Social and Personal

ABELA. On August 6, PAUL, widower of Violet née Naudi, (ex-Lyceum mathematics master, sports master and group scoutmaster), a much beloved and cherished father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed peacefully away, aged 95, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children, Major Ronald Abela and his wife Miriam, Edward and his wife Christine, John and his wife Josette, Lt Colonel Herbert Abela and his wife Bernadette, and Squadron Leader Peter Abela and his wife Irene. He also leaves to mourn his loss his sister Inez Caruana, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, other members of the family, his many friends and his ex-students.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 9.30 a.m. for the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery chapel (entrance from back gate), where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 10 a.m., followed by interment. No flowers by request but donations to the Eden Foundation, Bulebel, would be appreciated. The family are grateful for the dedicated care received from the staff at Casa Antonia, Balzan. Lord Jesus, grant him eternal rest.

In Memoriam

ATTARD - JOSEPH PAUL. Cherished memories of a beloved husband and father, today the 29th anniversary of his death. Sadly missed and never forgotten by his wife Gina, children, in-laws and grandchildren.

ATTARD. Loving memories of JOSEPH PAUL on the 29th anniversary of his death. Maria and Watty.

BORG - ELENA née Gengaroli. On her 17th anniversary. With love and gratitude. Her nephew Joseph Cacopardo.

BORG. In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother, GIOVANNA, on the 11th anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her son Alfred and his wife Giovanna, her daughter Lourdes and her husband Alfred Pace, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. May God grant her eternal rest.

CARUANA - JOSEPH. In loving memory of a dear father, today the 48th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His children Maurice, Antonella, Elena, Maria and Hugh. Lord, grant him eternal rest. Masses for the repose of his soul will be said today at 8.30 a.m. at Gzira parish church and tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. at Ta' Xbiex parish church.

CARUANA - JOSEPH, 1900-1956. 48 years have passed but never a day goes by without you in our thoughts. Maurice, Antonella, Elena, Maria, Hugh, in-laws and grandchildren.

COLEIRO. In loving memory of our dear mother ANNE, today the 11th anniversary of her demise. Never forgotten by her family. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

CREMONA. In memory of a beloved father and grandfather, PAUL, on his fifth anniversary. Never forgotten by his wife Kathleen, his son Warren, daughter Melanie and grand-daughter Michaela.

MEA - DOLLY. Fondly remembered by her nephew, niece and in-laws, today the fifth anniversary of her demise. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

MICALLEF TRIGONA - ZGI. Cherished memories of a wonderful husband and father on the 24th anniversary of his death. Doris, Marcy and Joe, Michael and Marie, and grandsons.

PARASCANDALO - CARMELO. Precious memories of a most beloved father and grandfather on the seventh anniversary of his death. Sadly missed by Mary Rose, Laurence, Ninette, Josette and Anna, in-laws and grandchildren. Tomorrow's 6 o'clock Mass at St Lawrence parish church, Vittoriosa, will be offered for the repose of his soul.

SAID - Francis, 1976. Never forgotten by his daughter Marie-Louise, in-laws Joe Olivieri and Rosanna Said, and grandchildren.

SCERRI - LINO. Fondly remembered, today the second anniversary of his passing away, by his wife Iris, his sons Kurt and Alton and grandchildren.

VASSALLO - MARIA. In loving memory of my dear wife, today the first anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts. Her husband Robby, her daughter Corinne, David and Gayle, her brothers, sisters and families.

Prayer Meeting

The Mary Queen of Peace monthly prayer meeting is due on August 12 at 6 p.m. at St Joseph Institute, Sta Venera, followed by the recitation of the Rosary and the celebration of Mass.

Thanksgiving Mass

The parish choir of Zurrieq will mark its 48th anniversary with a thanksgiving Mass at St Catherine parish church on August 29 at 9.30 a.m. At the end of the Mass, the choir will sing the choir's hymn which was composed by the founder and late director, Fr Michael D' Amato, with lyrics by Fr Frans Camilleri. The director will be Paul Portelli while the organist will be Fiorella Mifsud Saydon.

Call For Projects

The Planning and Priorities Coordination Directorate (PPCD) at the Office of the Prime Minister has launched a call for projects for co-financing under the EU Structural Fund - Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (FIFG).

The application forms, annexes and guidance notes can be downloaded from the PPCD website. The call closes on September 30. Any queries with regards to filling in and the submission of application forms may be addressed to the PPCD generic e-mail at info.ppcd@gov.mt.

http://ppcd.gov.mt

Back From Course

Mario Victor Galea, a teacher and librarian at Agius de Soldanis Girls Secondary School in Victoria, has followed a course at the University of Limerick in Ireland.

The course for language teachers was sponsored by a grant from the European Commission through the Socrates Coordination Committee and the participation in the Comenius 2.2 action.

Sports Festival Proceeds

The Mission Fund thanked all those who gave their services, and offered gifts and donations during their sports festival last month. The money collected, which amounts to Lm2,696 will go towards a secondary school project in Kenya and to Maltese missionaries in Third World countries.

Local Councils

Today's meetings
4.00 p.m. Marsaxlokk;
6.30 p.m. Fgura, Dingli.

What's On Today

Film
7 p.m. and 9.30 pm at St James Cavalier, Valletta, 'The Girl from Paris" (PG), with Michael Surrault and Mathilde Seigner.

Exhibition
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.