Announcements

ALZAMATI. On April 2, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Kholoud née Albaghdadi and Mohammed, God's precious gift of a daughter - LUGEIN, a most welcome sister to Leith, Lilian and Lord. Thanks to the obstetrician, midwife Carmen Scerri and to all the maternity staff at the hospital.

ATTARD. On April 1, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Lourdes née Polidano and Chris, God's precious gift of a son - KAINE. Thanks be to Our Lady. Special thanks to all the maternity staff.

BORG. On March 22, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Emma née Borg and Mark, God's precious gift of a first-born son - RAPHAEL. Praise be to God and Our Lady. Thanks to the maternity staff.

CARACHI. To Lorraine and Jesmond, on March 21, the precious gift of a daughter - MARTHA NELLA, a beautiful sister to Elsa. Special thanks to midwife Emily Scerri.

DEMICOLI. On March 22, at Henriettenstiftung Hospital, Hannover, Germany, to Rebekah née Micallef Anastasi and David, God's precious gift of a daughter - ANNA LYNN. Thanks be to God.

GOVÈ. On April 2, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Maria née Aquilina and Alan, God's precious gift of a daughter - LUISA. Deo gratias et Mariae.

HILLMAN. On April 8, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Velislava née Tchakarova and Adrian, God's precious gift of a Son - AIDEN. Thanks be to God.

PULLICINO. On April 2, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Vanessa née Spiteri and Alfred, God's precious gift of a son - GIANLUCA. Thanks be to God. Special thanks to midwife Josephine Xuereb and to all the staff of Obstetric 1.

SAPIANO. On April 3, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Audrey née Cilia and Lucas, God's precious gift of a son - JAMIE, a most welcome brother to Caine. Thanks to the obstetrician, the anaesthetist, the paediatrician and to all the maternity staff at the hospital.

VASSALLO. On April 2, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Nicola née Debono and Steffan, God's precious gift of a son - ANDREW NICHOLAS, a most welcome brother to Robert. Thanks be to God. Special thanks to midwife Carmen Scerri and to all the maternity staff at the hospital.

VELLA. On March 26, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Rita née Grech and Joseph, God's precious gift of a second-born daughter - JULIE CHRISTELLE, a most welcome sister to Kylie Mariah. Thanks be to God.

Obituary

AGIUS. On April 8, ANTOINETTE, aged 64, comforted by the rites of the Holy Church, leaving to sadly miss her husband Joseph and her children Victoria and her husband Jesmond, Brian and his wife Marisa, and Charmaine and her husband Duncan, her beloved grandchildren Dillon and Daniela, Monique and Mignon, and Amber, her in-laws, relatives and friends.

Mass praesente cadavere will be said tomorrow at 9.15 a.m. at St Julian's parish church. Offerings to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated.

BORG. On April 10, at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, RAFFAELLA née Aquilina, aged 74, widow of Emanuel, of Guardamangia, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Josephine, Anna and her husband Henry Falzon, Ray and wife Natalia, Charles and his wife Josianne, her grandchildren Kylie, Naomi, Miguel, Eman, Zane, Alana, brothers and sisters, in-laws, other relatives and friends.

The funeral leaves Boffa Hospital tomorrow at 9.30 a.m. for Fatima Sanctuary, Guardamangia, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 10 a.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery.

BUSUTTIL. On April 10, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH, of Safi, residing in Żurrieq, aged 77, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Catherine, his children Catherine and her husband Carmel Cutajar, Grezzju and his wife Josette, Angela, George and his wife Carmen, Mary and her husband Pawlu Brincat, and Sally, his 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends.

The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 7.15 a.m. for St Catherine's parish church, Żurrieq, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8 a.m., followed by interment at Safi cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord grant him eternal rest.

CATANIA. On April 10, at Mater Dei Hospital, ANTHONY, aged 61, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Josephine, his sons Deo and Melchior, his brothers and sister, in-laws and their families, nephews and nieces, other relatives, friends and colleagues at the Central Bank of Malta. - R.I.P.

The funeral cortege leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow (his 62nd birthday) at 8 a.m. for Our Lady of Lourdes parish church, San Ġwann, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment at St Leone cemetery, Żurrieq.

GRIXTI. On April 11, at Mater Dei Hospital, GEORGE (ex-Royal Navy Chief Petty Officer), of Gżira, aged 83, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Margaret, his children Catherine and her husband Winstin Attard, Josephine Creek, Rosette and her husband Tony Grech, Mari Louise Micallef, Charles, Antoine and his wife Ethel, his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, his brothers and sisters, brothers-and sisters in-law and their families, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.

The funeral leaves Mater Die Hospital on Tuesday at 7.15 a.m., for the of Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Gżira, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal- Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.

LA-FERLA. On April 11, at Boffa Hospital, GAETANO, aged 64, of Birkirkara, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his sad loss his wife Margaret, his daughters Ruth and Deborah and their families, his mother and sisters, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.

The funeral leaves Boffa Hospital tomorrow for Birkirkara parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery.

PISANI. On April 8, at her summer residence, ROSETTE née Fenech of Birkirkara, aged 75, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her beloved and devoted husband Franz, her children Joanna, Anna Maria and Dr Eric Mamo, Graziella and her husband Roderick Hilliker of Australia, Karl and his wife Dr Maria née Gatt, her beloved grandchildren Diandra, Amira, Natasha and Kirsten, her sisters Lillian and her husband Reginald Agius-Fernandez, Josephine and her husband John Meli, Albert and his wife Mary, and Carmen and her husband Guido Sant, her in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends.

The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.15 p.m. for St Theresa church Birkirkara, where Mass presente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. Lord grant her eternal rest.

XUEREB. On April 8, at St Vincent De Paul residence, HELEN née Mifsud Bonnici, aged 93, a devoted wife and exemplary mother, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her sad loss her beloved husband Victor, Lieutenant Grandmaster Emeritus of the Order of St John of Jerusalem, her treasured children Maphine and her husband Karl Despott, Walter and his wife Kathleen née Vella Zarb, and Anne Marie and Pierre Vella Petroni, her grandchildren Edward, Maria Elena, Daniela and her husband Ryan Scicluna, Matthew and his wife Ann Marie, Lisa and her fiancé Emmanuel, and Tara Ann, her precious great-grandchildren Kyle and Martina, her sisters-in-law Antie Mifsud Bonnici, Inez Mifsud Bonnici and Laura Azzopardi, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Lord grant her eternal rest. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Special thanks to the staff at St Joseph Ward 11 for their love, care and dedication.

Requiem Masses

Mass time change for VICTOR CALLEJA. Maronna wishes to inform that the Mass for Victor will commence at 9.30 a.m. on Saturday, at St John of the Cross parish church, Ta' Xbiex.

In Memoriam

BORG - ALPHONSE M. of Ħamrun, 10.4.1998. Fondly remembered by his seven children and their families.

BRINCAT - RICHARD. Cherished and loving memories of a dear husband, father and grandfather. Fondly remembered on the 14th anniversary of his demise, 13.04.'95, by his wife Ines, children Herbert, Charles, Joanna and Ramon, their respective spouses, grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

CARUANA. Treasured memories of a dearly beloved mother and grandmother, MURIEL, who went to meet the Risen Lord one year ago today. So loved and so missed by her daughter Carol and her husband David Demajo and her three grandchildren Rachel, Zach and Anthea. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be said on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Ursuline chapel, Sliema. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

De BATTISTA - JOSEPH. Treasured memories of a beloved husband, father and grandfather on the fifth anniversary of his death. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Doris, sons Charles, Noel and Martin, daughters Mariella and Rosetta, in-laws and grandchildren. Kindly remember him in your prayers. May he rest in peace.

DESPOTT - GEORGE. Remembered in prayers with love and gratitude. His children Karl, Tania, Maurice, Jean, spouses and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

DUNKERLEY. In loving memory of VIVINE on the 10th anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her son Christopher, her daughter Rosemary Angela, her in-laws and grandchildren.

GALEA - ANGELINA and CARMELO. Loving memories of our beloved parents and grandparents. Fondly remembered by Carmen, Godwin, David, Rosette, their spouses and grandchildren. Lord, grant them eternal rest.

LANFRANCO - MARY. Lovingly remembering mamà as always on the 22nd anniversary of her meeting with the Lord. Guido, Antoine, Josie, Robert, Edwin. Mother... for us always timeworn, priceless, precious and unique!

MAMO - JOSEPH. Fondest memories of a loving brother and uncle on the 18th anniversary of his death, April 10, 1991, aged 39. Alfred, Henriette and Albert, Doreen and Emanuel, Vanessa, Clarissa, Nathaniel, Nicolette and Francesca. A prayer is solicited.

PULLICINO - MOYRA. Treasured memories of a dear friend on the 10th anniversary of her passing away. May she rest in God's loving care. Always in my thoughts and prayers. Marie. All Masses said tomorrow at St Julians parish church will be offered for the repose of her soul. May God grant her eternal rest.

PULLICINO - STELLA. Loving and treasured memories of a dear mother and grandmother on the third anniversary of her demise. Never forgotten by her daughter Rita and her husband Victor, her daughter Carmen, her son. The Hon. George Pullicino, his wife Lourdes and their daughter Mattea. A Mass for her repose will be said today at 11.30 a.m. at St Gregory's parish church, Sliema.

STAINES. In loving memory of TERRY on the anniversary of her demise. Her family.

TABONE - LAWRENCE. In loving memory of a dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather on the 33rd anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his children Carmen and her husband Joe, Vincent, Edwin and his wife Edith, Joe and his wife Sharon, Rose Mary, Louis and his wife Marthese, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A prayer is solicited. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

VALENZIA - GAETY. Treasured and loving memories of a very dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, today the 11th anniversary of her passing away. Always in our hearts and prayers. Josette, Stephanie, John, Alex and Cynthia, their spouses, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

WARRINGTON - IVY. Fondly remembering a dear aunt on the first anniversary of her death. Joe, Anne, Rosalind and their families.

Prayer to St Michael of all Saints

St Michael of All Saints. Our Lord rewarded you by mystically exchanging your heart with His. Pray for all those whose hearts are aching with illness, fear, hate or loneliness. Help us to accept God's will in all our traits. Amen. D.A.

Prayers to the Sacred Heart

Dear Sacred Heart of Jesus, I have asked you for many favours, but I plead for this one....., take it, place it in Your open broken heart and when the Eternal Father sees it covered with Your precious blood He won't refuse it for then it is Your prayer, not mine. In grateful thanks for favour received. D.A.

Prayer to St Jude

O Holy St Jude, apostle and martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke you, special patron in time of need, to you I have recourse from the depths of my heart and humbly beg you, whom God has given such great power, to come to my assistance. Help me now in my present and urgent need and grant my earnest petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. St Jude, pray for us and all who honour and invoke your aid. Amen. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory. D.A.

Unfailing prayer to St Anthony

O, Holy St Anthony, gentlest of saints, your love for God and charity for His creatures made you worthy, when on earth, to possess miraculous powers. Miracles waited on your word, which you were ever ready to speak for those in trouble and anxiety. Encouraged by this thought, I implore of you to obtain for me (request). The answer to my prayer may require a miracle, even so, you are the saint of miracles. O gentle and loving St Anthony, whose heart was ever so full of human sympathy, whisper my petition into the ears of the sweet infant Jesus, who loved to be folded in your arms, and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours. D.A.