Announcements

TORPIANO. On September 22, CATHERINE née Fenech, of Balzan, widow of Michael, aged 89, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her niece Helen and her husband Anthony Sant Portanier, her in-laws, other nephews and nieces and their respective families, relatives and friendsThe funeral leaves Casa Antonia tomorrow at 2.30 p.m. for Balzan parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3 p.m. followed by interment at Mosta cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest The family would like to thank the management and staff of St Catherine's Home, particularly Sr Awstella and Casa Antonia for their constant care and dedication.

Requiem Masses

Tomorrow being the 12th anniversary of the demise of KEVIN FELLS, a Mass for the repose of his soul will be said at 6.30 p.m. at Ta' l-Ibraġ parish church. Relatives and friends are invited to attend and to remember Kevin in their daily prayers.

In Memoriam

BUSUTTIL - EDWARD. On the 10th anniversary of his death. Always remembered by his children and grandchildren. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.

CAMILLERI - CARMEN. In loving memory of a very dear wife, mother and grandmother on the second anniversary of her meeting with the Lord. Always in our hearts and prayers. Paul, Claire, Robert, Elena and Carlos, Maureen, Anthony, Andrew and Amy, Pierre, Daniela and Lara.

CUSCHIERI. In loving memory of our dear mother ĊEKKINA, today being the 20th anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her son, daughters, in-laws and grandchildren.

DeBATTISTA. In loving memory of our dear CHARLES, today being the 20th anniversary of his demise. Always remembered by his wife Antoinette, his children Geoffrey, Marion and Gordon, many relatives and friends. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

FERRANTE. Loving, happy memories of DENISE, today the 16th anniversary of her death. So sadly missed by all her family.

GALEA - PAUL. Remembered with love on the eighth anniversary of his passing away. His sisters Rita, Inez and her husband Ġiġi Gonzi, nephews and nieces. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

GATT - MARGARET. In loving memory of a dear wife and mother on the 25th anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by Charles, Andrew, Suzanne and John.

GINGELL - PETER. Loving memories of a dear father, today the 10th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Lorna, Priscilla and their respective families.

MAGRI DEMAJO. In ever treasured memory of our dearest mother ANNE, today being the fourth anniversary of her passing. Always in our hearts and prayers. Godfrey, Dorothy, Alfred and Magda and their families.

PACE - CARMELA. Cherished memories of an exemplary mother and a beloved grandmother on the 11th anniversary of her demise. So sadly missed by her children Martes and her husband Tony Falzon, Anna and her hsuband Sobrero Giosue and grandchildren Dieter, Elyza and Miguel. May she rest in peace.

PACE - JOSIE. In loving memory of a wonderful, loving husband, today being the eighth anniversary of his death. You are always in my thoughts and prayers. His wife Stephanie.

PACE - JOSIE. Remembering a beloved and dedicated father and grandfather on the eighth anniversary of his death. Wishing you were still wity us, his children Ingrid, Stephen, Lizzie, Ian and Lara and his grandchildren Sophie, Maria, Zack and Kate.

SAVONA. Treasured and loving memories of my beloved mother ELENA, today being the 52nd anniversary of her death. Never forgotten, always in my heart and remembered in my thoughts and prayers. Lovingly remembered by her daughter Audrey (Oda). Lord, grant her eternal rest.

SAVONA BONNICI. In loving memory of ELENA SAVONA and VIOLET BONNICI who departed this life on September 23 and 24 respectively. He who follows me will not walk in darkness but will have the light of life. John 8.12. The family.

STIVALA. In loving memory of ROSA, today the sixth anniversary of her death. May she rest in peace. Her family.

Free tickets to Michael Bolton

Vodafone will be giving customers free tickets to the Michael Bolton Concert taking place on October 4 at the MFCC in Ta' Qali.

To participate in the competition, Vodafone Music Jam members are asked to describe Michael Bolton's music in three words by sending an SMS on 5091 1111 by Sunday.

Each SMS costs 5c.

Fifteen concert tickets will be awarded to the most original answers and the winners will be notified on their mobile phone.

Pastels exhibition

The Pastel Society will be holding its annual exhibition at Palazzo De La Salle, Republic Street, Valletta between Friday and October 7.

The exhibition will be open on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. and between 5 and 7 p.m. On Saturdays it will be open between 9 a.m. and noon.

The public can also visit the exhibition on October 4, during Notte Bianca, where artists will be present to demonstrate the use of pastels.

Environment Day Mass

The Diocesan Commission for the Environment will be celebrating the feast of St Francis and Environment Day with Mass led by Archbishop Paul Cremona on Sunday at 10 a.m. at the Franciscan Capuchins Church, Floriana.

Sacred music concert

Schola Cantorum Jubilate, under the direction of Marouska Attard, will be giving a concert of sacred music on October 10 at 7.30 p.m. at St John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta. The concert will be held on the occasion of the World Hospice and Palliative Care Day with the theme Hospice And Palliative Care: A Human Right.

The concert features various pieces, mainly Baroque, which will be performed a cappella or otherwise with organ accompaniment by Hugo Agius Muscat.

Everyone is invited to attend. It is suggested that patrons be seated by 7.15 p.m.

Lectures on St Francis

The St Francis Prayer Group is organising a series of nine lectures on the way St Francis lived the teachings of the Gospel.

The lectures, delivered by nine Franciscan Friars from three orders, will be held every Tuesday as from September 30 between 7 and 8 p.m. at the St Francis Centre, Quarries Street, Ħamrun.

For further information one may phone Edwin Attard on 2123 0862.

Qormi to go back in time

The Kummissjoni Żgħażagħ Basjaniżi will hold an event entitled Lejl F'Casal Fornaro, taking Qormi back to its folkloristic roots, on October 11 from 7 p.m.

Streets will be adorned with traditional decorations and a number of activities will be staged, including theatre, dance, song and art.

The event is intended to foster an appreciation of our ancestors' lives, the baking of bread and the traditional atmosphere.

Conference for employers

The Foundation for Human Resources Development and the Malta Qualifications Council, in collaboration with the European Union Programmes Agency, will be holding a half-day conference on the benefits to employers of informal and non-formal learning on Thursday between 9 a.m. and 1.30 p.m. at the Radisson SAS Bay Point Resort, St Julians.

Local councils

Today's meeting
7 p.m. Ta' Xbiex