The Malta Anglican

The magazine of the Anglican Church in Malta and Gozo

November 2016

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Dear Friends,
November is the month of Remembrance and at the Cathedral on Wednesday
26th a packed audience attended the second concert of three to commemorate
the centenary of the First World War. Conceived by Margaret Weaver a
member of the Cathedral congregation and a former Warden at Holy Trinity,
the World at War series began in 2014 with a concert of Words and Music,
and this years edition commemorated 1915 to 1917. Lawrence Porter, the
narrator for the evening, following a Lament played on her violin by Sarah
Spiteri, gave the introduction and said, Tonight we commemorate the millions
who were touched by this War that will end War and celebrate the strength
of the human spirit in the face of unparalleled adversity. The notion of gilded
young warriors dying for King and Country gave way to a revulsion deepened
by the Battle of the Somme which lasted from July to November 1916. The
women who in 1914 gladly sent their men off to war, in 1915 waited and
wondered. The splendidly varied programme included O Mio Babbino Caro
sung by Jacqui Porter and played by Jenny Meads which set the melancholic
atmosphere that characterised the first half of the programme. The life of Edith
Cavell and her exemplary selflessness was celebrated and Simon Walker and
David Roberts read poetry and prose throughout highlighting the contribution
made by so many to the War. Alex Vella Gregory playing our Broadwood Grand
piano, given and maintained by George Debono who was on hand,
accompanied by Sarah Spiteri performed J. S. Bachs Arioso alongside Jacqui
and Jennys Roses of Picardy. We were reminded that over 400,000 men
were enlisted from Australia in the defence of the Empire and that over 60,000
were killed and 156,000 wounded, gassed or taken prisoner. Together with the
New Zealand forces the defence of the Gallipoli Peninsula at ANZAC Cove saw
6,000 killed on the first day.
The evening took on a more poignant yet sometimes light-hearted note when
Jacqui and Jenny performed And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda. One of
the stanzas states For Ill go no more waltzing Matilda, or around the green
bush far and free, to hump tent and pegs, sure a man needs both legs. No more
waltzing Matilda for me.

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The words on a tablet in ANZAC Cove for the mothers of the soldiers attributed
to Mustafa Kemal Ataturk founder of modern Turkey were recited There is no
difference between the Johnnies and the Mehmets to us where they lie side
by side here in this country of oursthe mothers, who sent their sons from
faraway countries wipe away your tears. Your sons are now lying in our bosom
and are in peace. After having lost their lives on this land they have become our
sons as well. Two of the Chaplains who served with gallantry and were
awarded the Military Cross were remembered. John Kenneth Best was
evacuated to Malta on a casualty ship from Gallipoli and one Sunday felt well
enough to attend a Service in the Anglican Cathedral, of whose style he was
strongly critical. Geoffrey Studdert Kennedy was another Anglican priest and
National poet nicknamed Woodbine Willie for giving Woodbine cigarettes
along with copies of the New Testament and spiritual comfort to injured and
dying soldiers whose exemplary service was recognised throughout the British
Army. We remembered too the Congreve family. Sir Walter Congreve was a
Governor General of Malta who died in office in 1927 and was buried at sea
between Malta and Filfla. He was a holder of the Victoria Cross awarded for
gallantry in the Second Boer War. By 1914 he was a senior general but suffered
two major losses, first his left arm, being the only corps commander to suffer
such a wound in conflict and secondly his eldest son Major William Congreve
killed by a sniper during the Somme offensive. William was awarded the
Victoria Cross as well but posthumously, making them one of the only three
father and son recipients of the VC. The congregation stood to sing William
Blakes Jerusalem and Simon Walker read of the Harlem Hellfighters. The
United States entered the war in April 1917. Organised in 1916 and manned by
black enlisted soldiers with both black and white officers, the US Armys 369th
Infantry regiment popularly known as the Harlem Hellfighters was the best
known African-American Unit of WW1. They were sent to the front under
French command and several were decorated for bravery, among them Sgt
Henry Johnson who received the Croix de Guerre. He was permanently disabled
by the wounds he received in battle and returned to the States without a
pension. He became an alcoholic and died alone age 32 on the streets of New
York. The American Regiments brought brass bands to Europe and popularised
ragtime and Jazz. The evening took a distinct romantic turn with a performance

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of Alexanders Ragtime Band written by Irving Berlin and some highly

appropriate jazz items played by Johan Ditz Lenche on the keyboard and
Stephen Alexander on the electric guitar whilst the audience prepared to sing
The Battle Hymn of the Republic.
In a fine mixture of sometimes moving, sometimes amusing and at all times
serious reflection we all gave thanks to God for the 650,000 Allies and 500,000
Germans who had been killed in the Battle of the Somme, the survivors of the
horrors of Gallipoli and the dead in the muddy trenches of France and Flanders.
And neither did we forget the loyal war horses. The programme ended with
music from the film Warhorse as our tribute to the one million horses which
perished during World War One.
November is the month of Remembrance and in our free Western world we
have so much to give thanks to God for as we observe the atrocities currently
taking place in the East.

The Reverend Canon Simon Godfrey, Chancellor and Senior Chaplain

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THE TIARKS CRUCIFIX MYSTERY

One afternoon in June 2002 while St. Pauls Pro-Cathedral had
been left unattended a mysterious theft took place which today
over 14 years later has still not been resolved.
For many thiefs who specialise in art and antiques, churches are
a gold mine offering ripe pickings. Stealing from churches seems to be a very lucrative
business worldwide---even in Malta. Just recently on 1st April 2016, Keith Micallef
reported that a 46-year -old man from Sliema who was already well-known to the police
for having been arrested for similar thefts had been arrested. He was jailed for 7 years
after pleading guilty to 14 charges in connection with the theft of artefacts from Churches
worth thousands of euro.
Yes, stealing from a church is a lucrative business---and strangely enough its not just art
that is in danger. The National Church Trust says on its website The current high
demand for raw materials has seen an increase in the theft of metal, typically lead, copper
and steel. Churches are particularly vulnerable to this type of crime and a lead roof can
prove a desirable target for a thief. Because many roofs are not visible from the ground
the damage caused by a theft can remain undetected for some time and can lead to
major
problems
with
water
ingress
to
the
building.
http://www.nationalchurchestrust.org/security/metal-theft
This information though interestingis neither here nor there. It doesnt change the
fact that the Tiarks Crucifix was stolen in 2002 and is still missing. But what was the
Tiarks Crucifix, (where did it come from and why did we have it?
The Tiarks Crucifix, a typical 18th century Flemish crucifix in rosewood and black woodwith a lovely carved figure the plinth brings it up to about 18 high the plinth being
about 4 x 8.1 . 2 Corinthians 4,5 was inscribed on the base (For what we preach is
not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus sake.
NIV).
Andy Welsh was one of the Wardens at the time and he remembers including it in the
inventory he carried out of the possessions of both the Cathedral and Holy Trinity.

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Below the letter dated 28th January 1997 sent by Canon Alan Woods to Betty Tiarks upon
reception of the Crucifix

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THE STORY BEHIND THE TIARKS CRUCIFIX

Geoffrey Tiarks (1909 -1987) had throughout most of his school years and way into his
adult life a very close friend called Basil Sanders. He was also very close to the rest of
the Sanders family where he was treated as a son by Elsie Sanders. Elsies husband had
died at a very young age leaving her to raise her two children Isobel 5 and Basil 3 on her
own. Geoffrey used to spend weekends at the Sanders and sometimes even his holidays.
According to a letter written by Betty, Bishop Tiarks wife, in 1997, Elsie Sander was
always far more to him than his own mother.
She had in her possession an old Flemish crucifix given to her by her husband a few
years before he died. This gift was very important to her and it held a very special place
in her home as well as in her heart.
Born into an ecclesiastical family in 1909, Geoffrey Tiarks, decided at an early age that
he would follow in his fathers footsteps and was ordained in the Church of England at
Southwark Cathedral in 1932. Her ordination gift to Geoffrey was her most prized
possession: her husbands crucifix. From then on, as had been the case for Elsie, the
crucifix held an important place in Geoffreys home and in his heart. It followed him
throughout his career.1
When Bishop Tiarks died on 14th January 1987 at the age of 78, his widow decided to
send the Crucifix to St. Pauls Pro-Cathedral in Malta. You may wonder why she did this.
Well, Ill let Betty Tiarks tell you in her own words written in 1996:
Our wedding day was unconventional certainly for 1934! My mother had booked
herself and me (Daddy was ill and had to stay at home and the Captain of the London
gave me away) into the Meadow Bank Hotel in Sliema we booked a room for the day
at the Osborne Hotel. My fianc met me at St. Pauls for an 8 a.m. Communion together
taken by Reverend Charles Paton who subsequently spoke Corinthians 13 Though I
speak.. in lieu of an address.3
So the mystery continues. It most probably is tucked away in someones private collection
or maybe in plain view having acquired a fake Provenance document in its travels.
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Excerpt from a letter written by Betty Tiark in 1996. Strangely enough she seemed to
have had a premonition of the theft that took place 6 years late because she adds, If
you suffer burglaries you might want to chain it to the Altar.
2 He served his curacy at St Peter's Church, Walworth. He was for many years a Royal
Navy military chaplain. Following this, he served the Anglican Church in Rondebosch,
South Africa, from 1950 to 1953. He then returned to England, and was Vicar of Lyme
Regis until 1961. He served as Archdeacon of the Isle of Wight to 1965 and finally (before
his appointment to the episcopate), as Archdeacon of Portsmouth. (Geoffrey Lewis
Tiarks Wikipedia)
3 Letter written by Betty Tiark in 1996.
1

Mothers Union
The monthly branch meeting of the Mothers Union was held on Monday 17th
October at the Paradise Bay Hotel. Members were delighted that the car boot
Sale held in Marsalforn the previous Day had raised 575:60 for funds. A BIG
thank you to all involved on the day, those who donated items and came
along to buy things. An especial thank you to Viv who co-ordinated our pitch.
Items for Christmas boxes to be given to needy families on Gozo will now be
purchased.
Also another thank you to Elizabeth who shopped for food items for the Malta
food bank and delivered these on our behalf.
The next meeting will be held on 21st November at 10:45 at PBH and the AGM
is on Monday December 5th at 10am at Manresa House followed by an Advent
carol service and lunch. Guests are welcome for the Carol service and lunch
please contact Susan on 79074152 to book your lunch.
Susan Warner

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Archdeaconry Synod Report September 2016 from Judith Pugh, Gozo

Fr. Simon, Paul Tillbrook, Judith Buttigieg and I landed in Catania at 0640. After
collecting the hybrid hire car we drove to Taormina and then to Linguaglossa as
the Synod didnt begin until 1700 : I found the Synod this year was more like a
retreat with the emphasis on Bible study and common worship.
On the first day 27th, after Holy Eucharist, we attended the first of three bible
studies on Walking Together.
These were riveting studies of the story of Abraham, Lot and Jacobs daughter Leah
from Genesis, by Dr. Meg Warner of Kings College, London. She is a specialist
in the Old Testament and the Hebrew Torah and has written a book Abraham
which we will be using at our 2017 Lent study. We hope Meg will be visiting us
during this time.
At this first session we looked at how Abraham, a migrant himself, offered hospitality
to three strangers before the entrance to his tent, Genesis 18:l-19.
Bishop David Hamid was due to give the opening address after dinner but
unfortunately was delayed so the first day ended with Night Prayer.
Second day 28th: after breakfast and Morning Prayer we began the second Bible
Study and Genesis 19:1-11
Lot is sitting at the gateway of Sodom when two
men approach him. He urges them to spend the night in his house. Meg asked
what our collective hospitality codes were: if the land belongs to God are we not all
strangers and tenants?
The bible study was followed by a session on safeguarding Walking Together
Safely, where we were given several situations which we had to decide were
safeguarding issues or not, and how to deal with them.
It was stressed that if we suspected that there was a safeguarding issue in our
congregations we should not attempt to handle it ourselves but to refer to the
trained safeguarding officer or our parish priest.
Paul Tillbrook the safe guarding Trainer for Italy and Malta spoke.
The next session on Walking Together and Communication Tools by Paul Needle
our Diocesan Press and Communications Officer: This Is Our Story. About putting
the old into a modern context speaking about church magazines and newsletters,
brochures, leaflets and postcards. Also church noticeboards. He stressed that
email newsletters must be sent securely.
He discussed many points including press releases, our church websites to include
interesting photos not just a line-up of heads and shoulders, very many useful
suggestions.
After Prayer and lunch we were all taken to Taormina, again sadly choked with
hordes of tourist groups. We met at St. Georges Anglican Church there for the
next session Walking Together with fellow Christians and then an ecumenical
service with members of the German Lutheran church and Roman Catholics. The
President and preacher was Bishop David and after Eucharist, a sumptuous meal
was provided by St. Georges parishioners. The Churchwarden and Archdeaconry

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Rep., Una Scalatta Frost, was also the local Synod venue organiser and had
worked really hard to ensure everything went well. On the next day 29 th our first
session continued with the third bible study: Genesis 26 and 34 and chapter 36 the
harrowing story of Dinah.
Here an illustration of when an offer of hospitality is made, strangers move in and
live cheek by jowl with the locals and the difficulties they experience.
The next session A Strategy for the Diocese with Paul Tillbrook, our Diocesan
Representative, telling us about the Diocesan Synod.
A coffee break, then to meet and discuss Walking Together in our Chaplaincies
considering five areas:
1.Building up the Body of Christ, Eph.4: not to lose our focus.
2. Sharing in the evangelism of Europe, Matt.28.
3. Needing to show compassion to the vulnerable, Micah 6.8.
4. Working for reconciliation, John 17. Try to show the world we are in one accord,
to reconcile: Churches cant afford division anymore.
5. Resourcing our Ministry, Matt:25. Healthy Churches do a few things and do
them well.
This was followed by sharing our experiences in our Chaplaincies in small groups.
Then the Malta delegates had a free afternoon while representatives from the Italian
Chaplaincies met with the Associazione Chiesa dInghiliterra. So we drove to
nearby Bronte to visit Castello Nelson. After Eucharist and dinner w all took part
in a quiz compiled and compered by our Area Dean Fr. William Lister
A fun evening with Fr. Simon and Paul being on the winning team.
Friday 30th: after early Eucharist, breakfast and our goodbyes Paul had another
long day of driving. We visited Messina then back to Catania Airport finally after
a delayed flight landing at Luqa at midnight.
Judith taMalta (Buttigieg) adds:
It was really good to meet with all the other Chaplaincy reps, meeting new and
greeting old friends. Reading each Chaplaincy Report and learning what were their
worries and the good news. One unexpected introduction was to meet Fr.
Giovanni from the local village of Randazzo who, ordained as a Roman Catholic
priest, had consulted with Fr. Russ Ruffino of Holy Cross, Palermo. He found he
could no longer agree with some of the principles of his original faith and left the RC
priesthood so now, is studying to be received as an Anglican priest. His entire
congregation of SanAlberto di Trapani are following him. Fr. Giovanni attended
Synod to be interviewed by our Bishop David.
I do so hope he has found
encouragement and the strength to pursue his convictions. Brave to make such
a decision living in a Sicilian parish. It is now so important to walk together with
our One God.
There were open discussions and it was refreshing to hear two of the clergy
exchanging very brisk views concerning same sex civil unions and sex before
marriage. It is a time when representatives can air what has been bothering them,
and listen to comments from others.

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The Somerset Town of Chard

I bring you greetings from Father Jeff and Mary, having stayed with them at the
beginning of August in this delightful town.
Chard was granted a town charter in 1235, so is well on the way to its 800 th
anniversary. The Guild Hall in the middle of High Street, however , is 18th
century. The oldest buildings are the old grammars school now private, dating
from 1583, and part of the Chard museum, formed from four 16 th century
cottages. The museum is a fascinating mixture of war memorabilia, local
inventions, agriculture and early industrial equipment and reconstructed
workshops. In the part called Grannys Kitchen located in a former pub, Mary
and I recognised many domestic appliances that our grannies once used.
The town has three main claims to fame. A local lady Margaret Bondfield, was
Britains first woman Cabinet Minister. In 1863, during the celebrations for
Edward, Prince of Wales marriage, a cannon went off prematurely, shattering
the arm of a local lad, will singleton. The towns shoemaker, James Gillingham,
offered to make him an artificial limb and so began the worlds first prosthetics
factory.
Chards most famous son, however is
John Stringfellow, who achieved the
worlds first power-driven selfsupported flight in 1848. His plane
with a 10 -foot wingspan had a
wooden frame covered in silk, and
was powered by a tiny steam engine
housed in a gondola below the
fuselage. It flew the length of a
disused lace factory, about 50 feet.
Altogether this is a most interesting town.
Linda Henry

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REMEMBRANCE IN THE CHAPLAINCY 2016

This year following the very successful concert of Words and Music which I described in
my editorial, I thought you would like to know what the Chaplaincy is involved in this
November. On Sunday 6th May as part of the Royal Air Force Association European Area
Conference there will be a Church Service and Thanksgiving at the Malta Aviation
Museum at TaQali beginning at 10.30 am. The Royal Air Force European Delegates will
be present and the Service will be an Ecumenical one conducted by Monsignor Alfred
Vella and myself. Following the Service the Delegates will pay a short visit to the Mtarfa
Cemetery and a reception and tour at the WW2 underground Complex in Dingli.
On Armistice Day itself at 11.00 am on the 11th of November, the Annual wreath laying
Service will take place at the Saluting Battery below the Upper Barrakka Garden.
Organised by Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna, the occasion welcomes many veterans from the
three services both serving and retired and is once again an Ecumenical Event when the
Catholic Melkite Priest, from Our Lady of Damascus Father George, the Parish Priest
from St. Dominic in Valletta Father Michael and I will share the Service. It is important
that Services of Remembrance are presided over by Priests and Ministers both to give
the right religious focus and to ensure the proper dignity of the occasion. As evidenced
by the inclusion of Padres in the WW1 presentation, Service Chaplains primary duties
are the Remembrance of the Dead and the pastoral care of the living. Any professional
military grouping without a Chaplain is thus deficient when expressing corporate care for
its members living and departed.
On Sunday, 13th November at 9.30 am at Holy Trinity and at 11.00 am at the Cathedral
Services of Remembrance will be held and wreaths laid by representatives of Diplomatic
Delegations and the three Armed Services. Always a moving tribute to our Glorious Dead,
this year we will also remember those who are caught up in the conflict in Syria and Iraq
and elsewhere who are losing their lives in defence of freedom.
In thinking of Remembrance I am reminded of two Thanksgiving occasions recently
conducted for the HMS Neptune Association in Malta. The first during Sunday Mass in
the Cathedral on the 9th October and the second the following day at the Maritime
Museum in Vittoriosa, where a plaque commemorates those lost. Commander Nick
Wright, President of the Association, who with his wife Gerry, organised the visit were
delighted with the opportunity to worship with us at the Cathedral and regarded the

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Service at the Maritime Museum as most empathetic. None present could not have been
moved by the poignancy of the 75th Anniversary Commemoration.
The loss of 837 men from HMS Neptune and Kandahar 75 years ago was a devastating
tragedy. The cruiser HMS Neptune ran into an uncharted minefield off Tripoli with a loss
of 764 officers and men. The destroyers Kandahar and Lively also entered the minefield
in an attempt to reach the Neptune and Kandahar struck a 4th mine which exploded
amidships. 73 men perished and 8 officers and 170 crew were rescued.
In the same week on 6th October at the Mtarfa cemetery with their Chaplain I conducted
a Service for a group of In Pensioners from the Royal Hospital Chelsea. Standing on the
Luytens War Memorial and observing the Chelsea pensioners I could not help being
moved when thinking of their combined military service for King, Queen and Country.
The 8 men and 1 woman pensioner had visited the Cathedral to see the War Shrine
which commemorates the 2nd Siege of Malta. It is always a privilege to represent the
Chaplaincy on these occasions and our inclusion is testament to the unique bond we
have with veterans from many conflicts old and new.

The Reverend Canon Simon Godfrey, Chancellor and Senior Chaplain

This is your magazine and we need contributions from YOU

Contributions for December magazine now being accepted.

The editor would appreciate receiving all contributions in soft copy via email
to aileen@go.net.mt to be received not later than November 21st to ensure
enclosure.

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A Journey (of a Lifetime)through Africa.- Chris Linskill.

Chapter 1
This is an account of a trip I made with my brother Stephen to see my Aunt
Margaret, who was then a Franciscan nun in a community in Kampala, Uganda,
where they helped care for lepers. We proposed to drive overland both to and
from our destination, a bold project that required considerable planning. Though
this was some time ago, in terms of a more pacific Africa it was just well chosen
in the light of much that has happened since then.
My brother had a new long wheel base Land Rover, and intended to modify and
equip it for the arduous desert miles that we would have to cover. He installed
large extra petrol tanks, a mighty freshwater tank, double batteries and
alternators, an extra oil cooler and a heavy duty rear springs, shock absorbers,
and an ingenious fitting for 2 bunks for sleeping, and, of course, curtains.
All this took quite a lot of time needed, but not so long as I spent amassing the
visas needed to cross the 14
countries we would traverse.
This entailed laborious visits to
consulates and /or embassies in
Liverpool and London.
Then there were the details of
the route to consider. I found
atlas maps, and many others,
completely lacked the necessary
information. In the end I bought
large scale maps from the IGN in
Paris,
which
arrived
spasmodically through the post.
When I found areas which were
not covered I resorted to
researching the archives of the
geography
department
of
Liverpool University, finding maps made by famous African explorer like Speke &
Livingstone!
When various currencies from Cooks the travel agents had been obtained, the
necessary vehicle and other insurance acquired, and a ferry to Tangier, Morocco,

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booked, we went to a local supermarket for 4 trolleys of essential foodstuffs, being

fairly sure we would find very little in many parts of Africa. (I mention all these
details because without them we, and anybody else attempting the same thing,
might never have returned.).
After discussion about the availability of a firearm, we decided we would do
without. At last we now seemed to have everything ready to go. Arrangements
were made with my brothers employer for an absence of up to 6 months - I had
decided to change jobs, perhaps looking for one in an African country.
We informed my aunt of approximately when we expected to arrive, and bid
farewell rather seriously to family and friends, as we had few illusions as to the
dangers of the trip.
So we set off for the departure port, on England's south coast
To be continued

Gozo News
Another quiet month on Gozo, the
highlight being our celebration of the
Harvest Festival. Susan Warner baked an
impressive harvest sheaf which formed
the centrepiece for our lovely display of
food which we donated to the Order of
Malta on Gozo, to be distributed among
the needy. Chris Galea came in person and
thanked the Gozo congregation for their
gifts. A big 'thank you' to Susan and everyone who brought food for the display.
Some of our members attended the Harvest Festival service and lunch at the
Cathedral on the 9th although our numbers were rather affected by ill health.
Those attending enjoyed both the service and the food.
We look forward to welcoming Fr Clem Upton who will be with the Chaplaincy
for three months.
Judith Pugh

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Services and Liturgical Dates for November

Tuesday 01

All Saints Day

Wednesday 02

Commemoration of the Faithful Departed (All Souls Day)

Gozo

11:00

Mass

Thursday 03

Richard Hooker, Priest, Anglican Apologist, Teacher of the Faith,1600

Friday 04

Holy Trinity

Sunday 06

3rd Sunday before Advent

09:30

Mass

09:30
11:00

Sung Mass
Sung Mass

Leonard, Hermit, 6th century

Holy Trinity
Pro-Cathedral
Monday 07

Willibrord of York, Bishop, Apostle of Frisia, 739

Pro-Cathedral

11:00

Tuesday 08

The Saints and Martyrs of England

Wednesday 09

Margery Kempe, Mystic, c.1440

Gozo

11:00

Mass

Mass

Thursday 10

Leo the Great, Bishop of Rome, Teacher of the Faith, 461

Friday 11

Martin, Bishop of Tours, c.397

Holy Trinity
Sunday 13

09:30

Mass

Remembrance Sunday
Charles Simeon, Priest, Evangelical Divine,1836

Holy Trinity
Pro-Cathedral
Monday 14

11:00

Mass

Margaret, Queen of Scotland, Philanthropist, Reformer of the

Church,1093

Gozo
Thursday 17

Sung Mass
Sung Mass

Samuel Seabury, first Anglican Bishop in North America, 1796

Pro-Cathedral
Wednesday 16

09:30
11:00

Hugh, Bishop of Lincoln,1200

11:00

Mass

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Friday 18

Elizabeth of Hungary, Princess of Thuringia, Philanthropist,1231

Holy Trinity

09:30

Saturday 19

Hilda, Abbess of Whitby, 680

Sunday 20

Christ the King

Mass

Edmund, King of the East Angles, Martyr, 870

Holy Trinity
Pro-Cathedral

09:30
11:00

Sung Mass
Sung Mass

Monday 21

Pro-Cathedral

11:00

Mass

Friday 25

Catherine of Alexandria, Martyr, 4th century

Sunday 27

Holy Trinity

09:30

Mass

First Sunday of Advent

Holy Trinity
Pro-Cathedral

09:30
11:00

Sung Mass
Sung Mass

Tuesday 29

Day of Intercession and Thanksgiving for the Missionary Work of the

Church

Wednesday 30

Andrew the Apostle

Gozo

11:00

Mass

What your eye colour could say about your

personality

Blue eyes are thought to have a vivacious, cheerful disposition with a

certain amount of shrewdness
Green eyes are believed to sometimes be cold and critical, but are
usually clever.
Brown eyes are often associated with gentleness and affection, but
when provoked are able to hold their own.
Grey eyes are thought to be poetic, creative and artistic.
Black eyes can be very forgiving and never forget a kindness.
Marion Higgins...

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Dates for your Diary for November &

December
Cathedral
Christmas fayre, Saturday December 3rd at 09:30

Holy Trinity
Christmas fayre, Saturday December 10th at 09:30
Gifts, Decorations, Baked goods, preserves and more

Notices

GOZO GEMS by Linda Henry - a collection of poems

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Chancellor of St Pauls Pro Cathedral
The Reverend Canon Simon Godfrey, SSC
The Lodge, Independence Square, Valletta VLT1535
21225714 79913561 Anglican@onvol.net
Chaplain based at Holy Trinity Church
Locum Chaplain The Reverend Clem Upton SSC
Bishops House 27335231
Reader
Vacant
St Pauls Pro-Cathedral
Chaplaincy Warden

Mr Clive Bennington

2133 6769

Churchwarden

Mrs Bernice Caruana

2147 0630

Organist

Dr Hugo Agius Muscat

2141 1995

Sec. Friends of St Pauls

Mr Simon Walker

2141 5887

Chaplaincy Warden

Mrs Maureen Fava

7921 0116

Churchwarden

Mrs Ursula Smith

9926 3572

Organist

Mr Tony Camilleri

2180 2096

Sec. Friends of HT

Mrs Mary De Gruttola

9921 0620

*Mrs Judith Pugh

7986 6367

Holy Trinity Church

Our Lady of St George, Gozo

Chaplaincy Warden

Archdeaconry Representatives marked * and including Mrs Judith Buttigieg and Ms Kyoko Zhang
Chaplaincy Council:
Vice Chairman

Mr Clive Bennington

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Hon. Secretary

Mr Paul Tillbrook*

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Hon. Treasurer

Mr Dean Bucknell

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Electoral Role Officer

Mrs Aileen Grech

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Safeguarding Officer

Mrs Margaret Weaver

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Magazine Editor

Mrs Aileen Grech

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