Social and Personal

BORG. On December 18, at St Luke's Hospital, CARMENA (Nena) of Gzira, widow of Toni, aged 75, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Lina and her husband James, Louis and his wife Maria, Josephine and her husband Tony, Lucia and her husband Saviour, Mario and his wife Antida and Noel and his wife Lorraine, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her sisters Maria, Tereza and Veronica, their respective husbands, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 1.30 p.m. for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Gzira, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be greatly appreciated.

DEGIORGIO. On December 19, at St Luke's Hospital, MAURICE, (former assistant commissioner at the Inland Revenue Department), aged 57, of Fgura, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Marlene née Vella, his children Daniela, Vanessa and Ryan, his brother Edwin and his wife Sylvia, his sisters Winnie and her husband Anthony, Vivian and her husband Lino, Eileen and her husband Walter, nephews, nieces, his mother-in-law Mary Vella, other relatives and friends, especially the brothers and sisters of the Maria Omm Alla prayer group. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 7.45 a.m. for Christ the King parish church, Paola, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m. followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Hospice Movement will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.

DELIA. On December 19, at St Vincent de Paul Hospital, EMANUEL of Hamrun, aged 93, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Jane, his 12 children Joe, Andrew, Mary, Kolina, Hilda, Willie, Elisio, Effie, Oscar, Carmen and Ann, their spouses, grandchildren, his sister Sr Raffina of the Franciscan Sisters, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul residence today at 7.45 a.m. for the Immaculate Conception parish church, Hamrun, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.15 a.m., followed by interment at Siggiewi cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Villa Mgr Gonzi, Siggiewi, will be greatly appreciated.

Requiem Masses

A Mass for the repose of the soul of AMY ROSE FARRUGIA will be said today at 7 p.m. at St Patrick's church, Sliema, this being the second anniversary of her passing. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

AZZOPARDI - LILLIE. Treasured memories of a dear mother today and always. Margaret, Marika and Norman Ciancio and her grandchildren.

BELLIZZI - MELITA. On the anniversary of her demise. Lovingly remembered by her family.

COLEIRO - JOSEPH, 20.12.'80. Fondly remembered by his brother and sisters.

FARRUGIA - AMY ROSE. In loving memory of a wonderful, loving wife and mother on the second anniversary of her death. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Tony, Anthony, M'Anne, Christian, Francesca, Nikki and Andrew.

FARRUGIA. Loving memories of my loving daughter AMY ROSE on the second anniversary of her passing away. Today and always in my heart. Nella.

FARRUGIA. Cherished and loving memories of a beloved sister and aunt, AMY ROSE, on the second anniversary of her passing away. Joan, Rudolph, Vittore, Mariella and Philip.

FARRUGIA - AMY ROSE. In loving memory of our nanna. Always remembered for her loving care, kindness and gentle smile. Her grandchildren Philip, David, Martina, Julian, Matthew, Alexia, Sarah, Allan, Andrea and Alexander.

FARRUGIA. Lovingly remembering our dearest friend AMY ROSE on her second anniversary. Anna, Elfrida, Irene, Josephine, Marguerite, Marlene and Terry. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

FARRUGIA. In loving memory of VIENNA, today the fifth anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her husband Edward and children Audrey, Roberta, Bernard and Claude, their respective spouses and fiancés. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be said today at 6.30 p.m. at Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception parish church, Ta' l-Ibrag.

GRECH - IRENE. Everlasting and cherished memories of an exemplary mother on the second anniversary of her demise. Her dedication to our family shall forever be our inspiration. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Svetlana and Anatoli.

MESSINA FERRANTE. In sweet remembrance of our dear mother VINCENZA on the second anniversary of her death. Her children Maria, Josephine, Sr Joan, Herbert and Monica, their respective spouses and families. The 7.30 p.m. Mass at the Salesian Oratory, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of her soul.

PRECA - PROVIDENZA. Remembered with love and gratitude on the 27th anniversary of her passing away. Her sons and daughter.

Attard Burlò Fleri-Soler Notaries Public

Would like to inform their clientele that their offices at Flat 1, San Gwann Court, Naxxar Road, San Gwann, and at 89, St John Street, Valletta, will close for Christmas holidays on Monday, December 23 at noon and will reopen on Friday, January 3, 2003 at 9 a.m. Tel: San Gwann 21374429, Valletta 21224892. e-mail: admin@abfs.com.mt

Prayer To St Jude

O Holy St Jude, apostle and martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke you, special patron in time of need, to you I have recourse from the depths of my heart and humbly beg you to whom God has given such great powers, to come to my assistance. Help me now in my present and urgent need and grant my earnest petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. St Jude, pray for us and all who honour and invoke your aid. Amen. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory. MRC, St Julian's.

Gozo Bishop's Programme

Gozo Bishop Nikol Cauchi's programme for the Christmas period is as follows:

On Tuesday, Christmas Eve, Mgr Cauchi will lead a ceremony at the cathedral in Victoria at 5.30 p.m.

On Wednesday, Christmas Day, the bishop will lead the Midnight Mass at the cathedral. Later in the morning, at 9 a.m., he will lead another Mass at the cathedral which will be broadcast on RTK followed by another Mass at St George's Basilica in Victoria at 11 a.m.

On December 31, Mgr Cauchi will lead a solemn concelebration at the Basilica of St Peter and St Paul as well as Mass at St George's Basilica at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m respectively.

On January 1, the bishop will lead a Mass at the cathedral at 8.45 a.m. and Mass at the Basilica of St George the Martyr at 11 a.m.

On January 4, Mgr Cauchi celebrates the epiphany at the cathedral at 5.30 p.m.

On January 5, the bishop will lead a concelebrated Mass at the cathedral at 8.45 a.m.

Vodafone Winner

Kurt Vella Petroni from Attard is the winner of the latest monthly Vodafone's Ferrari quiz. The Vodafone Ferrari quiz revolves around several questions about the history of Scuderia Ferrari.

By sending a blank SMS to 2301, one receives a daily question with three possible answers. All one has to do is choose an answer and send it back to 2302.

Christmas Mass In German

Mass with Christmas carols in German will be celebrated at St Barbara's Church, Valletta, on Christmas Eve at 6 p.m.

MTA Training Programmes

The Malta Tourism Authority is to produce another two editions of the training programme Malta, Int u t-Turist in January and February 2003.

The 40-hour programme is conducted by Malta University Services on behalf of the MTA and is aimed at front-liners in the tourism industry.

The aim of the programme is to enable personnel working in the tourism industry to be better informed about the various aspects of the tourism product, including the economic, social, geographical, cultural and environmental aspects. The programme also includes training in customer relations.

The programme consists of 14 weekly sessions held at the University of Malta. It also incorporates field trips.

The January sessions will be conducted in English.

More information may be obtained from Ms Katya Vella Bamber or Mr Jurgen Scicluna on tel. 22915401 and 22915407 or e-mail maltaintut-turist@visitmalta.com

Bank Hours

The commercial banks will be closed for business on Thursday, December 26, and Thursday, January 2, bank holidays, the Malta Bankers' Association said. On Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, the commercial banks will be open as follows: APS Bank 8.30 a.m. to 12.45 p.m.; Bank of Valletta 8.30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; HSBC Bank 8.30 a.m. to 12.45 p.m.; Lombard Bank 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Volksbank closed Christmas Eve, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. New Year's Eve.

APS Bank and HSBC Bank will be providing an afternoon banking service on Monday, December 23, and Monday, December 30, from 2.30 to 4 p.m.

President's Engagements Today

10 a.m. at the Palace, Valletta, the President receives the president and committee members of the Confederation of Maltese Trade Unions.

11 a.m., the President receives the mayor and councillors of Rabat.

11.45 p.m. the President receives the president and committee members of BASIC (Brothers and Sisters in Christ).

7.30 p.m. at Xaghra parish church, the President and Mrs de Marco attend a concert in aid of the Malta Community Chest Fund organised by Xaghra local council.

What's On Today

Concerts
7.15 p.m. at St Gregory parish church, Isouard Street, Sliema, Christmas concert by Marie Therese Vassallo.
7.30 p.m. at Xaghra Basilica, concert in aid of Malta Community Chest Fund, with the national orchestra, Chorus Urbanus choir and Voce Angeliche choir.
7.30 p.m. at St John's Co-cathedral, Valletta, concert by the Amadeus Chamber Choir.

Exhibitions
9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Mediterranean Conference Centre, art exhibition by Olaug Vethal.
10 a.m. and 7 p.m. at Hilton, St Julian's, exhibition "Character of a place", by students of art tutored by Matthew Cassar, in aid of the Eden Foundation.
10 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at the Cathedral Museum, Mdina, Biennale of Contemporary Christian Art - Malta 2002.
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 7.30 p.m. at the De Porres Cultural Centre, Sliema, an exhibition of paintings and sculptures by Bulgarian artist Ventzislav Metchev.
At St James Cavalier, Valletta, exhibition of African art and exhibition of cartoons by Maurice Tanti Burlò.
At Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta, exhibition of photography and installation by Vince Briffa.
At National Labour Centre, Hamrun, exhibition of paintings by Alex Dalli.
At Bank of Valletta head office foyer, Sliema, retrospective exhibition of works by Pawl Carbonaro.
At the Italian Cultural Institute, Valletta, Didactics exhibition by MCST Institute of Art and Design students.