Announcements

MICALLEF. On November 1, at St Vincent de Paul Residence, M’ASSUNTA, née Bonnici, widow of Carmelo, aged 86, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites ­­of Holy Church. She leaves mourn her loss her children Architect Ludovico and his wife Mary, Antoinette, Joe and his wife Sandra and Jane, her grandchildren Mark, Luke and Maria Cristina, her brothers John and his wife Pauline Bonnici, Ġużeppi, widower of Rose, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul Residence, today at 1.45 p.m. for St Mary parish church, Mosta, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at Mosta Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. The family would like to thank the staff at Mother Theresa Ward 2, St Vincent de Paul Residence for their continued dedication while she was under their care. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

WIRTH. On October 29, at St James Capua Hospital, ADRIAN, aged 70, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his wife Hazel, his brother Gerard and his wife Violet, his sister-in-law Jeanette and his special nephew Peter, as well as his numerous cousins and friends. The funeral leaves St James Capua Hospital on Saturday at 8.30 a.m. for St Bartholomew’s parish church, Għargħur, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 9 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan. No black, please. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

In Memoriam

ASCIAK. Remembering our dearly beloved mother TERESA on the 54th anniversary of her demise. Joseph, Mary, Agnes, Albert and Bernadette. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

BORG ­– MARIANNA. In loving memory of a dear wife, mother and grandmother, today the second anniversary of her demise. Forever remembered with love by her husband Francis Xavier, her children Godwin and his wife Marthese, Monica and her husband Godwin, Eileen and Odette, and her grandchildren Alberta, Analisa, Stephen and Cristina, her sister Antoinette, relatives and friends. Forever in our thoughts and prayers.

CUOMO. Unfading memories of a beloved and cherished sister, JOSEPHINE, today the first anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her brothers, sisters, in-laws, nephews and nieces.

Remembering all the yesterdays
You filled with loving care
The peace and comfort always felt
Just knowing you were there.

GAUCI MAISTRE. In loving memory of WINNIE, today being the 20th anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her children, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

MARSON – GLADYS. In tender memory of a dearly beloved sister on the 16th anniversary of her death. Ever fondly remembered. Lina, Eric.

ZARB – ROSE. A dear mother lovingly remembered and still missed especially today the 10th anniversary of her death. Always in our prayers. Her family.

Stolen

White Ford Transit high top van, HBD 302. Anyone seeing it is asked to contact the nearest police station.

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. Three Our Fathers, Hail Marys, Glorias.

Digital games lecture

Game developers, students, academics and those interested in digital games are invited to a lecture by prominent browser games developer Nick Porsche, founder of Rocksolid Games and producer and games director of Battlestar Galactica Online.

The lecture will take place on November 10 at 7.30 p.m. at the University of Malta, Lecture Theatre 1. Mr Porsche will discuss his experience with the game and all the secrets behind creating a massively successful browser game.

Power cuts

There will be power cuts in thefollowing towns tomorrow:

Between 8 a.m. and noon in Binġemma Street and Wilġa ta’ Binġemma area in Mġarr.

Between 8 a.m. and noon in Dwieli and Xambekk streets in Naxxar.

Between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Old Railway, Tommaso Dingli and Vittorio Cassar streets in Bir-kirkara.

Between 8 a.m. and noon in D’Argens and St Albert streets and De La Salle Avenue in Gżira.

Between 8 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. in Port, Wied and Ulisse streets in Marsalforn.

Between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Dock, Bishop Buhaġiar, Għajn Dwieli, Corradino and Wied Blandun streets in Paola.

Between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. in Ġiebja and Ġiżimin streets in Swieqi.

Between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. in St Ubaldeska, Arcade, Tramuntana, Foss, Guze’ d’Amato and Ninu Cremona streets, Antoine De Paule Square and Luqa and Tarxien roads in Paola.

Volunteering conference

As part of the European Year for Volunteering 2011, the National Council of Women, together with the Commission on Domestic Violence, Nature Trust Malta and National Youth Council, will be holding a third conference on Strengthening And Encouraging Volunteering – Intergenerational Volunteering – Paving The Way For The EU Year For Active Ageing 2012 on November 12 between 8.30 a.m. and 1.30 p.m. at Dar l-Ewropa, Valletta. Participation is free of charge. Those interested in attending, especially young people, can register on www.ncwmalta.com, send an e-mail to ncwmalta@camline.net.mt or call on 2124 8881/2124 6982 by Tuesday.

Sacred music concert

The Mellieħa local council will host a concert which includes Marian and sacred music performed by the Russian choir Orpharion at the sanctuary in Mellieħa tomorrow at 7 p.m. Entrance is free.