Announcements

APAP BOLOGNA - AMY, née Gatt Rutter, widow of The Noble Mario Apap Bologna, and secondly of Captain Joseph Psaila Manche, on November 17 at Casa Antonia, Balzan, in her 97th year, comforted by the rites of Holy Mother Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sons Peter and his wife Alaine, Michael and his wife Patricia, her son-in-law Leo Vassallo Cesareo, her daughter-in-law, Annie Apap Bologna, her grandchildren Kate Dodd, Sarah Apap Bologna, Paul Apap Bologna, Christina Meli Bugeja, Christopher Vassallo Cesareo, Francesca Cassar and their respective spouses, Dominic, Greta, Michael, Katya and Steve, her great-grandchildren Thomas and James Dodd, Andrew and Matthew Apap Bologna, Mark, Thomas and James Meli Bugeja, Jack and Alexander Vassallo Cesareo, Anna and Sophie Cassar, her sister Connie Fiteni, her many nephews and nieces, and other relations and friends. The funeral takes place today at 9.30 a.m. at Lija parish church.

ATTARD. On November 19, WALTER, aged 88, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Maria. née Sullivan, his sister-in-law Gina, widow of his brother Joseph Paul, and her children Corinne, Richard, Stephen, Marice and their spouses, his in-laws Salvino, Rita, Harry, Joe, Eddie, Lilian and Margaret and their respective spouses Rose and Therese, numerous nephews and nieces, especially Gloria and Mario, Chris and Debbie and Gerald, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 p.m. for Ta' l-Ibraġ church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi will be appreciated.

CALLEJA. On November 19, at Boffa Hospital, TONY, aged 63, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Doris, his son Stephen and his wife Anna and his daughter Muriel and her husband Mark Scicluna, his much-loved grandchildren Elysia, Emma Marie, Lisa and Kristina, his brother Alfred and his wife Mary of UK, and his sister Lilian and her husband Charles Scicluna, his brothers and sisters-in-law Lolly and his wife Doris, Jessie and her husband Alfred Galea of Canada, Gaetano and his wife Josephine and Tanya and her husband Michael Degiorgio, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Boffa Hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for the new St Venera parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to The Malta Hospice Movement, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

GAUCI. On November 19, at Mater Dei Hospital, Sr ADELAIDE, aged 75, passed away peacefully to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church, after a short illness borne with great Christian spirit. She leaves to mourn her sad loss the congregation of the Sisters of St Dorothy, her brother, sisters, nephews, nieces and their respective families. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 p.m. for the Mdina Cathedral where Mass praesente cadaver will be celebrated at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at St Andrew's Cemetery, Żebbuġ.

ZAMMIT. On November 19, CHARLES, widower of Josephine née Borg at Charella residential home, Gżira, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral Mass will be said today at 2.30 p.m. at St Gregory's church, Sliema. Special thanks to the staff at Charella residential home.

Diamond Wedding

Mr JOHN FENECH and Ms CARMEN FARRUGIA
The marriage took place on Saturday, November 20, 1948, at the Sacred Heart parish church, Sliema. The late Fr Baskal Grech, OFM, officiated. Congratulations and best wishes from your children Lawrence and Elena, Alfred and Mari, Elizabeth and Ronnie Agius, your grandchildren Christine and Karl, Claire and Cedric, Alex and Roberta, Sarah and Mark, John Paul, and Lisa and Cleaven and your precious great-grandchildren Nicholas, Maya, Meagan, Carla, Mattea, Niki and John. Greetings also from Fr Vincent Savarimuthu. May the blessings of the Lord be upon you at all times.

In Memoriam

ABEL - MARTIN, 20.11.'96. We know you are still there to love and to care. Forever missing you, Marie and Jonathan.

BONELLO - ANNE. Cherished memories of a very dear mother and grandmother. Her sons, daughters and their families.

CAMILLERI. Precious and unfading memories of ANTHONY, today the 18th anniversary of his demise.

No one knows
How much I miss you
No one knows that bitter pain
I've suffered since I lost you.

Fondly remembered by his sister Odette.

CAMILLERI. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather, ANTHONY, who passed away 28 years ago today. Forever in our hearts and prayers. His children, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

CARDONA. Cherished memories of our dear sister MARIE on the second anniversary of her demise. Always lovingly remembered by her brothers, sisters, in-laws and their families. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

CESAREO. Treasured memories of a beloved father, TANCRED, on the 50th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant him eternal rest. His daughter and sons.

COPPINI. Cherished memories of a dear father, JOSEPH, today the 27th anniversary of his demise. Always remembered and missed by his daughters Anthese, Carmen, Marcelle and Dorienne, his sons Joseph and Raymond, in-laws and grandchildren.

ELLUL - VITTORIO. In loving memory of a beloved father and grandfather who died in Rome 41 years ago today. Marie and grandchildren.

GALEA - GLORIA, née Gulia. In loving memory, on this the ninth anniversary of her demise. 'The Lord is my firmament, my refuge, and my deliverer' (Psalm17,3). Michael, Christopher, Peter.

GALEA - GLORIA, née Gulia. In loving memory of our dear sister on her anniversary. Antoinette, John, Simone and Walter.

LIBRERI. Treasured memories of our dear AIDA, today the sixth anniversary of her demise. Lovingly remembered by her husband Victor, her children, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

MIFSUD - Dr ALFRED MIFSUD, LL.D. who passed away to join the Risen Lord on November 20, 2006. You shall always be loved and cherished by your children, grandchildren and other family members. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said on November 22 at 6 p.m. at St Dorothy's convent, Sliema.

Charity ride

A charity ride in aid of SOS Animals will be held on December 14. The ride will begin at the Luxol Grounds, St Andrews, at 9 a.m. and end at the Ħaġar Qim Bar and Restaurant in Żurrieq with a bike show, music and a raffle.

The money collected will be given out as food and medicine vouchers to sanctuaries and people who are most in need. Donations can be sent via SMS on 5061. Each SMS costs €2.33. For further information phone 9947 4191 or send an e-mail to ondroad@one.com.mt.

Cantata at Żejtun

A Cantata composed by Ray Zammit to mark the 75th anniversary of Għaqda Banda Żejtun will be held at the Pandora Theatre, Żejtun on Saturday at 7.30 p.m.

The lyrics narrating the highlights of the history of the club and its band were written by Sunny Aquilina. The Cantata, in this genre of music on a non-religious theme, is a first for Malta, a spokesman for the club said.

Musical comedy

Talent Depiro will be staging the musical comedy Insiefer jew Insaffar by Lawrence Cutajar on November 29 and 30 at 7.30 p.m. and 6.30 p.m. respectively at the St Agatha Auditorium in Rabat. Tickets, selling at €3.50, can be booked by phoning 2145 4530/2145 6340. They will also be available at the door.

Baroque recital

A baroque flute and harpsichord recital will be held at Auberge D'Aragon, Independence Square, Valletta on November 29 to raise funds for Din l-Art Ħelwa.

The recital, which will feature Silvio Zammit and Ramona Zammit Formosa, starts at 7.30 p.m. and will be followed by a lavish buffet reception. Tickets sell at €38 and all proceeds will be in aid of Din l-Art Ħelwa's several restoration projects.

Bookings can be made at the organisation's offices at 133, Melita Street, Valletta. For further information 2122 0358.

Hijack exercise

A full-scale hijack exercise will be held today at the airport by the Office of the Manager Airport Security in collaboration with the Armed Forces of Malta.

The public should not be alarmed should it observe unusual movements by soldiers, policemen and medical staff and fire and rescue services in the vicinity of Malta International Airport and Mater Dei Hospital, a spokesman said.

Diocesan celebration

Sunday's diocesan celebration will be held at the Kalkara parish church not the Safi parish as previously planned because bad weather is forecast. The celebration, which begins at 4 p.m., will include an address by Archbishop Paul Cremona and holy Mass.

US in transition

The Department of Youth and Community Studies will be holding a lecture titled The US In Transition: From Here to Where? on December 10 at 5 p.m. at the University's Erin Serracino Inglott Hall. The lecture will be delivered by US Ambassador Molly Bordonaro. To book a place send an e-mail to andrew.azzopardi@um.edu.mt.

Pilgrimage

The Żejtun parish will be holding a 10-day pilgrimage to Sinai, Alexandria and Cairo between December 4 and 14. For more information call on 2169 4563/ 9949 7654.

Philately meeting

The Żejtun philately group will be meeting at the local council's office next Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority's Customer Care Offices at 77, Macerata Street, Floriana will be open from Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. and noon from December 1.

Glucose tests

The Maltese Diabetes Association will be offering a free blood glucose monitoring service for the public on Friday at City Gate, Valletta between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.