Announcements

APAP. On May 2, at Gozo General Hospital, MARIA CARMELA of Rabat, Gozo, aged 87, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Georgina and her husband Michael, Franco and his wife Mary, Agnes and her husband Angelo, Mariella and her husband Michael, Colin and his wife Sandra, her brothers Toni, Manuel and Tarcisio and her sisters Jane and Grace, and their families, her grandchildren Joseph, Vanessa, Nicholas, Nicholine, Nicolette, Michael, Kurt, Nicole, relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Gozo General Hospital today at 4.30 p.m. for St George’s Basilica, Rabat, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 5 p.m., followed by interment in the family vault at Santa Maria Cemetery, Rabat. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

AQUILINA. On May 3, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARY, widow of John, aged 82, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Antoine and his wife Doreen, Carmen and her husband Martin, Joseph John and his wife Rosanne, Louis and his wife Carmen, Miriam and her husband Paul, her sister Serah and her husband Noel, her brother Salvinu and his wife Polly, her sister-in-law Connie, her grandchildren, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 9 a.m. for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

GAUCI HAMPTON. On May 3, at Mater Dei Hospital, ALFRED of Valletta, aged 72, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Vincenza, his children Joanne and her husband Alfred, Nathalie and her partner Lorry and David and his wife Daniela, his grandchildren JeanPaul, Jacob, Ayrton, Jeremy and Owen, his in-laws, their respective spouses and families, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. for St Mary of Jesus (Ta’ Ġieżu) church, Valletta, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Puttinu Cares, Mater Dei Hospital, will be greatly appreciated. Special thanks go to the staff at Cardiac Medical Ward, Mater Dei Hospital. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

PIZZUTO. On May 3, at her residence, EMMA, née Darmenia Grech, aged 84, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her children Mark, Marika, Martin, Marcelle and Margot and their respective families, her beloved grandchildren Gregory and Roxanne, her sisters Rose Distefano and Therese Darmenia Grech, her nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. for St Joseph parish church, Msida, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.45 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by re-quest but donations to Hos-pice Malta, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

Requiem Masses

Tomorrow being the 44th anniversary since WILLIAM D’AMATO went to meet the Risen Lord, Masses in his memory will be said at St Augustine parish church, Valletta. The attendance of relatives and friends will be appreciated.

A Mass for the repose of MARIKA MALLIA will be said tomorrow at 6 p.m. at Sarria church, Floriana.

In Memoriam

MERCIECA – TURO. In ever loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather on the eighth anniversary of his demise. Never forgotten by his wife Frances, his sons Philip and Paul and their families. Always in our thoughts and prayers.

MIFSUD – JOSETTE, a beloved wife and mother who went to meet the Risen Lord on May 4, 2005, today the seventh anni-versary of her demise. Much loved and always missed by her husband George, her children Sarah and Chris, and Bryn and Andrea. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

MIFSUD – JOSETTE. In loving memory of our dear mother on the seventh anniversary of her demise. Today’s 7 p.m. Mass at St Patrick church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of her soul.

MIFSUD – JOSETTE, a beloved sister, sister-in-law and aunt who went to meet the risen Lord on May 4, 2005, today the seventh anniversary of her demise. Much loved and always missed by Marie, Margaret and Mannie, Monica, Joseph and Evelyn and their families. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

RIZZO. In fondest memory of dear HUBERT on the 24th anniversary of his passing away. Always remembered by Margaret, Michael, Daniela and Richard and relatives.

Prayer To Our Lady Of Mount Carmel

O most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, fruit vine splendour of heaven, Blessed Mother of the son of God, Immaculate Virgin assist me in my necessity O star of the Sea, help me and show me herein You are my mother, O holy Mary mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour me in my necessity. There are none that can withstand your power. O show me here you are my mother, O Mary, conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to thee, O Holy Mary, I place this course in your hand. Thank you for mercy towards me and mine. Amen.

Power cuts

Between 7.30 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Tarxien street and industrial zone in Gudja.

Between 8 a.m. and noon in Nawfraġju, Xemxija, Fekruna, Andrew Cunningham,Fugass, Melħ, Ta’ Nawċiera, Porz- junkula, Qala, Xtut, Frejgatina, Qawra, Tamar, Iskuna and St Maximilian Kolbe streets in St Paul’s Bay.

Between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Salib, Ġdida, September 21, and Labour streets in Naxxar.

Between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. in Fra Diegu, Il-Moll Tal-Ħatab, Patri Feliċjan Biloċċa, Tal-Ġiżwiti and Is-Sajjieda streets in Marsa.

Between noon and 4 p.m. in Pwales, Istamnar and Luzzu streets in St Paul’s Bay.

Between 2.30 and 5 p.m. in Frank Debono, Lapsi, Rabat and Wied ta’ Marsalforn streets in Żebbuġ.