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After the arrival of the Magi in the town Square, Celebration of the Holy Eucharist took place in the Basilica. Celebrant was Mgr Carmelo Refalo, Xaghra Archpriest. After the homily,the coupleCharles and Angie Gatt presented their baby of two months to be christened. The names given to the baby were Jake, Francesco and Mario. Jake's elder brother, Jeremy, was present attentively watching his brother receive the Sacrament of Baptism. After Mass, the congregation was invited to kiss the image of Baby Jesus. Mass animator was seminarian D. Meilak while Stefan Attard animated the singing accompanied by the organ.

01 First Reading
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04 Second Reading
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06 Mass animator
07 The Gospel
08 End of reading the Gospel
09 Homiy
10 Archpriest anoints baby's forehead
11 Blessing the baptismal water
12 Blessing the baptismal water
13 Praying over the family and baby
14 Parents recite the Baptismal voys
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17 Baptising Jake, Francesco, Mario Gatt
18 Baptising Jake, Francesco, Mario Gatt
19 Baptising Jake, Francesco, Mario Gatt
20 Baptising Jake, Francesco, Mario Gatt

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