Announcements

AGIUS. On September 2, MARY née RIZZO, widow of Hugo, aged 82, passed away peacefully at Zammit Clapp Hospital, comforted by the rights of Holy Church after an illness borne with great fortitude. She leaves to mourn her loss her sons Jean and Frank (jon lukas) and Ray (of Club 47, Madliena), their respective wives Amanda and Mary, her grandchildren Maria, Lily, Mark, Ashley and Rachel, and her brothers Joe and John, her sisters Bice and Ena, and their respective spouses, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be said at Balluta parish church tomorrow at 2 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated.

BORG-BARTOLO. On September 4, JOHN G, after a long illness, borne with Christian fortitude. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Ina, his loving daughters Christine, Patricia and Joseph, his adorable grandchildren Hazel, Joseph, Patrick, William and Michael, his brothers, sisters, in-laws and their spouses, nephews, nieces and numerous friends. May God grant him eternal rest.Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

SCIBERRAS. On September 4, Chev. CHARLES SCIBERRAS O.S.J. (First mayor of St Julians), aged 69, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his irreparable loss his wife Yvonne née Farrugia Jones, his sons Canon Etienne Sciberras and Owen, his sister Mary Knight of the UK, his in-laws, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Balluta, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment in the family vault at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request, but donations to the Archbishop's Seminary, Dar Tal-Kleru and Dar tal-Providenza will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SCICLUNA. On September 3, GIOVANNA, née Buttigieg, of Pietà, widow of Leone, aged 88, passed away peacefully at Mater Dei Hospital, comforted by the rites of Holy Church, following a traffic accident. She leaves to mourn her loss her sons Joe and his wife Tessie and Vince and his wife Antoinette, her grandsons Leo and his wife Shirley, Mark, Carl and Ivan and their respective fiancées, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be said at Our Lady of Fatima parish church, Guardamangia, tomorrow at 9.30 a.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated.

Requiem Masses

Tomorrow being the trigesima die of JOSEPH MUSCAT'S demise, the 6 p.m. Mass at the St Catherine's Home chapel, Attard, will be offered for the repose of his soul. The presence of relatives and friends will be appreciated.

In Memoriam

BUTLER - MINNIE, née Borg Hampton. A cherished mother and grandmother remembered with love and gratitude always, especially today the ninth anniversary of her demise. Carmen, Saviour and family. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

BUTLER - MINNIE. A dearly loved mother and adored grandmother. May she rest in peace. Helen, Joe and family.

BUTLER. Unfading and treasured memories of my precious mother MINNIE on the ninth anniversary of her demise. Forever in my heart. Phyllis.

CASTLES - IRENE. Cherished memories of a beloved wife, mother and grandmother on the third anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

ELLUL - GIOVANNA. In loving memory of my dear sister on the second anniversary of her demise. Risette and family.

MICALLEF TRIGONA - MARIA, née Messina Ferrante. On the second anniversary of her passing away, a Mass for the repose of her soul will be said this evening at 7 at St Patrick's church, Sliema. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Always in our prayers, Tony and family.

MICALLEF TRIGONA - MARIA. Loving memories of a dear sister, today the second anniversary of her passing away. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Josephine and Mario, Sr Joan, Herbert and Liz, Monica and Frank.

MIFSUD - JOHN MIFSUD, PhC. Remembering with love our dear father on the 31st anniversary of his demise. His son Joe, Georgette and grandchildren.

PORTELLI. In loving memory of RITA, today the sixth anniversary of her demise. Her children, in-laws and grandchildren.

VASSALLO - MARIA today the ninth anniversary of her demise.

You can only have one mother
A true and trusted friend
When other friends forsake you
Your mother remains true
Unconditional love and kindness
And patience shining through
Now that you stand close to God
We sent our message to him.
To tell you how much we loved you
And always will

Thank you Mum for being our Mum. Lina, Joe, Nathalie, Marthese, Marianne and their spouses.

VASSALLO - MARIA today the ninth anniversary of her demise.

Dear Nanna,
It's funny how life carries on
When someone close passes away
It's some sort of reality check
Where not on earth to stay
Until that day I will carry on
The way you'll want me to
Making sure I secure a place in heaven
Where I can be with you

Your loving grandchildren
Claire, Joanna, Kevin, Louise, Jackie, Laura, Joseph, Hannah, Tara, Francesca, Ben and your great-grandchildren, Xikira, Yannick, Alessia and baby Kane.

Marrying a foreigner

A course for those intending to marry a foreigner will be held in nine meetings at Dar L-Emigrant, Castille Place, Valletta on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. The course will start on October 7.

Interested parties are to contact the Emigrants' Commission on 2122 2644, 2124 0255, 2123 2545 or at mecmalta@vol.net.mt.

Heritage trail

Heritage Malta will be holding The Great Siege Heritage Trail on September 28, visiting the Grand Master's Palace and Fort St Elmo in Valletta and Fort St Angelo in Vittoriosa.

Available places are limited so call Heritage Malta's head office to book on 2295 4312.

Tickets sell at €12 each for non-members and €8 for members.

Transport for Portugal match

The Malta Transport Authority will run a transport service from key outlying termini to the National Stadium in Ta' Qali for the Malta-Portugal match tomorrow.

Transport leaves Ċirkewwa at 5.45 p.m. and Buġibba, Vittoriosa, Żabbar, Birżebbuġa, Żurrieq, Żebbuġ, Birkirkara, Paceville and Valletta at 6.30 p.m.

Transport will leave Ta' Qali for the above localities at 10.10 p.m. Tickets sell at €1.16 one way.

Żurrieq streets closed

Triq Ħal Millieri, Triq Luret Cutajar, Triq S. M. Zarb, Triq Tal-Kmand, Triq Il-Ġonna, Triq Joseph Zerafa, Vjal Il-Blue Grotto, Triq Santa Katerina, Triq l-Imqabba, Triq Santu Formosa, Triq Stefano Zerafa, Triq Dun Ġużepp Zammit, Misraħ Mattia Preti, Triq P. P. Saydon and Triq Ir-Repubblika in Żurrieq will be closed to traffic this evening between 7 and midnight.

Models exhibition

The Die Cast and Scale Model Society will be holding an exhibition of handmade patrol boats, tug-boats, buses and classic cars at the Dolmen Resort Hotel, Buġibba on September 14. Doors will be open between 9.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Entrance is free.

BBQ in aid of Anglican Chaplaincy

A barbecue in aid of the Anglican Chaplaincy will be held at Bishops House, Rudolphe Street, Sliema tomorrow at 7.30 p.m.

Tickets sell at €7.50 for adults and €4 for children and can be bought by phoning 2133 0575 or 7988 2421.

Prayer meeting

The committee Moviment Madonna Tal-Konsagrazzjoni will be holding a prayer meeting at Girgenti, Siġġiewi, on Sunday at 6 p.m.

Van missing

A white Peugeot box van, registration number CAT 545, was reported missing from Attard on August 29. If seen, one can contact Laferla Insurance on 2123 0525, its owner on 9947 8930 or any police station.