Social and Personal

SALIBA - On August 30, GIOVANNI (John), at Penrith Hospital (NSW Australia) passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss, his adoring wife Connie, nee' Mizzi, his beloved sons Charlie, Samuel, Patrick and Stanley and their spouses, his brothers Joseph C. and his wife Mary, Harry and his wife Trixie and David and his wife Mary, his sisters Rose and her husband Thomas Pace of Sydney, Tessie, wife of J.P. Vella, Imelda, his in-laws, Georgina widow of brother Sonny, Betty, widow of brother Eddie, together with Johnnie, Roger and Victor Mizzi and wives, Maggie and husband Edgar Azzopardi, Helen, widow of Vivian Micallef, Marie and husband George Camilleri, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends in Malta and Australia. May the Lord grant him eternal rest. A prayer is solicited.

In Memoriam

ATTARD TESTA - MARY. In loving memory of my dear sister on the eighth anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Joe Coleiro and family. Tomorrow's 9 a.m. Mass at Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of her soul.

BEZZINA - ROSINA. In loving memory of a dear wife and mother, today being the first anniversary of her passing away. Never forgotten by her husband Julian, her daughters Julie and Joanne and her husband Odrick Vella, her son Simon and his fiancée Anna. Today's 7.15 p.m. Mass at Santa Maria taz-Zellieqa church, Gharghur, will be celebrated for the repose of her soul.

CASTALDI. Treasured memories of a beloved mother and grandmother, CARMELINA, 1904-2003, on the first anniversary of her demise. Greatly missed by her sons Oscar and Alfred, relatives and friends. Sweet Lord, grant her eternal rest.

COLEIRO - JOSEPH. In loving memory of dear father on his anniversary.

CRISTINA - ANTHONY. Loving memories of a dear husband, father and grandfather on the 16th anniversary of his demise. Always remembered by his wife Carmen, children, in-laws and grandchildren.

DIFESA. Our beloved CARMEN. From Vincent, Carmen and their daughter Paula.

DIFESA. Treasured memories of our beloved CARMEN née Busuttil who died 27 years ago today.
Our hearts still ache with sadness
And silent tears still flow
For what it meant to lose you
No one will ever know.
Never forgotten by her father, brothers, sister, in-laws, nephews and nieces.

DIFESA. In loving memory of CARMEN, a dear sister-in-law, today the 27th anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Victor, Joyce and Diane.

FORMOSA - VICTORINE née Soler. On the second anniversary of her death. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be said today at 6.30 p.m. at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema. Francis, Norman, Nathalie, Denis and grandchildren.

GERMAN - JOSEPHINE. A beloved mother, on the fourth anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her son Herman and his wife Lina, her grand-daughters Arienne and Charisse and their respective husbands.

GERMAN - JOSEPHINE. In loving memory of a beloved mother on the fourth anniversary of her demise. Always remembered by her son Ronald and his wife Carmen, her grand-daughter Silvana and husband Martin and great-grandson Luke.

GRIMA - ANGELO. In memory of a dear father on the first anniversary of his death. Sadly missed by his family. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

MALLIA. Cherished memories of ANDREW on the 15th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Deeply missed by his wife Elvia, his mum, brothers and sisters, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. Please remember him in your prayers.

MILLER - FRANCIS. Loving and happy memories of a dear husband and father, today the sixth anniversary of his demise. His wife Lillian, and children Madeleine, Joan, Malcolm and Caroline, their spouses and families.

PACE. In ever loving memory of GEORGE on the 20th anniversary of his death. Always remembered by his sons and daughters, in-laws, family and friends. A prayer for his repose is appreciated.

PACE-O'SHEA. In loving memory of UNA on the 46th anniversary of her death. Mina and family.

PACE-O'SHEA - UNA. Treasured and loving memories of a very special mother, more so today on the 46th anniversary of her demise. Tony, Cecilia and Oonagh.

PORTANIER - ALEXANDER. Treasured memories of a dear father on the 24th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His sons, daughters, respective husbands, wives and grandchildren.

VASSALLO. Remembering with gratitude a dear mother, ANNA, especially today the anniversary of her demise. O Lord, grant her eternal rest. A prayer is kindly solicited. Joseph Busuttil.

First Aid courses

The Malta Red Cross Society will be holding courses in basic first aid in the coming months, in both Maltese and English.

On September 13, 18, 20 and 22, courses will be held in Maltese between 9.30 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. and between 5.30 - 9 p.m.

Registration will be accepted at The Malta Red Cross Society headquarters, 104/5, St. Ursula Street, Valletta, in the mornings. The fee is Lm10 per person.

All courses are recognised locally according to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, First Aid Regulations of 2002. The certificates also carry European certification under the European Red Cross Standards on First Aid.

For more information contact the Malta Red Cross office on telephone number 2122 2645, fax number 2124 3664 or e-mail address administration@redcross.org.mt.

Conferences

The Discalced Carmelite Fathers are holding two conferences at the Teresian Spirituality Centre at the Madonna tal-Karmnu Hall, Valley Road, Birkirkara on September 10 and 17 at 7.30 p.m. Rev. Prof. Peter Serracino Inglott will speak about St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross and Edith Srein. Any enquiries call on 2144 2858 or 2182 2343.

Essay competition

Bank of Valletta has announced an international essay competition organised by the European Savings Banks Group (ESBG) and open to all graduates at Masters and PhD degree levels.

The work may tackle any aspect of the evolution of European savings banks systems or of savings in the community in general. Specific attention to the historical aspects will be an asset.

The winning essay will be awarded up to €5,000 and will be published and presented to senior members of the European savings bank industry during the next European Symposium on Savings Banks History in 2006.

The first and second runners-up will be awarded €2,500 and €1,500 respectively.

Candidates must submit their manuscript in English and in two formats, hard copy and as an electronic MS word file by not later than September 15 to their respective national coordinator.

Competing entries and queries for further information should be addressed to Peter Sant, national competition coordinator at the BOV centre in Sliema by e-mail on peter.sant@bov.com.

Rock Aid

The Razzett tal-Hbiberija will be holding a rock concert, called Rock Aid, in its car park on September 12.

All the profits generated will go towards the multisensory project which is currently underway at a cost of Lm150,000.

Scar, Sigo, Dripht, Handstand, Lord Adder, Bitterside, Hiddensun, The Myth, Stilair and Subculture are among the bands taking the stage.

The concert starts at 3 p.m. and ends at 11 p.m.

Tickets, at Lm4, can be bought by phoning the ticket hotline number 2163 6533 at Razzett tal-Hbiberija or via e-mail at bradleyd@razzett.org.

Bells blessing

A set of bells will be blessed on Sunday in the main square of St Therese Sanctuary, in Birkirkara after the 6.30 p.m. Mass. The bells were manufactured by Taylor Bellfounders, UK and will be placed in the new belfry together with the three bells which were in the old belfry of St Alphonsius church, now Mt Carmel Hall.

Meeting for artists

A meeting will be held for artists and craftspeople tomorrow at 7 p.m. at Bir Mula Heritage, 79, St. Margerita Street, Cospicua. For further information phone 2124 0366.

What's On Today

Exhibitions
9 a.m. to noon at Torri Mamo, Marsascala, exhibition of oil paintings by Polish-born artist Henryk Romanczuk, in aid of Din l-Art Helwa.

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.

At L-Imgarr Hotel, Mgarr, Gozo, exhibition of paintings Melita Mystique by Vince Caruana.