Ohloq Tbissima Marathon, the 60 hour live broadcasting marathon in aid of the missionary work carried out by the Missionary Society of St. Paul  (MSSP) both locally and in Peru, Pakistan and the Phiippines,  came to an end at midnight.

The 60 hours were packed. One could participate in mass and prayer, listen to discussions, enjoy the Kids Corner, Musichiere, Charades,  Ohloq Tbissima Song Festival  and a variety of song and dance with the best of local talent.  One could also watch various exclusive features clearly showing the work and needs in the different missionary areas, and also direct dialogue with the Missionaries via Skype.

Marthese Brincat thanked all those who helped to make this marathon possible.  As she explained the money collected will help finance the various projects being undertaken and  this was also a sign of aknowledgment and gratitude for the work which the Missionary Society of St. Paul are doing.

In his final speech, Fr. Louis Mallia mssp thanked all those who in any way contributed to make this year’s marathon yet another success where the commitment and love of those involved was clearly felt.

On a final note, they said that each year a lot of good is done with the money collected, but this is not the only positive aspect, as also a wealth of good is left in the hearts of all those who participate.

Maltese and Gozitans alike have  once again  this year  supported MSSP Missionary work the sum of €171,152 was collected.  The marathon came to an end with the Ohloq Tbissima song, this year sund by Fr. Karm Debattista mssp, together with Glen Vella, Leontine, Angela and Josef.

The Marathon was broadcast live in it’s entirety on Education 22 with various times of transmission on TVM, NET TV, ONE TV, and Favourite Channel TV.   From time to time there were links with radio stations.  The whole marathon was also streamed live on the CAM Productions international website:  www.camcpi.org . One can also log on the Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ohloqtbissima) for updated information.

Anyone still wishing to make a donation may do so by phoning on:

€10                         51602004

€15                         51702007

€25                         51802009

SMS €4.66           50618099

The telephone lines will be open up till the 31st July 2011.

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