Announcements

DEGUARA. On Thursday, January 24, at Mater Dei Hospital, ANTONIA, of Msida, aged 78, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Carmen and her husband Edwin Friggieri, Joe and his wife Isabelle, Maria and her husband Anthony Farrugia, and Mark and his children Tamara and Warren, other grandchildren Jeffrey, Brian, Diane, Kevin, Kenneth, Wayne and Janice, their respective spouses and fiancés, great-grandchildren, her sisters Maria and Frances, her sister-in-law Madlene, their respective families, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Joseph parish church, Msida, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery.
No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated.
Lord grant her eternal rest.

MICALLEF. On January 22, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOYCE, widow of Anthony, aged 96, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughters Gladys and her husband Joe Debono, Gloria and her husband Frank Mizzi, Frank Borda and his wife Pauline, her grandchildren Sabrina, Mark, Fiona, Bettina, Fleur, Michela, John and Paul and all her great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated today at 8.45 a.m. at St Gregory's parish church, Sliema, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.
Lord grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

ATTARD - DORIS, 22 years ago today. Always in our hearts and prayers. Betty, Maurice, Yvonne.
To some you may be forgotten,
To others part of the past
But to us who have always loved you
Your memory will always last.

BANNISTER. In loving memory of HENRY on the 23rd anniversary of his death. Eternal rest give unto him, O Lord. His wife, children, in-laws and grandchildren.

BISAZZA. In ever loving memory of STENO, today the 29th anniversary of his death. His wife and daughters.

BLAKE - VINCENZA. Treasured and unfading memories of a dear wife, mother and grandmother on the fifth anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her family. May God grant her eternal rest.

BORG. In loving memory of OLGA, née Romano, on her sixth anniversary. Never forgotten by her husband Joseph, daughters Johanna and Yvette, their respective husbands Allen Venables and Alex Mallia, grandchildren Emma, Matthew and Niki and Andrew. Relatives and friends are invited to attend today's 6.30 p.m. Mass at St Joseph Institute chapel, St Venera. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

BORG CARDONA. Remembering AUSTIN, a devoted husband and father. Josette and Edward.

CASAPINTA - OSEA. In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother, today the 12th anniversary of her death. Always in our hearts and prayers. Her family.

GRAY BANNERMAN - ALEXANDER (Sandy). In precious remembrance of a loving husband, father and grandfather who left us so suddenly seven years ago today.
His life a treasured memory
His death a silent grief.
His family.

LICARI - ESPEDITO. In loving memory, on the eighth anniversary of his demise. Always in our hearts and prayers. His wife, children, in-laws and grandchildren.

LICARI - JOSEPHINE. Remembering a saintly mother and grandmother on the 26th anniversary of her death. May she rest in peace.

MICALLEF. In loving memory of REGINALD on the seventh anniversary of his demise. May he rest in the loving arms of the Lord.

MIFSUD BONNICI - KITTY, 25.1.'83. Fond and very grateful memories of a dear mother, grandmother and aunt. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Her family.

PORTELLI - JO, née Bruno Waters. In cherished memory of our dear mum, today the 23rd anniversary of her meeting the Lord whom she loved so dearly. Loved and missed by her family.

Studentship At UK University

Bournemouth University is seeking 32 individuals to take up three-year, fully funded (£12,900 stipend per annum plus fees covered) full-time appointments in 2008.

The studentships are being offered across the research centres within the University.

The drive to recruit new PhD students is part of the University's new investment strategy to build on its research achievements and develop world-class centres of academic excellence. The PhD studentships serve as a key component of that strategy.

The closing date for applications is July 31. However, applications are assessed independently and offers may be made to ideal candidates throughout the process.

Further details regarding the studentships including applications can be obtained from Future Focus, which represents the University in Malta.

info@futurefocus.com.mt

Social Security Move

The office of the Social Security Division will be temporarily transferred to the division's head office at 38, Ordinance Street, Valletta with effect from today due to structural works at the district office in Valletta.

However, registration for employment will continue to be done in the current premises, 9, Old Mint Street, Valletta.

St Paul Jubilee

Archbishop Paul Cremona and Gozo Bishop Mario Grech have appointed a committee to handle the celebrations related to the jubilee dedicated to St Paul. The committee is headed by Mgr Charles Cordina, pastoral secretary of the archdiocese. The committee met for the first time yesterday at the Archbishop's Curia, in Floriana.

Patronal Festival

St Paul's Anglican Pro-Cathedral will celebrate its Patronal Festival, the Shipwreck of St Paul, through a Sung Eucharist at 11 a.m. on Sunday followed by a Chaplaincy lunch.