Social and Personal

CAMILLERI. On November 23, ANTOINE (artist), of Floriana, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Tereza, his children Gerard, Pierre, Mariel, Antoine Paul and Marthese, his brothers Michel and his wife Maria, Pio and his wife Ivy, in-laws, grandchildren, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Publius parish church, Floriana, 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 Fondazzjoni Nazareth, Zejtun, will be appreciated.

CIANTAR. On November 23, at St Luke's Hospital, RENO, aged 62, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Doris née Micallef, his children Dr Etienne Ciantar and daughter Jeanette and her boyfriend Mark Vella Muskat, his brothers, sisters and their families, in-laws and their families, aunts, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 2 p.m. for the Immaculate Conception parish church, Ta' l-Ibrag, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Zebbug cemetery. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord grant him eternal rest.

FENECH. On November 22, at St Luke's Hospital, MARIA MARGHERITA, aged 76, went to meet the Risen Lord comforted by the rites of the Catholic Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sister Maria Dolores and her brothers Fr Joseph and Francis Anthony, member of the MUSEUM Society, cousins, relatives, members of the Lija Catholic Action and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 3.15 p.m. for Lija parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.45 p.m., followed by interment at Lija cemetery. Lord grant her eternal rest.

SPITERI. On November 22, at St Luke's Hospital, ANGELO (director, Garden of Eden), of Zejtun, aged 60, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Marija Anna, his children Freddie and his wife Tania, Joseph and his wife Jacqueline and Karen, his grandchildren Ronald, Raissa, Julian and Gillian, Kurt, Luke, Angelo and James, his brothers and sisters, his in-laws, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital on Saturday at 8 a.m. for St Catherine parish church, Zejtun, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m. The funeral will then proceed to St Gregory Cemetery, Zejtun accompanied by the Zejtun band where interment in the family grave will take place. No flowers by request but donations to Dar Nazareth, Zejtun will be greatly appreciated. Lord grant him eternal rest.

In Memoriam

BALANI - ROOPWANTI. In ever loving memory of a beloved and precious mother and grandmother, today being the 17th anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed and fondly remembered by her children Ramesh, Pushi, Vishnu, Vijay and Mary, daughters and sons-in-law. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Dear Lord, grant her eternal rest. Hari Om.

CALLEJA. In loving memory of VICTOR on the 30th anniversary of his death. Never forgotten and always in our prayers. Graziella, Daniela and Alberto, Manya, Sohara, Aimee and Michael.

CONEY. In loving memory of GEORGE, today the 10th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his wife Theresa, his daughter Carmen and son John, spouses and grandchildren.

CUTUGNO - WILLIAM OSWALD. Cherished and unfading memories of a dear husband, father and grandfather, today the seventh anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers, forever in our hearts. His wife Babs, his children Juliet, Andrew, Michael and Theresa, in-laws and grandchildren. Please remember him in your prayers. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

DALMAS. Fond memories of MARIA on the seventh anniversary of her demise. Her son Saviour, daughter Irene Fleri Soler and their families. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

DIEDO. Cherished memories of a beloved father and grandfather, WALTER, today the 18th anniversary of his death. Always remembered by his children Albert, his wife Alfreda and their children Leslie and Josianne, and Anna, Therese and her husband Tony and their children Analyse and Christian, and Charlie, in-laws and other relatives.

FLYNN. In memory of MARY who died 14 years ago. Fondly remembered by Francis and Marthese, Maureen and Lino, Rosemarie, and her grandchildren.

FORMOSA. In memory of JOHN, today the 30th anniversary of his demise. His wife Pina and children.

GALEA - ALBERT VICTOR. Treasured memories of a dear father and grandfather, today the first anniversary of his demise. Never forgotten by his daughters Mercedes, Odette, Lidia and Sandra and their respective families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

GREGORY - JOHN. On the 20th anniversary of his demise. Always remembered by his wife Melina, children, grandchildren and in-laws.

QUATTROMANI - LAURA. In ever loving memory of a most precious mother on the eighth anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered and never forgotten by her children Graziella, Mariella, Fernando and Marina, relatives and friends. A prayer is solicited.

QUINTANO - JOSEPH, 24.11.1987. In everlasting memory. His children, in-laws, their families and other relatives.

STIVALA. In loving memory of EMILY née Grech on the second anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her husband Saviour, her children, in-laws, grandchildren, her brother Dr Humbert Grech and his family, relatives and friends. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

XUEREB - BRIAN. Always in our hearts and prayers. Danielle and Sacha.

XUEREB - BRIAN. A dearly loved brother, on his 14th anniversary. Monica, Gordon, Norman and Patrick.

XUEREB - BRIAN. In loving memory. Kevin, Agnes, Trevor, Angela, Marica, Gerrard and Elizabeth.

Personal

Will Mr Pierre Parnis, ID No. 0416468 (M), formerly residing in Sir George Borg Street, Sliema, phone 7928 7160 in his own interest. Contact urgently needed.

APS Bank concert

The APS Bank annual concert will be held at St John's Co-Cathedral, in Valletta on December 1 at 7.30 p.m.

The performance will consist of the grand Mass for soloists, chorus and orchestra by Paolino Vassallo, composed in 1889 and first performed in a concert version at the hall of the Public Library, Valletta, on December 23 of that same year.

This work has been chosen because 2006 happens to be the 150th anniversary of the composer's birth.

The concert is being organised in collaboration with the Metropolitan Chapter and the St John's Co-Cathedral Foundation.

The soloists and the Collegium Musicum choir and orchestra will be conducted by Dion Buhagiar.

Christmas sale

The Sacro Cuor feast commission will be holding a Christmas bonanza sale at the Padova Hall in Church Street, Sliema, near the parish church of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, on Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The sale is part of fund-raising activities being held in aid of the special events to be held at the parish next year to mark the 125th anniversary of the arrival of the statue of Our Lady in Sliema, the first titular statue in Sliema.

Debate on campus

AEGEE-Valletta will be holding a series of Live Forum debates on campus this academic year.

The first debate will have the theme 'Has EU Accession Changed Your Life? It will be held at Student's House at noon today. The panel will be chaired by Roderick Pace, chairman of the European Movement (Malta).

aegee@um.edu.mt

Youth groups

The youth organisation Young Light has launched an online service - The Info Market - at www.younglight.org.

The idea is to create a one stop virtual space where young people can learn about youth groups in Malta and Gozo.

Young Light is appealing to all youth organisations interested in forming part of this online directory to contact it through the website. The directory is open to all organisations provided they are made up of or are giving a service to young people.

For more information about Info Market or Young Light organisation one can visit the website or send an e-mail to gordon@younglight.org.

AIESEC internship

Anyone interested in applying for an internship offered by AIESEC can visit the organisation's stand on campus between Monday and December 2 or contact Becky Manduca at beckymanduca@yahoo.co.uk or on 7909 3101.

Every year, AIESEC in Malta sets out to recruit a number of university students willing to experience working on an internship in a foreign country.

Students have been going on such internships for over 50 years.

The art of praying

The university chaplaincy is offering the opportunity to learn Lectio Divina, an ancient art of praying with the Bible with Fr Paul Sciberras and a group of students and staff.

The four-session course will focus on the Gospels of the Sundays in Advent. They will be held at the university chapel tomorrow and on December 2, 7 and 16 at 6.30 p.m.

Those interested should inform the chaplaincy on 2340 2341 or via e-mail at chaplaincy@um.edu.mt.

US embassy

The American Embassy will be closed today, Thanksgiving Day, an American national holiday. The embassy will resume normal business hours tomorrow.

The consular section will be closed on Wednesday and on December 14 and 16.

Annual concert

The Friends of the Little Sisters of the Poor will be holding the annual fund raising concert of song and dance - Prelude To Christmas - at the Casino Maltese in Valletta on December 3.

Taking part will be the Sine Macula Choir, Las Gitanillas, La Zambra Flamenca and the Tony Lawrence Dance School.

Tickets cost Lm5.

Bookings can be made by e-mail at cmdebono@hotmail.com or on 7944 4135 or through Madeleine de Domenico on 2133 5334 or 7926 0965, afternoons only.

Cheques are to be made payable to Friends of the Little Sisters of the Poor and sent to Christine Debono, 50, Windsor Terrace, Sliema.

Christmas bazaar

The International Wives Association will be holding a Christmas bazaar at Dar l-Emigrant, Valletta on Wednesday from 10 to 11.30 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Lions Mass

Lions Clubs International Malta will be holding Mass for the repose of souls of Lion members at Our Lady of Lourdes chapel, Floriana tomorrow at 6.30 p.m. Relatives of Lions are welcome.

What's On Today

Exhibitions
8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Auberge D' Italie, Valletta, art exhibition by Alfred Chircop.

6.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Razzett Tal-Markiz Mallia Tabone, Mosta, exhibition of paintings by Peter Borg.

At the Banca Giuratale, Victoria, Ars Fingendi, a second personal art exhibition by Frank Cassar.

At the Inquisitor's Palace, Vittoriosa, The Art of Pain, Torture Instruments From The Middle Ages To The 19th Century.

At Heritage Malta, The Citadel, Gozo, Shedding New light On The Egyptian Statue Of Neferaabet'at.

At the National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta, The Coinage Of The Crusaders And The World Of Islam.

At the National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta, Crusades: Myth And Realities.

At Heritage Malta, Valletta, Luigi Maria Ugolini: An Italian Archaeologist In Malta.