• Easter Sunday manifestations with the statue of the Risen Christ will be held today as follows:  at 8.45am at St George’s basilica, Victoria, with the participation of La Stella Band; at 9.15am in Nadur with the participation of the Mnarja Band, and at Kerċem, with the participation of St Gregory Band; at 9.30am at St John Rotunda, Xewkija, with the participation of the Precursor Band; at 10.30am at the Cathedral in Victoria with the participation of the Leone Band; at 4.45pm in Żebbuġ, with the participation of the Santa Marija Band; at 5.15pm in Fontana, with the participation of La Stella Band; at 5.45pm in Qala, featuring the Ite ad Joseph Band; and at 6pm in Għarb with the participation of the Visitation Band, and in Xagħra, featuring the Victory Band.

• MUSEUM superior Joe Fenech will be holding the first prayer and catechesis meeting at Our Lady of Pompeii church, Victoria, on Thursday from 10 to 11am. All are invited. He also presents a weekly Saturday programme from 1 to 3pm on Radju Maria.

• Masses at Ta’ Pinu Sanctuary will be said today at 6.15, 8.30, 10 and 11.15am and 5pm, followed by the recital of the rosary and Eucharistic benediction.

• An animated Mass will be celebrated by Fr Christopher Farrugia of the Friar Minors, at Għajnsielem, on Tuesday at 7pm at St Anthony’s church in preparation of the feast of St Anthony in June. Prior to Mass, prayers will start at 6.30pm.

• The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug will be screened at Don Bosco Oratory, Victoria, today at 5.30pm.

• Gaulitana: A Festival of Music continues with A Festive Vocal Recital today at 8pm at the Gozo Ministry, Victoria; Harping in a Church on Wednesday at 7.45pm at Jesus of Nazareth church, Xagħra, and Morning Trills & Frills on Saturday at 11.30am at the Gozo Ministry.

• The Blessed Sacrament is exposed for adoration in St Michael chapel at Sacred Heart of Jesus parish church, Fontana, all year round from Monday to Friday between 7am and 7pm.

• Bethel Charismatic Group will hold a prayer meeting on Saturday at 7pm at MAS headquarters, Victoria.

• 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.

• A spring youth festival will be held from Thursday to next Sunday by the Don Bosco Oratory Youth Committee in collaboration with the EU Youth in Action Programme. It starts on Thursday with the inauguration of an art exhibition by young new artists in the oratory foyer, followed by a dinner for youths. On Friday there will be an It’s a Knock-Out Fun Games session between Gozitan youth groups in the oratory football ground. On Saturday morning, a car wash in aid of charity will be held at St Augustine’s Square, Victoria, while in the evening, Gozitan youth bands will be performing gigs. Next Sunday morning there will be a health awareness session and tests organised by the Malta Medical Students Association and a zumba session for all at St Augustine’s Square. The festival ends with a Mass animated by a youth band. For more information call 2155 6616 or 9948 7751.

cspiteri@timesofmalta.com

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