Social and Personal

CALLUS. On May 9, at St Luke's Hospital, ANTHONY, of Birkirkara, aged 73, widower of Catherine née Spiteri, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Lino, John, and Ruth and her husband Andrew, his grandchildren Gianluca and Milena, his brothers and sisters, relatives and friends. - R.I.P. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 8 a.m. for Balzan parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment in the family grave at Balzan cemetery.

D'ANASTASI - CARMELO, aged 83, passed peacefully away, on May 10, at St Luke's Hospital, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Mary, his daughters Julie and husband Joe Spiteri, and Pauline and husband Tony Bugeja, his son Thomas and wife Sylvia, nephews, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. for Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Sliema where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Margherita cemetery for a private burial. No flowers but donations to Dar tal-Providenza will be appreciated. May he rest in peace.

HAMMOND - FRANK, passed peacefully way in London on May 1, aged 68. His loss is mourned by his wife Antoinette née Attard-Flores, his children Gabrielle and husband Paul, Mark and wife Tracey, and Peter, his father William and wife Vincenzia, his grandchildren Eden and Jake, and many other friends and family in England and Malta. - R.I.P. His funeral takes place in England, but a Mass for the repose of his soul will be said at Attard parish church tomorrow at 6.30 p.m. Please remember him in your prayers.

SALIBA. On May 10, at St Luke's Hospital, ANNIE, of Birkirkara, aged 74, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Saviour, her children Fr Joe Saliba, O.Carm., parish priest of Fgura, Sunny and his wife Mary, Paul and Jackie, Raymond and his wife Doris, David and his wife Mariella, Antwan and his wife Maryanne, and Nicky and his wife Carol, her grandchildren Aaron, Isaac, Ian-Paul, Roseanne, Stefania, Christian, Justin, Jonathan, Johan, Nicole, Monique, Daniel and Stefan, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. for St Helen's Basilica, Birkirkara, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m., followed by interment in the family grave at Lija cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

Requiem Masses

Mass for the repose of the soul of J.M. MICALLEF (Miki) will be said today at 6 p.m. at the Ursuline church, Dun Karm Galea Street, Sliema. May he rest in peace.

In Memoriam

BARTOLO PARNIS - JOE. Treasured memories of a beloved husband, father and grandfather on the second anniversary of his death. Greatly missed by his wife Marivan, his daughters Helen, Christine, Gillian, Theresa and Louise, sons-in-law and grandchildren.

CARUANA - In loving memory of WALTER who passed away 16 years ago today. Fondly remembered by his wife Mary, children Jacqueline, Marian, Henry, Joan in-laws and grandchildren. A prayer is solicited.

CASSAR. In loving memory of RALPH. It's three years now that we have been apart, but you will be forever in our heart. Your wife Mandy, your daughter Kylie, your mother Jane, your aunt Josephine, your grandfather Rafael, your stepfather Edward. Mass at 6.45 p.m. tomorrow at Our Lady of Good Counsel church (near Millennium Chapel), Paceville.

GERADA-AZZOPARDI - JEAN. Lovingly remembered and missed, especially today the 11th anniversary of her passing away. Always in my thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Her husband Joe.

MILLER. Treasured memories of EVELYN, a wonderful mother, grandmother and mother-in-law, lovingly remembered by her family and friends, on the 19th anniversary of her passing away. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.

TABONE FERRANTE. In loving memory of our dear mother MARY on the 12th anniversary of her passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her son, daughters and family.

URRY - JOYCE née Bonnici. In loving memory of a most beloved mother, grandmother and sister, today the third anniversary of her death. Always remembered in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Deeply missed by her children Kevin and Carol, Joseph and Sina, and Marie and Stephen, her grandchildren Christine and Neil, Nadine and Paul, Bernard, Francesca and Michela, and her sister Eileen. Please remember her in your prayers.

Spiritual Formation

The society of christian doctrine, MUSEUM, will be holding a week of spiritual formation starting on Monday at the society's premises in Qormi between 7 and 7.45 p.m.

A child-minding service will be provided.

Power Cuts

The electricity supply will be suspended today as follows: Fgura, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. in Kottoner Avenue, Patri Redent Gauci Square, Titu Brandsma and in Tal-Gallu, Il-Karmnu, Giacomo Matteotti, St John, Louis Scicluna, Is-Sur, Buqexrem, Il-Kitba, Wistin Levanzin, Il-Pepprin, St Simon, Amabile Sisner, It-Taghlim, Cospicua, Hompesch, Tal-Klerku, Mater Boni Consilii, Ir-Ruzell, St Anthony and School Streets.

Tarxien, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. in St Simon Street.

Xghajra, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. in The Promenade, Trejqet ix-Xilep and Ic-Cern, Grottli, Carmel Ritchie and Carmel Penza streets.

Ghajn Tuffieha, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. in Ghajn Tuffieha Garden and Tat-Tafal area.

Msida, between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. in Bacir Street, part of Clarence Street and the alley off Clarence Street.

Sunday Mass

A Mass will be said on Sunday at 8.30 a.m. at Dar tal-Providenza, in Siggiewi to mark the 18th anniversary of the death of the institute's founder Mgr Michael Azzopardi. Mgr Lawrence Gatt, the director, will lead the celebration.

Road Closed

Triq San Pawl, in St Paul's Bay will be closed to traffic between 8 a.m. and noon today.

Traffic will be diverted from Triq San Pawl to Triq il-Katidral to Triq San Gwann Battista, to Triq San Publiju and on to Triq San Pawl.

What's On Today

Movie
7 p.m. at St James Cavalier, Valentin, a comedy about a boy who tries to act as matchmaker for his divorced father.
9 p.m. at St James Cavalier, Valletta, Ray, featuring Jamie Foxx's 2005 Best Actor Academy Award-winning performance as the talented but tormented legendary musician Ray Charles.

Concert
12.35 p.m. at Sala Isouard, Manoel Theatre, Valletta, concert featuring Euphonium with the participation of soloists Jesmond Azzopardi and Roderick Bugeja accompanied on the piano by AnnMarie Chetcuti. Entrance is free.

Lecture
4 to 6 p.m. at the Old Humanities Building on Campus, lecture by Jean-Michel Delacomptée of the Université Vincennes-Saint-Denis (Paris 8) entitled De La Princesse De Monpensier À La Princesse De Clèves: De L'Exterieur Vers L'Interieur.

Literature
7.15 p.m. at the German-Maltese Circle, Valletta, Schiller Hour, a literary tribute to the great German dramatist, poet, historian and critic Friedrich Schiller on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of his death.

Exhibitions
9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at the Inquisitor's Palace, Vittoriosa, The Art of Pain - Instruments of Torture, over 100 instruments of torture from the Middle Ages to the 19th century, including the Inquisition.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Heritage Malta, Valletta, a collection of photographs put together by the Russian Cultural Centre entitled The Contribution of Malta and Russia to the Overthrow of Fascism and Nazism in World War II. Free admission.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the National Museum of Fine Arts in South Street, Valletta, Helga Portanier's gouache, watercolour and ink paintings.
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 7p.m. at Vee Gee Bee Art Gallery, Valletta, Carpe Diem, a collection of artistic works by Maria Rossella Dalmas.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Couvre Porte War Shelter at Vittoriosa, Blitz, contemporary art by nine artists from the group Start commemorating the 60th anniversary since the end of World War II.
At the Italian Cultural Institute, Valletta, futuristic photographs titled Geometrie Liquide by Rosetta Messori.
At St James Cavalier, a series of 46 line and ink drawings by Victor Manduca.
At Messina Palace, Valletta, portrait and abstract paintings by Wilhelmina Micallef Valenzia.
At St James Cavalier, Valletta a collective exhibition by members of the Malta Institute of Professional Photography (MIPP).