Announcements

AXISA. On October 5, at St Vincent de Paul residence, GEORGE, of Qormi, aged 89, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Joe and Frances, living in Canada, their families, his brother Joseph, his sister Luċija, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul residence tomorrow at 8.15 a.m. for St Anne parish church, Marsascala, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.15 a.m., followed by interment in the family grave at the Resurrection Cemetery, Qormi. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

BUTTIGIEG. On October 7, MARIA, of Mellieħa, aged 54, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her mother Rita, her sisters and brothers, Violet and her husband Charlie Vassallo, Bridgitte, Joe and his wife Rosette, Eileen and her husband Joe Vella of Australia, and Jimmy and his wife Kathleen, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves her residence today at 2.45 p.m. for Our Lady of Victory parish church, Mellieħa, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment in the family vault at the Omm il-Ħniena Cemetery, Mellieħa. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated.

CALLEJA. On October 4, CHARLES, passed away peacefully. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Rita, his children Joseph, Maria and Anthony, his brother Louis and his wife Mary, his brothers and sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.30 p.m. for St Sebastian parish church, Qormi, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Marija Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request, but donations to Puttinu Cares Children’s Cancer Support Group, Rainbow Ward, Mater Dei Hospital and The Malta Hospice Movement, Balzan, would be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

FERRIGGI. On October 7, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH, of Lija, aged 68, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Mary Anne, née Borg, his brother Michael and his wife Iris, his father-in-law Saviour Borg, his in-laws Lina and her husband Charlie Bartolo, Roseanne Borg, Josephine and her husband Charles Tedesco Triccas and Philip and his wife Mariella, his nephews and nieces, Adrian, Malcolm, Andrea, David, Tiziana, Rachel, Simon, Julian and Ian, his great-nephews Kyle and Mark, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 3.15 p.m. for Our Saviour parish church, Lija, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.45 p.m., followed by interment at Lija cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated.

SEYCHELL. On October 6, ANGELO, aged 87, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves mourn his loss his wife Frances, his children Josephine and Victor Dye, Helen, Paul and Mary, Margaret and Leslie Gatt, Doris and Carmel Farrugia, Loreto and Maria, Saviour and Jane, Rose Marie and Michael Vella, Debbie, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends, The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2.30 p.m. for St Mary parish church, Gudja where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at Gudja cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to charitable institutions will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

Requiem Mass

On the trigesima die of the death of MAUD BIANCHI, widow of Dr Marcel Bianchi, a Mass for the repose of her soul will be said today at 6.30 p.m. at St Patrick’s church, Sliema.

In Memoriam

ATTARD – EDWARD (Dwardu). In loving memory, on the ninth anniversary of his demise. His daughters, Vicki, Vanessa and all the family.

CARABOT – OLGA. In ever loving memory, today the second anniversary of our mother’s passing away. Deeply loved and missed by Maria, Gabriella, Veronica, Raphael and his wife Helen, Bernadette, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be said today at 6.30 p.m. at the Carmelite parish church, Balluta, St Julians. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

DARMENIA – ANTHONY DARMENIA, PhC Treasured memories of a dear father and grandfather on the 23rd anniversary of his demise. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. His family. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said on October 10 at 6.30 p.m. at Balzan parish church.

SCHEMBRI – CARMELO, Chief Justice Emeritus. Dearly remembered on the 12th anniversary of his death. His brother and sisters.

SOLER. In ever loving memory of my dearest mother ADELINA (Lina), today being the eighth anniversary of her passing away to a better life. Deeply missed and forever loved by her only daughter Gladys.

Plays, Exhibition In Mosta

Talent Mosti is organising a series of activities at its premises Ir-Razzett tal-Markiż Mallia Tabone, Wied il-Għasel Street, Mosta.

Two plays, adapted from the stories of Dun Xand Cortis Mistura tal-Imħabba għal Arlekkin by Narcy Calamatta and Kollox bil-Qaddisin by Frank Tanti, will be staged tomorrow starting at 7 p.m.

A joint exhibition of paintings and sculptures by Angelo Agius and Vincent Abdilla will open on Saturday and run until October 24.

Charles Abela Mizzi will interview Alfred Sant, author of the novel L-Għalqa tal-Iskarjota on October 22 at 7 p.m. Entrance is free, and everyone is invited.

Lace Day

The Lace Guild and Crafts Council will be holding a lace day on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St James Cavalier in Valletta.

Parental skills in sexual education

The National Council of Women in conjunction with Cana Movement will be holding a series of informative and interactive sessions on the topic of Parental Skills In Sexual Education.

The aim of the sessions is to raise awareness among parents on sexual health issues regarding children. The sessions will cover sexual health themes that may arise at different ages, including sexual education, responsible parenthood, sexually-transmitted infections, contraception and the HPV vaccine.

Anna Vella and Pauline Tufigno from Cana Movement will be facilitating the sessions. They will be drawing upon their extensive experience in the field of sexual education to provide guidance to parents.

The sessions on Parental Skills In Sexual Education will be held on October 16, 23 and 30 at the Catholic Institute, Floriana between 5.30 p.m. and 8.30 p.m. A course fee of €5 is applicable.

For more details contact the National Council of Women on 2128881/2124 6982 or e-mail ncwmalta@camline.net.mt.

Preserve marriage, preserve children

For more than a decade there has been extensive debate as to whether parents’ marital status affects children’s well-being and development, how large these effects are, and why those effects might occur.

Research suggests children raised by married biological parents fare better, on average, than other children.

A discussion on this topic will be held at 7 p.m. today at Sala Mons Gonzi at the Catholic Institute in Floriana. Family therapists Roberta Zahra de Domenico and Ruth Formosa Ventura will share their experiences.

Parkinson’s Meeting

The Parkinson’s Disease Association will hold a meeting on foot care on Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Hotel Phoenicia, Valletta.

For more information call 2133 4603, send an e-mail to maltaparkinsons@onvol.net or visit www.maltaparkinsons.com.

Health Care Conference

The Hospice Movement will hold a conference for health care professionals on October 23 and 24 at the Corinthia San Ġorġ. For application forms call 2144 0085, send an e-mail to hospice@onvol.net or visit www.hospicemalta.org.

Coffee Morning

The Physically Handicapped Rehabilitation Fund will hold a coffee morning on October 22 at 9.30 a.m. at the Attard parish hall. To attend, call Helen Sciberras on 9984 5600 or Rita Bezzina on 2169 3863. Tickets will also be on sale at the door.

Line dancing

Line dancing and other dances for singles and couples will be starting on October 23 at Ċentru Papa Ġwanni Pawl II in Attard. Apply at the parish office on 2143 4949.

Tree Planting

The International Tree Foundation will hold a tree planting activity on Wednesday at noon at the National Park in Ta’ Qali.

Psoriasis Meeting

The Psoriasis Association is tomorrow holding a meeting at 6 p.m. at the Catholic Institute. For more information send an e-mail to info@pam.org.mt or visit www.pam.org.mt.

Winter Time

Clocks must be turned back an hour on October 25 at 3 a.m.