Social and Personal

BRIFFA. On November 6, at St Vincent de Paul Residence, CARMELA née Magri, widow of Francis, of Paola, aged 82, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sons Andrew, ex-Medigrain, and his wife Joyce, Paul and his wife Lourdes, Victor and his partner Sharon, Joseph, n/a Mr Hoss, and his wife Madleine, her daughter Bernardette, Volunteer Services Manager at the Malta Hospice Movement, nephews and nieces, in-laws, relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul Residence at 2.30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 10 for Christ the King parish church, Paola, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 2.45 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to the Malta Hospice Movement will be greatly appreciated. The family would like to thank the clergy, medical and paramedical staff at St Francis female ward seven and eight.

MERCIECA. On November 6, at his residence in Sliema, Paul J., aged 89, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his most beloved wife Mariella, his brother Michael and his wife Mary, his nephew Arthur and his wife, his nieces Vivienne, Virginia and their husbands, his in-laws Aldo, Marguerite, Sr Consuelo, Caroline, Lewis, Miriam and their husbnds and wives, nephews and nieces-in-law, relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
Mass praesente cadavere will be said today at 9.30 a.m. at Sacro Cour parish church, Sliema, followed by interment in the family chapel at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Domus Mariae, Marsaxlokk, will be appreciated. Lord grant him eternal rest.

In Memoriam

CACHIA - FRANK. In loving memory of a beloved husband, father and grandfather, today the seventh anniversary of his death. Sadly missed by all his family. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 6.30 p.m. at Balzan parish church.

FIORINI - ROSE née Borg. A beloved wife and mother, on the ninth anniversary of her death. Sadly missed by her husband Edgar and her children Ferdinand, Michael and Adrian. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

GALEA - MARIA née St. John. In loving memory of our dear mother on the anniversary of her death. Much loved and remembered by Doris and Jim Bingley, Tony and Helen and their families. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

GRECH - JOE LOUIS. Treasured and unfading memories of a most beloved and devoted husband, father and grandfather who left us five years ago. Today's 11 a.m. Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Balluta, St Julian's, will be offered for the repose of his soul. Deeply missed and lovingly remembered. Licia, his sons and daughters, Mario, Karl, Henri, Mariella, Jan and Nadya and their families.

GRISCTI. In loving memory of ANNA sive Nancy, today the third anniversary of her passing away. Fondly remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends. O Lord, grant her eternal rest.

SAMMUT. In memory of MARY CLARE (Mecky) on the first anniversary of her death. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be said on Wednesday, November 10 at 6.30 p.m. at St Gregory's parish church, Sliema. Please remember her in your prayers.

SAMMUT - MARY CLARE. In loving memory of a dear niece and cousin on the first anniversary of her death. Lilian, Mark and Carroll, John and Tabby.

SAMMUT - MARY CLARE (Mecky). On the first anniversary of her death. Very much missed by her friends Anna, Christa, Helen, Maureen, Johanna, Joanne and Sandra.

TABONE - EVELYN. Forever in our thoughts and prayers, especially today the 14th anniversary of her death. Her children and grandchildren.

WHITWORTH - Capt. ALEXANDER S. WHITWORTH, DSC, Royal Navy, died November 8, 1984. Proud and happy memories. Ethel, Alexander, David and Isabella.

ZAMMIT. In loving memory of our beloved CHARLES, today being the 10th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Lucy, his five daughters Margaret, Eileen, Sandra, Stephanie and Suzanne, his three sons-in-law and his seven grandchildren.

Fish Market

The Fish market at Barriera Wharf, Valletta, will be closed every Monday from January 3 to April 11. The market will also be closed on December 8, 13, 25, 26, 31, January 1 and 2.

Gay Catholic Group

The Gay Catholic Group will be holding a meeting at the Millennium Chapel, Paceville on November 18 at 7.30 p.m.

The group's aims are to support gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning individuals in their bid to integrate their sexual identity and their Catholic beliefs. It is supported by the Malta Gay Rights Movement and meets twice a month.

The movement in turn provides support through its National Gay Helpline - 2143 0006 open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, between 6 - 9 p.m.

Local Councils

Today's meetings
1 p.m. Nadur
4.30 p.m. Msida
5.30 p.m. Iklin

What's On Today

Today
At St James Cavalier, exhibition of paintings by Mark Sagona entitled Manifesting The soul.

9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at the Inquisitor's Palace, Vittoriosa, The Art of Pain - Instruments of Torture, exhibition of 100 instruments of torture from the Middle Ages to the 19th century, including the Inquisition.

9.30 a.m. to 6 p.m. At The Manoel Theatre Shop, exhibition of exclusive custom made jewellery by Jackie Menhennet.