Social and Personal

CACHIA. On September 11, Fr PATRICK CACHIA, OP, aged 79, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss the Maltese Dominican Province, his sisters Ariadne and her husband John Axisa, Arthemis, widow of Michael De Maria, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves Jesus of Nazareth priory, today at 8.45 a.m. for Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

NAUDI. On September 12, at St Vincent de Paul Residence, MARIA, née Inglott, aged 85, passed peacefully away to join the Risen Lord. She leaves to mourn her loss her sons Henry and his wife Marios of Canada, Tony and his wife Grace, Thaddy and his wife Adele and Joe and his wife Carmen, her 12 grandchildren, her sister-in-law Mary Inglott, other relatives and friends, especially her fellow NeoCatechumens. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul Residence on Monday at 8.15 a.m. for St Cajetan parish church, Hamrun, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated.

In Memoriam

ASPHAR. Today and tomorrow being the anniversaries of AGNES and MAUDE respectively. Please remember them in your prayers. Their family.

CASSAR - JOSEPH. Treasured memories of a beloved husband, father and grandfather. Sadly missed, especially today the ninth anniversary of his demise. His wife Maria, his sons, daughters and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

CORDINA - FRANCIS. In loving memory of a treasured husband and father, today being the 24th anniversary of his death. Always in our hearts and prayers. His wife Antida and children Ray, Joanna and Mariella.

GALEA - COSTANTINO. Treasured memories of a very dear father, today the sixth anniversary of his demise. So sadly missed by his children Perry, RoseMarie, Sr Maria Dolores, David, Joe and their families. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Masses for the repose of his soul will be said today at 7.30 a.m. at St Theresa Sanctuary and at 7.15 p.m. at St Paul's church, Birkirkara.

GILI. In loving memory of MARIA on the 12th anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her children, in-laws and grandchildren.

GOUDER. In loving memory of CARMELO, today being the 14th anniversary of his death.
Your name is often mentioned
Our thoughts are with you still
You haven't been forgotten
And you never will.
If memories bring us closer
We are never far apart,
You are always in our thoughts
And forever in our hearts.
Our wish is just a simple prayer.
Your loving wife Beatrice and children Joseph, Monica and Gloria.

SEYCHELL - JOE. In loving memory of a dear husband and father, today the 23rd anniversary of his demise. Valerie and John Seychell Navarro.

von BROCKDORFF. In ever loving memory of CAROLINE, a cherished daughter and sister, on the sixth anniversary of her passing to a better life. Forever in the hearts and minds of her family.

ZARB COUSIN. In ever loving memory of JOSEPH on the 21st anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts. His sons, daughter, in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Photography Course

The Malta Photographic Society is organising a course in basic photography, consisting of 10 lectures and a practical assignment. It will be held at the club premises at 137, Old Bakery Street, Valletta on Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m., as from October 15.

Further details may be obtained by writing to the society "Starting Photography Course", PO Box 590, Valletta CMR 01.

Malta Red Cross - swimming event

The Malta Red Cross Society is holding a swimming event between Mgarr (Gozo) and Armier Bay on Sunday, starting at 8 a.m., and finishing around 2.30 p.m.

The Malta Maritime Authority urged seacraft to navigate with caution.

Prayer Meeting

A prayer meeting for the sanctification of priests and for priestly and religious vocations will be held at the parish church of St Catherine, Zejtun, tomorrow at 9.45 p.m.

Lotto Draw

The lotto draw due on September 21 will take place the day before because of Independence Day, the Lotto Department said.

The working hours of lotto offices normally applicable to Saturdays will apply on September 20.

Mdina Rehabilitation Committee

Denis de Lucca has been reconfirmed by the Resources and Environment Ministry as chairman of the Mdina Rehabilitation Committee for the 2002/2003 period.

Ray Bondin is committee secretary and executive coordinator, and the members are Mario Galea Testaferrata, Mdina mayor and council representative, Lino Callus, Prof. Anthony Bonanno, Dr Simon Galea Testaferrata, Richard Cachia Caruana, Francis Tabone and Davinia Camilleri. Vince Cassar, director general for works is an ex officio member.

What's On Today

Films
At St James Cavalier, as part of Australian Film Festival, 4 p.m. Looking for Alibrandi, 6 p.m. The Sum of Us, 8 p.m. My Mother Frank, 10 p.m. Children of the Revolution.

Exhibitions
8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Exhibition Hall, St Francis Square, Victoria, exhibition of watercolours by George Vella, and exhibition of documents and correspondence with the British monarchy by Geoffrey Attard.
At St James Cavalier, Valletta, exhibition of bronzes, pastels, drawings and photographs by Bridget McCrum, and exhibition of posters on September 11 "Headlines of History".
At Juuls cafe' bar, St Julians, photographic exhibition "The London Eye: A City Through A Lens" by Alexandra Pace.
At the Russian Centre for Science and Culture, Valletta, exhibition of colour photos of famous Russian people of the 19th and 20th century.