• In preparation for the feast of Our Lady of Graces, which will be celebrated by the Capuchin friars of Victoria next Sunday, the statue of Our Lady will be taken out of its niche today at 10am

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

• Children aged between nine and 13 who wish to experience a live-in before summer ends may do so with the Oasi Foundation which is holding Sohle between September 18 and 20. Price per child is €30, including food and accommodation. To book, call 2156 3333 and ask for Andrea or Daniela.

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

• The diocesan Eucharistic Movement will be holding a prayer evening at Our Lady of Mount Carmel church, Ta’ Ħamet, on Saturday at 8.30pm, followed by Mass at midnight.

• The University Gozo Campus will be holding a mid-September gastronomic evening on September 19 at the University Gozo Campus, Mġarr Road, Xewkija, at 7.30pm. Prof. David Cooper will give a public lecture on The Pleasures and Perils of Food, followed by traditional Maltese food and wine. For reservations call 2156 4559 during office hours.

• The annual children’s funfair will be held at the playing field in Pjazza tad-Dehra in Għajnsielem next Sunday between 5 and 10pm. The event is being organised by Buzzy Kids Entertainment in collaboration with the Għajnsielem council.

• A half-day seminar for people suffering from arthritis will be held at the Exhibition Hall of the Gozo Ministry on October 5. The aim of the seminar is to launch a support group for Gozitans with this condition. All those interested can contact Roseanne on 2210 6353 or R. Pace on 7930 4699.

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