Mr SANDRO MICELI and Miss PAULA GALEAApril 4, 1982 Congratulations to both of you on your 25th wedding anniversary. With love and gratitude, Mauro and Enrica.
Obituary
PORTELLI. On April 2, at St Vincent de Paul residence, JOSEPHINE (Jessie), aged 92, passed away peacefully to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her four daughters Doris and her husband Giovanni, Josephine and her husband Charles, Yvonne, widow of Larry and Maria and her husband Joe, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her sister and brother, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul residence today at 3 p.m. for St Augustine's church, Tarxien, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 3.30 p.m., followed by interment at Tal-Erwieh Cemetery, Tarxien. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
PULLICINO. On April 3, at his residence in St Paul's Bay, ROGER, aged 54, (proprietor Balzan Video Centre) comforted by the rites of the Holy Church, after a brave fight with cancer. Deeply mourned by his beloved wife Mary née McArthur, his daughter Kathleen and her boy- friend Alistair, his mother Yvonne, his brothers and sisters Neville, Leslie and Anna, Ruth and Godwin, Edna and Antoine, Ivy and Franklyn, Patrick and Aurial, Marthese and Marco, Nadia and John, Sylvana and David, his in-laws in Scotland, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital on Monday, April 9 at 8 a.m. for Balzan parish church where Mass praesent cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m. followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Any donations to the Hospice Movement and Dar tal-Providenza will be greatly appreciated.
In Memoriam
ABELA. Treasured memories of our beloved ANTHONY M. on the first anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His family.
BONNICI. In loving memory of JOSEPH, today the 16th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his children Clare, JoAnn, Marie and Raymond, in-laws, nephews and nieces.
CORDWELL - HAROLD (Benji). On his anniversary. Always remembered by his sisters Muriel, Winifred, Babs and his niece Carol. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CUSCHIERI. In ever loving memory of PAUL, today the third anniversary of his death. Never forgotten by his family.
DEGIORGIO - GIUSEPPE and ELENA. Treasured memories of our loving parents on the anniversary of their demise. Forever loved and missed by their children and their families.
DEMICOLI - ODETTE, née Catania, 4.4.'94. Never forgotten, today the 13th anniversary of her demise. Lilian and Ray.
SALIBA. Unfading, loving memories of a dear mother, GIANNINA, today the anniversary of her going to rest in the arms of the Lord. Always near to our hearts. George, Violet de Marco and Madeleine Sophie James.
SCICLUNA - ANNIE. In loving memory of a dear wife, mother and grandmother on the 10th anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed and never forgotten by her husband Joseph, her children Bridget and Albert, grandchildren, relatives and friends. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.
SULLIVAN. Loving and cherished memories of BERNARD, a beloved husband and father, today being the fifth anniversary of his death. So sadly missed and fondly remembered by his beloved wife Pat, his children Chris, Lexi and Keith, and his father Joe. Today's 6.30 p.m. Mass at Mother St Julians parish church will be said for the repose of his soul. Please remember him in your prayers. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
SULLIVAN - BERNARD. Unfading memories of our dearest friend. You can shed tears that he is gone or you can smile because he has lived. Alex, Johanna, Luana, Matthew and Sarah.
SULLIVAN - BERNARD. In ever loving memory of a dear brother-in-law and uncle, today the fifth anniversary of his death. Lord, grant him eternal rest. Liz and Joe, Becky and Matthew, Natasha and David.
SULLIVAN. Loving and treasured memories of our beloved BERNARD on the fifth anniversary of his demise. Deeply missed but always in our thoughts and prayers. Christine, Joe, Claire, John, Nikki, Charlotte, Andrew, Tacha and Sarah.
Couple Win Wedding Rings
A visit to the Maltapost stand at the recent Weddings Fair held at the Trade Fair Grounds in Naxxar, had a lucky ending for Claudia Attard from Luqa and her husband-to-be Rodney Muscat from Luqa.
The couple won a pair of wedding rings in a draw for visitors.
The Maltapost stand promoted personalised stamps during the fair and visitors making enquiries were presented with a sample sheet of these stamps, besides having their names included in a draw for the wedding rings, donated by Pavillion Jewellers.
Water Cut
The water supply in Hookham Frere Street, Guardamangia, will be suspended today due to a dry test. The suspension will last for 24 hours. Consumers can call free-phone 8007 2222 for more information, 24 hours a day.
Flying Start Winners
Anthony Sammut and his wife, of Birkirkara, will be going on a Sandals Caribbean Cruise. Carmel Saliba of Sliema will take a skiing trip for two at Madonna di Campilgio in Italy courtesy of P & A Sullivan after winning a lottery in HSBC's Flying Start campaign.
Bank customers who took out a new Flexicredit loan between November 27 and February 17 benefited from a three-month repayment holiday, meaning that payments could start being effected after a three-month moratorium.
Bowling For Children
The Malta Sports Council in collaboration with the Eden SuperBowl and the Malta Tenpin Bowling Association hosts Skolasport bowling sessions every Saturday morning during the scholastic year.
Skolasport, which is sponsored by Kellogg's, gives children a two-hour session of training in all aspects of the sport of tenpin bowling. Competitions are also organised among the participants to test their bowling skills. More information on Skolasport bowling sessions can be obtained from the Malta Sports Council on 2166 0658/9.
Local Councils
Today's meetings
3.30 p.m. Munxar
5.30 p.m. Birzebbuga
What's On Today
Lecture
6.30 p.m., at the Inquisitor's Palace, in Vittoriosa, a public lecture by Lino Bugeja about the Good Friday Traditions in Vittoriosa during the Knights period.
Exhibitions
At 104, Republic Street, Victoria, the Eden Foundation art and antiques exhibition with over 1,000 art and furniture exhibits.
At the Art Gallery, One Library Street, Victoria, paintings and sculptures by Jennifer Lonfat.
At the Banca Giuratale, Independence Square, Victoria, an exhibition related to the mystery of the Passion of Christ.
At the Contemporary Hall, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta, an installation by Jason Lu.
At Heritage Malta's head office, Merchants Street, Valletta, paintings by Carmel Bonello.
At the Inquisitor's Palace, in Vittoriosa, an exhibition about Jesuit ethnographer and archaeologist Fr Emmanuel Magri.
At the Inquisitor's Palace, Vittoriosa, sculptures by Chris Ebejer.
At the Inquisitor's Palace in Vittoriosa, a photographic display entitled Good Friday Dresses Statuary From Malta And Spain.
At the Lobby, National Museum of Archaeology, Republic Street, Valletta, an exhibition of artistic impressions highlighting the new halls on the upper floor and a display of some artefacts recently conserved for the same project.
At the Loggia, National Museum of Fine Arts, South Street, Valletta, abstract paintings by Fabrizio Ellul curated by Lisa Gwen Baldacchino.
At the Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, Republic Street, Valletta, works by American artist Gabriel Nansen.
At the Middlesea House, in Floriana, watercolours by Alfred Chircop.
At the male MUSEUM Centre, Nadur, a Last Supper table with life-size figures made by James Azzopardi.
At the National Museum of Archaeology, Republic Street, Valletta, Silent Warriors: Chinese Terracotta Soldiers.
Holy Week activities
Easter Mass
The Bishop of Gozo and Dean of St George's Collegiate Chapter, Mgr Mario Grech will be leading the traditional concelebrated Pontifical High Mass together with the chapter and clergy of Victoria at St George's Basilica on Easter Sunday at 11 a.m.
The liturgy will be animated by the Laudate Pueri choir led by Rev. George Joseph Frendo.
Further details of the Holy Week celebrations at St George's Basilica can be found at www.stgeorge.org.mt
Statues exhibition
Life-size statues made by Paul Aquilina are on display at the Fleur-de-Lys feast committee premises in Vlontin Street, Fleur-de-Lys until Friday. It will be open today from 6.30 to 8.30 p.m., tomorrow (Maundy Thursday) from 7.30 p.m. to midnight and on Good Friday from 8 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
Entrance is free.
Good Friday costumes exhibition
An exhibition of costumes used during the Good Friday procession at the St Mary of Jesus, Ta' Giezu church, in Valletta, and artefacts related to the passion of Christ will be held at the Ta' Giezu Centre tomorrow from 8 p.m. and on Good Friday between 9 a.m. and noon.
Peter and the Passion of Christ
A Holy Week exhibition is being held at the Vocations Group Centre situated behind the church in Xaghra.
The exhibition focuses on the apostle Peter throughout the passion of Christ.
It will be open tomorrow from 8 p.m., on Good Friday between 9.30 a.m. and noon and 5.30 to 10.30 p.m., on Saturday between 5 and 9 p.m. and on Easter Sunday from 6.30 to 8 p.m.
Death of Christ
An exhibition on the main episodes leading to the death of Christ is open at the convent of St Dominic in Vittoriosa. The opening hours are: tomorrow between 9.30 a.m. and noon, 5.30 to 11.30 p.m.; Good Friday between 9 a.m. and noon and 4.30 and 8 p.m. and on Easter Sunday between 9 a.m. and noon.
Church visits
The St Paul's Bay local council in conjunction with the Socio-Cultural Institute will be organising transport on Friday to visit seven churches in Senglea, Cospicua, Vittoriosa, Paola, Zabbar, Fgura and Kalkara.
Departure will be at 8 a.m. returning at 1 p.m. The price is Lm1 for residents and Lm1.50 for non-residents.
Booking and further details may be obtained at the council's administrative offices.