Xaghra Parish » Gallery » Christmas 2008 » 31 DEC 08 MASS OF THANKSGIVING

Mass of Thanksgiving was celebrated in the Basilica at 6.00 pm The principal celebrant was Archpriest Mgr Carmelo Refalo. Co-celebrants were Can George Bezzina, Archpriest Emeritus of Fontana, Can Anthony Refalo, Can. George Farrugia, Can Julian Refalo Rapa, Fr Saviour Sultana and Fr Joseph Bajada. The Choir Voci Angeliche under the direction of Mrs Grace Vella and with its musical director Mr Ronald Camilleri on the organ animated the singing. Mrs Maria Grima animated during Mass. After Mass ended, Mgr Archpriest intoned the Te Deum which was sung by the Choir and the celebrants joined by the Congregation. Benediction with the Holy Eucharist was imparted and adoration of the Holy Eucharist was resumed. The last Mass of the last day of the outgoing year will be celebrated at 11.00 pm by H.L. Mgr Mario Grech, Bishop of Gozo.

C3 The Offerings
C4 The Offerings
C5
C6
C7 The Preface
C8 Sanctus
C9 Flower decorations on presbytery railing
D1
D2 Consecration
D3 Elevation of the Holy Host
D4 Elevation of the Holy Blood
D5
D6 Prayers after Consecration
D7
D8
D9
E1 The Lord's Prayer
E2 Reciting The Lord's Prayer
E3 Exchanging messages of peace
E4 Exchanging messages of peace

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