APAP BOLOGNA. On October 19, at his residence, Magistrate Emeritus JOSEPH APAP BOLOGNA, aged 66, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and friends and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Mariella, née Stilon Depiro, his daughter Louisa and her husband Simon Debono, his son Paul, his grandchildren Steven Giuzeppe and Sophie Jane, his brother Louis and his wife Bernardette, his mother and father-in-law, nephews and nieces. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Thursday 23rd, at 2pm for Mosta parish church, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 2.30pm, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BORGIA. On October 14, in Palermo, Papàs VITO, parish priest of the Greek-Catholic Church of Our Lady of Damascus from 1959 to 2009, passed away peacefully, aged 95. Deeply mourned by the local Greek-Catholic community and by his many friends in Malta. The funeral took place on October 15 at St Demetrios Cathedral church, Piana degli Albanesi, Sicily. A memorial service for the repose of his soul will be said on Sunday, October 26 at 9am at Our Lady of Damascus church, Valletta.
De GABRIELE. On October 21, at Dar tal-Kleru, Birkirkara Fr JOSEPH, passed away, aged 90. He leaves to mourn his loss his nephews Henry and his sons Louis, Mario, Franco and Christian, Carmel and his wife Miriam, and their children Renzo and Mireille, and Bertie, Carmel, Annabelle and Yvette, children of his late nephew Albert, other relatives and friends. Mass will be said today at 2.45pm at Balzan parish church followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.
SCHEMBRI. On October 22, at Mater Dei Hospital, GUISEPPA, née Gauci, of Dingli, residing at Rabat, went to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Vicky, Kathy and her husband Twanny, Mary and her husband Peter, and Michael, her grandchildren Barbara and her husband Kais, Mark Anthony and his wife Doreen and Nickolette, her great-grandchildren Kalvin Lee and Elissa Noor, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2.30pm for St Paul’s Collegiate parish church Rabat, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Margherita Cemetery, Rabat. No flowers by request but donations to Villa Mgr. Gonzi, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
SPITERI. On October 21, at his residence in Sliema, MANNI, aged 79, passed away peacefully. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Anna, his children Adrian and his wife Anne, Graziella, and Neville and his fiancée Rebecca, his grandchildren Niki and his wife Martha and Matthew, his sister Victoria, widow of Alfred, his sisters-in-law, Elena and her husband Patrick, and Carmen, widow of Charles, nephews and nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated on Friday, October 24 at 9.30am at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, followed by private interment at St Gregory Cemetery, Żejtun. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
ZAMMIT. On October 3, in the UK, PAUL, passed away peacefully. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Angela, his children Josephine and her husband Charles, Stanley and his wife Odette, his grandchildren, other relatives and friends. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 6.30pm at Tal-Ibraġ parish church. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend.
Funeral
The funeral of JOHN SCICLUNA who died on October 6, will take place today. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital at 1.30pm for Mosta parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 2pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Rest in peace.
Requiem Mass
Today the 19th anniver-sary of the passing away of DORIS SULLIVAN, the 8.30am Mass at St John of the Cross parish church, Ta’ Xbiex, will be said for the repose of her soul. Always remembered, John and Vicky, Francis and Louise and their families.
In Memoriam
GRIMA. Of your charity remember in your prayers HARRY, an adored father and grand-father whom the good Lord called unto himself 14 years ago today. On his soul, sweet Jesus, have mercy. His sons, daughters and grandchildren.
LUBRANO ORR. In loving memory of my dearest sister MADELEINE on the seventh anniversary of her demise.
Remembering all the yesterdays
You filled with loving care,
The peace and comfort I always felt,
Just knowing your were there.
Vicky.
MAGRIN – PAUL. Treasured memories of a devoted son, nephew and brother, today the first anniversary of his death. Deeply missed and never forgotten by his father Spiro, auntie Ċens, his brothers, sisters and their families.
STELLINI. Loving and treasured memories of RUDOLPH, a very special brother, today the 40th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Alexander and Jo Anna.
SULLIVAN. In ever loving memory of DORIS who passed away 19 years ago today. Always remembered. Charles, Louise and their family.
Power cuts
Due to scheduled maintenance works on the electricity grid, there will be power cuts today in or in parts of, the following areas:
Between 8am and 1.30pm in Roman Baths, Sir Harry Luke and Għajn Tuffieħa streets, Bees and Ta’ Ċiantar alleys and the Mrejnu area,in Mġarr.
Between 8.30am and 1pm in Żebbuġ Road, Bidnija Road and Street, in Mosta.
Between 8.30am and 2pm in Ġilju, Ġiżimina, Hompesch Gate, Ponsietta, Klin, Fraxxnu, Luq and Fikus streets, in Żabbar.
Between 8.30am and 2pm in Hompesch, Il-Bieb and Il-Foss streets,in Fgura.
Between 8.30am and 3pm in Xlendi Road and Rabat Road, St Simon, Qroll, Ranċiż and Żirżieb and Xlendi streets and Anofri Square, in Munxar.
. . . and tomorrow:
Between 7.30am and 2pm in Mro Giuseppe Camilleri and Iż-Żerniq streets and It-Tiġieġ Alley, in Birkirkara.
Between 7.30am and 2pm in Ġużè Ellul Mercer, Mgr Arturo Bonnici, Ġostra and Ġużeppi Maria Pugliesevich streets, in Msida.
Between 8am and 1.30pm in Tal-Balal and St Paul streets, in Naxxar.
Between 8.30am and noon in Taż-Żwejt Street, in San Ġwann.
Between 8.30am and noon in Ta’ Dun Luqa, Daħla taċ-Ċnus and Ta’ Ċenċ streets, in Sannat.
Between 8.30am and 3.30pm in Independence, Kalandrijiet, Sarġ, Tower, Avukat Anton Calleja, Tax-Xagħri, Ix-Xagħri, St Peter and St Paul, L-Għaxra Ta’ Marzu 1885 and Ta’ Xewka streets, Ta’ Xirfi Alley and Orvieto Square, in Kerċem.
Between 8.30am and 6pm in Tower, Ħarrub, Madliena and Ċafċaf streets, in Swieqi.
Between 8.30am and 6pm in Il-Qasab, Lanzon Tower and Is-Sebuqa streets, in San Ġwann.
Between 9 and 10am in Alessandra, Rikkardu Taylor, St George, St Margaret, Narrow, Windmill, Erin Serraċino Inglott, Ortatory, Matty Grima, Il-Kewkba, Abram Gatt, St Rocco and Bull streets, Alley No. 2 in Oratory Street, Alessandra Hubbard Flats blocks 2,4 and 9 to 12, Suq Bonniċi and Fuq Verdala areas and Bonniċi Square, in Cospicua.
Between 9 and 10am in St Edward, Fuq tal-Ħawli, Dawret L-Isptar, Sacred Heart of Jesus, Kottonera, Joseph Mary Genuis and Silver Jubilee streets and Mattia Preti area, in Vittoriosa.
For assistance, contact Enemalta on 8007 2224.
Jumble sale
A Jumble Sale is being held in the Fatima parish centre, in aid of Our Lady of Fatima parish church, from October 20 up to October 30. One can find all sorts of articles at very low prices. Open every day from 9.30am till noon and from 4 till 7pm.