Announcement

BUHAGIAR. On September 16, at Mater Dei Hospital, ANTHONY, aged 93, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Melita, née Borda, his daughter Marie and her husband Godfrey Demicoli, his grandchildren David and his wife Rebekah, Kirsten and her fiancé David Darmanin, his in-laws and their spouses, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. 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. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest. Thanks go to the staff of Ward M1, Mater Dei Hospital, for their dedication and support.

CARUANA. On September 17, EDWARD NICHOLAS (ex-Chief Tech., RAF), aged 65, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his sad loss his wife Josephine, his sons Shaun, Rein and his wife Romina, brothers, sisters and their respective families, friends, relatives and in-laws. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 7.30 a.m. for St Joseph's parish church, Msida, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 8 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

FARRUGIA. On September 17, at Boffa Hospital, JOAN, née Galea, wife of Tonio, aged 69, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church after an illness borne with great fortitude. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Tonio, her son Claude and his wife Isabelle, her grandchildren Matteo and Luca, her only sister Sr Corinne of the Sisters of St Joseph of the Apparition, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Boffa Hospital tomorrow at 1.30 p.m. for the Carmelite parish church, Balluta, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m. followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Hospice Movement will be greatly appreciated.

PACE. On September 17, at Central Home, Mosta, AGNES, passed away at the age of 94. She leaves to mourn her loss her sisters Martha Briffa, Adelina Gatt and her brothers Edward and Guido and their respective spouses, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Mass will be celebrated at St Mary's parish church, Attard, today at 9 a.m. followed by interment in the family grave at Attard cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to charitable institutions will be appreciated.

SCHEMBRI. On September 16, JOSEPH, aged 85, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Lina, his children Patrick and his wife Moira, Stephen and his wife Maria, James and his wife Fleur, his grandchildren Daniel, Isaac, Sephora and Nathanael, other relatives and friends. R.I.P. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 8 a.m. for St Joseph the Worker parish church, Birkirkara, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated.

SCICLUNA. On September 16, MARTIN of Żabbar, residing at Żurrieq, aged 43, passed away under tragic circumstances. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Jackie, his children Matthew and Roxanna, his parents Oliver and Martha, his sisters Grace, Ophelia and her husband Lino and Olivia and her husband Vince, his brothers Michael and his wife Carmen and Joseph and his wife Mary Rose, in- laws and their respective families, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends, among whom friends from the yachting community. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Anne's parish church, Marsascala, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.45 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at Żabbar cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

In Memoriam

ATTARD. Treasured memories of JOSEPHINE, a devoted mother and grandmother, today the 13th anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Monica, Adrian and Anna, Rita and Edward, Alex and Sandra, and grandchildren.

BAKER - CECIL. On the fifth anniversary of his death. Lovingly remembered by his wife Marie Louise, children and their respective families. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 6 p.m. at the Ursuline Sisters chapel, Sliema.

BONAVIA - PAUL. Treasured memories of a much beloved brother, today being the first anniversary of his demise. Sorely missed and never forgotten by his sister Josephine and her husband John Tabone, Carmen and her husband Billy Zammit. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

CACCIOTTOLO - DANNY. Cherished memories of a beloved father and grandfather, today the ninth anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Margie, Raniero, Peter, Karen and Martina. Forever in our hearts.

CILIA - EDGAR. Unfading and everlasting memories of a loving father. Carmen and Josephine.

HYZLER - ALBERT V. and MARIEROSE. Fond memories of two different and much loved characters. Their nephews and nieces.

ZAMMIT. In loving memory of MICHAEL VINCENT on the 12th anniversary of his passing on to eternal life, and of his wife NINA who joined him a year ago. Beloved in life and cherished in death by their children Carmen and her husband Charles Mercieca, Vicky and her husband Walter Spiteri, Vincent and his wife Rachelle, née Camilleri, Dolores and her husband Victor Cristina, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A Mass for the repose of their soul will be said today at 6 p.m. at Our Lady of Victories Basilica, Senglea. Kindly remember them in your prayers.

Volleyball tournament

As part of its ongoing alternative leisure activities for young people, Aġenzija Sedqa will be holding a volleyball tournament in collaboration with the Paola Hibs Candy Volleyball Club on Sunday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Kordin Pavillion Complex.

Volleyball teams will be participating.

The public is invited to attend and support the volleyball players participating in this challenge.

Aġenzija Sedqa encourages the public, especially young people to participate in such activities while appealing to their parents to support such initiatives thus further promoting healthy alternative leisure activities among their adolescent children.

This event encourages young people to make the best use of their free time in an effective way while expanding their possibilities of socialising in a healthy manner with their peers.

For more information one can call Martin Chetcuti on 2388 5110 during office hours.

Erasmus mobility programme

The International and EU Office at the University of Malta has issued the Erasmus Staff Mobility for Teaching Assignments applications for the academic year 2008-2009.

The scheme provides partial financing in the form of grants to lecturers at the University of Malta to conduct short teaching mobility periods in other European Universities. Over the past year, more than 250 bilateral agreements for teaching staff mobility, with universities in 27 different countries have been signed in a wide range of subject areas.

Since its introduction locally in the year 2000, the Erasmus mobility programme has attracted participation from a large number of faculties and institutes and has been extremely useful not only at the level of personal academic development but also for the development of cooperation in research areas, mobility of students and the development of new curricula.

The application, list of placements and further information can be obtained from: www.um.edu.mt/int-eu/erasmus/teachingassignments.

Applications and supporting documentation are to be submitted to the International and EU Office, Room 106, Administration Building (tel: 2340 2804, e-mail: erasmus@um.edu.mt) by tomorrow. Late applications will not be considered.

Kids' club

The Creative Energy Kids' Club will switch back to winter mode in a continuous effort to tap into the artistic qualities of children.

Steered by actor/artist couple Philip and Simone Stilon, the sessions start in October and will be held at Ta' l-Ibraġ and Birkirkara.

The club aims to instil within children aged between five and 10 a strong sense of enjoyment and encourages development through art, music and drama.

Studies have shown that, in most cases, creative children usually have a better self-esteem as well as critical thinking skills and social skills.

The winter club also gives children the opportunity to develop their artistic inclinations through art, music and drama skills.

For more information call 2138 5497 or 9989 1791/2 or send an e-mail to pstilon@maltanet.net.

Island Sanctuary

An Open Day will be held at The Island Sanctuary, Tas-Silġ, Delimara on September 28 to mark the feast of St Francis.

Doors open at 9 a.m. and the activity, which will include a bazaar, will end with Mass at 5 p.m. celebrated by Archbishop Paul Cremona. Those attending Mass can take their pets with them. After Mass all pets will be blessed and a memento will be given. The name of pets that will be taken there should be sent either by e-mail to glory@mashpromotions.com or via SMS on 7901 8901 by not later than September 25.

Talk by surgeon

Surgeon Donald Sammut will be delivering an illustrated public talk about his personal experiences on Saturday at 10 a.m. at Mgr Dandria Hall at the Catholic Institute, Floriana.

Dr Sammut is well established in London and specialises in the construction of hands. In fact, he travels annually to India and Nepal to perform related surgery on leprosy patients.

The activity is being organised by the Grand Priory of the Maltese Islands of the Military and Hospitaller Order of St Lazarus in conjunction with the local branch of the Order of Charity of Raoul Follereau Foundation. Both Orders have been working quietly to alleviate the suffering of lepers in poor parts of the world.