Coming up

• The 49th congress of the Holy Name Society is being held at Kerċem parish church, today. A concelebrated Mass led by Gozo Bishop Mario Grech will be celebrated at 8.30 a.m. A cortege with the statue of the Good Shepherd, accompanied by the Victoria Scout Group, leaves from near the Carmelite Sisters’ Convent at 5 p.m. A variety programme follows at Kerċem main square.

• Gozo Lace Day is being held at the University Campus, Mġarr Road, Xewkija, today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Soul Surfer will be screened at the Don Bosco Oratory, Victoria, today at 6 p.m.

• Art 4 You is holding an exhibition of fine art paintings, original prints and photos at the Banca Giuratale, Independence Square, Victoria. The exhibition, curated by Judy Hines, will remian open until May 1. Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 7.30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon.

• The Bethel Charismatic Group will be holding a prayer meeting at the church of Our Lady of Pompeii, Victoria, on Saturday at 7 p.m.

• The diocesan Eucharistic Movement will hold a prayer evening at the Good Shepherd church, Victoria, on Saturday at 8.30 p.m., followed by Mass at midnight.

• The Legion of Mary in Gozo is holding a Marian Song Festival on May 12 at the Don Bosco Oratory, Victoria. The festival is open to Gozitan singers aged 10 and over and choirs. Applications and further details are available from the Legion of Mary headquarters, St Augustine Square, Victoria, on Tuesdays between 5.30 and 6.30 p.m.

• The Gozo Football Marathon 2012, in aid of Puttinu Cares, will be held at the Gozo Stadium in Xewkija, on May 5 and 6 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Those wishing to take part can book a pitch now. It is free. However, participants are encouraged to leave a donation. Bookings are accepted until next Sunday on a first-come first-served basis. For more information or to book, e-mail puttinucaresgozo@hotmail.com or call7905 4750, 7921 0201 or 9987 2487.

• The Għarb council will be organising Seħer il-Punent, a festival for the family, at Għarb square between Friday and Sunday.

•The Għaqda Mużikali Viżitazzjoni of Għarb will be presenting a 1970s, 1980s and 1990s Flashback Concert on Saturday at 9 p.m.

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