Announcements

CALLEJA. On November 22, CHARLIE, passed away peacefully after a long illness, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Josette, his sons Jurgen and his wife Marcette, and Kirt, his daughters Alexia and Christa, his adorable grandchildren Noah and Miguel, his brothers, sisters, in-laws and their spouses, nephews, nieces and numerous friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated tomorrow at 9 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes parish church, San Ġwann, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. May God grant him eternal rest.

GALEA. On November 27, at Mater Dei Hospital, ROSA of Żabbar, residing at Xgħajra, aged 56, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Pius, her daughters Eleanor and her husband Simon Pace and Stephania and her husband André Seychell, her son Mark, her granddaughter Raquel, her brother Anthony and his wife Carmen Formosa, her sister Connie and her husband Charles Dimech, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 3 p.m. for Our Lady of Graces Sanctuary, Żabbar, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.30 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at Żabbar cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Żabbar institutes will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

Requiem Mass

Today being the second anniversary of the death of JACKIE MALLIA, née Mizzi, the 7 p.m. Mass at St Patrick's church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of her soul. The attendance of relatives and friends will be appreciated.

In Memoriam

BIANCHI - Dr MARCEL BIANCHI. Treasured memories of a dear husband and father, today being the 37th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Maud, children Louis, Madeleine and Veronica and their respective families. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said on November 30 at 7.30 p.m. at St Patrick's church, Sliema.

CALLUS - MAURICE. In loving memory of a dear and beloved husband and father on the sixth anniversary of his joining the loving God. Always in our prayers and thoughts. Marisa and M'Christine.

CALLUS - MAURICE. Treasured and unfading memories of our beloved brother on the sixth anniversary of his passing away. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by Tony, Albert and Marguerite.

CALLUS - MAURICE. In loving memory on his sixth anniversary. Albert, Josephine, Matthew and Mark Scerri.

CHETCUTI - Dr FRANK CHETCUTI. In fondest memory of our beloved father who passed peacefully away 24 years ago today. Always remembered by his children Joe, Anton, Theresa, George and Mary-Anne and their respective wives and husbands and his dear beloved grandchildren.

EBEJER SLYTHE. In loving memory of WILLIAM on the 37th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his wife, daughters and in-laws.

FENECH - BIANCA MARIA, 28.11.2001.

The more years pass
The more you stay
In my heart and
On my mind.

Love, your mother Kitty.

GRECH - BESSIE. Lovingly remembered on her 11th anniversary by her husband Saviour, children Adrian, Andrew, Serah, relatives and friends.

LAFERLA - GUIDO. Treasured memories of a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, today the fifth anniversary of his meeting the Lord. Greatly missed by his wife Mary Rose, his children and their families. Today's 6.30 p.m. Mass at St Gregory's parish church, Sliema, is being offered for the repose of his soul. May he rest in peace.

MALLIA - JACKIE, née Mizzi, on the second anniversary of her death.

I hold you close within my heart
And there you will remain
To be with me throughout my life
Until we meet again.

Mummy.

MALLIA. In memory of JACKIE who departed this life two years ago today. In our home she is fondly remembered. Sweet memories cling to her name. Those who loved her in life sincerely still love her in death just the same. Her mother-in-law Mary Mallia and in-laws Noel and Lottie, Rose Anne, Marisa and George, Josette and Etienne.

MALLIA - JACKIE.

They are not gone
These loved ones whom we mourn.
We must not think of them as far away.
Unto a fuller life have they been born.
Laying aside the vesture of this clay.
Yet near us they still watch, and love, and know:
We are the blind ones who no longer see
Familiar forms that we so dearly loved,
Waiting reunion in eternity.

We miss you, Jackie. Tessa, John, Francesca, Julian, James and Anthony.

MICALLEF - SARAH. Treasured memories of a beloved, devoted mother and grandmother, today the eighth anniversary of her death. Greatly missed by her daughters, in-laws and grandchildren. May she rest in peace.

MOHNANI. In ever loving memory of NARAINDAS TAHILRAM, a dear father and grandfather, on the 35th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his family. O Lord, grant him eternal rest. A prayer is solicited.

PORTELLI. In loving memory of my father SPIRIDIONE, today his anniversary. Fondly remembered by his son Peter Paul and family. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SCIRIHA - SALVINU. We convey this message once again to say that you are still deeply missed and loved. Your family.

Bazaar

Bazaar in aid of Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, at 49, Cathedral Street, Sliema. The bazaar will be open between December 3 and 6 from 9.30 a.m. onwards.

To whom it may concern

I, Simon Paul Hodges of Glemmtaler Landesstr. 298, Saalbach, Austria, intend to marry Debora Boras of the above address, at the Heimatshouse in Saalbach, on December 22, 2008. Any person knowing of any lawful impediment to the marriage should notify without delay the British High Commission, Whitehall Mansions, Ta' Xbiex.

Paola coffee morning

The Paola local council will be organising a coffee morning and buffet lunch on December 12 at the Soreda Hotel in Qawra. Tickets cost €12, including transport that will leave the parish square at 9.30 a.m.

The local council will also be organising a party for children on December 27 at 9.30 a.m. at the Gallerija Cinema in Fgura. Attendance costs €4.50 and presents will be handed out.

Tickets are available at the local council's offices.

Free flu vaccine

The Health Division is again urging the public to take the influenza vaccine as the peak activity of the virus is usually after the New Year.

The Department of Primary Health is now offering the vaccine for free to anyone over six months old for a limited period only.

Those visiting health centres are reminded to take along their identity cards and immunization record book in the case of children.

Birkirkara Day

On the occasion of Birkirkara Day and Collegiate Day on December 5, St Helen's Reverend Chapter will be celebrating Mass at the collegiate basilica of St Helen at 6.30 p.m. Moreover, on December 7, the Filippu Borgia Society will be holding a socio-cultural evening at 7.30 at St Helen parish centre.

Cross Stitch exhibition

The Stitch in Time Club will be holding a cross stitch exhibition at the Catholic Institute, Floriana on December 6 and 7 between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Garage sale

A garage sale will be held in aid of Fr Raymond Portelli's mission in Peru tomorrow and on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Norfolk Street, at the corner with Dingli Street, in Sliema.

Baby Jesus exhibition

Rabat's L'Isle Adam Band Club will mount a Baby Jesus exhibition between Saturday and December 12 from 9 a.m. to noon and 5 to 8 p.m. at Palazzo Xara in Mdina.