Announcements

FRENDO. On May 23, at Mater Dei Hospital, CARM, aged 87, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Helen, née Jones, his son Frederick and his wife Marianne, his daughter Elaine and her husband David Azzopardi, his grandchildren Christopher, Nicholas and Vanessa.
The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on May 26 at 2 p.m. for St Gregory's parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.
Lord, grant him eternal rest.

RIZZO. On May 23, at St Vincent de Paul residence, MAGDALENE, widow of Anthony, aged 73, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Manuel and his wife Maria, Miriam and her husband Paul Said, Anthony and Raymond, her grandchildren Andrea, Christian and Sephora, her brother Manuel, in-laws, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul residence today at 2.15 p.m. for Christ the King parish church, Paola, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.45 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated.
The family wish to thank all the staff at Female Wards 7/8 for their care and dedication.
Lord, grant her eternal rest.

TONNA. On May 23, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARIA STELLA, née Grech, aged 84, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Joe (JoJo) and his wife MaryAnn, Peter, Elizabeth and her husband Joseph R. Fenech, Anthony and his wife Glorianne, Simon and his wife Marilou, Monique and her husband John Zammit, her many nephews, nieces, grandchildren and great-granddaughter, her sister Melita Woods and family, her brother Alexander Grech and his wife Lucy and their family, in-laws, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 p.m. for Ta' l-Ibraġ parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated.
The family would like to thank the staff of Mater Dei Hospital Neuro Medical Ward (2nd Floor) for the sheer dedication and patience shown to our mother and to ourselves.
Lord, grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

ASCIAK - EMANUEL. Today the 31st anniversary of his demise. God has him in His keeping, we have him forever in our hearts. Till we meet again. Your sons and daughters.

BISAZZA. In loving memory of our dear parents CHARLES and BICE, today being the 14th anniversary of our mother's demise. Fondly remembered by their son Mario, their daughters Anna, Juliette, Laura and Yolanda, their in-laws and grandchildren. Always in our thoughts and prayers.

BUSUTTIL. In loving memory of JOSEPH on the first anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered and sadly missed. Marianne.

CEFAI - MARY. Today the 17th anniversary of her passing away to eternal life. Sadly missed by her eight children, in-laws and grandchildren. Always in our hearts and prayers.

CHARLES - FRANK. Treasured memories of a beloved husband, father and grandfather on the 10th anniversary of his demise. Always remembered by his wife, son, daughters, in-laws and grandchildren.

CHARLES - FRANK. Treasured memories of a beloved father and grandfather, especially today the anniversary of his death. A prayer is solicited. Anna, Joe, Tony, Anna and grandchildren.

CHIRCOP - PHILIP, husband of the late Helen. A beloved father and grandfather fondly remembered with love and gratitude, today the 32nd anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His children Lino, Tony and Mary Anne and their respective families.

DEMARCO - MAY. Loving and unfading memories of a precious and beloved mother and grandmother, today the third anniversary of her passing away. Fondly remembered and sadly missed. Ever in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Victoria, Theresa, Alfred, Sandra, Anthony, David, their respective spouses and her grandchildren.

DIMECH - ERMINIA. Cherished memories of our beloved mother on her anniversary. Tessie, Jo, and Albert.

FERRY. Loving memories of CHARLES, a dear husband and father, on the 20th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife, sons, daughter and relatives.

GRAVINO. In ever loving memory of CARMELINA on the 30th anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her husband Alfredo, her children, in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A prayer is solicited.

JACONO - ROLAND. In loving memory of my brother on the sixth anniversary of his demise. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said on May 26 at 6.30 p.m. at St Patrick's church, Sliema.

Embassy closure

The American Embassy will be closed on Monday but will open again on Tuesday. The visa services will be open on Wednesday.

Biology course

A short marine biology course will be held by the Continuing Education Unit of Malta University Consulting Ltd at the Foundation for International Studies in Valletta in July.

The course consists of three short lectures spanning aspects of local marine biodiversity and conservation issues and two scuba diving sessions.

The lectures will take place at FIS in the evenings while diving sessions will be held at the DiveSystems facilities in Sliema.

Those interested should send an e-mail to alan.deidun@um.edu.mt or alan.deidun@gmail.com (Junior College, Room 44, Biology Department) or fiona.amato@muhc.com.mt for further details.

The deadline for registration is June 15.

Spiritual reflection

The Chaplaincy of the University of Malta will hold an evening of spiritual and biblical reflection for academic staff at Mount St Joseph Retreat House, Tarġa Gap l/o Mosta, on June 5 from 4 p.m.

The theme is Truth In Our Lives: How Can We Be True To Ourselves? How Can Our Identity As Christians Be Integrated In Our Lives At University, Family And In Society?

Reflection will be guided by Fr John Avellino, a lecturer in the Department of Philosophy. Family and friends are also welcome to attend.

Those interested in attending are asked to e-mail chaplaincy@um.edu.mt or phone 2340 2341 by June 3.

Choir anniversary

To mark the 25th anniversary since its first performance, the Collegium Musicum Choir and Orchestra will perform Haydn's Mass in Time of War (Paukenmesse) and Te Deum at St John's Co-Cathedral in Valletta on Thursday.

The Paukenmesse is the very same piece of work that marked the choir's debut in 1983.

The Collegium Musicum is the resident choir of the Co-Cathedral, and is directed by Maestro di Cappella Dion Buhagiar.

Entrance to the concert is free.

In the wake of the devastating earthquake that hit Sichuan, China, a charity concert will be held tomorrow at Freedom Square, Valletta starting at 10 a.m. The concert, to raise funds to help the people left homeless by the tremor, will be given by a number of talented Chinese students studying in Malta. The theme of the concert is Love Lights Up Life. The programme will include Chinese music and ethnic dance, among other disciplines.