus assist the Caravaggio Studies Programme and the Caravaggio Specialised Library at the University. Cheques are to be made payable to the Director of Finance, University of Malta, and addressed to Keith Sciberras, Caravaggio Studies Programme, Department of History of Art, Faculty of Arts, University of Malta, Msida.

For further information email stephania.buttigieg@um.edu.mt or keith.sciberras@um.edu.mt.

The lecture is being held by the Caravaggio Studies Programme of the Department of History of Art on the occasion of Caravaggio400.