Bethlehem f'Għajnsielem
2011 - Special Coverage
Sunday
8th January: Triumphal
entrance of the 'Three Kings'
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Saturday
7th January: 'The
Three Kings start their journey from
Valletta
more
Friday
6th January: 'Adoration
of the Magi' press
conference held in Valletta
more
Sunday
1st January: Cold
weather continues on New Year's Day
more
Sunday 25th: Families
spend Christmas Day afternoon
in Bethlehem more
Sunday 18th: Thousands
visit Bethlehem f'Ghajnsielem on
second weekend more
Wednesday 14th: More
students
visit the nativity village
more
Monday
12th: School
children
in an educational visit at Ta' Passi more
Sunday 11th: Fourth
edition of Bethlehem f'Ghajnsielem
inaugurated more
The Preparations - November
- Open
Day Photos and video of the
volunteers at work more
- Latest
photos from Bethlehem f'Ghajnsielem more
- Works
at Ta' Passi fields in full swing more
- Work
on the fourth edition of Bethlehem
f'Ghajnsielem starts more
External Links
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website
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Christmas
Celebrations in Ghajnsielem
(Saturday, 24th December 2011)
Christmas
celebrations
in
Ghajnsielem
started with
the
traditional
Purcissjoni
tal-Bambin
which this
year started
from Arka
foundation's
premises.
Hundreds of
parishioners
also
attended the
midnight
mass while
afterwards
many
exchanged
greetings
with a drink
in one of
the local
clubs or in
Bethlehem.
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'Clubhouse' inaugurated at
Ghajnsielem FC
(Friday,
23rd December 2011)
The Ghajnsielem
Football Club celebrated its 75th
anniversary with the opening of 'The
Clubhouse' bar and restaurant. The
Azzopardi family, the new operator
redesigned the bar area to create a
stunning, modern ambiance which they
are sure will be a big hit with the
Club’s members and their guests.
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Bethlehem f'Ghajnsielem 2011
inaugurated
(Sunday,
11th December 2011)
After months of hard
work, the 4th edition of Bethlehem f'Ghajnsielem
was officially inaugurated by Deputy
Prime Minister Dr. Tonio Borg. The
nativity village will remain open
until Sunday 8th of January and will
be animated by over 150 actors for
another unique experience not worth
missing.
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Joe Rapa awarded 'Ġieħ
Għajnsielem'
(Friday,
2nd December 2011)
Joe Rapa was awarded the 17th
edition of the 'Ġieħ
Għajnsielem' for his contribution
towards our community, in particular
his voluntary work in Ghajnsielem
Football Club where he was secretary
for 15 years and editor of the 'Blacks & White'
magazine.
ceremony
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biography
Radju Lauretana goes digital
(Saturday,
26th November 2011)
Your favourite radio station will be
first Gozitan Community Radio to go
national on the Digital Audio
Broadcasting (DAB)
format.
DAB is part of the future of radio
broadcasting offering listeners an
interference-free experience to
listeners from all over Malta and
Gozo. Meanwhile the Christmas
schedule is now online.
more
Open Day at Ta' Passi fields
(Sunday,
20th November 2011)
This weekend, Fondazzjoni Bethlehem
f'Ghajnsielem organized an open day
with a variety of activities
including an emergency simulation by E.R.R.C.
Meanwhile,
ghajnsielem.com is bringing you a
short video footage of the ongoing
works and the official poster of the
fourth edition of the nativity
village.
more
Loredana Agius to
participate in Romania
(Friday,
18th November 2011)
After
winning the
'Trixie International Art Festival'
in Bulgaria last August, Loredana
was again invited by the Director of
the 'Carpathian Star Festival' to participate in this
festival next December in Romania.
This is a prestigious festival with
participants coming from various
countries around the world.
more
Ghajnsielem remembers war victims
(Sunday, 13th November 2011)
Ghajnsielem joined the rest
of the Commonwealth to mark
Remembrance Day to honour
the victims of the two world
wars. Family relatives
and local NGO
representatives gathered to pay
tribute to the victims War
Memorial in a short but significant ceremony
organized by the Ghajnsielem
Local Council.
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Latest photos from
Bethlehem f'Ghajnsielem
(Saturday,
5th November 2011)
Ghajnsielem.com is bringing you the
latest photos from Ta' Passi as
works on the nativity village
entered in the fourth week.
Meanwhile, the Fondazzjoni Bethlehem
f'Ghajnsielem is organizing an OPEN
DAY on Sunday 20th November where a
number of activities will be held.
more
Debattista wins 'Rugby
Player of the Year'
(Friday,
4th November 2011)
Rugby
league player Clifford Debattista
from Ghajnsielem has won the Ray
Morris Medal after being named
Maltese Rugby League Player of the
Year in London. The Malta
vice-captain’s nomination was
announced as the Rugby League
International Federation convened
for its annual awards.
more
Blessing of the animals at
St Anthony's
(Sunday,
23rd October 2011)
The
Franciscan community together with
the rest of the Catholic world
recently celebrated the feast of St
Francis of Assisi with several
external and internal activities.
But highlight of the celebrations
took place on Sunday morning with
the blessing of the pets and horses.
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Construction at Ta' Passi fields in
full swing
(Saturday,
22nd October 2011)
Several
structures have already been erected
on the site which will host the
fourth edition of
Bethlehem f'Ghajnsielem.
Construction started just two weeks
ago but thanks to the enthusiasm of
the locals including several
volunteers who are giving a helping
hand on a daily basis, work is
progressing well on schedule.
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Work on Bethlehem f'Ghajnsielem 11 starts
(Thursday,
13th October 2011)
With
Christmas just two months away,
volunteers enthusiastically
started construction works on the
4th edition of the nativity village,
Bethlehem f'Ghajnsielem.
The live crib which is expected to
be inaugurated on the 2nd week of
December promises to built the three
successful past editions
in order to offer once again a
unique experience of the timeless
story of Nativity.
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AFM Patrol boats on display
in Mgarr
(Sunday,
9th October 2011)
The Maritime Squadrom of the Armed
Forces of Malta this morning berthed
two patrol boats in Mgarr Harbour
during open day in Gozo. Stands
featuring weapons and equipment
displays, as well as information on
the units represented and their
respective roles and duties in the
AFM were set up.
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Liturgical Feast of St
Francis
(Thursday,
29th September 2011)
The liturgical feast of Saint
Francis of Assisi is celebrated
annually on the 4th of October.
However, the
Franciscan community of Ghajnsielem
will be celebrating this event two
weeks later with 5 days of
activities aimed to all ages. The
highlight of the celebrations will
be
the
blessing of the animals.
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Locals contribute towards a
better future
(Thursday,
15th September 2011)
The
Ghajnslemizi came out in numbers to
visit the interactive exhibition and
workshop as part of the study into
preparation of the Ghajnsielem
Sustainable Locality Action Plan.
The event was organised on behalf of
Ghajnsielem Local Council and was
the culmination of a month long
public consultation.
more
Several new attractions at
kids fair
(Sunday,
11th September 2011)
The
Ghajnsielem Local Council together
with Buzzy Kids Entertainment
organized the second edition of the
'Kids Fun Fair', a family event with
a massive choice of activities! Once
again, the event took place at the 'Pjazza
tad-Dehra' on a sunny Sunday morning
and included several new
attractions.
more
Loredana Agius wins international song festival
(Wednesday,
7th September 2011)
Eight years Loredana Agius
of Ghajnsielem won
the Trixie International Art
Festival in Bulgaria with the original song
‘Sorpresa’ penned by Christopher Azzopardi and composed by Kaya
(Priscilla Psaila).
This is a prestigious festival with
participants coming from various
countries around the world.
more
Festa 2011 - Special Coverage
Reflections on this year's Feast:
read analyses
Video Highlights:
Watch the best
parts of this year's feast on video!
Feast
week:
Sunday Evening:
Procession closes two
weeks of celebrations
Sunday Morning:
Pontifical High
Mass
Saturday
Evening:
Traditional 'Marc ta' lejlet il-festa' from Hamri
Street
Saturday Afternoon:
Band march
with holy relic and translation
Friday:
Thousands join the
popular Balzunetta band march
Thursday:
Statue raised on
pedestal in Independence Square
Wednesday: Vigil
Night of Prayers
Tuesday:
Memorable band concert
with synchronized fireworks
Monday: Band
march from Garden Street
The week before:
Sunday Evening, 21st August:
Fr Samuel's Prima Messa launches feast
week
Sunday Morning, 21st August:
Pre-Feast Party for youths volunteers
Friday, 19th August:
Another
successful BBQ at 'Fuq il-Ghajn'
Sunday, 14th August:
Blessing of
the Bells - Statue taken out of its
niche
Thursday, 11th August:
The
Eight Bells arrive in Ghajnsielem
Programme of Activities:
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St Joseph Band 2011
Feast Magazine:
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Action Plan for Ghajnsielem
being prepared
(Friday,
26th August 2011)
The
Ghajnsielem Local
Council is preparing on a
Sustainable Locality Action Plan for
Ghajnsielem. In summary,
the Action Plan will define a
vision for Ghajnsielem in 10 years
time (2020), as well as a set of
short-term actions to help achieve
that vision. A public meeting is
planned for 15th September.
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Poor Clares's sister arrival
in Gozo marked
(Thursday,
25th August 2011)
Gozo
Bishop Mgr. Mario Grech presided a
con-celebration at the Franciscan
Church of St. Anthony to mark the
beginning of the Poor Clare sister's
presence in Gozo. The ceremony
started the day before with a night
of vigil prayers and the
inauguration of their new monastery
in Victoria.
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Fr Samuel's Prima Messa
(Sunday,
21st August 2011)
What a great start for festa week
this year! Indeed it was a very special day for our
community as novel priest Fr Samuel Grech celebrated
his First Solemn High Mass of Thanksgiving. After 46
years our parish has a new priest, and today's
jubilation was truly appropriate.
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Pre-Feast Party for youths
volunteers
(Sunday,
21st August 2011)
As the streets decorations are
almost finished and the feast is
just a few days away with official
celebrations starting tomorrow,
several volunteers and youths from
Ghaqda Armar and the Ghaqda tan-Nar
organized a pre-feast party at the
St Joseph Band disco area.
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Another successful BBQ at 'Fuq il-Ghajn'
(Friday,
19th August 2011)
What has
now became an eagerly anticipated
annual event, this year's edition of
the
'BBQ ta' fuq il-Ghajn' was
once again well attended. The
atmosphere was once again unique
with excellent food with live entertainment
provided by the local band 'Mistaken
Identity'.
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Freddie Portelli entertains
the crowd
(Sunday,
14th August 2011)
The
crowd truly enjoyed a live
performance by Freddie Portelli, one
of the most well-known singers in
the Maltese music scene for the last
40. He entertained the crowd with a
two hour live show during a
fundraising dinner jointly organized
in the Ghajnsielem carpark.
more
Blessing of the bells
ceremony
(Sunday,
14th August 2011)
The
festive celebrations in Ghajnsielem
continued today with the blessing of the new
bells. Activities started at 9am with a
Concelebrated Mass ‘In Fractione
Panis’ led by Gozo Bishop Mgr Mario Grech. The titular statue was than
taken out of its niche. Celebrations continued in the main
square with the ceremony of the blessing
of the bells.
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Eight Bells arrive in
Ghajnsielem
(Thursday,
11th August 2011)
The new
bells which are set to dominate the
towering belfry of the Ghajnsielem
Parish Church arrived today after a
long trip from Cornille-Havard bell
foundry in Normandy, France. Hunderds
of parishioners including a
large group of youths all dressed in
the same gear gathered in Mgarr
harbour to welcome this long-awaited
project.
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Ghajnsielem delegation in
Bethlehem
(Wednesday,
10th August 2011)
The
Bethlehem f’Ghajnsielem event which
is now entering in its 4th edition
led to a start of a close
relationship between the community
of Ghajnsielem and Bethlehem. A
delegation from the Ghajnsielem
Local Council recently visited
Palestine and is planning to improve
such relations by organizing a tour
early next year.
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Zewwieqa promenade to cost
€5m
(Thursday,
4th August 2011)
The Gozo
ministry has launched works on the
development of a new promenade at
Iz-Zewwieqa in Mgarr harbour. The
€5m project will include an
extensive paved promenade with space
reserved for Gozo's only surviving
dgħajsa tal-Latini as well as
new parking facilities and street
furniture.
more
Radju
Lauretana on-air for feast schedule
(Monday,
1st August 2011)
Your
favourite radio station is back
on-air with the summer feast
schedule... this time on a new
frequency 89.3FM. The one-month long
schedule promises a variety of
programmes all of which are produced
and presented by a strong team
covering historic events such as the
arrival and blessing of the bells.
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Visit marks completion of
the eight bells
(Wednesday,
20th July 2011)
A
delegation from the Ghajnsielem
Parish recently visited the
Cornille-Havard foundry to receive
the 8 bells for our church. The
Archpriest marked each bell with a
cross as a sign of acceptance in the
evening of 14th July after a final
ringing of the bells in front of the
entire delegation.
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New frequency for Radju
Lauretana
(Sunday,
17th July 2011)
The
summer schedule which includes the
Feast of Our Lady of Loretu starts
on the 1st of August. The
transmission will include live
coverage of the arrival and
blessing of the new bells and the
Prima Messa of Fr. Samuel Grech. The
station will also be broadcasting
from a new frequency... 89.3FM.
more
Larger library for
School of Arts
(Thursday,
14th July 2011)
The
library at the Wistin Camilleri Gozo
Centre for Arts and Crafts, in
Ghajnsielem has in recent weeks
received several donations of books,
from among others, the Vatican
Library and the American Embassy in
Malta. Due to this welcome increase
in books, the existing library has
transferred to a larger area.
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Holy Confirmation for 25
children
(Sunday,
3rd July 2011)
10 girls and 15 boys today received their Holy Confirmation. The sacrament was administered by Gozo Bishop Mons Mario Grech. Confirmation is a sacrament in which the Holy Ghost is given to those already baptized in order to make them strong and perfect Christians and soldiers of Jesus Christ.
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Local Council issues
statement on new bus routes
(Saturday,
2nd July 2011)
The
Ghajnsielem Local Council has issued
a statement showing its disapproval
on the omission of the village
centre from the new routes. Arriva
takes over the bus service in Malta
and Gozo on July 3rd. This route was
particularly popular with locals who
could board a bus from the main
square to Victoria.
Press Release
More streets resurfaced by
the local council
(Saturday,
25th June 2011)
Amongst
the major works performed by the
Ghajnsielem Local Council through
the past years, road resurfacing was
always high on the agenda. Recently
three streets were resurfaced with
hot asphalt including Lourdes
street, part of Our Lady of Loreto
Square (leading to Ghajnsielem
Street) and part of Garden Street.
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Ghajnsielem celebrates Feast
of St Anthony
(Sunday,
5th June 2011)
The nice
weather and sizable crowd ensured an
enjoyable evening as the Franciscan
community celebrated the feast of St
Anthony. The St Joseph band took an
active part on both Saturday and
feast day by accompanying the
statue of St Anthony along the
streets of 'Tal-Gudja' community.
more
Ghajnsielem group in E.U.
cultural trip
(Saturday,
4th June 2011)
A group
from Ghajnsielem led by Mayor
Francis Cauchi was recently invited
from the Erchie Local Council, a
small town from the Province of
Brindisi in Italy, to participate in
a European Union programme called
‘Religious Tourism’ which aims at
exchanging cultural traditions
between small provincial towns.
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Seminar between Ghajnsielem
and Tolfa
(Thursday,
2nd June 2011)
The
Ghajnsielem Local Council together with the Council of
Tolfa recently organized a joint workshop between
Tula Police Force and Maltese Police Force. The seminar
was held at the Grand Hotel Ghajnsielem and was
inaugurated by Hon. Dr. Chris Said. more
First Holy Communion for 15
children
(Sunday, 29th May 2011)
It was a special
day for 15 girls and boys as they received
their First Holy Communion last Sunday
afternoon. They left the Old Parish church
at 4.45pm and walked to the Ghajnsielem
parish together. A mass was then
concelebrated by Archpriest Can Frankie
Bajada.
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Fr. Samuel celebrates first
mass in Ghajnsielem
(Sunday, 29th May 2011)
This morning, the
Ghajnslemizi flocked the Ghajnsielem parish church
to witness Fr Samuel Grech deliver his first mass
together with Archpriest Can. Frankie Bajada.
Meanwhile it has been announced that Fr. Samuel will
be celebrating his First High Mass of Thanksgiving
on Sunday 21st August 2011.
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Fra Stephen celebrates
'Prima Messa' at St Anthony's Church
(Sunday, 29th May 2011)
Just a week before
celebrating the feast of St. Anthony, the Franciscan
community in Ghajnsielem this morning celebrated the
'Prima Messa' of Fra Stephen Magro ofm. Several
dignitaries were present for the high mass which
ended with a reception. It was early morning on
Sunday when Fr Stephen cut the cake and a great
occasion came to a happy ending.
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Video of
Fr. Samuel's pastoral work
(Saturday, 28th May 2011)
Fr Samuel Grech has been
involved in pastoral work at the Ghajnsielem
community for the last seven years. Many
Ghajnslemizi know Samuel for his enthusiasm and
dedication at his pastoral work where he always
tried to create new relationships within our
community.
video
Presbiteral Ordination of
Fr. Samuel Grech
(Saturday, 28th May 2011)
Ghajnsielem has been
waiting for this day for almost 46 years. This
evening, one of its children has been ordained
priest by Bishop Mario Grech at the Gozo Cathedral.
Fr Samuel Grech is the first priest from our parish
in 46 years, the last being Archpriest Mons G.
Zerafa who was ordained priest in 1965.
more
Tree planting near Fort
Chambray
(Wednesday, 25th May 2011)
HSBC’s Gozo staff and
their families planted the last trees needed to
complete an area of 11,000 sq metres designated for
afforestation at the site known as 'Taħt Chambray'
resulting in the planting of 2,300 new trees and
shrubs. The Mgarr Harbour Grove will now cover
45,000 sq metres of land in this area. more
Feast of St
Joseph celebrated
(Sunday, 22nd May 2011)
The
Ghajnsielem parish celebrated the feast of St. Joseph. A
mass was held at 5.00pm with several bandsmen and committee members
from St Joseph Band taking an active part in the celebration.
The
band than accompanied the statue of its patron saint around the main streets of Ghajnsielem.
more
Farewell mass to Guardian Fr
J. Magro
(Sunday,
15th May 2011)
Fr Guardian Joseph Magro,
OFM celebrated his last special Sunday Mass for
youths at St Anthony church, as he will be taking up
a new post at the Order’s media office in Rome. The
Franciscan community organised a small farewell
party on the church parvis. more
Main bell casting
successfully completed
(Friday,
13th May 2011)
A small delegation from
Ghajnsielem led by Archpriest Bajada witnessed the
historic moment when the final bell was casted at
the Cornille-Havard foundry in Normandy, France. The
pristine bells now soon be shipped for delivery in
order to arrive in time for the feast of Our Lady of
Loreto this August. more
First priest in
46 years to be ordained soon
(Monday,
9th May 2011)
In a few
days, Ghajnsielem will celebrate the Ordination of
Deacon Samuel Grech, the first new priest after 46
years! This unique event will be broadcasted live on
Radju Lauretana which goes on air on the same day of the
ordination, Saturday 28th May. Ghajnsielem.com will also
bring you the full coverage.
more
Children celebrate Mothers Day
(Sunday,
8th May 2011)
In
celebration of mothers' day, young children from the
Ghajnsielem Primary School organized a musical event
this Sunday at the Ghajnsielem parish centre. The
performances which also included animations and short
plays encouraged children to say "thank you" to their
parents and loved ones.
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Mikiel Ciangura, 93,
passes away
(Wednesday,
4th May 2011)
It was the end
of an era for St. Joseph Band as Mikiel Ciangura,
the last member of
the first band
that Mons Joseph De Piro
formed back in 1928, passed away early this morning at
the age of 93.
He
was awarded the 'Gieh Ghajnsielem' award just two
years ago for his contribution to the Ghajnsielem
community.
biography
Stellini made
an honorary citizen of Tolfa
(Monday,
2nd May 2011)
Local artist Paul Stellini was made an
honorary citizen of the Italian town of Tolfa to seal
the ten year anniversary of the twinning between Tolfa
and Ghajnsielem and also the personal friendship which
exists between the people of Tolfa lead by the Mayor
Alessandro Battilocchio.
more
Blacks eliminated from GFA Cup
(Sunday, 1st
May 2011)
Ghajnsielem F.C. are out from the GFA Cup after a
disappointing 0-4 result against Sannat Lions. This
result which ends the 2010/11 season was harsh on the
Blacks who were punished seemingly on every mistake they
made. Meanwhile, we hope that you enjoyed our superb
coverage this season!
match
report
Easter egg hunt in Ghajnsielem
(Sunday,
24th April 2011)
Two
thousand eggs were up for grabs during an Easter egg
hunt for children held in Ghajnsielem last Sunday.
Organised by Buzzy Kids Entertainment, in collaboration
with Ghajnsielem council, the event included bouncy
castles, face painting, an imagination station, photo
creations, a paint station and football.
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Holy Week 2011 - Special Coverage
- St Joseph Band takes part in Nadur Good Friday
procession more
- Ghajnsielem observes Maundy Thursday
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- Sacred Music concert by St Joseph Band more
- Ghajnsielem celebrates Palm Sunday more
- Procession of Our Lady of Sorrows
more
- 'Bin il-Bniedem' passion play more
- Holy Week Desktop Wallpapers more
- Radju Lauretana Holy Week Schedule schedule
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Joseph Band
Ghajnsielem F.C. in GFA Cup
semi-final
(Saturday, 23rd
April 2011)
Ghajnsielem F.C. beat Kercem Ajax 3-0 to move into the
semi-finals of the G.F.A. Cup against Sannat Lions
next Saturday. Thiago dos Santos scored a goal in each
half. This G.F.A. Cup provided another opportunity
to give some of the young players in the squad a chance
to prove their worth to the side.
match
report
Blacks runners-up
(Sunday, 17th
April 2011)
Ghajnsielem F.C. beat champions Sannat Lions 1-0 in the
last match of the league season. Thiago dos Santos
scored the goal which brought the Blacks to within three
points of Sannat. The Blacks were eager to win the match
purely out of pride as they wanted to finish a close
second to Sannat.
match
report
Ghajnsielem F.C. U/14
Champions
(Saturday, 16th
April 2011)
Ghajnsielem F.C.'s Under/14 team became Champions of the
u/14 category in a match against Oratory Youths who led
the league standings since the start of the season. A
1-1 draw was enough for the Ghajnsielem youths to keep
Oratory in second place, one point behind the Blacks.
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Devotees celebrate Our Lady
of Sorrow
(Friday,
15th April 2010)
Although several the
processions and pilgrimages had to be cancelled due
to the bad weather, the deep veneration
towards Our Lady of Sorrows was still visible as hundreds
flocked the Ghajnsielem parish church for a holy
mass dedicated for one of the most revered feasts in the Maltese
islands. more
Open-air
passion play
draws huge applause
(Saturday,
9th April 2011)
After a
break of five years, the 20th edition of the passion
play presented by the Għaqda
Drammatika Għajnsielem was full of praise by all
those present especially thanks to the dramatic
storyline and the open air stage as 'Bin il-Bniedem' was
held in Independence Square on the old parish church's
front parvis.
more
Radju Lauretana on-air for
Easter schedule
(Saturday,
9th March 2011)
Radju
Lauretana is back on air today for the start of the
Easter schedule. This
schedule is highly focused on religious programs,
reaching its peak during the Holy Week when special
features and links will be aired. The schedule includes
Lent Talks, music, entertainment and live broadcasts.
more
Holy Week activities and
Radio schedule
(Wednesday, 6th
April 2011)
Ghajnsielem.com will once again bring you full coverage
of the Holy Week and Lenten activities starting with
the 'Bin il-Bniedem' passion play this Saturday.
A full programme is being published online both in
Maltese and English language. Meanwhile, Radju Lauretana
will be back on air this Saturday 9th April.
Maltese
| English | Radju
Lauretana Easter Schedule
'Bin il-Bniedem' to be
staged this Saturday
(Tuesday, 5th
April 2011)
In collaboration with the Ghajnsielem
Local Council, Ghaqda Drammatika Ghajnsielem will be
presenting the play 'The Son of Man' (Bin il-Bniedem).
The passion play will be staged in the open air at
Independence Square this Saturday 9th April at 8pm
promising a unique experience to all the present
viewers. more
Blacks' title hopes vanish
(Sunday, 20th March 2011)
Ghajnsielem F.C. lost to
Nadur Youngsters 1-2. Thiago
dos Santos scored the
Blacks' goal from a first
half penalty. Earlier in the
afternoon Sannat Lions beat
St. Laurence Spurs 2-0. This
means that the Lions will
win the championship if they
avoid defeat in their next
league match against Nadur.
match report
9-man Blacks beat Victoria
Hotspurs
(Sunday, 13th March 2011)
Għajnsielem
F.C. beat Victoria Hotspurs
4-2 with first half goals
scored by Thiago dos Santos
and Jason Portelli, and
second half goals by dos
Santos and Stefan Azzopardi.
This win lifts the Blacks to
a first place tie with
Sannat Lions, but the latter
have a game in hand.
match report
Ghajnsielem greets Mgr
J. Bonello
(Monday,
7th March 2011)
Mgr
Joseph Bonello O.F.M. who has recently been ordained
Bishop at Juticalpa in Honduras, where he has been
working as a missionary since 1989, was greeted by the
Franciscan community and several Ghajnslemizi as they
celebrated the Eucharist together.
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Computer & Internet courses
for everyone
(Monday,
7th March 2011)
TCTC in
collaboration with the Ghajnsielem Local Council will be
offering Beginners’ and Internet Courses for Adults for
free to housewives, parents and elderly people across
all households in Gozo. A meeting for all those applying
will be held on Saturday, 26th March 2011. See leaflet
for further details.
leaflet
Dos Santos hat-trick lifts
the Blacks
(Sunday, 6th March 2011)
Għajnsielem
F.C. needed to bounce back
from the disappointing draw
against S.K. Victoria
Wanderers with a good
performance against Xewkija
Tigers and a win to stay in
the hunt with the leading
pack The Blacks fulfilled
these twin ambitions and won
by 3 goals to one.
match report
Carnival at Ghajnsielem
Primary School
(Friday,
4th March 2011)
The Anton
Cassar Primary School organized a Carnival Show and
Pasta Night in the school's main hall which
included a colourful mix of dances, songs and various
custom competitions. Several students also took part in
a defilè in Independence Square, Victoria.
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Weekend break with St. Joseph Band Club
(Friday,
25th February 2011)
Join the St Joseph Band for a weekend break
between the 18th and 20th of March at The Park Hotel, Sliema.
The weekend will include a visit to the feast of St. Joseph
in Rabat, Sliema, Birgu Waterfront and the opportunity to
watch the St. Joseph Band joining the Socjeta' Muzikali Tal-Karmnu,
Balluta for a musical program.
weekend break poster |
musical program poster
Blacks drop two points
(Sunday, 20th February 2011)
Għajnsielem
F.C.'s title hopes received
a serious setback this
afternoon when the Blacks
were held to a 1-1 draw by
S.K. Victoria Wanderers.
However, the point gained
does keep the Blacks three
points behind Sannat, and in
theory still in control of
their own destiny.
match report
Camilleri is off the mark
(Sunday, 13th February 2011)
Għajnsielem F.C. beat St.
Laurence Spurs 2-1 this
afternoon. Mark Camilleri
scored his first goal for
the Club after Jason
Portelli had been sent off.
Thiago dos Santos scored the
second goal, before the
Spurs scored a consolation
goal. The three points lift
the Blacks to within 1 point
of leaders Sannat Lions.
match report
Works on Zewwieqa Waterfront
start
(Tuesday,
8th February 2011)
Work on the 'Zewwieqa Waterfront' started
last week, thus finally rehabilitating the area known as
Taz-Zewwieqa into a waterfront area by creating pedestrian
zones, landscaped plazas including seating area with open
sea views, an area hosting the restored Dghajsa tal-Latini
and an informal stage structure.
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Ghajnsielem signs twinning
with Bethlehem
(Friday,
4th February 2011)
The Municipality of Bethlehem and the
Ghajnsielem Local Council have signed an agreement of
cooperation which aims to establish cultural, educational
and economical ties between the two towns. The twinning
agreement was signed this morning by Mayor Francis Cauchi
and Bethlehem Mayor Dr. Victor Batarseh.
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Simply dos Santos
(Sunday, 30th January 2011)
Għajnsielem FC ended their
second round commitments
with a 2-0 win over San
Lawrenz. Thiago dos Santos
scored the goals, one in
each half. The three points
lift the Blacks to within
one point of leaders Sannat
Lions, who earlier in the
afternoon dropped more
points when they drew 2-2
against Victoria H.
match report
St Joseph Band Club
committee re-elected
(Thursday, 20th January 2011)
The 2011 Annual General Meeting started with
a minute of silence remembrance of Archpriest Mons G. Zerafa,
a former member
of committee and spiritual director. Both the administrative
and financial report were presented to the present members
as the committee was re-elected for the next two years.
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Ghajnsielem unite to honour
Mgr G. Zerafa
(Tuesday,
18th January 2011)
The funeral of 72-year old Monsignor Joseph (Ġużeppi)
Zerafa, the second Archpriest and tenth parish-priest of the
Ghajnsielem Parish was held today in a most solemn manner
honoured by the presence of a huge
congregation who
filled his beloved church with the Ghajnslemizi packing the
doorways and spilling onto the church parvis.
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Archpriest Emeritus Mgr Giuseppi Zerafa passes away
(Wednesday, 12th January 2011)
On the 12th January,
Monsignor Giuseppi Zerafa,
Archpriest Emeritus of the
Għajnsielem parish passed
away at the age of 72. Mgr
G. Zerafa was the second
Archpriest and tenth
parish-priest of the
Għajnsielem Parish.
Biography
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Blacks back in the chase
(Sunday, 16th January 2011)
Għajnsielem F.C. beat
Victoria Hotspurs 2-1 with
first half goals scored by
Thiago dos Santos and Alex
Simoncic as Sannat drew 1-1
against S.K. Victoria W. The
Blacks are now three points
behind the Lions in second
place. A minute's silence
was observed before kick-off
in remembrance of Mons. G.
Zerafa.
match report
Ta' Passi to be turned into
a family park
(Thursday,
6th January 2011)
Following the huge success of the three
editions of the Bethlehem f’Għajnsielem event, the
Ghajnsielem local council hopes that 'Ta Passi' fields can
remain a favourite public spot all year round by creating a
leisure park.
The council plans to apply for the necessary
permits within the next few weeks.
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