Social and Personal

DELIA. On February 26, at St James Capua Hospital, to Nicole Vella de Fremeaux and Adrian, God's precious gift of a first-born daughter - ALEXANDRA. Deo gratias et Mariae.

Obituary

SERGE. On February 26, at St Luke's Hospital, ALEXANDER, aged 78, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Lilian née Borg Cardona, his children Joe and his wife Sandra, Ingrid and her husband Antony Ratcliffe, his grandchildren Mark, David and Louisa, his brother Joe and his wife Vanna, in-laws, nephews, nieces, besides other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 9 a.m. for Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the boys at St Patrick's Residential School, Sliema will be appreciated. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.

SULTANA. On February 27, at St Luke's Hospital, CATHERINE sive Kitty née Pons, widow of Robert, of Sliema, residing at Gzira, aged 85, passed peacefully away. She leaves to mourn her loss her brothers and sisters Robert Pons, widower of Evelyn, Mary and her husband Pascal Zammit of Australia, Tony Pons and his wife Cathie of USA, Meta Pons, widow of Caesar of Canada, June Pons, widow of Henry of Australia, Charlie Pons and his wife Stella, her sister Doris Pons, her in-laws Rita Sultana, Tony Sultana and his wife Connie, John Sultana and his wife Lina, Julia, widow of Charles Sultana, Albert Fenech, widower of Doris Sultana, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 8.30 a.m. for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi will be appreciated.

VELLA. On February 27, at St Luke's Hospital, Gerald, aged 84, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his beloved wife Violet née Mifsud, his children Joe and his wife Mary, Jane and her husband Robert Balani, Maryrose and her husband Charles Sammut, Paul and his wife Maryrose, his sister Cettina and his brother Emmanuel, his grandchildren Kristin and her husband Etienne Ciantar, Nicolette, Justine, Gillian, Neil, Keith, Florentyna and Terrell, relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Francis church, Hamrun, 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 Caritas will be greatly appreciated. May God grant him eternal rest.

Requiem Masses

Today being the third anniversary of the death of our dearly beloved MARGUERITE MANGION, a Mass will be celebrated at the old St Julian's parish church in Lapsi Street at 7.15 p.m. Our family, friends and her colleagues are welcome to attend and to celebrate this Eucharist in her memory.

In Memoriam

ABELA - GEORGE. Loving memories of a very dear husband and father, today being the third anniversary of his demise. "The love in his heart, the warmth of his smile will be with us forever". Madeleine, Simon, Mandy and Helena. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 6.30 p.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Balluta, St Julian's.

BRIFFA. In loving memory of our beloved BERNADETTE, tomorrow being the fourth anniversary of her passing away to eternal life. Greatly loved and missed by her parents, relatives and friends. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be said tomorrow at 9 a.m. at St Julian's parish church.

CAMILLERI. In loving memory of our dearest mother ALICE. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her children.

FLERI SOLER. Treasured memories of our dearest LINO on the 29th anniversary of his meeting with the Lord. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Joan and the children.

MAMO. In loving memory of our dear CHARLES, today the sixth anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Alda, son Adrian, daughter Claudia, her husband Michael and grandson Alexander.
The Lord has him
In His keeping,
We have him
In our hearts.

MANGION - MARGUERITE. On her third anniversary. Remembering a very dear friend with much affection today and every day. Mary Ann and Giorgio.

MANGION - MARGUERITE. It is three years since your passing to eternal life and we miss you more than ever. In ever loving memory of our dearest love, our companion and our inspiration. Stephen, Andrew and Charlotte, Michael, Mark and Martine.

STAFRACE - JOSEPHINE. In sweet remembrance of our dear mother, today the first anniversary of her death. Her children Marvic and Anna and grandchildren Sarah and Carlo.

VASSALLO - JOHN. Treasured memories of our father, today the 25th anniversary of his death. Always remembered, sadly missed and never forgotten by his family. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

XERRI. Fond memories of a beloved father and grandfather, EMANUEL, today the fourth anniversary of his meeting with the Lord. We miss you dad. His children Fr John Xerri, OP, of Rome, Carmen and Salvu, Antoinette and Tony, Joe and Debbie of Wales, Lizzie and Stephen, Maria and Alfred, and his beloved grandchildren.

ZAMMIT McKEON. In loving memory of Madre MARY L. on the anniversary of her tragic death. Fondly remembered by her mother Emanuela, sister Margaret, brothers Alfred, Philip and Alexander, in-laws, relatives and friends. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.

Ta' Marija Restaurant, Mosta

Wednesday extravaganza night with excellent Maltese food, folklore dancing and roving guitars and mandolins. Thursdays country music night with local artistes. Fridays a special jazz night featuring top musicians. Saturday evening is party night with resident DJ playing popular dance music. Sundays a sumptuous family buffet lunch. À la carte menu always available. For reservations phone 21434444.

Support Groups

The Malta Gay Rights Movement is offering two support groups free of charge, one for people who are experiencing difficulties in coming to terms with being gay, the other for parents of gay children.

The support group meetings led by a professional psychologist will be held on a weekly basis. Each group will include no more than 12 participants.

The MGRM can be contacted on 9925 5559.

Anthem Anniversary

Floriana council is commemorating the 80th anniversary since the Maltese anthem was first played, by organising a ceremony in Robert Samut Square in Floriana tomorrow at 10 a.m.

Closed To Traffic

Il-Paci Street in St Paul's Bay will be temporarily closed to traffic tomorrow between 5 and 10.30 p.m., the Malta Transport Authority said.

Local Councils

Today's meetings

9.00 a.m. Rabat (Gozo)
1.00 p.m. Ghajnsielem.
2.00 p.m. Mdina.

World Day Of Prayer

The annual ecumenical service commemorating Women's World Day of Prayer will be held in St Julian's parish church on Friday at 10.30 a.m.

The service was prepared by the women of Lebanon and the theme is Holy Spirit: Fill us. All are welcome.

President's Engagements Today

4 p.m. at the Golden Tulip Vivaldi Hotel, St Julian's, the President delivers the closing address to the 2003 Gerontology and Geriatrics Seminar entitled Becoming old in Malta: Is it worth living?

What's On Today

Theatre
8 p.m. at the MADC clubrooms, Sta Venera, Black and White. An Evening with Peter Schaffer.

Film
7.30 p.m. in the Erin Serracino Inglott Theatre, University of Malta, Kippur, in Hebrew with English sub-titles.

Exhibitions
At St James, Cavalier, Valletta, exhibition of 60 paintings by Miriam Sorrell, and exhibition of paintings by Charles Cassar.
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 to 8 p.m. at Victoria Buildings, 21st September Avenue, Naxxar, collective art exhibition by 12 artists.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Pinto Stores, exhibition by various artists entitled Borders.

Pharmacies Open Tomorrow

Malta 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Gozo 7.30 to 11 a.m.

St Publius Pharmacy, 48, Triq il-Miratur, Floriana;
Lister Pharmacy, 209, St Joseph High Street, Hamrun;
St George's Pharmacy, 21, Main Street, Qormi;
Holy Cross Pharmacy, 37, Main Street, Birkirkara;
Regional Pharmacy, E.H. Furse Street, Msida;
Potter Chemists Ltd, Wilga Street, Paceville, St Julians;
Chemimart Ltd Pharmacy, 4, 5, 6, Il-Piazzetta, Tower Street, Sliema;
St Michael Pharmacy, Misrah it-Transfigurazzjoni, Lija;
Pillbox Pharmacy, 2, Triq il-Bjad, Naxxar;
Mellieha Pharmacy, 107, George Borg Olivier Street, Mellieha;
Fleming Pharmacy, 65, Zabbar Road, Paola;
Victory Pharmacy, 32, Victory Street, Senglea;
Cilia's Pharmacy, 303, Zabbar Road, Fgura;
Blossoms Pharmacy, N.B. Triq Gurgier, Birzebbuga;
Zurrieq Dispensary, 146, Main Street, Zurrieq;
De Rohan Pharmacy, 24, Triq Sant'Antnin, Zebbug;
Nova Pharmacy, 142, College Street, Rabat;
Abela's Pharmacy, 42, G.P.F. Agius De Soldanis Street, Victoria, GOZO;
Tony's Pharmacy, Triq il-Qbajjar, Marsalforn.