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The festivities commemorating the Conversion of Saul of Tarsus, St Paul, came to an end with a befitting celebration - Eucharistic Celebration, Mass at 6.00 pm celebrated by H.L. Mgr Mario Grech, Bishop of Gozo. Concelebrants were several members of the Chapter and Clergy amongst whom were Archpriest Mgr Carmelo Refalo and Archpriest Emeritus of Xaghra Mgr Eucaristico Sultana. Assisitng the Bishop were two deacons from Xaghra, the Rev Richard Nazzareno Farrugia and the Rev Joseph Curmi. Joseph Xerri animated Mass while Choir and Orchestra under the direction of Mro Colin Attard and with the participation of Soprano Rita Dimech animated the singing. Leading the Congregation were the Mayors of Xaghra and Zebbug, Joseph Cordina and Carmel Saliba respectively, accompanied by their spouses. After Mass, the Rev Deacon Richard N Farrugia stood in front of the Altar holding the reliquary for the faithful present to kiss the relic of Saint Paul.

A1 Concelebrants reach the Altar
A2 Bidhop Mgr Mario Grech at the Altar
A3 Incensing the Altar
A4 Start of Mass
A5 Deacons Richard N Farrugia and Jos Curmi with Bishop
A6 Mro Colin Attard directing Orchestra and Choir
A7 During singing of the Gloria
A8 Choir during the Gloria
A9 View of nave with the Congregation
B1
B2 Prayers after Gloria
B3 First Lesson
B4 Second Lesson
B5
B6 Soprano Rita Dimech singing the Hosannah
B7 The Gospel
B8 Deacon Richard N Farrugia reading from the Gospel
B9 Bishop with the Homily
C1 The Homily
C2 The Homily

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