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.

E5 Exchanging messages of peace
E6 Exchanging messages of peace
E7 Exchanging messages of peace
E8 Exchanging messages of peace
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F1 Holy Communion
F2 Holy Communion
F3 Fr Sultana places the monstrance on the altar for adoration
F4 Archpriest intoned the Te Deum
F5 Te Deum
F6 Te Deum being sung
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F9 Incensing the Holy Eucharist
G1 Benediction with the Holy Eucharist
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G3 Fr Sultana places the Holy Eucharist in the Gilandra
G3 Young altar boy recites prayers during adoration

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