BALZAN. On January 24, at his sister's residence in Sta Venera, PAUL of Balzan, aged 78. He leaves to mourn his loss his sisters and brothers Josephine, widow of George Debattista, Frank and his wife Imelda, Lily and her husband Amabile Bonnici, Albert, widower of Doris, and Rose, widow of his brother Carmelo, nephews and nieces, including the children of his late sister Mari, numerous relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 7.30 a.m. for St Dominic's parish church, Valletta, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BONNICI. On January 23, at St Luke's Hospital, MARIO (Director, MLM), aged 54, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his beloved wife Lucienne, née Vella, his daughter Corinne and his son Jean Claude, his brother Paul, his sister Marlene, his sister Jane and her husband Joseph Doublesin, Richard and his wife Alice, Anthony and his wife Marlene, Natalie and her husband Charles Pace, his father-in-law Joseph Vella, in-laws, nephews and nieces.
Mass praesente cadavere will be said today at 8 a.m. at St Paul Shipwrecked parish church, Valletta, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Villa Mgr Gonzi, Siggiewi, will be appreciated.
CASSAR. On January 25, at St Luke's Hospital, CARMEL, known as Charles (ex-police sergeant 878), aged 70, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his wife Miriam, née Caruana, his children Margaret and her husband Bruno Mazzaro, Anthony and his wife Dorothy, Vicky and her husband Leo Kuyt, Silvio and his wife Doreen, his grandchildren, his brother Lino and his wife Maria, his sister Connie and her husband Tony Schembri, his in-laws Gabriel and his wife Maryrose, Lina, widow of Charles, Jean, widow of Pius, Alfred and his wife Lina, relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for Annunciation parish church, Balzan where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m. followed by interment at Lija cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to LifeCycle Malta will be greatly appreciated.
Lord grant him eternal rest.
PETRONI. On January 23, at St Luke's Hospital, SAVIOUR of Cospicua, residing at Birzebbuga, aged 72, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Gemma, née Vella, his sons Mark and his wife Rita, John and his wife Mariella, his grandchildren, his only sister Maria, widow of Michael Paris, in-laws and their families, cousins, relatives and friends.
The funeral took place yesterday.
SCERRI. On January 25, at St Luke's Hospital, GUIDO, of Rabat, aged 75, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his brother Paul, his sisters Dolores, widow of Francis Galea and M'Ann, wife of Carmel Aquilina, his brother-in-law Stephen Borg, widower of Gemma, his sister-in-law Nikolina, widow of his brother Guzeppi, nephews, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. for St Dominic church, Rabat, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m. followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Margerita Cemetery, Rabat. No Flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated.
ZAMMIT. On January 25, at Zammit Clapp Hospital, THERESA (Tessie) née Glanville, of Paola, residing in Swieqi, aged 67, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her beloved husband Albert, her loving children Patrick, Anne Marie and Brian, Adrian, her adoring grandchildren Benjamin, Nicola, James and Justin, her sister Carmen, her sister-in-law Sr Rose Zammit, Qaddejja tac-Cenaklu, in-laws, relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced tomorrow. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Kleru, Birkirkara will be appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest.
Requiem Masses
Tomorrow is the fifth anniversary of the death of ARTHUR AQUILINA. Always remembered by his wife Maria, his children Roger and his wife Marisa, and Josephine. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be celebrated on January 29 at 6 p.m. at Ta' Giezu church, Rabat. The attendance of family and friends will be appreciated.
In Memoriam
CALAMATTA - RACHELA. Treasured memories of a loving mother on the seventh anniversary of her demise. Always in my thoughts and prayers. I love you and I miss you Mum.
CALLEJA. In unforgettable memory of our dearest MICHAEL (ex-PS 962), on his meeting the Risen Christ six years ago today. Sadly missed by his wife Mary, his daughter Marthese and her husband Noel, his sons Maurice and his wife Louise, and Martin, his grandchildren Jennifer, Carolanne, Matthew, Mandy and Michelle, his sisters and their families, relatives and friends.
Just what it meant to lose you
No one will ever know
And since the day you left us
Our silent tears still flow.
We see you smiling at us
From a picture in a frame
Our lives without you in it
Will never be the same.
Put Your arms around him, O Lord, and keep him in Your care.
ELLUL - MARIA. In loving memory of my dearest sister on the 11th anniversary of her demise. Risette and family.
ELLUL GALEA - CARMENA. Treasured memories of a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, today the fifth anniversary of her demise. Her husband Karmenu and children Mary, Lora, Antoinette and Alfred.
GINGELL. Loving memories of a dear mother, MARY, on the fourth anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed by her daughters Priscilla and Lorna and their respective families. Always in our hearts and prayers.
HILI - THERESE. In ever loving memory of a beloved mother, today being the fourth anniversary of her demise. Always in our hearts, her son Paul and daughter Bella. A prayer is solicited.
LAPIRA - HUGH. Evergreen memories of a loving and much loved father on the 45th anniversary of his meeting with the Risen Lord. Noel, Myra and Monique, in-laws and grandchildren.
LOWINGER - BELA. Lovingly remembered by his children and grandchildren. A prayer for the repose of his soul is solicited.
SCIBERRAS. Ever loving memories of FILOMENA, today the 37th anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her sons, their wives, and her daughter Lilian.
VELLA-ZARB. Treasured memories of my dearest mother RITA on the 17th anniversary of her demise. Anne.
ZAMMIT-GERMAN - ARTHUR. In loving memory of a dear husband and father on the 10th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Elizabeth, Sharon and Karl. A prayer is solicited.
Personal
In grateful acknowledgement to God for favours received through the intercession of St Jude.
Prayer To St Jude
O Holy St Jude, apostle and martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke you, special patron in time of need, to you I have recourse from the depths of my heart and humbly beg you, whom God has given such great power, to come to my assistance. Help me now in my present and urgent need and grant my earnest petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. St Jude, pray for all who honour and invoke your aid. Three Our Fathers, Hail Marys, Glorias.
Carmelite Conference
The Discalced Carmelite Friars will hold a conference on Monasticism in the Holy Land and the Influence on the Origin of the Latin Hermits on Mount Carmel, by Mgr George Mifsud Montanaro at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Hall, Valley Road, Birkirkara on Monday at 7 p.m.
Youth Big Band In Concert
The Sliema Youth Big Band of the Sliema Philharmonic Society, under the direction of Sigmund Mifsud, will hold a concert at the Sir Temi Zammit Auditorium of the University in Msida on Sunday at 7.30 p.m.
Guest singers Claudia Faniello, Ludwig Galea, Daniel Cauchi, Louisa Wirth and Petra Micallef will interpret songs such as Madonna's You'll See, Robbie Williams' Angel and Feel as well as selection from The Lion King, Ain't No Mountain Too High and Beauty and the Beast.
The Sliema Youth Ensemble will also perform In The Mood by Glenn Miller, Lady Madonna of the Beatles, Minnie The Moocher of the Blues Brothers, California Girls of the Beach Boys and Steve Wonder's Superstition amongst others.
Entrance is by a donation in support of the Culture Performance Hall project by the Sliema Philharmonic Society. Tickets can be obtained from the Sliema Philharmonic Society at 34, St Trophimus Street, Sliema and Aqua Marina Dive Systems, the Strand, Gzira by calling 9944 7434, 2131 7137 or 9944 3460.
Art Competition
Gallery G of Lija is running an art competition to identify new talent.
The competition, entitled New Faces, is open to all and has only one requirement - that the candidate must never have exhibited previously. The artists-to-be will be given the chance to participate in a prestigious exhibition.
Interested persons are to collect applications from Gallery G and to provide a handwritten cv together with a portfolio of between five to 10 works, a selection of sketches and other academic works which will be presented to a panel of judges for short-listing. These are to be handed in by February 2.
Gallery G is situated at 4, Sir Ugo Mifsud Street, Lija and is open to the public between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays and 9.30 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. on Saturdays.
Contact details are 2142 1984/5 or e-mail grimand@medzone.com.mt
Feast Of St Paul's Conversion
Celebrations in connection with the liturgical feast of the Conversion of St Paul start with the veneration of the relic of St Paul followed by Mass and First Pontifical Vespers at the Mdina Cathedral tomorrow at 5.45 p.m.
On Sunday at 8.55 a.m., there will be the celebration of the Lauds followed by a Pontifical Concelebrated Mass at 9.30 a.m. presided over by Archbishop Mgr Paul Cremona. The 11 a.m. Mass will be celebrated at the Carmelites church, in Mdina.
The Second Vespers, the reposition of the relic of St Paul and a Eucharist celebration take place at the cathedral at 5 p.m. Holy Mass will be celebrated at 6 p.m.
Feasts In Malta And Messina
Arnold Cassola, the Maltese Green MP in the Italian Parliament, will be one of the speakers at the presentation of a book by Elina Gugliuzzo on feasts in Malta and in Messina.
The book deals with various issues connected to feasts, including the Vara in Messina, the Purcissjoni of the Valletta feast tal-Pawlini, and the history of carnival in Malta and Messina.
The presentation will be held in Messina on Monday.
Poppy Appeal Fund
The Royal British Legion has raised the sum of Lm7,640.34 through street collections and other fund raising activities during 2006, in aid of the Poppy Appeal Fund.
Ganado Conference
The second Herbert Ganado conference will be held at the Floriana council's offices on Monday at 7 p.m.
It is being organised by Poezijaplus in conjunction with the Floriana council. Albert Ganado will speak about Herbert Ganado's political party while Max Farrugia will speak about Ganado's exile in Uganda during World War II.
Floriana mayor Publius Agius will introduce the conference. Everyone is invited to attend. No tickets or bookings are required. More details can be obtained from sergiogrech@yahoo.com or by phoning 9982 7179.
Euro Conference For Schools
The training taskforce and the educational committee within the National Euro Changeover Committee have just held a conference for both private and Church-run schools representatives.
The schools were given an overview of the changeover framework and the effects of the changeover on school administration.
Another conference will be held for the same target audience towards the end of February tackling the effects of the changeover from the curricular and academic aspects.
First Aid Courses
St John Ambulance will hold first aid courses in Maltese and English at its headquarters in Valletta.
A course in Maltese will start on February 21 at 6.30 p.m. and will run twice a week every Monday and Wednesday. Two courses in English will start on February 28, one at 9.30 a.m. and another at 6.30 p.m. both running twice a week every Tuesday and Thursday.
More information can be obtained by calling 7944 8310 or 2124 5740.
Book Of Poetry
Gozitan poet Fr George Mercieca has presented copies of his latest anthology L-Ghanja tac-Cinju (The Swan's Song) to Francis Abela, head of Ninu Cremona Lyceum Complex, Victoria.
The poems in the anthology are divided into four sections namely Nature (the natural environment); My Homeland (cultural environment); Contacts (friendship and love); and Faith (feasts and happiness).
Dog Show Winner
Priscilla del Biagio, Ivan Calleja's Alaskan Malamute, has won the Best of Breed award at the Slovenia Ljubliana International Show.
Some 2,000 dogs from around the world competed.
Priscilla has won on four different occasions in Slovenia over the past two years. Mr Calleja, of Sta Venera, will be taking Priscilla to compete at Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham in March and then on to the US for another show.
Gzira Street Closed
Reggie Miller Street, at the stretch from Rue D'Argens to Luqa Briffa Street in Gzira, will be closed to traffic today between 9.30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Traffic will be diverted either towards Belvedere Street or Rudolph or Luqa Briffa streets, Vjal de la Salle and St Albert Street.
Eczema Society
The Malta Eczema Society will hold its annual general meeting at the Catholic Institute in Floriana on Monday at 6.30 p.m.
There will be a video presentation on eczema and a discussion.
Entrance is free. Everyone is invited to attend.
What's On Today
Exhibitions
At Restorante Cosmana Navarra, St Paul Street, Rabat, The Other Side, paintings by Raymond Borg.
At the Contemporary Hall, National Museum of Fine Arts, South Street, Valletta, Pictures In Clay by Antoine Camilleri.
At Heritage Malta's head office, Merchants Street, Valletta, paintings and installations by seven artists.
At the Lobby, National Museum of Archaeology, Republic Street, Valletta, a display of archaeological artefacts donated to Heritage Malta.
At the Magazino Hall, Valletta Waterfront, a display of various pot plants, Maltese olive oil and preserved vegetables as well as crafts including ganutel, gold embroidery, cross-stitch, monastery work, sculptures and paintings.
At the Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, Palazzo De La Salle, Republic Street, Valletta, a display of art and crafts by students.
At the Manoel Theatre, Valletta, a display of paintings entitled Unity by Claire Sammut.