Monday, 26th May 2008

Announcements

Obituary

ABELA. On May 24, at Mater Dei Hospital, Mro CARMELO Abela, aged 87, passed serenely away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his sons Pippo and Mario, his daughters-in-law Catherine, Frances and Diana, widow of his son Noel, his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, his sister Rosa Galea, his brother-in-law Dr Joe Attard, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, at 9 a.m., for the old St Venera parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 9.30 a.m. followed by interment at Lija cemetery.
Lord grant him eternal rest.

CAUCHI. On May 25, ELIZABETH née Dingli, of Vittoriosa residing in Żebbuġ, aged 80, passed away peacefully at Mater Dei Hospital comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Joseph, Kathleen and her husband Jimmy, Miriam and her husband Carmel, Angele and her husband Jesmond, her grandchildren, Simona, Michael, Daniela, James, Andrew and Lara, relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 7 a.m. for St Philip parish church, Żebbuġ where Holy Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 7.45 a.m. followed by interment at Sacred Heart of Jesus cemetery, Żebbuġ. No flowers by request but donations to Dar il-Wens in Kalkara will be greatly appreciated.
Lord grant her eternal rest.

FRENDO. On May 23, at Mater Dei Hospital, CARM, aged 87, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Helen, née Jones, his son Frederick and his wife Marianne, his daughter Elaine and her husband David Azzopardi, his grandchildren Christopher, Nicholas and Vanessa.
The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Gregory's parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.
Lord, grant him eternal rest.

GAUCI. On May 25, at Mater Dei Hospital, LOUIS, aged 62, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Monica née Abela, his son Mark and his girlfriend Kirsty, his mother Madalena, his sisters Miriam and her husband Rosario of Catania, Doreen and her husband Lino, his mother-in-law Lina Abela, his wife's sisters and respective husbands, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 3.45 p.m. for Naxxar parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 4.30 p.m. followed by interment at Naxxar Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to LifeCycle will be greatly appreciated. The family wishes to thank all the staff at the Renal Unit for their care and dedication.
Lord grant him eternal rest.

In Memoriam

CALLEJA. Loving memories of my dear husband FRANCIS JOSEPH, today the fourth anniversary of his passing away. Always in my thoughts and prayers. Your wife Tessie.

CARUANA - MIRIAM. Treasured memories of a beloved wife and mother on the first anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband Ray and children Michela and Jean. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be said today at 7 p.m. at Santa Marija tax-Xagħra chapel, San Pawl tat-Tarġa. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

CARUANA. In loving memory of MIRIAM, a most beloved daughter and sister, on the first anniversary of her demise. Deeply missed by her father Massimo and his wife May, her brothers and sisters Noel and Olivia, Joe and Anna, Carmen and Patrick and Marthese and John.
Although we smile
And seem care free
Nobody misses you
More than we.

CARUANA. In loving memory of our dearest MIRIAM on the first anniversary of her demise. Deeply missed by her mother and father-in-law, Gladys and George. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

DELIA - CARMELO (Mémé). Cherished memories of our dear brother on his fifth anniversary. May God grant him eternal rest.

FARRUGIA - ELVIA. Departed this life on May 26, 1966. Lovingly remembered by her daughters and family.

FORMOSA. Ever loving and cherished memories of our dearest mother MINNIE on the third anniversary of her passing away. Her children Victoria, David and Stephen and their families. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

GARRONI - MARIA. In loving memory, on your 21st anniversary. Antoinette and John.

GARRONI. Cherished and unfading memories of my dearly beloved sister MARIA, née Cassar, who went to a much better life 21 years ago today. Forever missed and always in my prayerful thoughts. Doris.

GARRONI. Loving memories of our dear friend MARIA. Anne, Tony and family.

LEONE GANADO - THERESA (Tessy), née Randon. Treasured memories of a most beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, today the sixth anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Your sons, daughter and their families. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Today's 6 p.m. Mass at St John of the Cross parish church, Ta' Xbiex, will be offered for the repose of her soul.

MAGRI - ANGÈLE. In loving memory of a very dear mother, an exceptional lady, to whom we owe so much. So dearly loved, ever so sadly missed. Georges and Josette.

MAGRI - ANGÈLE. Remembering a most beloved mother who was an inspiration to us all. Sweet memories never fade. Lucy and Alex, Evelyn and Brian.

MAGRI - ANGÈLE. Treasured recollections of dear grand'maman, so special, loving and kind. Fond memories, always. Max and all the grandchildren.

MALLIA - JOYCE, née Sare'. In loving memory of a beloved mother and grandmother, today the 12th anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed and always remembered by her son Malcolm and his wife Rachel and her grandsons Andrew and Edward. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

ROSSIGNAUD. Treasured and unfading memories of a dear father and grandfather, JOSEPH, today the ninth anniversary of his demise. Remembered with love and respect by his children Margaret, Martin, Edgar, Helen and M'Louise, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

VELLA LAURENTI - ANTONIA. Today the sixth anniversary of her demise. Always remembered by her son John, her daughter Monica and family Pace Gouder. Today's 6.30 p.m. Mass at Balluta parish church will be said for the repose of her soul.

Pool marathon

The Lorenzo Gafà Boys' Secondary School will be taking part in a pool marathon at the Bay Street Complex between Friday and Sunday. The aim of the marathon is to raise funds for Dar San Ġużepp, an organisation caring for children in need.

Incubation space in Gozo

The Ministry for Gozo has invited artisans to apply for incubation space at the recently-inaugurated Crafts Incubation Centre in Għajnsielem, which provides support to new crafts-related businesses.

Ten workshops will be allotted to those individuals who plan to start their own artisan activity in Gozo.

A total of €850,000 (Lm364,905) in EU funds were invested in the building of the new Crafts Incubation Centre and an extension to the Wistin Camilleri Gozo Centre for Arts and Crafts. The government forked out 25 per cent of the cost.

This project is mainly intended to boost the crafts sector in Gozo while tapping the potential for this sector to generate employment on the island.

Further information and applications may be obtained from the Department of Corporate Services within the Ministry for Gozo or downloaded from the Ministry's website www.gozo.gov.mt/pages.aspx?page=1615.

Applicants may submit the filled-in forms in the tender box at the Accounts Section of the same department, up to noon on June 30.

Marian symposium

To mark the 150th anniversary since the call by the Virgin Mary at Ta' Pinu Sanctuary in Għarb, a Marian symposium will be held at the same sanctuary between June 4-8.

The seminar is being organised by the Pontifical Faculty Marianum in Rome in collaboration with the sanctuary. The keynote speakers will include the president of the faculty, Silvano M. Maggiani, OSM and Salvatore M. Perella, OSM, who lectures at the same faculty.

Apart from the academic part, there will be time dedicated to prayer with the participation of Archbishop Paul Cremona, Archbishop Emeritus Ġużeppi Mercieca, Gozo Bishop Mario Grech and Bishop Emeritus Nikol Cauchi.

Applications to attend the symposium can be obtained from the sanctuary, from the Lumen Christi bookshop in Victoria, from the office of Radju Marija, from Klabb Qari Nisrani or by downloading a copy from www.tapinu.org.

Applications have to be received by Saturday.

Students of film

The Malta Cine Circle held the Secondary Schools' National Film Competition supported by the Vodafone Malta Foundation, with the aim of encouraging more young people to take an interest in cinematography.

The films were entirely scripted and produced by students.

Awards were presented for best production, editing, direction, cinematography, use of sound and best acting. The ceremony was held and the films screened at the Carlo Diacono School in Żejtun.

Since its inception in 1952, the Malta Cine Circle has organised several national and international competitions. Two major annual contests are the National Film Competition and the Golden Knight Malta International Film Festival, which is now in its 46th edition.