Monthly Archives: December 2024

Liturgical celebrations by the Archbishop during Christmas and at the beginning of the New Year

22/12/2024

Photo: The Archbishop celebrating Mass on the New Year’s Day at Dar tal‑Providenza
Photo: Archdiocese of Malta – Ian Noel Pace

During Christmas, Archbishop Charles Jude Scicluna will lead a series of liturgical celebrations that commence on Christmas Eve and are open to the public.

On Tuesday, 24th December, the Archbishop will preside over the First Vespers at 5:15pm and subsequently lead the Vigil Mass on Christmas Eve at St John’s Co‑Cathedral, Valletta… Read more »

Sunday Mass – 22nd December 2024, 9:30am

22/12/2024   Church of St Bartholomew, Għargħur

Help the Archdiocese carry out its mission Donate »

Follow today’s Mass readings from here.

Prayer for Spiritual Communion

My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most Blessed Sacrament.
I love You above all things.
I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart… Read more »

The Sunday Gospel: 22nd December

22/12/2024

Fourth Sunday of Advent
Readings of the day

First Reading: Micah 5:1-4a
Psalm: 79(80):2ac,3b,15-16,18-19
Second Reading: Hebrews 10:5-10

Gospel: Luke 1:39-45

In those days Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the child leaped in her womb… Read more »

The opening of the Jubilee of Hope in the Archdiocese of Malta

20/12/2024

On Sunday, 29th December 2024, Archbishop Charles Scicluna will inaugurate the Jubilee Year 2025 in the Archdiocese of Malta under the theme “Pilgrims of Hope”. This event follows the official opening of the Holy Year by Pope Francis on Christmas Eve, marked by the opening of the Holy Door at St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, where the Pope will then preside over Mass.

The celebration in the Church of Malta will begin at 5:00pm with a liturgical rite observed across the Catholic world… Read more »

Painting of the Assumption located in the Parish Church of Vittoriosa has been restored

21/12/2024

Photo: [email protected]

Fi tmiem Kunċert tal-Milied mill-Vox Dulcis Chorale, li sar is-Sibt, 14 ta’ Diċembru 2024, fil-Knisja Kolleġġjata ta’ San Lawrenz, Belt Vittoriosa, ġew inawgurati x-xogħlijiet ta’ restawr u konservazzjoni fuq il-pittura It-Tlugħ fis-Sema tal-Verġni Marija.

Dawn ix-xogħlijiet twettqu mill-Kumpanija ReCoop bl-għajnuna finanzjarja tal-Malta Arts Council u fuq l-inizjattiva tas-Soċjetà Storiko u Kulturali Vittoriosa, li kienet applikat għal fondi.

L-Altar ta’ Santa Marija twaqqaf fil-Knisja Parrokkjali ta’ San Lawrenz fl-1880… Read more »

The Gospel of the day: 21st December

21/12/2024

Readings of the day

First Reading: Songs of Songs 2:8-14 or Zephaniah 3:14-18a
Psalm: 32 (33):2-3,11-12,20-21

Gospel: Luke 1:39-45

In those days Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the child leaped in her womb.

And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and exclaimed with a loud cry, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. And why has this happened to me, that the mother of my Lord comes to me? For as soon as I heard the sound of your greeting, the child in my womb leaped for joy. And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfilment of what was spoken to her by the Lord.” Read more »

…

Christmas meal delivery

20/12/2024

Marta’s Kitchen is taking care of delivering meals to those who, for any reason, are confined to their homes. Social workers, priests, and professionals in the health and education sectors can refer individuals or families who do not have the means for a dignified meal because they are unable to leave their homes on Christmas Day, by filling out this form: loop.mt/iklamilied.

It is important that those who are referred are informed that they will receive a meal including two courses and dessert and that this meal will be delivered to their home on Christmas Day between 9:00am and 12:00pm… Read more »

Annual Christmas Outreach Initiative

By senior students of St Paul’s Missionary College

20/12/2024

The Senior Students of St Paul’s Missionary College have once again embraced their missionary identity, hosting their annual outreach event that brings together students, staff, and the wider community. Held twice a year, this cherished tradition aligns with the College’s commitment to fostering a sense of altruism and service among its students. This year’s event was organised in collaboration with ten different institutions and services in preparation for Christmas… Read more »

Demonstration with Baby Jesus at the Valletta Waterfront

20/12/2024

Children and youth from both the male and female SDC Centres of Żurrieq, along with their families, led a tradiitonal demonstration with Baby Jesus along the Valletta Waterfront. The event took place on December 18th at 7:30 pm, culminating at the Chapel of the Flight into Egypt. The statue of Baby Jesus was carried along the beautifully decorated waterfront, with Christmas carols sung to enkindle a joyful Christmas spirit… Read more »

“The mission of ŻAK House is still very relevant”

The place where dreams come true and young people shape their lives

20/12/2024

Josef, Deborah u Brandon għandu ħafna memorji fiż-ŻAK House li tinsab f’Birkirkara u bħalhom eluf ta’ żgħażagħ u persuni oħra li għal xi raġuni jew oħra utilizzaw din il-binja tal-Azzjoni Kattolika.

Josef Debono, kien wieħed mill-persuni li ħadmu biex dan il-proġett iseħħ. Hu qal li hi xi ħaġa sabiħa li wara snin ta’ xogħol qiegħda fl-istat li qiegħda fih u dan jagħtihom sodisfazzjon kbir… Read more »