Easter in Gozo 2019

L-GĦID F’GĦAWDEX EASTER IN GOZO

ARTI, FIDI U TRADIZZJONI 1 April - 21 April 2019

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Front cover: ARTI LITURÄ IKA EIKON, Descent of Christ into Hades, Saint Paul Shipwreck Parish Church - il-Munxar, mosaic, 2019.

MESSAĠĠ MILL-MINISTRU GĦAL GĦAWDEX

MESSAGE FROM THE MINISTER FOR GOZO

L-Għid il-Kbir hu żmien għażiż għalina lkoll. Apparti li hu żmien ta’ riflessjoni, hu żmien li jħaddan tradizzjonijiet u drawwiet li jmorru lura fiż-żmien u li hu xieraq għalina li nibqgħu ngħożżu u nwasslu għallġenerazzjonijiet futuri.

Easter is a special time for all. It’s a time of reflection and a season of traditions and customs that go back centuries. It is thus appropriate that we continue to promote and treasure these for future generations.

L-istess bħall-Milied u festi reliġjużi oħra, l-Għid il-Kbir hu ċelebrazzjoni u xhieda ħajja li turi x'nemmnu bħala komunità Kristjana u kif dan jirrifletti fuq ħajjitna - kemm bħala individwi konvinti u kemm bħala komunità li tidentifika ruħha fir-riti sbieħ, sinjifikanti u tradizzjonali li bihom tikkommemora dawn l-avvenimenti. Żmien il-Passjoni u l-Għid il-Kbir jibqa' mument għażiż ta' riflessjoni u qawmien, anke f’soċjetà li kulma tmur qed tinbidel.

Il-Ministeru għal Għawdex jibqa' impenjat li jkompli jrawwam dawn ittradizzjonijiet fil-bosta forom tagħhom, kemm artistiċi, reliġjużi u soċjali.

Hu ta' pjaċir għalija, bħala Ministru għal Għawdex, li nara dan l-impenn jiġi trasmess f’numru kbir ta’ voluntiera li bid-dedikazzjoni tagħhom, iżommu ħajjin dawn it-tradizzjonijet.

Għal sena oħra, il-Ministeru għal Għawdex ħejja programm interessanti għall-parteċipazzjoni tal-kotra. Nistieden lill-Għawdxin u lil dawk kollha li ser jagħżlu lil Għawdex fi żmien il-Għid biex jieħdu sehem u jammiraw ilFidi, il-kultura, it-talenti u l-folklor tagħna. Dan hu parti ħajja mill-patrimonju għani li jagħmel lil Għawdex distint.

Like Christmas and other religious feasts, Easter celebrations are a showcase promoting our Christian values and how these reflect on our lives - both as individuals and as a community that identifies itself with beautiful, meaningful and traditional rites commemorating these events.

The Passion of Jesus Christ and Easter are moments of reflection and resurrection, even in a changing society.

The Ministry for Gozo is committed to continue promoting and supporting these traditions in their various forms, be they artistic, religious or social.

It is a pleasure for me, as Minister for Gozo, to see this commitment be transmitted by numerous volunteers who with their dedication, keep these traditions alive.

This year too, the Ministry for Gozo has prepared an interesting program for all. I invite all residents and all those visiting Gozo during Easter to participate and admire our Faith, culture, talents and folklore. All this is a true reflection of our rich heritage, a heritage that makes Gozo distinct.

JUSTYNE CARUANA Minister for Gozo

JUSTYNE CARUANA Ministru għal Għawdex 3

MONDAY, 1st APRIL - WEDNESDAY, 10th APRIL

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours) Monday - Sunday 9:00am - 5:00pm Tkompli Wirja tal-arti minn Mario u Adrana Caffaro Rore.

Dħul b’xejn.

An art exhibition by Mario and Adrana Caffaro Rore continues. Free entrance.

MONDAY, 1st APRIL - TUESDAY, 30th APRIL Post (Venue): Il-Ħaġar, St. George’s Square, Victoria The Maltese Cinderella & Her Sisters Esebizzjoni Exhibition

GENERATIONS GENERATIONS Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours) Monday - Sunday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Padre e Figlia

Tkompli Wirja mill-Antropologa Dra Veronica Veen, flimkien ma’ attivitajiet konnessi. Dħul b'xejn.

Padre Figlia The eCaffarorores

An exhibition by anthropologist Dra Veronica Veen continues, together with related activities. Free entrance.

The Caffarorores

MONDAY, 1st APRIL - FRIDAY, 12th APRIL

Post (Venue): Il-Ħaġar, St George’s Square, Victoria Easter & Before Esebizzjoni Exhibition Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours) Monday - Sunday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Art Exhibition Art Exhibition

Post (Venue): Il-Ħaġar, St George’s Square, Victoria Wirja filatelika dwar ir-Randan u l-Għid mis-Soċjetà Filatelika Generations: Padre e Figlia t’Għawdex. Dħul b’xejn.

29 March - 12 April 2019 29 March - 12 April 2019 Esebizzjoni tal-Arti Exhibition focusing on Lent and Easter organised Il-Ħaġar Museum, Victoria, Gozo Philatelic Il-Ħaġar Museum, Victoria, Gozo Art Exhibition by the Gozo Philatelic Society. Free entrance.

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FRIDAY, 5th APRIL - 6:30pm

FRIDAY, 5th APRIL - 7:00pm

Post (Venue): From Cathedral’s Library in Qasam San Ġorġ Street to Cathedral Church, Victoria Pellegrinaġġ b’Ġesù Redentur Pilgrimage with the Redeemer Il-pellegrinaġġ jitlaq minn quddiem il-Knisja tas-Sorijiet Franġiskani tal-Qalb ta’ Ġesù fi Triq Palma, u jintemm b'quddiesa fit-7:45pm fil-Katidral. Kulħadd hu mistieden li jattendi.

Post (Venue): From San Bert Street, near Our Lady of Merch Chapel, to St John the Baptist Rotunda Church, Xewkija Via Sagra Purċissjoni Reliġjuża Religious Procession Via Sagra bil-vara ta’ Ġesù Redentur, immexxija mill-E.T. Mons.

Isqof Mario Grech li tibda mill-Kappella tal-Madonna talĦniena, tul Triq San Bert u tintemm quddiem il-Knisja Rotunda.

Way of the Cross with the statue of Christ the Redeemer, led

by H.E. Mgr. Mario Grech, Bishop of Gozo. The procession starts from the Chapel of Mercy, alongside San Bert Street and ends in front of the Church Rotunda.

Pilgrimage with the statue of the Redeemer, starting from the Church of the Fransiscan Sisters in Palm Street and ending with a Mass at 7:45pm in the Cathedral. Everyone is invited to attend.

SATURDAY, 6th APRIL - 7:00pm Post (Venue): St John the Baptist Rotunda Church, Xewkija Serata Mużiko-Letterarja A Musico-Literary Evening Serata Mużiko-Letterarja bis-sehem tal-Banda Prekursur.

Direzzjoni ta’ Mro. Anthony Borg u versi ta’ Mario Borg.

A musico-literary evening under the direction of Mro. Anthony Borg with lyrics by Mario Borg, featuring the participation of Prekursur Band.

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(Id-Dramm tal-Passjoni fit-toroq tal-Belt Victoria)

Is-Sibt 6 t’April, 2019

Id-Dramm jibda minn Pjazza Santu Wistin fis-7.30 p.m.

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SATURDAY, 6th APRIL - SUNDAY, 28th APRIL

SATURDAY, 6th APRIL - FRIDAY, 3rd MAY Post (Venue): Art..e Gallery, 1 Library Street, Victoria Layers Esebizzjoni tal-Arti Art Exhibition Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours) Mondays to Sundays 9:30am - 12:15pm Għal Emmanuele Li Pira, artist Taljan li jgħix Għawdex, l-arti tal-inċiżjoni toffri dejjem sorpriża għall-artist. Li Pira jippreferi li jesperimenta bit-teknika tal-Aquatint billi din tħallih li joħloq tonalijiet differenti fuq il-lastra tal-inċiżjoni.

Min-naħa l-oħra l-artist irid joqgħod attent għax l-inqas varjazzjoni tbiddel l-effett aħħari.

For Emmanuele Li Pira, an Italian artist based in Gozo, “printing always offers a surprise”. He prefers to experiment with the Aquatint technique as this allows him to create different tones on the plate. Still, he has to be careful as the slightest variations will materially change the overall effect.

SUNDAY, 7th - SATURDAY, 20th APRIL Post (Venue): Victory Square, Xagħra Bake Sale – Traditional Savouries Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours) Monday to Sunday (except Good Friday) 8:00am – 6:00pm Post (Venue): Dar Karmni Grima Museum, Għarb Socia Christi (Sieħba tal-Feddej) Wirja Exhibition Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours) Tuesdays - Saturdays 9:00am - 4:00pm Sundays 9:00am - 12:30pm Wirja ta’ Bolli u Santi dwar il-Verġni Marija fir-rabta tagħha ma’ Kristu.

A stamp exhibition focusing on the connection between the Virgin Mary and Christ.

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Il-Parroċċa tax-Xagħra se torganizza dan l-avveniment fejn wieħed jista’ jsib ikel tradizzjonali bħall-figolli, biskuttuni tar-raħal, qassatat tal-Għid, rolls tat-tamal, torti tal-lewż u bajd tal-Għid.

A bake sale organised by the Xagħra Parish, featuring traditional homemade local savouries such as Easter-related pastries and sweets, date rolls, almond pies and Easter eggs.

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SUNDAY, 7th APRIL - 4:30pm

SUNDAY, 7th - SUNDAY, 21st APRIL Post (Venue): Victory Band Club, Xagħra Wirja tal-Passjoni Holy Week Exhibition Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours) Monday - Sunday 9:00am - 12:00pm l 4:00pm - 9:00pm Sett ta’ tnax-il tableau li jirrappreżentaw il-Passjoni ta’ Ġesù Kristu. Huma maħdumin fil-kartapesta ġewwa Lecce, l-Italja u mpoġġijin fuq bradelli tal-ġewż magħmulin lokalment. Irrakkmu tal-bandalori tal-Passju, tas-Seba’ Kelmiet u tas-Senat ta’ Ruma huma xogħol Ingliż u meħjutin u mmuntati lokalment Propjetà ta’ Austin Masini u loġistika minn Noel u Eżekjel Grima.

An exhibition featuring a set of twelve tableaux representing the Passion of the Christ. Crafted in papier-mâché, in Lecce, Italy and mounted on beautiful, locally-made walnut stands, the statues represent the stations of the Passion of the Christ, and are adorned with embroidered quotes related to the Passion of the Christ. Property of Austin Masini and logistics by Noel and Ezekiel Grima.

SUNDAY, 7th - SUNDAY, 21st APRIL Post (Venue): Victory Band Club, Xagħra Il-Golgotha Minjatura tal-Passjoni Miniature of the Passion of the Christ Post (Venue): Parish Church, Fontana Quddiesa, Purċissjoni u Pageant bir-Redentur Mass, Procession and Pageant with the statue of Christ the Redeemer Wara l-quddiesa toħroġ sfilata ta’ iktar minn 200 persuna, b’karattri u kostumi tal-Passjoni li takkumpanja l-purċissjoni bl-istatwa tar-Redentur.

Mass, followed by a procession through the streets of Fontana with the statue of Christ the Reedemer and 200 re-enactors in period costumes depicting the Passion of the Christ.

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours) Monday - Sunday 9:00am - 12:00pm l 4:00pm - 9:00pm Minjatura tal-ġrajjiet ewlenin tal-aħħar tlett ijiem tal-Passjoni ta’ Ġesù Kristu. Tikkonsisti f’sittin figurin maħdumin fit-tafal mill-Għawdxi Manwel Gauci.

Il-figurini huma ta’ Eżekjel Grima, li bena l-minjatura.

An exhibition displaying sixty figurines depicting salient moments from the final three days of the Passion of the Christ. These works of art were carved in clay by local artist Manwel Gauci.

The figurines, commissioned by Ezekiel Grima, are set against scenery built by him.

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THURSDAY, 11th APRIL - 6:00pm

Kunċert ta’ mużika sagra mill-Għaqda Mużikali Viżitazzjoni taħt id-direzzjoni tal-Assistent Surmast Marvin Grech bilkollaborazzjoni tal-Arċipriet Mons. Fr. Trevor Sultana.

A concert of sacred music by Għaqda Mużikali Viżitazzjoni under the direction of Assistant Bandmaster Marvin Grech and with the collaboration of Archpriest Mgr. Fr. Trevor Sultana.

THURSDAY, 11th APRIL - SUNDAY, 21st APRIL

Post (Venue): Victoria Ħallu t-Tfal Jiġu Għandi Manifestazzjoni bil-vari tal-Ġimgħa l-Kbira Procession With Statues of The Passion Of Our Lord

Post (Venue): Victoria Ħtija Tiegħi Wirja ta’ Arti Sagra Sacred Art Exhibition

Manifestazzjoni bil-vari tal-Ġimgħa l-Kbira, maħduma f’minjatura sabiex is-sehem kollu jkun tat-tfal. Din l-attività hija organizzata mill-Għaqda Dilettanti Ġimgħa Kbira Għawdex bil-kollaborazzjoni tal-Iskola Primarja Sir Arturo Mercieca tar-Rabat, Għawdex.

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours) Thursday, 11th April Friday, 12th April (Our Lady of Sorrows) Saturday, 13th April Sunday, 14th April (Palm Sunday)

7:30pm - 10:30pm 5:00pm - 9:00pm 5:30pm - 9:00pm 9:30am - 12:00pm 5:30pm - 9:00pm

Monday, 15th April

5:30pm - 8:00pm

Tuesday, 16 April

5:30pm - 8:00pm

Wednesday, 17 April

5:30pm - 8:00pm

A procession with miniature statues of the Passion of our Lord, specifically built for the full participation of children.

This activity is organized by Għaqda Dilettanti Ġimgħa Kbira Għawdex with the collaboration of Sir Arturo Mercieca Victoria Primary School.

THURSDAY, 11th APRIL - 7:15pm

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Thursday, 18 April (Maundy Thursday) 5:30pm - 11:30pm th

Friday, 19th April (Good Friday)

9:30am - 12:00pm

5:30pm - 10:30pm

Saturday, 20th April (Holy Saturday)

9:30am - 12:00pm 5:30pm - 9:00pm

Sunday, 21st April (Easter Sunday)

9:30am - 12:00pm

Wirja ta’ skultura, pittura, u oġġetti oħra ta’ arti sagra relatati mar-Randan u l-Ġimgħa Mqaddsa maħduma minn artisti rinomati Għawdxin. Din il-wirja hija mtellgħa mill-Għaqda Dilettanti Ġimgħa l-Kbira Għawdex.

Post (Venue): Għarb Parish Church, Għarb Lignum Vitae Kunċert ta’ Mużika Sagra Sacred Music Concert 12

An exhibition of Passion-related sculptures, paintings, and other artistic objects produced by various local artists.

This exhibition is organised by Għaqda Dilettanti Ġimgħa l-Kbira Għawdex.

Paolo Camilleri Cauchi Banca Giuratale Thursday, 11th April till Monday, 22nd April

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FRIDAY, 12th APRIL - 5:00pm

FRIDAY, 12th APRIL - 6:00pm

Post (Venue): Grezzja Grima Street, Fontana Quddiesa u Purċissjoni Penitenzjali bl-Istatwa tad-Duluri Mass and Penitential Procession with the statue of Our Lady of Sorrows Quddiesa fil-beraħ fit-tarf ta’ Triq Qalb ta’ Ġesù u wara purċissjoni penitenzjali bl-istatwa devota tad-Duluri għallKnisja parrokkjali tal-Fontana.

Outdoor Mass in Qalb ta’ Ġesù Street, followed by a penitential procession with the statue of Our Lady of Sorrows, ending at the parish church of Fontana.

FRIDAY, 12th APRIL - 5:30pm

Post (Venue): Kerċem Purċissjoni tad-Duluri Our Lady of Sorrows Procession Fis-6:00pm quddiesa fis-Santwarju Parrokkjali.

Fis-6:45pm purċissjoni bis-sehem tal-Kleru u l-abbatini flimkien ma’ diversi personaġġi lebsin ilbies Bibliku li jirrappreżentaw is-Seba’ Duluri ta’ Ommna Marija. Ilpurċissjoni tkun akkumpanjata mill-Banda San Girgor li ddoqq marċi funebri.

Mass at the Parish Sanctuary at 6:00pm.

Post (Venue): Żebbuġ Purċissjoni tad-Duluri Our Lady of Sorrows Procession

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A procession of clergy, altar boys and participants clad in Biblical costumes representing the Seven Sorrows of Our Lady leaves the Parish Sanctuary at 6:45pm. Funeral marches

by San Girgor Band accompany the procession.

FRIDAY, 12th APRIL - 6:00pm

Korteo bl-istatwa tal-Madonna akkumpanjat mill-Banda Sant Marija li fiha tingħad il-Via Matris b’riflessjonijiet spiritwali fuq id-Duluri ta’ Marija.

Post (Venue): Nadur Purċissjoni tad-Duluri Our Lady of Sorrows Procession

Procession with the statue of Our Lady of Sorrows accompanied by Saint Mary Band. The procession features the recital of the Via Matris and spiritual reflections on the sorrows of our Lady.

Purċissjoni bl-istatwa tad-Duluri li jibda minn Triq il-Qala u tintemm fil-knisja.

Cortege with the statue of Our Lady of Sorrows departing from Qala Street and ending at the parish churches.

FRIDAY, 12th APRIL - 6:00pm

Post (Venue): Għajnsielem Purċissjoni tad-Duluri Our Lady of Sorrows Procession Għaqda Drammatika Għajnsielem se ttellgħa l-purċissjoni f’Jum id-Duluri fejn madwar 100 persunaġġ jirrapreżentaw is-Seba’ Duluri ta’ Sidtna Marija. Din il-purċissjoni toħroġ mill-Knisja Parrokjali ta’ Għajnsielem u tkompli madwar iddiversi toroq tar-raħal.

Għaqda Drammatika Għajnsielem organises a procession of Our Lady of Sorrows in which around 100 participants represent the Seven Sorrows of Our Lady. The procession departs from Għajnsielem Parish Church and goes through town streets.

Post (Venue): Around Ġgantija Plots, Xagħra Festa tal-Madonna tad-Duluri Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows

FRIDAY, 12th APRIL - 6:30pm

Fix- Xagħra teżisti devozzjoni qawwija lejn id-Duluri. Ilparroċċa tfakkar din il-festa permezz ta’ purċissjoni solenni fejn l-istatwa tad-Duluri tkun akkumpanjata mill-kleru u l-poplu bir-reċita tar-rużarju u l-kant tal-okkażjoni. Tieħu sehem il-Banda Victory.

This event is set against a deep-rooted devotion towards our Lady of Sorrows and the feast is celebrated with utmost devotion. The statue of our Lady of Sorrows is accompanied by clergy and the faithful in a solemn recital of the rosary, singing of hymns and with the participation of the Victory Band.

FRIDAY, 12th APRIL - 6:30pm

Post (Venue): Qala Purċissjoni tad-Duluri Our Lady of Sorrows Procession Il-purċissjoni tad-Duluri fil-Qala ilha ssir sa mill-1924. Hija xogħol tal-istatwarju Karlu Darmanin u qabel kienet filParroċċa ta’ San Ġorġ, ir-Rabat. Id-devozzjoni lejha hija qawwija ħafna u għandha niċċa ddedikata lilha fil-kappellun tal-Lvant tal-Knisja Arċipretali.

The procession with the statue of Our Lady of Sorrows was first held in 1924. The statue is the work of renowned artist Carlo Darmanin and was initially commissioned by St. George’s Parish, Victoria. The village shows great devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows and a niche in the eastern transept of the Archpresbyteral Church is specifically dedicated to her.

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FRIDAY, 12th APRIL - 6:30pm Post (Venue): Parish Church, Għarb Purċissjoni tad-Duluri Our Lady of Sorrows Procession Purċissjoni bl-istatwa tad-Duluri bis-sehem ta’ bosta nies li jirrapreżentaw diversi karattri Bibliċi.

A procession with the statue of our Lady of Sorrows with the participation of reenactors representing various Biblical characters.

FRIDAY, 12th APRIL - 6:30pm

IS-SEBA’ DULURI TA’ MARIJA Kienu sebgħa d-Duluri Illi nifdu qalb Marija Li riedet ma’ Ġesù tterraq Biex iħollna minn kull ħtija!

L-Ewwel Dulur: Xmun fit-tempju lil Marija Bassrilha illi dan Binha Fuq salib jispiċċa msammar U lilha bil-hemm jifniha.

It-Tieni Dulur: F’dad-dulur Marija ħarbet Sabiex teħles minn Erodi Illi ried lil Kristu joqtol Bix-xwabel kiefra u sodi.

It-Tielet Dulur: Ġo belt kbira kollha folol Ħin bla waqt ’il Ġesù tilfuh – Tlett ijiem għamlu mbikkija Bla ma setgħu jsibuh!

Post (Venue): Independence Square, Victoria Quddiesa Djoċesana u Purċissjoni tad-Duluri Our Lady of Sorrows Diocesan Mass and Procession Ċelebrazzjoni bl-Ewkaristija tinżamm barra l-Knisja ta' San Ġakbu fi Pjazza Indipendenza. Wara ssir il-purċissjoni blistatwa tad-Duluri. Wara l-purċissjoni tingħata l-Barka Sagramentali.

Eucharistic Celebration held outside St James Church, Independence Square. The outdoor Mass will be followed by a procession accompanied by the venerated statue of Our Lady of Sorrows.

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Is-Seba’ Dulur: Minn ħdanha żewġt irġiel twajba Lil Ġesù geżwruh f’liżar Imxew bih dlonk lejn il-qabar B’qalb mimlija mrar sax-xfar.

F’ġieh dawn is-Seba’ Duluri O Marija nwegħduk Li lil Ibnek sejrin ngħożżu Lilek f’qalbna indaħħluk!

U kif int b’rassenjazzjoni Ġarrabt das-Seba’ Duluri – Kif tal-ħajja nġorru s-slaleb Bil-paċenzja lilna uri!

Kav Joe M Attard Randan 2019

Ir-Raba’ Dulur: Omm u iben fil-Passjoni Ġew mifruda mis-suldati Lil Ġesù komplew ikaxkru Illi b’mewtu kienu fdati!

Il-Ħames Dulur: Għiduli dlonk x’jibqa’ minnek Meta fost l-eħrex tbatija Imdendel ma’ salib aħrax Tara ’l ibnek fl-agunija!

Is-Sitt Dulur: F’dad-dulur lil Omm f’ħoġorha Naraw tbus lil Binha mejjet; B’qalb maqsuma qiegħda tingħi, Tolfoq, tgħid: ‘issa biżżejjed!’

FRIDAY, 12th APRIL - 7:00pm

Post (Venue): St John the Baptist Rotunda Church, Xewkija Purċissjoni tad-Duluri Our Lady of Sorrows Procession Attività li tikkonsisti minn Purċissjoni u Pageant tad-Duluri bis-sehem tal-Banda Prekursur li titlaq mill-Knisja tarRotunda u tgħaddi minn diversi toroq tar-raħal.

Pageant and procession dedicated to our Lady of Sorrows with the participation of Prekursur Band. The procession departs from Rotunda Church, proceeding along several streets within the town.

FRIDAY, 12th APRIL - FRIDAY, 19th APRIL

Post (Venue): San Lawrenz Purċissjoni tad-Duluri Our Lady of Sorrows Procession Festa tal-ordni tat-Terzjarji tas-Servi ta’ Marija. L-uniku Terz Ordni tas-Servi ta’ Marija f’ Għawdex. It-twaqqif tiegħu jmur lura fuq mitt sena. Wara l-quddiesa jkun hemm pellegrinaġġ penitenzjali bl-istatwa ta’ Marija Addolorata.

A celebration by the Tertiary Order of the Servants of Mary, the only one of its kind in Gozo. Its establishment goes back over a hundred years. A penitential pilgrimage with the statue of Our Lady of Sorrows follows after Mass.

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Post (Venue): Beneath the Church Parvis, Xewkija Mejda tal-Appostli The Last Supper Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours) Friday, 12th April (Our Lady of Sorrows) 7:00pm - 10:00pm Saturday, 13thApril

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Sunday, 14th April (Palm Sunday)

9:00am - 12:00pm 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Monday, 15th April

5:00pm - 8:00pm

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Wednesday, 17 April

5:00pm - 8:00pm 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Thursday, 18 April (Maundy Thursday) 8:00pm - 11:30pm th

Friday, 19th April (Good Friday)

8:00am - 12:00pm

Mejda tal-Appostli bi statwi life-size magħmula minn Hubert Saliba. Gruppi ta’ aktar minn għaxar persuni jistgħu jirriservaw post anke f’ħinijiet oħra billi jċemplu fuq 99829767.

A depiction of the Last Supper featuring life-size statues by Hubert Saliba. Groups of ten persons or more can reserve a visit outside official opening times by calling on 99829767.

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FRIDAY, 12th APRIL - FRIDAY, 19th APRIL

FRIDAY, 12th APRIL - FRIDAY, 19th APRIL

Post (Venue): Durell Street, Sannat In Meus Via Ad Golgotha Wirja tal-Ġimgħa l-Kbira Good Friday Exhibition Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours) Friday, 12th April (Our Lady of Sorrows) 6:00pm - 8:30pm Saturdays, Mondays & Tuesdays

6:00pm - 8:30pm

Sunday, 14 April (Palm Sunday)

9:00am - 12:00pm

Wednesday, 17th April

9:00am - 12:00pm 6:00pm - 8:30pm

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Thursday, 18th April (Maundy Thursday) 9:00am - 12:00pm

6:00pm - 11:00pm Friday, 19th April (Good Friday)

9:00am - 12:00pm

Wirja ta’ vari artistiċi maħduma mill-iskultur Pierre Bugeja u mtellgħa mill-esebitur George Spiteri. F’din il-wirja se jkun hemm esebita wkoll il-Mejda tal-Appostli. Min irid jattendi jista’ jikkuntattja lis-Sur Spiteri fuq 99405067.

An artistic exhibition displaying a variety of statues crafted

by Pierre Bugeja and exhibited by George Spiteri. The Last Supper will also be exhibited. Those wishing to visit can contact Mr. Spiteri on 99405067.

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Post (Venue): St Francis Street, Qala Ċenaklu Ħaj u Wirja tal-Ġimgħa l-Kbira The Last Supper & A Good Friday Exhibition Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours) Sunday, 14th April (Palm Sunday)

9:00am - 12:00pm 4:00pm - 9:30pm

Monday, 15th to Thursday, 18th April

4:00pm - 8:00pm

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Friday, 19 April (Good Friday)

9:00am - 12:00pm

L-Għaqda tal-Armar se tfakkar it-Twaqqif tal-Ewkaristija permezz ta’ rappreżentazzjoni tal-Aħħar Ċena u l-Ġetsemani. Se jkun hemm ukoll wirja relatata mal-Passjoni.

L-Għaqda tal-Briju presents a live re-enactment of the Last Supper and the Getshemane, as well as an exhibition related to the Passion of the Christ.

FRIDAY, 12th APRIL - FRIDAY, 19thAPRIL

FRIDAY, 12th APRIL - SATURDAY, 20th APRIL

Post (Venue): St Julian’s Hospital Street, Fontana Wirja ta’ Vari tal-Ġimgħa l-Kbira Good Friday Exhibition Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours) Friday, 12th April (Our Lady of Sorrows) 7:30pm - 9:30pm Post (Venue): St Francis Square, Victoria Golgotha Wirja tal-Ġimgħa l-Kbira Good Friday Exhibition Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours) Friday, 12th April (Our Lady of Sorrows) 5:00pm - 7:00pm Saturday, 13th & Sunday, 14th April

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Monday, 15 - Wednesday, 17 April

8:30am - 12:00pm 5:00pm - 7:00pm 8:30am - 12:00pm 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Thursday, 18thApril (Maundy Thursday) 8:30am - 12:00pm

5:00pm - 12:00am Friday, 19thApril (Good Friday)

8:00am - 4:00pm

Il-ġrajja tal-Passjoni mill-aħħar Ikla tas-Sinjur sal-Qawmien.

Rappreżentat minn xenarju u b’pasturi tat-tafal. Fiha ‘l fuq minn 15-il xena b’madwar 200 pastur. Maħduma minn Domenic u Cady Bajada.

An exhibition featuring the Passion of the Christ, from the Last Supper to the resurrection, depicted in over 15 scenes through 200 clay statuettes. The scenery and statuettes were crafted by Domenic and Cady Bajada.

Wednesday, 17th April

10:00am - 12:30pm 5:00pm - 9:30pm

Thursday, 18th April (Maundy Thursday) 7:30pm - 12:00am Friday, 19th April (Good Friday)

8:00am - 12:00pm 5:00pm - 9:30pm

Saturday, 20th April (Easter Saturday) 8:00am - 12:00pm

5:00pm - 9:30pm Wirja li titratta l-Passjoni ta’ Sidna Ġesù Kristu. F’din il-wirja wieħed jista’ jara sett ta’ vari maħdumin ġo Spanja. Hija wirja oriġinali fejn l-eżebitur qagħad attent li din il-wirja ma titlef xejn mid-devozzjoni tagħha. Kull dettall tad-dekorazzjoni saret biex tikkumplimenta l-vari. F’din il-wirja nsibu wkoll artal tas-sepulkru.

Min hu interessat iżur din il-wirja jista’ jagħmel dan fil-ġranet u ħinijiet msemmija hawn fuq. Għal aktar informazzjoni kkuntattjaw lil Simon Micallef fuq 9988 0764.

This original exhibition features miniature statues made in Spain, whilst retaining utmost devotion to the passion of the Christ. Every detail of the decor was specifically designed to complement the statues. A Sepulcher altar completes this exhibition.

Visiting hours are indicated above. More information can be obtained by contacting Simon Micallef on 9988 0764.

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FRIDAY, 12th APRIL - SATURDAY, 20th APRIL

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours) Friday, 12th April (Our Lady of Sorrows) 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Post (Venue): St Francis Square, Victoria Crucifixus Wirja ta’ Vari tal-Ġimgħa l-Kbira Good Friday Exhibition Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours) Monday - Sunday 9:00am - 12:00pm l 6:00pm - 9:30pm Wirja tal-Ġimgħa l-Kbira b’diversi statwi artistiċi relatati malPassjoni ta’ Sidna Ġesù Kristu, xogħol l-artisti lokali Joseph Cutajar Zahra u Manuel Buhagiar. Din il-wirja tinkludi Kurċifissi antiki u pitturi relatati mal-Ġimgħa Mqaddsa.

A Holy Week exhibition featuring several artistic statuettes related to the Passion of our Lord, with works by local artists Joseph Cutajar Zahra and Manuel Buhagiar. Antique crucifixes and sacred art paintings will be on display.

Saturday, 13th April

10:00am -12:00pm

Sunday, 14th April

10:00am -12:00pm 4:30pm - 8:00pm

Monday, 15th till Wednesday, 17th April

5:30pm - 8:00pm

Thursday, 18th April (Maundy Thursday)

10:30am - 12:00pm 7:00pm - 11:30pm

Friday, 19th April (Good Friday)

8:30am - 1:00pm

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Saturday, 20 April (Easter Saturday)

10:00am - 12:00pm

Wirja li tittratta l-Passjoni ta’ Sidna Ġesù Kristu. Din ilwirja tinkludi Mejda tal-Appostli fuq stil Lhudi, wirja ta’ statwi minjatura tal-Ġimgħa l-Kbira, mudell ta’ Sepulkru u ħwejjeġ oħra relatati ma’ dawn il-jiem qaddisa. Għal aktar informazzjoni kkuntattjaw lil Luke Spiteri fuq 99064882.

An exhibition depicting the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ. This exhibition includes a Last Supper in the Jewish tradition, an exhibition of Good Friday miniature statues, a Sepulcher model, and other items related to these holy days. For more information contact Luke Spiteri on 99064882.

FRIDAY, 12th APRIL - SUNDAY, 21st APRIL

FRIDAY, 12th APRIL - SATURDAY, 20th APRIL

Post (Venue): Pompeii Street, Victoria Consummatum Est Wirja ta’ Vari tal-Ġimgħa l-Kbira Good Friday Exhibition 20

Post (Venue): 54, Dar Dun Franġisk Grima, Racecourse Street, Nadur Ma’ Ġesù fil-Ġrajja tal-Akbar Imħabba Wirja tal-Ġimgħa Kbira

Good Friday Exhibiton

tat-tafal maħdumin minn Pawlu Muscat.

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours)

An exhibition by Jean Paul Portelli depicting the Good Friday procession in miniature through clay statuettes crafted by Pawlu Muscat.

Friday, 12th April (Our Lady of Sorrows) 7:30pm - 9:00pm Sunday, 14th April (Palm Sunday)

4:00pm - 9:00pm

Thursday, 18th April (Maundy Thursday) 8:00pm - 10:30pm Friday, 19th April (Good Friday)

9:30am - 12:00pm 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Saturday, 20th April (Easter Saturday)

10:00am - 12:00pm 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Sunday, 21st April (Easter Sunday)

10:00am - 12:00pm 5:00pm - 8:00pm

FRIDAY, 12th APRIL - SATURDAY, 20th APRIL

L-Għaqda Ħbieb tal-Presepju Sezzjoni Nadur se torganizza wirja relatata mal-Ġimgħa Mqaddsa u l-Għid.

An exhibition related to Holy Week and Easter organised

by Għaqda Ħbieb tal-Presepju, Nadur.

FRIDAY, 12th APRIL - SUNDAY, 21st APRIL Post (Venue): 54, Dar Dun Franġisk Grima, Racecourse Street, Nadur Wirja Minjatura tal-Ġimgħa Kbira Miniature Good Friday Exhibiton Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours) Friday, 12th April (Our Lady of Sorrows) 7:30pm - 9:00pm Sunday, 14th April (Palm Sunday)

4:00pm - 9:00pm

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Friday, 19th April (Good Friday)

9:30am - 12:00pm 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Saturday, 20th April (Easter Saturday) 10:00am - 12:00pm

5:00pm - 7:00pm Sunday, 21st April (Easter Sunday)

10:00am - 12:00pm 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Wirja mtellgħa minn Jean Paul Portelli li turi l-purċissjoni talĠimgħa l-Kbira f’minjatura. Magħmula minn bosta statwetti

Post (Venue): 5, Santa Marija, Madonna tal-Karmnu Street, Victoria Ave Crux, Spes Unica Wirja ta’ Vari tal-Ġimgħa l-Kbira Good Friday Exhibition Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours) Friday, 12th April (Our Lady of Sorrows) 10:00am - 2:00pm Saturday, 13th April (Palm Sunday Vigil) 10:00am - 1:00pm

6:00pm - 8:00pm Sunday, 14thApril (Palm Sunday)

11:00am - 1:00pm 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Monday, 15th- Wednesday, 17thApril

10:00am - 1:00pm 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Thursday, 18th April (Maundy Thursday) 10:00am - 1:00pm

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Saturday, 20 April (Easter Saturday)

8:00am - 1:00pm 10:30am - 12:30pm

Din l-esebizzjoni tikkonsisti minn kappella oriġinali ddekorata għal dan l-istaġun kif ukoll sett ta’ statwi li juru l-Passjoni ta’ Kristu. Barra minn hekk din tiffoka fuq l-immaġni tal-wiċċ ta’ Kristu li tmur lura lejn nofs is-Seklu 19.

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Wieħed jista’ wkoll jammira l-vestwarju liturġiku sinonimu mal-Ġimgħa Mqaddsa.

SATURDAY, 13th APRIL - 8:00pm

Gruppi ta’ mhux inqas minn 8 persuni li jixtiequ jżuruha barra mill-ħinijiet imsemmija jistgħu jikkuntattjaw lil George Mercieca fuq avecruxspesunicagozo@gmail.com jew 9927 0558.

The exhibition features an original chapel decorated for this liturgical season, as well as a set of statues depicting the Passion of the Christ. Exhibited works focus on Christ’s image, dating back to the mid-19th century.

Liturgical vestments synonymous with Holy Week will also be displayed.

Groups (not less than 8 persons) who wish to visit outside opening hours can contact George Mercieca on avecruxspesunicagozo@gmail.com or on 9927 0558.

SATURDAY, 13th APRIL - 7:30pm

Post (Venue): St George’s Basilica, Victoria Kunċert ta’ Mużika Sagra Sacred Music Concert Kunċert ta’ Mużika Sagra bis-sehem tal-Banda Cittadina La Stella.

Sacred Music Concert with the participation of La Stella Philharmonic Band.

SATURDAY, 13th APRIL - 8:00pm

Post (Venue): Parish Church, Qala “Tahielna għax Ħabbna Qatigħ” Dramm tal-Passjoni Dramatic re-enactment of the Passion of Our Lord Pageant differenti u uniku, bi ġrajjiet Bibbliċi, li jilħaq ilqofol tiegħu bil-Passjoni, il-Mewt u l-Qawmien ta’ Sidna Ġesù Kristu. Jieħdu sehem ’il fuq minn sittin attur, fil-biċċa l-kbira tfal, nisa, żgħażagħ u anzjani. Dan il-pageant qed jittella’ mill-Għaqda Drammatika tal-Qala.

A dramatic re-enactment by the Għaqda Drammatika tal-Qala featuring diverse Biblical episodes, and the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ. The pageant brings together more than fifty children, women, youth and elderly in a unique presentation of the journey leading to Holy Week.

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Post (Venue): Gozo Cathedral, Victoria Kunċert ta’ Mużika Sagra Sacred Music Concert Kunċert ta’ mużika sagra mill-Kor tal-irġiel Cappella Sanctae Catharinae li jikkonsisti f’mużika sagra, inklużi partijiet millPassju kantat bil-Gregorjan u l-biċċiet tat-turba polifoniċi, kif ukoll xi responsorji u biċċiet oħra marbuta mal-liturġija tal-Ġimgħa Mqaddsa. Il-mużika hija kollha tas-Sekli 16 u 17, il-parti l-kbira ta’ Tomas Luis de Victoria, kif ukoll Palestrina, Viadana, u Martini.

A concert of sacred music by the male section of the Cappella Sanctae Catharinae Choir, featuring renditions of the Passio in Gregorian and other pieces related to Holy Week. The musical selection goes back to the 16th & 17th centuries, with pieces from Tomas Luis de Victoria, Palestrina, Viadana and Martini.

SATURDAY, 13th APRIL - FRIDAY, 19th APRIL

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours) Saturday 13th -Wednesday 17th April

5:45pm - 8:00pm

Thursday, 18th April (Maundy Thursday) 6:00pm - 11:00pm Friday, 19th April (Good Friday) st

Sunday, 21 April (Easter Sunday)

9:00am - 2:00pm 9:00am - 12:00pm 6:00pm - 8:00pm

L-Għaqda 13 ta’ Ġunju, Għajnsielem Għawdex se ttellgħa wirja tal-Aħħar Ċena fiċ-Ċentru Sant’Antnin (maġenb ilknisja) fejn il-viżitaturi jistgħu jesperjenzaw ix-xena talaħħar ikla ta’ Ġesù mal-Appostli.

Post (Venue): Sacred Heart Parish Church, Fontana L-Aħħar Ċena The Last Supper Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours) Monday - Sunday

10:00am - 12:00pm l 5:00pm - 7:00pm

L-Għaqda Armar Fontana se ttellgħa wirja artistika tal-Mejda tal-Appostli fil-Knisja Parrokkjali tal-Fontana mgħammra bi 13-il statwa ta’ daqs uman, f’ambjent tipiku Lhudi.

Għaqda 13 ta’ Ġunju, Għajnsielem Għawdex is organising a display of the Last Supper in St Anthony’s Centre (next to the church) where visitors can experience the ambience of Jesus’ last supper with the Apostles.

SUNDAY, 14th APRIL - 8:00am

Għaqda Armar Fontana will be once again organising an exhibition of the Last Supper, featuring 13 life-size statues displayed in a typical Jewish setting at the Fontana Parish Church.

SATURDAY, 13th APRIL - MONDAY, 22nd APRIL

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Post (Venue): Għarb Square, Għarb Infiorata tal-Melħ Salt Infiorata Għat-tielet sena konsekuttiva, il-Kunsill se jkun qed jorganizza Infiorata tal-Melħ għaż-żmien tal-Għid ġewwa l-Pjazza tażŻjara tal-Madonna. Din is-sena l-Infiorata se tkun tikkonsisti fi tlett ċrieki li se jkunu fil-pjazza u fuq iz-zuntier tal-knisja. Dawn se jittellgħu minn tlett gruppi Infjoraturi barranin flimkien malGrupp Infjoraturi Għarb.

For the third consecutive year, the Local Council will be organising a Salt Infiorata for Easter at Pjazza taż-Żjara talMadonna. The Infiorata will this year consist of three circles placed in the square and on the church parvis, curated by foreign groups together with the Grupp Infjoraturi Għarb.

SUNDAY, 14th APRIL - 9:00am Post (Venue): Nadur Purċissjoni ta’ Ħadd il-Palm Palm Sunday Procession Purċissjoni ta’ Ħadd il-Palm bil-parteċipazzjoni ta’ bosta tfal u nies.

A Palm Sunday procession with the participation of adults and children.

SUNDAY, 14th APRIL - 9:15am

SUNDAY, 14th APRIL - 8:30am

Post (Venue): Victory Square & Crossroads of Church Street, Xagħra Purċissjoni ta’ Ħadd il-Palm Palm Sunday Procession

Post (Venue): From Independence Street proceeding to St John the Baptist Rotunda, Xewkija Purċissjoni ta’ Ħadd il-Palm Palm Sunday Procession Purċissjoni ta’ Ħadd il-Palm bil-parteċipazzjoni ta’ bosta tfal.

Din tibda fi Triq l-Indipendenza u tkompli sejra sal-Knisja tar-Rotunda.

A Palm Sunday procession with the participation of children starting from Independence Street and proceeding towards the Church Rotunda.

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In-nies, fosthom tfal lebsin kostumi Bibbliċi, ixejru l-palm u friegħi taż-żebbuġ, jinġabru f’salib it-toroq fi Triq il-Knisja. Issir it-tberik tal-Palm u ż-żebbug segwit minn qari tal-Evangelju.

Wara l-Arċipriet akkumpanjat mill-kant tal-innijiet ta’ dawk preżenti jmexxi purċissjoni lejn il-knisja li tkun bil-bibien magħluqa, liema bibien jinfetħu meta l-Arċipriet iħabbat tliet darbiet bil-Kurċifiss. Issir Ċelebrazzjoni ta’ Ħadd il-Palm.

The crowd, including children dressed in Biblical costumes holdng palm and olive branches, gather at the crossroads of Church Street. After the blessings of palm and olive branches followed by a gospel reading. The Archpriest then leads a procession towards the church with the singing of hymns. On arrival, the Archpriest knocks on the closed Church doors with the Crucifix he holds. On the third symbolic knock, the church doors open.

SUNDAY, 14th APRIL - 9:45am

Tberik tal-palm u ż-żebbuġ segwit minn qari tal-Evanġelju u purċissjoni lejn il-Bażilika bis-sehem ta’ bosta tfal u familji.

and waving palm branches leaves from the Convent of the Franciscan Sisters. The procession arrives at the square a few minutes before 10:30am and is followed by a Solemn Concelebration of Palm Sunday. A Last Supper exhibition, organised by L-Għaqda tal-Briju in the square adjacent to the church, will open its doors for visitors. The exhibition will remain open until noon of Good Friday.

The blessing of palms and olives is followed by a reading from the Gospel and a procession towards the Basilica.

SUNDAY, 14th APRIL - 10:15am

Post (Venue): Viżitazzjoni Street, Għarb Purċissjoni ta’ Ħadd il-Palm Palm Sunday Procession

SUNDAY, 14th APRIL - 10:00am

Post (Venue): Qala Purċissjoni ta’ Ħadd il-Palm Palm Sunday Procession L-abbatini u l-kleru joħorġu mill-Knisja Arċipretali għallKunvent tas-Sorijiet Franġiskani fi Triq il-Kunċizzjoni.

Fl-10:15am tibda l-purċissjoni minn ħdejn il-Kunvent tasSorijiet Franġiskani bis-sehem tat-tfal lebsin stil Lhudi jxejru l-palm. Tintemm fil-Pjazza ftit minuti qabel l-10:30am u wara Konċelebrazjoni Solenni ta’ Ħadd il-Palm. Ftuħ talMejda tal-Appostli organizzata mill-Għaqda tal-Briju filpjazzetta ta’ ħdejn il-Knisja. Din il-wirja se tibqa’ miftuħa sa nhar il-Ġimgħa l-Kbira f’nofsinhar.

Altar boys and clergy will make their way from the parish church to the Convent of the Franciscan Sisters in Immaculate Conception Street. At 10:15am, a procession with the participation of children in traditional Jewish dress

Post (Venue): Parish Church, Kerċem Purċissjoni ta’ Ħadd il-Palm Palm Sunday Procession Fl-10:15am l-abbatini flimkien mal-kleru u l-fratelli joħorġu mill-Knisja Parrokkjali għall-Ġnien Ċensu Xiberras fejn isir itTberik tal-Palm u ż-Żebbuġ. Wara jitilqu proċessjonalment lejn il-Knisja Parrokkjali akkumpanjati mit-tfal lebsin ilbies Lhudi. Fl-10:30am issir quddiesa fis-Santwarju Parrokkjali.

At 10:15am altar boys and members of the clergy will proceed from the Parish Church to Ċensu Xiberras Garden where palm and olive branches will be blessed. A procession accompanied by children in costumes returns to the Parish Church, with Mass celebrated at 10:30am.

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SUNDAY, 14th APRIL - 10:15am

SUNDAY, 14th APRIL - 10:15am

Photo credit: Daniel Cilia

Post (Venue): Cathedral Church, Victoria Purċissjoni ta’ Ħadd il-Palm Palm Sunday Procession Tberik tal-palm u ż-żebbuġ ħdejn il-parkeġġ tal-Katidral u purċissjoni solenni lejn il-Katidral, li tagħti bidu għallKonċelebrazzjoni Pontifikali mill-E.T. Mons. Isqof Mario Grech, flimkien mar-Rev.mu Kapitlu Katidrali bil-qari tarrakkont tal-Passjoni.

Blessing of palm and olive branches next to the Cathedral’s parking area, followed by a solemn procession towards the Cathedral. A Pontifical Concelebration and reading of the Passion of the Christ by H.E. Mgr. Mario Grech, Bishop of Gozo, accompanied by the Cathedral Chapter, follows.

Post (Venue): San Lawrenz Purċissjoni ta’ Ħadd il-Palm Palm Sunday Procession Jieħdu sehem attiv it-tfal bl-ilbies Lhudi u ż-żgħażagħ flokkażjoni tal-jum tagħhom. Jinbeda b’korteo minn quddiem iċ-Ċentru Parrokkjali fejn isir it-tberik tal-palm u ż-żebbuġ.

A procession with the participation of children and youth dressed in typical Jewish attire. Palm and olive branches will be blessed during a cortege departing from the Parish Centre.

SUNDAY, 14th APRIL - 6:00pm

SUNDAY, 14th APRIL - 10:15am Post (Venue): Ta’ Mulejja Street, Fontana Purċissjoni ta’ Ħadd il-Palm Palm Sunday Procession Purċissjoni ta’ Ħadd il-Palm bil-parteċipazzjoni ta’ bosta persuni. Din tibda fi Triq Ta’ Mulejja u tkompli sejra salKnisja Parrokkjali.

A Palm Sunday procession with the participation of the public from Ta’ Mulejja Street to the Parish Church.

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Post (Venue): Victory Square, Xagħra Purċissjoni tal-Ġimgħa Kbira bit-Tfal Good Friday Procession with Children

Purċissjoni u Pageant li tirrappreżenta l-Passjoni tasSinjur Tagħna Ġesù Kristu, organizzata mill-Grupp talVokazzjonijiet tax-Xagħra. F’din il-purċissjoni, replika fiċċokon tal-Pageant magħruf li jsir nhar il-Ġimgħa l-Kbira, jieħdu sehem tfal, il-biċċa l-kbira minnhom taħt l-14-il sena.

A children’s pageantry procession representing the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ, organised by the Xagħra Vocational Group. This pageant is a replica in miniature of the renowned pageant held in Xaghra on Good Friday.

The procession is entirely organised by and made up of children under the age of 14.

SUNDAY, 14th APRIL - 6:30pm

Post (Venue): Qala Purċissjoni bl-istatwi tal-Passjoni tal-Mulej Procession with statues of the Passion of Our Lord Il-Purċissjoni tal-Vari tal-Ġimgħa l-Kbira ssib l-oriġini tagħha fil-Parroċċa tal-Qala fis-Snin Sebgħin meta kienet issir itTalba tat-Triq tas-Salib fil-beraħ. Fis-Snin Tmenin kienu jitlibbsu diversi persunaġġi Bibliċi waqt il-purċissjoni tad-Duluri u fis-Snin Disgħin bdiet issir it-Triq tas-Salib filberaħ bl-istatwa tal-Kurċifiss maħdum bl-injam ġewwa Ortisei. Fl-2002 il-purċissjoni bdiet issir bil-vari ta’ Kristu l-Marbut, l-Ecce Homo, il-Kurċifiss, l-Inżul ta’ Kristu minn fuq is-Salib u l-Monument. Fl-2005 sar ir-Redentur, fl-2011 waslet l-istatwa ta’ Ġesu fl-Ort u fl-2015 saret l-istatwa talVeronika. Takkumpanja l-Banda ‘Ite ad Joseph’ b’marċi funebri, taħt id-direzzjoni ta’ Mro. Mark Gauci.

The Qala Good Friday procession originated in the seventies, when the parish used to organise an open air Way of the Cross. In the eighties, various Biblical personalities were added to the procession dedicated to our Lady of Sorrows, and in the nineties, the statue of the Crucifixion, crafted in wood in Ortisei, was added to the open air Way of the Cross. More statues were added along the years, all carried proudly through the streets of Qala.

The ‘Ite ad Joseph’ Band, under the direction of Mro. Mark Gauci, accompanies the procession with funeral marches.

SUNDAY, 14th APRIL - 8:00pm

Post (Venue): Gozo Cathedral, Victoria Serata ta’ Mużika Sagra An Evening of Sacred Music Il-Banda Ċittadina Leone, taħt id-direzzjoni ta’ Colin Attard, u bil-parteċipazzjoni tal-Aurora Youth Choir, tesegwixxi siltiet ta’ mużika sagra u funebri, imżewqa b’riflessjonijiet tematiċi. Dħul b’xejn iżda tista’ tirriserva l-post fuq info@ leone.org.mt.

The Leone Band, under the baton of Colin Attard, with the participation of the Aurora Youth Choir, performs a programme of sacred works and funerary music, set within an evening of reflections. Entrance is free but prior reservation on info@leone.org.mt is highly recommended.

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SUNDAY, 14th APRIL - FRIDAY, 19th APRIL

SUNDAY, 14th APRIL - FRIDAY, 19th APRIL

Post (Venue): Society of Christian Doctrine MUSEUM Boys Section, Nadur Iċ-Ċena tas-Sinjur Ċenaklu Ħaj tal-Ġimgħa Mqaddsa Re-enactment of The Last Supper Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours) Sunday, 14th April (Palm Sunday)

9:30am - 11:30am 3:30pm - 6:00pm

Monday, 15th April - Wednesday, 17th April 6:00pm - 9:00pm Thursday, 18th April (Maundy Thursday)

6:00pm - 11:00pm

Friday, 19th April (Good Friday)

9:00am - 3:00pm 7:30pm - 9:30pm

Għall-31 sena konsekuttiva, is-Soċjetà tad-Duttrina Nisranija MUSEUM qed terġa’ ttellgħa l-Mejda tal-Appostli magħrufa aħjar bħala “Iċ-Ċena tas-Sinjur”. Mgħammra bi 15-il statwa life-size xogħol l-artist James Azzopardi f’ambjent tipiku Lhudi li jinbidel minn sena għal oħra.

Għal żjajjar ta’ filgħodu tistgħu tirriservaw post billi tikkuntattjaw lil Mark Azzopardi fuq 99866777.

For the 31st consecutive year, the Society of Christian Doctrine MUSEUM is exhibiting the Last Supper. The display, presented in a Jewish environment typical of the times, includes 15 lifesize statues, crafted by artist James Azzopardi.

Morning visits can be booked by contacting Mark Azzopardi on 99866777.

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Post (Venue): 54, Dar Dun Franġisk Grima, Tiġrija Street, Nadur Ma’ Ġesù fil-Ġrajja tal-Akbar Imħabba Ċenaklu Ħaj tal-Ġimgħa Mqaddsa Live re-enactment of The Last Supper Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours) Sunday, 14th April (Palm Sunday)

4:30pm - 8:30pm

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Thursday, 18 April (Maundy Thursday) 8:00pm - 10:30pm Friday, 19th April (Good Friday)

9:30am - 11:00am

Ċenaklu ħaj, organizzat mill-Għaqda Ħbieb tal-Presepju, Nadur.

Live re-enactment of the Last Supper organised by Għaqda Ħbieb tal-Presepju, Nadur.

SUNDAY, 14th APRIL & FRIDAY 19th APRIL

Post (Venue): Ta’ Passi fields, Għajnsielem Raħal ta’ Żmien il-Għid Easter Village Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours) Sunday, 14th April 2:30pm Friday, 19th April 9:30am B’kollaborazzjoni mal-Kunsill Lokali ta’ Għajnsielem, l-Għaqda Drammatika Għajnsielem se torganizza fis-sit Ta’ Passi, villaġġ ta’ żmien il-Passjoni ta’ Ġesù bis-sehem ta’ diversi persunaġġi. Fis-6:00pm se jkun hemm verżjoni drammatizzata tal-Passjoni li se tibda b’rappreżentazzjoni tal-Aħħar Ċena li se tkun animata mill-4:00pm. Se ssir repetizzjoni tad-dramm fis-19 ta’ April 2019 (il-Ġimgħa l-Kbira), fl-10:30am. Id-dħul għal dawn l-attivitajiet huwa b’xejn. Matul iż-żmien tar-Randan se jkun hemm ukoll Via Sagra miftuħa għall-pubbliku fis-sit stess.

In collaboration with the Għajnsielem Local Council, Għaqda Drammatika Għajnsielem will be transforming Ta’ Passi fields into a village with Biblical characters reenacting the time of Jesus’ Passion. A live re-enactment of The Lord’s Supper will commence at 4:00pm, followed by a dramatized version of the Passion of the Christ at 6:00pm. A repeat performance of the Passion of the Christ will be held on 19th April 2019 (Good Friday) at 10:30am.

Entrance for these activities is free. During Lent the public will also have an opportunity to meditate the ‘‘Way of the Cross’’ at Ta’ Passi fields.

SUNDAY, 14th APRIL - FRIDAY, 19th APRIL

Post (Venue): St Mary Band Club, Żebbuġ Il-Passjoni: Wirja u Mejda tal-Appostli Last Supper and Holy Week Exhibition Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours) Sunday, 14th - Thursday, 18th April th

Friday, 19 April (Good Friday)

5:00pm - 10:00pm 8:00am - 12:00pm

Is-Soc. Filar. Santa Marija, qed torganizza Wirja t’Arti Sagra u Mejda tal-Appostli bl-użu tan-newl; element elwieni li jiddistingwi din il-wirja. In-newl huwa sinonimu mas-snajja’ tal-insiġ fiż-Żebbuġ, Għawdex.

The Soc. Filar. Santa Marija is organising a unique exhibition of sacred art and the Last Supper utilising loom. Loom is synonymous with the craft of weaving, popular in Żebbuġ.

MONDAY, 15thAPRIL - 7:00pm Post (Venue): Xagħra Parish Basilica, Xagħra Programm ta’ Mużika Funebri Sacred Music Program Programm ta’mużika funebri bis-sehem tal-Banda Victory AD 1898 taħt id-Direzzjoni tad-Direttur Joe Galea.

A program of sacred music under the artistical direction of Mro. Joe Galea and with the participation of Victory AD 1898 Band.

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MONDAY, 15th APRIL - 7:00pm

WEDNESDAY, 17th APRIL - 7:00pm

Post (Venue): Sacred Heart Parish Church, Fontana Septem Verba Il-Kummissjoni Żgħażagħ Fontana qed torganizza serata bis-sehem ta’ diversi artisti lokali li ħadmu xi xogħol sagru marbut mal-Ġimgħa Mqaddsa fil-knejjes jew f’xogħolijiet privati. Id-dħul huwa b’xejn.

Kummissjoni Żgħażagħ Fontana is organising an event with the participation of local artists who have contributed to the numerous Sacred Art displays found around Malta and Gozo. Free entrance.

TUESDAY, 16th APRIL - 7:30pm

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Post (Venue): Parish Church, Għarb Purċissjoni bir-Redentur Procession with the statue of Christ the Redeemer

Post (Venue): Sacred Heart Parish Church, Fontana Ikkundannat Dramm Play

Pellegrinaġġ penitenzjali aux flambeaux bix-xbieha ta’ Ġesù Redentur li jitlaq mill-knisja u jgħaddi lejn Ta’ Sdieri minn Triq Frenċ tal-Għarb u jibqa’ sejjer lejn is-Santwarju Ta’ Pinu. Matul dan il-pellegrinaġġ tingħad il-Via Sagra.

Imbagħad fit-8:30pm fis-Santwarju Ta’ Pinu ssir ċelebrazzjoni penitenzjali li fiha jkun hemm il-possibiltà tal-Qrar.

Għat-tielet sena konsekuttiva l-Kummissjoni Żgħażagħ Fontana flimkien mal-Parroċċa Qalb ta’ Ġesù Fontana se jkunu qed itellgħu d-dramm annwali tal-Ġimgħa Mqaddsa bis-sehem ta’ aktar minn 40 attur lokali li flimkien se joħolqu spettaklu kbir abbinat ma’ dawn iż-żminijiet importanti għall-Knisja Kattolika. Id-dħul għal din l-attività huwa b’xejn.

An aux flambeaux penitential pilgrimage with the statue of the Redeemer. The pilgrimage departs from the church, winds through the streets of Għarb and continues towards Ta’ Pinu Sanctuary. The Way of the Cross will be recited during the pilgrimage. A penitential celebration in the Sanctuary follows at 8:30pm.

For the third consecutive year, the youth organisation Kummissjoni Żgħażagħ Fontana and the Sacred Heart Parish Fontana are organising a Good Friday play with the participation of more than 40 local actors. The play’s granduer matches the imperativeness of Holy Week for the Catholic Church. Free entrance.

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WEDNESDAY, 17th APRIL - 7:00pm

THURSDAY, 18th APRIL - 7:00pm

Post (Venue): St George’s Basilica, Victoria L-Eqdem Purċissjoni tal-Ġimgħa l-Kbira ta’ Għawdex The oldest Good Friday Procession in Gozo Post (Venue): San Lawrenz Purċissjoni bix-xbieha ta’ Ġesù Redentur Procession with the image of Christ the Redeemer Pellegrinaġġ penitenzjali bix-xbieha ta’ Ġesù Redentur li jgħaddi mit-toroq ta' Ċangura, it-Torri, il-Ġebla tal-Ġeneral u d-Duluri. Matul it-triq tingħad il-Via Sagra.

A penitential pilgrimage with the image of Christ the Redeemer. The Way of the Cross will be recited along the way.

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Il-purċissjoni tal-Ġimgħa l-Kbira tal-Bażilika ta’ San Ġorġ tal-Belt Victoria hija l-eqdem waħda f’Għawdex, bl-ewwel ħjiel għaliha jmur lura lejn l-1788. Il-karattru tradizzjonali, devot u penitenzjali tagħha li baqa’ bla mittiefes tul dawn is-snin kollha, u s-sehem impressjonanti ta’ rġiel u nisa li jkaxkru l-ktajjen u s-slaleb b’wegħda, jagħmlu lil din ilpurċissjoni tal-Ġimgħa l-Kbira waħda unika u ferm popolari fil-Gżejjer Maltin. Din il-purċissjoni tkun akkumplanjata mill-Banda La Stella

The Good Friday procession that issues every year from St George’s Basilica of Victoria is the oldest one in Gozo, dating back to at least 1788. Not only has its traditional, devout and penitential character been jealously conserved throughout the years, but also the impressive number of men and women dragging chains and carrying crosses in token of repentance does make of this procession a unique and most popular experience of Christian faith in the Maltese Islands: Accompanied by La Stella Band.

THURSDAY, 18th & FRIDAY, 19th APRIL

THURSDAY, 18th APRIL - 7:00pm - 12:00am

Post (Venue): Ta’ Passi fields, Għajnsielem It-Twaqqif tal-Ewkaristija The Lord’s Supper Rappreżentazzjoni Ħajja Live re-enactment Post (Venue): Parvis of Sacred Heart Parish Church, Fontana Mixegħla Għat-tielet sena konsekuttiva l-Kummissjoni Żgħażagħ Fontana qed torganizza l-attività li ġġib l-isem ta’ Mixegħla fejn iz-zuntier se jinxtegħel b’ammont kbir ta’ xemgħat li jiffurmaw immaġni abbinata mal-Passjoni ta’ Sidna Ġesù Kristu.

For the third consecutive year, Kummissjoni Żgħażagħ Fontana is organizing the Mixegħla, a portrayal of the Passion of the Christ through candles lighting the parvis of the church.

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ(Opening Hours) Thursday, 18th April (Maundy Thursday) 8:30pm - 11:30pm Friday, 19th April (Good Friday)

8:30am - 10:30am

Għaqda Drammatika Għajnsielem se tfakkar it-Twaqqif talEwkaristija permezz ta’ rappreżentazzjoni tal-Aħħar Ċena fis-sit Ta’ Passi fejn diversi atturi se jirrapreżentaw lil Ġesù u l-appostli fil-lejl tal-Ewkaristija.

Għaqda Drammatika Għajnsielem is organizing at Ta’ Passi fields a live re-enactment of The Lord’s Supper. Actors will portray Jesus sharing the final meal with his Apostles before his Crucifixion.

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THURSDAY, 18th & FRIDAY, 19th APRIL

Xarabank titlaq minn Pjazza Sant Wistin fid-9:00am u tasal lura f’nofsinhar. Kulħadd hu mistieden li jattendi. Gwida apposta se tkun qed tispjega s-sinjifikat ta’ dawn il-viżti relatati malEwkaristija Mqaddsa, il-Passjoni, Mewt u Qawmien ta’ Sidna Ġesù Kristu. Iż-żjarat se jkunu fil-knejjes ta’ Kerċem, Santa Luċija, San Lawrenz, l-Għarb, Ta’ Pinu, l-Għasri u ż-Żebbuġ.

M’hemmx bżonn li jiġu riservati postijiet.

A bus will leave St Augustine Square at 9:00am, returning at around noon. Everyone is welcome to attend. A guide will explain the significance of these visits as related to the institution of the Holy Eucharist, the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Churches in Kerċem, St Lucia, St Lawrence, Għarb, Ta’ Pinu, Għasri and Żebbuġ will be visited. Participation is possible without a reservation.

FRIDAY, 19th APRIL - 6:00pm

Post (Venue): Sannat Parish Hall, Sannat Wirja tal-Ġimgħa Mqaddsa Holy Week Exhibition Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours) Thursday, 18th April (Maundy Thursday) 8:00pm - 12:00am Friday, 19th April (Good Friday

7:30am - 11:00am

Għat-tieni sena konsekuttiva, is-Sezzjoni Żgħażagħ Palmisti Sannat fi ħdan il-Parroċċa ta’ Sannat se ttellgħa wirja ta’ Mejda tal-Appostli fis-Sala Parrokjali ħdejn il-Knisja.

For the second consecutive year, members of the Youth Committee within the Parish of Sannat will be organising an exhibition detailing the Last Supper. The Exhibition will be held at the Parish Hall next to the Church.

FRIDAY 19th APRIL - 9:00am Post (Venue): St Augustine Square, Victoria Artals of Repose Pellegrinaġġ tas-Seba’ Knejjes Seven Churches Pilgrimage 34

Post (Venue): Victory Square, Xagħra Purċissjoni tal-Ġimgħa l-Kbira Good Friday Procession Waħda mill-aktar purċissjonijiet devota u popolari filGżejjer Maltin bis- sehem ta’ ħafna nies li jirrappreżentaw

persunaġġi Bibliċi. Oħrajn, b’wiċċhom mgħammad ikaxkru ktajjen tqal marbutin ma’ saqajhom jew biex ikomplu wegħdi jew bħala ringrazzjament lil Alla. Il-purċissjoni tinkludi għaxar statwi maħduma ġewwa Lecce, l-Italja li jirrapreżentaw stadji varji fil-passjoni ta’ Kristu.

One osf the most devote and popular procession in the Maltese Islands where hundreds of people take part representing Biblical characters. A number of participants wear hoods and carry heavy chains tied to their ankles to fulfill vows or as an act of thanksgiving to the Lord. The procession includes ten statues made in Lecce, depicting various stages of the Passion of the Lord.

FRIDAY, 19th APRIL - 6:00pm Post (Venue): Gozo Cathedral, Victoria Purċissjoni tal-Ġimgħa l-Kbira Good Friday Procession Il-Purċissjoni toħroġ mill-Knisja Katidrali bis-sehem tar-Rev. mu Kapitlu Katidrali u tal-Banda Ċittadina Leone.

A procession, accompanied by the Cathedral’s Chapter and the Cittadina Leone Band, departs from the Cathedral at 6:00pm.

FRIDAY, 19th APRIL - 6:00pm

Post (Venue): Nadur Purċissjoni tal-Ġimgħa l-Kbira Good Friday Procession Purċissjoni li jieħdu sehem fiha madwar 150 tifel u tifla u 150 persunaġġ Bibliku u suldati Rumani.

A procession with the participation of around 150 children and 150 Biblical personalities.

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FRIDAY, 19th APRIL - 6:00pm

SUNDAY, 21stAPRIL - 8:00am Post (Venue): Victory Square, Xagħra Festival tal-Għid fix-Xagħra Xagħra Easter Festival Il-Parroċċa tax-Xagħra se torganizza dan l-avveniment fejn wieħed jista’ jsib stalls mgħammrin b’ikel tradizzjonali marbut ma’ żmien il-Għid, fosthom biskuttini tar-raħal li jintużaw fiż-żmien it-tberik, figolli, qassatat u anke bajd talGħid. Ikun hemm mużika folkloristika u żona għat-tfal.

Organised by the Xagħra Parish, the Easter Festival will feature stalls with traditional homemade local savouries such as Easter-related pastries and sweets, date rolls, almond pies and Easter eggs. Folklore music and a kids’ area will add to the entertainment.

SUNDAY, 21st APRIL - 10:00am Post (Venue): St Gregory Street, Kerċem Irxoxt Mekkanizzat bil-Logħob tan-Nar tal-Art Mechanical Resurrected Christ with ground fireworks L-Għaqda Nar Kerċem għall-ewwel darba se ttellgħa struttura tal-injam u l-ħadid b’għoli ta’ 40 pied li tirrappreżenta l-Irxoxt. Din se tkun mekkanizzata u sinkronizzata bil-logħob tan-Nar tal-Art.

Post (Venue): Żebbuġ Purċissjoni tal-Ġimgħa l-Kbira Good Friday Procession Purċissjoni tal-Passjoni akkumpanjata mill-Banda Santa Marija madwar it-toroq ewlenin tar-raħal. B’din is-sena, ilpurċissjoni ilha toħroġ għal mitt sena u jieħdu sehem fiha madwar 300 persuna bejn personaġġi Bibliċi, reffiegħa u Fratelli fost oħrajn.

Now in its 100th year, the procession will be accompanied by the Santa Marija Band and will feature around 300 participants dressed in Biblical attire, as well as statue bearers.

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A first for the town, Għaqda Nar Kerċem will be displaying a 40 feet high mechanical structure made of wood and iron, representing the Resurrected Christ. The movement of the structure will be synchronized with ground fireworks.

SUNDAY, 21ST APRIL DIMOSTRAZZJONIJIET BL-ISTATWA TA’ KRISTU RXOXT PROCESSIONS WITH THE STATUE OF THE RISEN CHRIST San Ġorġ 8:45am Kerċem 9:15am Xewkija 9:30am Nadur 10:00am Fontana 10:30am

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TAGĦRIF USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS Uffiċċju tal-Informazzjoni għat-Turisti Tourist Information Office 22915452/3

Ta’ Kerċem 21551355

Uffiċċju tal-Kultura f’Għawdex Culture Office 2215 6700

Katidral 21554101 / 21556087 San Ġorġ 21556377

Ministeru għal Għawdex Ministry for Gozo 2215 6400

Xagħra 21551042 / 21557881

PARROĊĊI F’GĦAWDEX Fontana 21556097 / 21560233 Għajnsielem 21554615 / 21561030 Għarb 21556129 Għasri 21560137 Munxar 21564563 / 21553764 / 21560845 Nadur 21551649 / 21562284 Qala 21556684 / 21558552 San Lawrenz 21556073

Ta’ Sannat 21551435

Xewkija 21556793 / 2156 4608buġ 21554882 / 21559043 TAGĦRIF IEĦOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sptar Ġenerali ta’ Għawdex - Emerġenza Gozo General Hospital Emergency 112 Għassa tal-Pulizija (Victoria) Police Station 21562044 Seminarju ta’ Għawdex Gozo Seminary 21556479 Kurja tal-Isqof Gozo Curia 21551211

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