Social and Personal

CAUCHI. On February 26, at The Birmingham Women's Hospital, UK, to Jacqueline née Mifsud Bonnici and John, God's precious gift of a son GIANNI, a welcome brother to Emma. May the Lord be praised.

Obituary

FLORES. On March 21, at St Luke's Hospital, MARY from Paola residing at Tarxien, aged 89, widow of Joseph, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Sister Benilde, Iris and her husband John, Irene and her husband Eric, Sister Marlene, Victor, Oliver and his wife Carmen, Margaret and her husband Lino, Doris and her husband Saviour, Joyce and her husband Joe, her widowed in-laws, Josette and Mary Rose, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. for All Souls church, Tarxien where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment at the family chapel at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.

Requiem Masses

A Mass will be held today at the Jesuit chapel, Dar Manuel Magri at 7.30 p.m. for the repose of SANDRO CARUANA BISAZZA. Next Saturday being the 11th anniversary of his demise.

A Mass will be held today at St Patrick's church, Sliema at 6.30 p.m. for the repose of ELSIE BORG who died in Gozo. Attendance of relatives and friends will be greatly appreciated.

In Memoriam

BONETT - MARY. Tender memories of our dear mother on the 37th anniversary of her death. Deeply missed by her sons, daughters, in-laws and grandchildren.

CUTAJAR. Everlasting and treasured memories of MIRIAM, a never forgotten mother, grandmother and sister, today being the 12th anniversary of her death. Sadly missed but never forgotten by her sons George and his wife Rowena, Kenneth and his wife Marie Claire, Anthony and his wife Sarah, Gordon and his wife Karen, her grandchildren, brother and sisters, relatives and friends. Grant her, O Lord, eternal rest.

DISTEFANO. Remembering our beloved mother LINA on the 29th anniversary of her passing away. Her sons and daughters.

DOWNHAM - RONALD. In loving memory, on the 25th year of his demise. Remembered by his wife, children, nephews and nieces and friends. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

JACCARINI. In loving memory of MARY, on the second anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her family.

MALLIA - JOSEPH. Loving memories of a beloved father, today being the 18th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his daughter Pauline, his son Mario and his wife Victoria, grandsons Malcolm and Matthias, relatives and friends. O Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SAPIENZA - MARGARET. Sweet loving memories of a dear mother and grandmother, on the first anniversary of her demise. The family.

SAVONA - CARMELA. Lovingly remembered by her nephews and nieces.

Personal

May the sacred heart of Jesus be praised, loved, adored and glorified throughout the whole world, now and forever. Amen. L.B.

Greek Holy Week

Holy Week activities at the Our Lady of Damascus Greek Catholic church will be as follows: Tomorrow morning there will be Vespers and Divine Liturgy of the Last Supper at 8.30 a.m. followed by Matins of the 12 Gospels at 6 p.m. On Friday morning there will be The Royal Hours at 9 a.m. and the Lamentations of the Holy Sepulchre at 6 p.m. Saturday morning starts with the Liturgy of Saint Basil at 8.30 a.m. Easter Sunday starts off with Matins of the Resurrection and Divine Liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom, followed by blessing and distribution of traditional red eggs on Sunday, commencing at 8 a.m.

Focolare competition

The Focolare Movement is organising a competition for students who are being asked for their views on the family and peace.

The competition is being held on the occasion of the holding of the 22nd Mariapolis meeting in Malta between April 15 and 17. Mariapolis is this year dedicated to the family.

Organised by the Focolare Movement, the Mariapolis, which means the city of Mary, brings together people of different ages and from different walks of life to witness what it is like to live together for some days.

The competition, on the theme The Family: Love Builds Peace, is divided into three categories. Primary school children can participate by making drawings of their ideas on the subject, students in Forms 1 and 2 are asked to write an essay of not more than 200 words in Maltese or English and those in Forms 3, 4 and 5 can write an essay of not more than 500 words either in Maltese or English.

Students' entries are to reach the organising committee at 18, Stellaelise, Il-Huttaf Street, San Gwann by April 8. For enquiries phone 2138 5801.

Negotiation Skills

Junior Chamber International - Malta will be holding a negotiation skills course, called Persuade, at Corinthia San Gorg Hotel on April 2 from 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.

Persuade has been developed by JCI trainer MacDara Hosty for any individual who wants to either become skilled in negotiation or who is interested in gaining a new perspective on what negotiation is all about.

This training event is open to the public and will be of special interest to managers, entrepreneurs, professionals, public relations officers and employees in most customer-oriented roles.

The price for the seminar is Lm15 for JCI Malta members and Lm25 for non-members. For bookings and further information call 9944 3114. Bookings should be received before March 30.

catherine.galea@jci.org.mt

Power cuts

The electricity supply will be suspended in the following localities today: Ghaxaq, from 7.30 a.m. to 12 p.m. in part of Triq Santa Marija and Sqaq Il-Kuncizzjoni;

Tarxien, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Triq Leonardu Abela, Triq Giannikol Buhagiar, Triq Daniel Cecy, Triq Gianni Fauré, Triq Il-Kavallerija, Triq Il-Knisja, Triq Karlu Maratta, Triq Il-Palma, Triq It-Tamal, Triq Tal-Barrani, Misrah Buleben, Triq Il-Kav De Guaras, Triq Lorenzo Gonzi, Triq Il-Kbira, Triq Anglu Mangion, Triq Guzeppi Montebello, Triq Ir-Raheb and Triq Iz-Zejtun.

Cardholders' lottery

Two hundred Bank of Valletta cardholders were winners in the BOV Spend And Win lottery.

The cardholders won twice the amount of one particular purchase for which they paid using any BOV Visa Card, MasterCard or Cashlink Card during the promotion period.

Each cardholder who made a purchase with those cards between November 25 and January 14 was automatically eligible to participate in this lottery.

http://www.bov.com

Rabat exhibition

An exhibition of figurines representing the last hours of Christ's life, entitled Jien, Int u Kristu Lejn il-Golgota, and based on St Augustine's meditations, is being held at the Augustinian Hall, High Street, Rabat. Opening hours are today from 9 a.m. to noon and from tomorrow to Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon and 5-11 p.m.

Entrance is free.

Way Of The Cross

The pastoral secretariat of the Archdiocese of Malta, in collaboration with Radio RTK, will today be holding the National Way of The Cross procession led by Mgr Joseph Mercieca, Archbishop of Malta, from Cottonera to Vittoriosa starting at 8 p.m. accompanied by the statue of Christ the Redeemer. All are urged to attend.

Debt Collection

Santucci & Brown International is offering debt collection training courses on April 4 and 6 between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. The training programme is intended to give participants a clearer perspective of the issues related to debt collection from a finance management and a legal point of view.

Local Councils

Today's meetings
3.30 p.m. Balzan.
4 p.m. Xewkija.
5.30 p.m. Tarxien.
8 p.m. Marsascala.

What's On Today

Exhibitions
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Banca Guiratale, Victoria, exhibition of artworks by Henry Alamango.

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Vee Gee Bee Art Gallery, Valletta, exhibition by Peter Howitt of hand-painted icons inspired by icons from various periods in time.

9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at the Inquisitor's Palace, Vittoriosa, The Art of Pain - Instruments of Torture, exhibition of over 100 instruments of torture from the Middle Ages to the 19th century, including the Inquisition.

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Russian Centre for Science and Culture, Valletta, photo and information exhibition entitled Life In Russia Before The Revolution (1900 - 1917).

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the National Museum of Natural History, Mdina, collective exhibition by 10 artists of paintings and sculptures. Use side entrance opposite Xara Palace.

9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at the Cathedral Museum, Mdina, exhibition of contemporary Christian art.

6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Ir-Razzett tal-Markiz Mallia Tabone, Mosta, exhibition on social history connected to Holy Week called Tifkiriet, Twemmin U Tradizzjonijiet.