Social and Personal

AQUILINA. On May 20, Sr PUBLIA AQUILINA of the Augustinian Sisters, Servants of Jesus and Mary, aged 70, went to meet the Risen Christ. She leaves to mourn her loss the sisters of the same congregation, including her sister Sr Norberta, brothers and sisters, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Monica School chapel, Birkirkara, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to our missions will be appreciated.

CARUANA. On May 20, at St James Hospital, Zabbar, JOSEF, of Birkirkara, aged 79, (formerly of Establishments Division of the Office of the Prime Minister and ex-Deputy Chairman of Telemalta), widower of Mary née Mangion, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his sister-in-law Ines Caruana, his nephews and nieces John Caruana and his wife Diane, Victoria and her husband Martin Hampton, Sandro Caruana and his wife Marika, Mariuccia and her husband Mario Fenech, Stephanie and her husband John Cordina, as well as his dedicated carer Josephine Caruana, her husband Charles and family. - R.I.P.
Mass praesente cadavere will be said today at 2.30 p.m. at the St Theresa Sanctuary, Birkirkara followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi will be appreciated.

WALSHAW. On May 18, at Zammit Clapp Hospital, MARGARET (Peggy) ISOBEL of St Paul's Bay, aged 87, passed peacefully away. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughter Julia and her son-in-law Stan, her son Paul and his wife Heather of Canada, her grandchildren David, Christopher, Kevin, Robert and Stephen and her nine great-grandchildren.
The funeral leaves Zammit Clapp Hospital tomorrow at 11 a.m. for Burmarrad cemetery where a funeral service will be held at 11.30 a.m.
May she rest in peace. Amen.

In Memoriam

BUGEJA - VINCENT. Treasured memories of a very dear husband, father and grandfather, especially today being his birthday.
We think of you in silence
And often speak your name
But all that's left to answer
Is your picture in a frame
If we could have one lifetime wish
One dream that would come true
We would pray to God
With all our hearts
For yesterday.
Forever in our hearts. Frances, Katya and Kevin, Martina, Karen and Jean-Pierre.

CARBONARO. In loving memory of PAUL, today the seventh anniversary of his demise. Sadly missed and never forgotten.
You taught me how a man
Should act,
You told me to walk tall,
I wish you were still with us,
I miss you uncle Paul.
Your nephew, André.

FALZON - GEORGIA. In loving memory of a dear wife, mother and grandmother on the second anniversary of her demise. Deeply missed by her loving husband Vincent, her two sons Anthony and Andrew and his wife Astrid May, her grandson Aidan and sisters-in-law Margaret, Pauline and Antoinette.
May Christ support us
All day long,
Till the shadows lengthen,
And the evening comes,
And the busy world is hushed,
And the fever of life is over,
And our work is done.
Then in His mercy
May he give us a safe lodging,
And holy rest and peace at last. Amen.
Masses for the repose of her soul will be said in various churches.

GIALANZE - CARMELINA. In loving memory of a dear mother on the 10th anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her sons and daughters.

LIBERTO. In loving memory of FRANCO, today the first anniversary of his death. Lovingly remembered by his wife Beatrice and his children Isabella, Christina, Alessandra, Adriano and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

MIFSUD. Cherished and loving memories of ANNETTA, a dear mother and grandmother, on the 14th anniversary of her demise. Richard and Marie Louise.

CAMyouths Tournament

The sixth edition of the football tournament organised by the Christian youth group CAMYouths is being held at St Agatha, in Rabat between July 15-20. Applications are open until June 20.

The tournament is seven-a-side and made up of a qualification phase for 16 teams followed by a knockout phase. It will have the participation of professional referees, alongside the support of local clubs Birkirkara FC, Floriana FC and Valletta FC.

A copy of the rules and application forms may be obtained by contacting Steve Falzon on football @camyouths.com or on 7925 1874.

www.help.camyouths.com

Maltese Culture

The Department of Maltese of the University of Malta's Junior College is organising a one-day seminar on "Aspects of Maltese culture". Six lecturers from the Junior College will be reading research papers dealing with different aspects of the study of Maltese.

The seminar will be held in the University Residence Hall, Lija, on June 6.

Those wishing to attend are asked to write to S. Seisun, Head of the Maltese Department, c/o Christine Camilleri, Room 102, Administration Office, Junior College, Msida, by May 30.

http://www.geocities.com/studjumalti

Social Housing

Cyrus Vakili-Zad from the Centre for Health Promotion of the University of Toronto will be giving a public lecture on the subject of social housing, on behalf of the Department of Public Policy at the University of Malta.

Prof. Vakili-Zad will be discussing social housing in North America, Europe and Malta.

The lecture will take place in the Erin Serracino Inglott Hall at the University of Malta on Monday at 6.15 p.m.

Ombudsman's Opening Hours

The opening hours of the Office of the Ombudsman in June, July and September are as follows: 8.30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and from 8.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. on Wednesdays.

In August the office will open between 8.30 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. Monday to Friday.

The office is at 11, St Paul Street, Valletta.

Marian Concert

The St Monica Choir is presenting a Marian concert in Balzan parish church, on Sunday at 6.30 p.m. The programme features sacred music, including Ave Maria by Bruckner; Salve Regina from Genn Verde and Ave Maria composed by Maltese composer Joseph Fenech, among others, and is dedicated to Our Lady.

Feast Of The Ascension

The feast of the Ascension will be celebrated at the Cathedral, Mdina, on May 31 and June 1, beginning with Vespers at 4.30 p.m. on Saturday. On Sunday, at 8.55 a.m. the Office of Readings and Morning Prayers will be followed by a Solemn Concelebration led by the Archbishop, Mgr Joseph Mercieca. Another Mass will start at 11 a.m. Evening Vespers will be at 5, followed by evening Mass at 6.

Local Councils

Today's meetings
4.00 p.m. Lija.
5.30 p.m. Marsa.
6.00 p.m. Birzebbuga, Luqa, Zabbar.

President's Engagements Today

10 a.m., at the Palace, Valletta, the President receives Francesco Frangalli, secretary general of the World Tourism Organisation, accompanied by Tourism Minister Francis Zammit Dimech.

11 a.m., at Verdala Castle, the President views the restoration works carried out by the Malta Centre for Restoration.

Noon, at the Palace, Valletta, the President receives the president and council members of the Confederation of Maltese Trade Unions.

6 p.m., at the Palace, Valletta, the President receives the Maltese contingent participating in the 10th Games of the Small Nations of Europe being held in Malta, accompanied by the Minister for Youth and Culture, Jesmond Mugliett.

What's On Today

Film
6.30 p.m. at the Alliance Francaise, 108 St Thomas Street, Floriana, Comedie de l'Innocence in French with English subtitles.

Exhibitions
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. at the VGB Art Gallery at Palazzo Ferreria, 309, Republic Street, Valletta, exhibition of theatrical paintings and designs by Peter Howitt.
6.30 to 8.30 p.m. at Villa Fondgalland, Ta' Xbiex Terrace, Ta' Xbiex, exhibition of works by Justine MB.
At St James, Cavalier, Valletta, exhibition of photographs by Maurice Broomfield.
At University library, Tal-Qroqq, Earth Day poster exhibition on "Biodiversity: nature's vast diminishing abundance".
At Russian Centre for Science and Culture, 36, Merchants Street, Valletta, exhibition of stamps dedicated to the second world war, and of posters and books.
6.30 to 9 p.m. at Ir-Razzett tal-Markiz Mallia Tabone, Mosta, exhibition of paintings by Mark Schembri.
9 a.m. to noon and 5 to 8 p.m. at Dar tal-Kejka, Xintill Street, Tarxien, exhibition of works by Denis Calleja.