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02 APR 2010 - GOOD FRIDAY - PROCESSION LEAVING THE BASILICA
05. April 2010While spectators outside in Victory Square watch the procession coming out of the Basilica in an orderly and solemn manner a lot of work and activity will be taking place inside the Church in connection with the procession. Pictures taken by one of the organisers Mr Noel Camilleri.
01 APR 2010 - THE ALTARS OF REPOSE IN XAGHRA CHURCHES
02. April 2010The pictures in this section show the Altars of Repose in the Basilica and four other churches either under the jurisdiction of the parish of Xaghra or within a short distance from Xaghra. These are the Basilica, Churches of St Anthony the Abbot, Jesus of Nazareth Church, St Paul's in Marsalforn and Ta' Hamet Church. The Altar of Repose in the Basilica carries the theme of the 1950th anniversary of the shipwreck of St Paul in Malta and the forthcoming visit of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI to Malta. In picture A6 can be clearly seen the cap Pope Benedict XVI used to wear in the past.
28 MAR 2010 - PALM SUNDAY - PROCESSION BY CHILDREN IN THE EVENING
29. March 2010For the thirtieth year, the young altar boys at the Vocational Centre organised the children's procession of the Passion on Palm Sunday in the evening, a prelude to the renowned Good Friday Procession and Pageant on 2nd April. On a cold evening and watched by a large crowd, young children even down to the age of two showed their worth obeying rules and acting like adults in solemn pageantry. Taking half an hour to leave the Basilica, the return had to be speeded up because the more the night drew nearer the more the cold weather took hold. This unique event in the Maltese islands and as far as is known nothing like it beyond our shores "is worth every second to watch and will surely draw great crowds given the right publicity" an English first time visitor commented after the event. The young directors at the Vocational Centre under the guidance of Mgr Archpriest Carmelo Refalo are to be congratulated for another successful presentation.
28 MAR 2010 - PALM SUNDAY - MORNING SERVICE
28. March 2010On Palm Sunday, World Day dedicated to Youth, the young people of Xaghra kept their annual appointment with the morning religious service commemorating the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. At 9.15 am procession left the Basilica. Besides the Clergy and Piccolo Clero young people took part carrying the Crucifix and the Voci Angeliche chanting Hymns of the day. At the crossroads in Church Street, an extract from the Gospel was read and, after reciting prayers, Mgr Archpriest Carmelo Refalo went round sprinkling Holy water on the congregation carrying palm and olive branches which then became blessed. The procession continued up Church Street to the Basilica which was closed. Archpriest Refalo who was carrying the Crucifix knocked with it three times on the main door which then opened up and the congregation entered filling all places in the Basilica. Mgr Refalo then entered holding high the Crucifix to the Choir's chanting and the congregation greeting the Crucifix waving the palm and olive branches. Mass was then sung. A similiar ceremony was taking place at the same time in Nazzarenu neighbourhood.
27 MAR 2010 - KANTATA VIA CRUCIS
28. March 2010Kantata, It-Triq tas-Salib (Cantata Via Crucis) composed by Mro Joseph Galea LCM, musical Director of L'Isle Adam Band of Rabat, Malta and Victory Band of Xaghra Gozo on lyrics by Fr Marcello Ghirlando Ofm and Fr Raymond Camilleri Ofm was presented at Maria Bambina Basilica in Xaghra on Saturday 27 March 2009. Both above mentioned Bands joined forces and with Nativitas Choir under the baton of Mro Galea performed the Cantata with great success to the pleasure of the audience that filled the nave. Tenor Joseph Aquilina and Baritone Anthony Montebello completed the musical score. Distinguished patrons of the performance were H.L. Mons Mario Grech Bishop of Gozo and Parliamentary Secretary for Consumers, Fair Competition, Local Councils and Public Dialogue, the Hon Chris Said. Mons Archpriest Carmelo Refalo was narrator and meditated the Stations of the Cross. Victory Band President Eucharistic Sultana made a closing speech and presented Archpriest Mgr Carmelo Refalo, Mayor Joseph Cordina, the Hon Chris Said and H.L. Bishop Grech with plaques of the occasion.On Sunday 28 March the Kantata as performed in Xaghra is to be performed at the Church of St Mary of Jesus in Rabat Malta under the distinguihed patronage of Mons Charles Cordina, Pastoral Secretary. The warm standing ovation by the audience merited by all those involved.
26 MAR 2010 - FEAST OF OUR LADY OF SORROWS
27. March 2010The Parish of Xaghra joined the Catholic Church in paying homage to Mary Mother of Sorrows on Friday 26 March 2010. As customary every year the faithful turned up in their hundreds and took part in the extremely devout procession which started at 6.00 p.m. The Victory Band led the procession playing funereal marches and Marian hymns. The statue of Our Lady of Sorrows followed with the Chapter, Clergy and altar boys following it. The faithful walked at the end of the procession with prayers. The procession moved along the streets in the Ggantija area. Back inside the Basilica, Eucharistic Celebration was held. Mgr Archpriest Carmelo Refalo was the principal celebrant with nine other priests. Joseph Refalo animated Mass while the Choir Voci Angeliche directed by Mrs Grace Vella accompanied on the organ by Fr Michael Curmi animated the singing.
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