The nice weather and sizable crowd ensured an enjoyable evening as the Franciscan community celebrated the feast of St Anthony. On Saturday evening, the St Joseph Band kept its tradition by accompanying the statue of St Anthony along St Anthony Street. The band march started in front of the Grand Hotel ending in front of the church parvis where the statue was elevated on a platform among the enthusiasm of the present crowd.

On Feast day, the Mnarja Band of Nadur and Qala's Ite ad Joseph played marched on the church's parvis as the St Joseph Band Club then accompanied the statue of St Anthony around the main streets of 'Tal-Gudja' area including Gudja Street, Hamri Street and St Anthony Street. The beautiful fireworks displays, the encouraging crowd participation and the magnificent street decorations wrapped up a highly successful week of activities.

At the end of the procession, Minister Provincial Fr. Sandro Overend announced that Fr. Raymond Camilleri will be replacing Guardian Fr. Joseph Magro who will be leaving for Rome on work at the Franciscan Curia. It was also announced that novel priest Fr. Stephen Magro who was ordained last week will be leaving for London assisting patients receiving treatment in various hospitals.