19th February
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Social Event -
Illustrated Talk "The Origins of the Military & Hospitaller
Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem" by Dr. C. Savona-Ventura OLJ at
the Dolmen Resort Hotel, Bugibba.
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9th April
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Investiture Ceremony of the
Grand Priory of the Maltese Islands held at the Basilica of St. George,
Victoria, Gozo. Investitute included 10 admissions, 9 promotions and
13 awards. Attended by Vicar General Chev. R.A. Attard and H.E. the
Chancellor Dr. Chev. F. Schuberth. Ceremony followed by a Gala Dinner
at the Mgarr Hotel, Gozo.
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St. Lazarus Day - 25th June
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Social Event - Celebration
of Holy Mass followed by a Fund Raising Dinner at the Dolmen Resort
Hotel, Bugibba.
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2nd July
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Outing for
Brain-damaged children organised at the Splash & Fun Complex by the
Step-by-Step Foundation under the direction of Lazarite members Ms.
Marisa Xuereb and Mr. Kenneth Cremona. The visit was made possible
through the benevolent gesture of the Park's owners and other
benefactors.
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3rd July
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A delegation of the Order
participated in the traditional feast of "The
Visitation" in Gharb, Gozo at the invitation of the
Gharb Local Council attending
the solemn High Mass at the
Gharb basilica church. The delegation was led by H.E. Dame Helen Meli
Attard, DGCLJ, Member of the Supreme Council and Grand Custodian, H.E.
Chevalier Dr. Joseph R. Pace, GCLJ, Grand Prior, and Chevalier Paul P.
Banavage, KCLJ, Commander of Gozo. Ten Members of the Order - including
Commander David Zammit, CLJ, from the Special Rescue Group - wearing
the church cape attended this important function. Our delegation was
seated on the first rows on the right hand side of the church, whilst
other dignitaries such as the Mayor, Chevalier David Apap Agius, KLJ,
and members of the local council were seated to the left. The Bishop of
Gozo, H.E. Monsignore lic. Dr. Nikol Joseph Cauchi, officiated mass
with the help of another 14 members which included Archpriests
and other important clergy members. At the end of the whole ceremony
, the
delegation was invited in the beautiful sacristy along with the
high
dignitaries for drinks and refreshments. After the whole function, a
small
part of the delegation consisting of five members went to pay a
courtesy visit
to H.E. The Grand Vicar, who happened to also be in Gozo. After the
meeting
the remaining members went to the L-Imgarr Hotel for lunch.
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31st July
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A fund-raising activity, including
a bazaar, was organised by the Step-by-Step Foundation and the Special
Rescue Group at at the Bay Street Complex at Paceville. Representatives
for the Step-by-Step
[Mr. K. Cremona], the Special Rescue Group [Mr. A. Fenech], and the
Grand
Priory of the Maltese Islands - MHOSLJ [Dr. C. Savona-Ventura] were
interviewed
by Bay Radio announcer Mr. Mario Sapiano. |
27th August
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Outing for
Brain-damaged children organised in Gozo by the Step-by-Step Foundation.
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10th September
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Official Opening
of Support Clinic for Brain-Damaged Children at Gharb, Gozo
sponsored by the Grand Priory of the Order of St. Lazarus and the
Step-by-Step Foundation. Named Centru
Nicolai Nappa,
the Clinic was officially inaugurated by the Hon. Minister for Gozo Ms.
Giovanna Debono in the presence of all the Civil Majors of Gozo. The
premesis were blessed by the Archpriest of Gharb Mons. Carmelo Gauci.
The opening was
given media coverage including the major newspapers and the National
Television station.
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7th October
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The Order was
given television coverage in the Programme "Kalamita" (Magnet) on Super
One Television. Members of the Order, including the Grand Prior, had
the opportunity to promote the Order and its philantrophic works.
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15th October
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The Step-by-Step Foundation and
the Commandery
of Gozo featured in the weekly talk-show on Smash Television called "Tista Tkun Int" (It Could
Happen to You) run by presenter Silvio Parnis.
Taking part were Cons. Marisa Xuereb and Confr. Kenneth Cremona Caruana
for the Step-by-Step Foundation; and Chev. Paul Banavage, Confr. Mayor
David Apap Agius, Chev. Michael Ciavola and the Grand Prior, H.E. Chev.
Dr. Joseph Pace for the Order. This Programme has a large
following in both Islands and deals with topics concerning human needs,
solidarity and healing of ills and pains, physical or moral. The main spotlight was thus on the
work being performed with brain-injured children, the launch of the
Gozo Clinic, and the imminent opening of the Hamrun Clinic. The
opportunity was taken to also promote the Order and its philantrophic
ideals.
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7th-12th November
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Grand Magisterial Council Meeting
2005 Malta
Ordered by the Vicar General and
President of the Supreme Council, with the approval of the Supreme
Council and according to the rules set up in part 1, section 5,
paragraph 5.4 of
the Constitution, Statutes and General Regulations the Grand Chancellor
called together the Grand Magisterial Council Meeting 2005 which was
held
between 7th and 13th November 2005 at Malta. The Grand Priory of
Malta, under the leadership of the Grand Prior, H.E. Dr. the Chev.
Joseph R. Pace
GCLJ, had been entrusted with the organisation and realisation
of this international meeting. All Members belonging to the Obedience
of Malta, those attached to a Jurisdiction as well as those in gremio
religionis, and especially all Heads of Jurisdiction were kindly
invited to participate in the forthcoming GMCM'05 Malta. The Hotel
Headquarters
and Meetings were located in the ‘Four Star Superior’ New Dolmen Resort
Hotel, in St. Paul’s Bay.
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12th November
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Investiture Ceremony of the
Grand Priory of the Maltese Islands held at the University Church,
Msida. Investitute included 11 admissions, 6 promotions and 5 awards.
Attended by Vicar General Chev. R.A. Attard and H.E. the Chancellor Dr.
Chev. F. Schuberth. Ceremony followed by a Gala Dinner at the New
Dolmen Hotel, Bugibba.The
Investiture was also attended by members of the Grand Priory of the
Mediterranean
of the Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus. A Gala Dinner was subsequently
held
at the Grand Dolmen Hotel at Bugibba. This was addressed by Minister
Dolores
Cristina.
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4th December
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A delegation of the Order
participated in the Commemorative Mass for the
occasion of the "International Day for the Disabled" organised by the
Health & Special Needs Subcommittee of the Mosta Local
Council. The delegation was led by H.E.
Chevalier Dr. Joseph R. Pace, GCLJ, Grand Prior. Six members of the
Order - including Confr. Kenneth Cremona Caruana for
the Step-by-Step Foundation - wearing the church cape
attended this important function.
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7th December
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Social Event - Pizza Buffet in the
aid of the Step-by-Step Foundation held at the Topaz Hotal, Qawra.
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16th December
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Official opening of the Support Clinic
for Brain-Damaged
Children at Hamrun, Malta sponsored by the Grand Priory of the Order
of St. Lazarus and the Step-by-Step Foundation. Named Centru
Kavallier
Vincent J. Bugeja, the Clinic was officially inaugurated by the
Hon.
Minister Ms. Dolores Cristina.
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17th December
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Patronal
Service: The Grand Priory of the Maltese Islands held the Annual
Patronal Service
to celebrate the feast of St. Lazarus. Holy Mass was celebrated by the
Senior Chaplain Rev. Fr. Thomas Moore OFM (Conv) BA(Ed), SChLJ, KMLJ,
at St. James Church in Valletta. This was followed by Lunch at the
Casino Maltese in
Valletta.
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24th December
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Midnight Mass at Lapsi
Church at St Julians, with the kind permission of the Parish
Priest Fr Toledo. After the Event there a small get-together was held
in the Sacristy.
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