• San Lawrenz celebrates the feast of its patron saint with a pontifical Mass led by Gozo Bishop Mario Grech at 9 a.m. The Mnarja Band will play marches at 11 a.m. The procession will leave the church at 7.45 p.m and the Victory Band will take part. The festivities will end with a fireworks display.

• Ta' Pinu Sanctuary will hold a night vigil led by Mgr Grech on Friday, eve of the feast of Santa Marija, from 8.15 to 10.15 p.m. The Gozitan Eucharistic Movement will lead the adoration, followed by Mass at midnight. People are urged to bring a red candle. Transport will be available from all parishes. For more information call 2145 3105.

• The feast of Santa Marija will be celebrated at the Cathedral, Victoria, on Saturday. Mgr Grech will concelebrate pontifical Mass with the Cathedral Chapter at 9 a.m. The agricultural exhibition at Villa Rundle will open at 10.30 a.m., followed by band marches by the 12th May Band of Żebbuġ and the Sliema Band at 11 a.m. Horse races will be held at 2.30 p.m., followed by band marches by the Leone Band from the parish centre to Cathedral Square at 6 p.m. The procession, led by Mgr Grech, starts at 7 p.m. There will be a fireworks display at 10 p.m., followed by band marches by the Leone Band.

• The Diocesan Secretariat for the Lay Apostolate will be organising a diocesan pilgrimage, led by Mgr Grech, to Santa Marija church, Dingli, on August 18. The pilgrimage will board the ferry at 5.15 p.m. Tickets can be obtained from all parishes.

• The Gozo Aquarium Fish Show will be held at Ninu Cremona School Hall, Victoria, between Friday and Sunday from 8.30 a.m. to 8.30 p.m. Entrance is free.

cspiteri@timesofmalta.com

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