Saturday, 14th June 2008

Announcements

Obituary

BORG. On June 13, ANTHONY of Mellieħa, aged 88, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his irreparable loss his children Jane, wife of Charles Vella, Agnes, wife of Joe Caruana, Doris, wife of Michael Caruana, Marthese, wife of Marcel Spiteri, Anthony and his wife Connie, Joe and his wife Josephine, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, in-laws and their families, other relatives and friends. Your dedication and love for your family will always be treasured. We'll miss you Dad. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2.45 p.m. for Our Lady of Victories (Maria Bambina) parish church, Mellieħa, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.30 p.m., followed by interment at Mellieħa cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

DeGABRIELE. On June 13, at Apap Institute, Sta Venera, MARIA DOLORES, aged 98, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her only surviving brother, Fr Joseph DeGabriele, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Apap Institute today for St Venera new parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Apap Institute or Dar tal-Kleru, Birkirkara, will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

PATERSON. On June 8, BETTY, died peacefully at Queen's Court Care Home, Wimbledon, with daughters Anne and Jane both at her side. A funeral service will be held at Christ church on June 23 at 12.45 p.m., followed by a woodland burial at Langney Cemetery, Eastbourne, East Sussex, UK. The peace of God which passeth all understanding shall keep our hearts and minds.

In Memoriam

CACHIA. In loving memory of NORMAN, today the second anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his wife Lilian, his daughter Luana and her fiancé Chris, his mother Violet, relatives and friends. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.

CASSAR TORREGGIANI - ANTONIO. In fond memory of a loving grandfather who left this earthly life half a century ago. He remains a constant inspiration to me for faithful Christian creativity in the roots of today's global fiduciary issues, especially world hunger. Tomorrow's 11.30 a.m. Mass intention at Balzan parish church will be offered for his eternal repose within the embrace of the Holy Trinity.

CREMONA - ANTOINE. Loving memories on this 36th anniversary. Ena, Andrew, Michael.

DEMARCO - VICTOR. Treasured and unfading memories of a dearly beloved father and grandfather, today the 14th anniversary of his passing away. Fondly remembered and sadly missed. Ever in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Victoria, Theresa, Alfred, Sandra, Anthony, David, their respective spouses and his grandchildren.

RANDON. In loving memory of our dear father JOSEPH on the 48th anniversary of his death. Never forgotten by his sons, daughters, in-laws and grandchildren.

SCHEMBRI. Loving memories of a very dear and devoted wife and mother, EMMA, who went to meet the Risen Lord on June 14, 1956. Fondly remembered by her daughter Rosemary.

TAYLOR - RICHARD. In ever loving memory, on the second anniversary of his death. Deeply loved and missed by his wife Carmen, sons Anthony, Stephen and Darren, their wives, grandchildren, relatives and friends. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.

TESTAFERRATA BONICI - MARIA, Dowager Baroness of Qlejja. On the ninth anniversary of her death. Sadly missed by her daughters Agnès, Caren and Annamaria, her sons-in-law and her grandchildren.

Personal

To thank God for grace received through the intercession of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Trinity, Padre Pio, the Divine Mercy and St Ġorġ Preca. M.R.

Prayer to the Holy Spirit

Holy Spirit, You make me see everything and show me the way to reach my ideal. You give me the divine gift to forgive and forget the wrong that is done to me. You are in all instances of my life with me. I, in this short dialogue, want to thank You for everything and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from You, no matter how great the material desires may be. I want to be with You and my loved ones in Your perpetual glory. Amen. M.R.

Course on conservation studies

Heritage Malta will be holding an introductory course on conservation studies between July 14 and August 1 through its Institute of Conservation and Management of Cultural Heritage (ICMCH).

This course is aimed at the public particularly to prospective conservation-restoration students.

The course is a compulsory special entry requirement for the Bachelor in Conservation and Restoration Studies (Honours) - BCons (Hons) degree.

The fee is €140 (Lm60) for the public and €70 (Lm30) for students. Application forms can be downloaded from www.heritage-malta.org. One can also collect an application form from the ICMCH Office at Heritage Malta Bighi in Kalkara.

For further information send an e-mail to icmch@heritagemalta.org or call 2395 4231. Applications are to be sent by July 4.

Training for Gozo Entrepreneurs

The Gozo Business Chamber is managing the project Empowering Gozitan Entrepreneurs within the context of the Leonardo Da Vinci Programme.

Six members of the chamber will go on a two-week training programme with a leading vocational training institution in Italy. This will enhance their entrepreneurial skills and help them to retain their competitiveness in an increasingly competitive business scenario. The training experience will be conducted between February and April 2009.

More information can be obtained by contacting Joseph G. Grech on 2156 3389 or by e-mail at info@gozobusinesschamber.org.

Sculpture courses

The Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce will be running courses on stone and clay sculpture.

The cost is €37.27 (Lm16) for nine sessions of three hours each, once a week between 8.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m. Application forms and further details are available from the Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, Palazzo De La Salle, 219, Republic Street, Valletta from Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. The society can be contacted on 2124 4339, 2124 4400 or info@artsmalta.org. One can also log onto at www.artsmalta.org.

Summer music lessons

The Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce will be holding summer courses in music between mid-July and mid-September at Palazzo De La Salle, 219 Republic Street, Valletta.

The courses are open to everyone over the age of six. Each course, running over nine sessions once a week costs €37.27 (Lm16).

Application forms, registrations and further details can be obtained from the society on 2124 4339, 2124 4400, e-mail: info@artsmalta.org or www.artsmalta.org.

Subscription lists

RS2 Software plc has announced its decision to close subscription lists on reaching the 12,500,000 shares threshold established under the combined offering.

The company said it was proud to have attracted subscriptions from about 700 applicants, including a large number of retail investors, local and foreign institutional investors, various employees, as well as a number of its own clients.

Bazaar for Children's Fund

Appoġġ is organising a bazaar in aid of its Children's Fund, from which 254 children benefited last year. It will be held at the parish hall of the Immaculate Conception Church in Ħamrun on June 21 and 22 from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m.

The bazaar will be held in conjunction with volunteers from Programm Ulied Darna, a service within Aġenzija Appoġġ provided by volunteers who support families whose children are at great social risk.

Those wishing to support this fund can also make their donation through HSBC Account Number 089059745003.

www.appogg.gov.mt.

Bank staff rewarded

HSBC has rewarded three of its staff members with the title of Local Heroes and a sum of €646 (Lm277.25) each for their achievement at their place of work.

Ernest Agius, Jamie Enright and Edwin Balzan were rewarded for excellence in their job in launching the bank's Next Generation Website and the Internet Banking Project.

The three donated the cash to St Joseph Institute, the Mtarfa parish church and Nature Trust (Malta).

Bazaar in Ħamrun

The Little Sisters of the Poor are holding a bazaar at the home in Ħamrun from June 24 to 26 between 9 a.m. and noon and from 1.30 and 5.30 p.m.

A wide variety of items and hand-made crafts will be on sale. Everyone is invited to attend and support the home by buying items.

Board A Bus lottery

The winners of the Malta Transport Authority's Board A Bus And Win Lottery for May are Rose Mifsud, Dominic Zammit and Maria Portelli. These won €698.81 (Lm299.92), €349.41 (Lm149.96) and €116.47 (49.99) respectively. All have been notified.

Mozart Mass

The Collegium Musicum Choir will perform Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Coronation Mass during the Pontifical High Mass to be celebrated at St John's Co-Cathedral in Valletta, on June 22 at 9.30 a.m., the liturgical feast of St John the Baptist, as a thanksgiving for its past 25 years of success. The Eucharistic celebration will be presided over by Archbishop Paul Cremona assisted by the Metropolitan Cathedral Chapter.