Xaghra Parish » Gallery » 2008 » 17 APR 08 THIRD ANNIVERSARY OF ARCHPRIEST REFALO

On 17th April 2005, Xaghra gave a big welcome to Mgr Carmelo Refalo for his installation as Archpriest of his hometown. It was on 10th February that the then Bishop of Gozo Mgr Nicholas J Cauchi nominated him as the Archpriest to succeed Mgr Eucharistic Sultana as Spiritual leader of the Parish. The third anniversary on 17th April 2008 was commemorated by Mgr Refalo concelebrating Mass with six other priests in the Basilica. They were his brother Can Anthony Refalo Rapa, his uncle Can. Julian Refalo Rapa, his cousin Can. Anthony Refalo. They were accompanied by Can George Farrugia, Can Joseph Sultana and Fr Saviour Sultana. When Mass was ended, an hour;s adoration of the Holy Eucharist was held.

A1 Start of procession to High Altar
A2 Can Jos Sultana and Can Ant Refalo Rapa
A3 Concelebrants in the nave
A4 Archpriest Mgr Carmelo Refalo
A5 Incensing the High Altar
A6 Young Congregants
A7 Choir Voci Angeliche
A8 Organist Mario Curmi
A9 Start of Mass
B1 Can Julian Refalo Rapa and Can Anthony Refalo Rapa
B2 Mass animator
B3 The Lessons
B4
B5 Can Ant Refalo Rapa - The Gospel
B6 Frances Sultana - Prayers of the Faithful
B7
B8 Offerings at Mass
B9 Offerings
C1 Choir Voci Angeliche
C2 The nave

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