Announcements

This evening's 6.30 Mass at St Gregory's parish church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of the soul of JEFFREY SERGE.

In Memoriam

BRIFFA. In loving memory of MARIO, especially today the fifth anniversary of his meeting with the Lord. Forever in the thoughts and prayers of his family. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 6.30 p.m. at Ta' l-Ibraġ parish church.

CEFAI. In loving memory of our dear KARINA on the third anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Her family.

FORMOSA - Dr VLADIMIR FORMOSA, LL.D., of Valletta. Today being the third anniversary of his passing away to meet the Lord, our creator. Lovingly remembered and greatly missed by his dear wife Nellie, daughter Yolanda and husband Mario, and his grandchildren Tonio and Daniel. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 9 a.m. at St Dominic's parish church, Valletta.

FORMOSA - Dr VLADIMIR FORMOSA, LL.D., of Valletta. Today being the third anniversary since you left me to meet the Lord, our creator, my dearest, loving dad. I do not cry that I lost you but I thank the Lord that I had you in my life, dad. I miss you more and more every day. You are always in my thoughts and in my heart, your daughter Yolanda.

FORMOSA. In loving memory of my dear brother Dr VLADIMIR FORMOSA, LL.D., today the third anniversary of his passing away. Always in my thoughts and prayers. Your sister Tessie.

FORMOSA GAUCI - ELISE. In loving memory of a dear mother on the fourth anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her son Josef.

GRIMA. In loving memory of our dear VINCENT, being the 11th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Carmen, daughter Sephora, her husband Jonathan and grand-daughters Vincelle and Thea. Various Masses will be offered for the repose of his soul. Always in our hearts and prayers.

MONTAGUE - LAURA, 26.09.1998.

10 years have passed
The pain is still there
We try to wear a mask
Smile, and pretend
It's not there.
Love and faith keep us going
Until the day
When we will see our Laura
Together again.

With love, mummy, daddy, Holly and Sam. Today's 7 p.m. Mass at Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Sliema, will be offered in Laura's memory.

MONTAGUE - LAURA, 30.5.'82-26.9.'98. How can we forget our precious Laura with the great void she's left behind. Ten years have done nothing to ease our pain. She's forever in our hearts and minds. With love, auntie Catherine, uncle Ian, Christian, nanna and nannu.

MONTAGUE - LAURA, 30.5.'82-26.9.'98. Thinking of Laura, today her 10th anniversary. Missing her always. Auntie Louise, uncle Douglas, Alexander, Stephen and Emily.

MONTAGUE - LAURA. Today the 10th anniversary of her death. Lovingly remembered by nanna Mia, auntie Trisha, uncle David, Andrea and Rowena.

SERGE. Please remember in prayers JEFFREY, a beloved son, brother and uncle, especially today his anniversary. His family.

YTC issues new ski brochure

YTC has just published its tenth edition of Ski and Snowboard, coinciding with the launch of the 2008/2009 skiing season.

In a new format, the 36-page brochure is full of eye-catching images and useful information for those planning their next skiing holiday or their first holiday on the snow.

YTC has been organising skiing holidays for over 38 years. It has created the exclusive Ski and Snowboard Club for all winter sports enthusiasts.

It is offering a free ski pass to all persons booking group departures between December 6 and 13, 13 and 20. This is a limited offer and early booking is recommended.

There is also an early booking discount of €25 per full paying adult on all bookings before November 15 (or until the flight allocation is filled).

For further information about YTC destinations or for a free copy of the brochure contact Stellina Galea at YTC on 2142 1464, 2141 4811, 9942 0377 or send an e-mail to stellina@ytctravel.org.

Crime book

Book Distributors Ltd have just published the 11th issue of Delitti u Misteri (crimes and mysteries), a magazine edited by police and crime historian Edward Attard. The magazine sells at €3.15 and is available from all leading bookshops.

World Hunger Relief

Yum!Brands, the parent company of KFC and Pizza Hut, has re-launched the world's largest hunger relief effort in an attempt to help stop world hunger.

Called World Hunger Relief 2008, the programme supports the United Nations World Food Programme.

"From every corner of the world, our employees, franchisees, their families and customers have started a movement that will truly impact the ongoing fight against hunger and make a difference in the lives of so many in need," David Novak, Yum's chairman and CEO, said.

"I am incredibly proud of the overwhelming global response to World Hunger Relief concept, which transformed into the world's largest volunteer effort to fight world hunger. Through our efforts we are feeding and saving the lives of more than 400,000 children, moving them from hunger to hope," he added.

Following last year's commitment to the cause, Malta franchisee, Food Chain (Holdings) Limited, is again participating actively in this global fund-raising event. All four Pizza Hut restaurants, situated in Sliema, Valletta, Buġibba and St Julians, together with the KFC outlet in Gżira, have launched a number of activities and initiatives, roping in suppliers, staff and customers, to contribute and save lives.

Donations can be made either online through www.fromhungertohope.com or by visiting any KFC and Pizza Hut restaurants in Malta and asking for the World Hunger Relief donation envelope.

Moreover, until stocks last, a surprise will be given for each donation received from customers dining in at Pizza Hut restaurants in Malta. The surprise is endorsed by a world-known singer, who voluntarily offered her services for Yum! and WFP, exclusively for this World Hunger Relief global event.

Feast of St Michael

The feast of St Michael will be held on Saturday and Sunday in the vicinity of the chapel dedicated to this saint in the limits of Lija.

On Saturday there will be a Maltese evening from 7 onwards during which there will be a variety of Maltese food and entertainment, with special guest singers J Anvil, Julie Pomorski, Christabelle Curmi, Raisa Agius, Malcolm Borg, Teenage Four Group, Mix Age Group, Laces and Josef Group, Justine Delmar, Antoine Farrugia, Janice Delmar and others.

On Sunday, Mass will be said at 5.30 p.m. in the chapel. This will be followed by a fair. The St Pius X band of Lija will participate. There will also be a spectacular fireworks display by the St Michael's Fireworks Factory.

Mepa meetings

A spokesman for Mepa pointed out yesterday that only public meetings of national interest will be held at the Robert Sammut Hall in Floriana. All other public meetings will continue to be held at Mepa's offices at St Francis Ravelin, Floriana.