Xaghra Parish » Gallery » 2010 » FEAST OF ST ANTHONY THE ABBOT 2010 » 16 JAN 10 - CHILDREN'S DAY - MASS

On Saturday 16th January, it was Fr Charles Sultana`s turn to celebrate the Holy Eucharist at the Church of St Anthony the Abbot on the eve of the feast of the Saint in 2010 when he said Mass for children at 10.00 a.m. Fr Sultana, from Xaghra, is Vicar to the Parish Priest of St Lawrence. The singing was animated by the guitarist trio Diane and Louise sisters Teuma and Mikela Farrugia. After Mass, the old effigy of St Anthony the Abbot was carried by altar boys in procession to St Anthony Square. In spite of the biting cold a good number of children attended the service. In St Anthony Square, the childrenwere entertainedtogames organised by Mr Joe Louis Sciberras andparticipants were presented withmedals by Canon John Sultana, Rector of the Church of St Anthony the Abbot.Each present received a bag of sweets.

G7 In St Anthony Square
G8 In St Anthony Square
G9 In St Anthony Square
H1 Decorations under way
H2 Statue in stone in background
H3 Statue in stone in
H4 Statue of Sant'Anton takes a rest
H5 Statue of Sant'Anton takes a rest

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