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Qrendi became a parish in 1618 and the people of the village immediately built a larger church, which later on was demolished and instead the present church was built between 1688 and 1713.
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Parish Population: 2,775
Families: 950
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Parish Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Dedication date 13 October 1782
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Parish Administrator
Rev. Fr Mario Said
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Parish Office
51, Parish Street,
Qrendi QRD 1024
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Office Hours
Mondays, Thursdays:
4.30 pm – 6.00pm
Saturdays:
9.30 – 11.00am
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Telephone
2164 9395
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Facebook
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Parish Clergy
Rev. Mario Said, Parish Administrator
Mgr Emanuel Agius
Rev. Reuben GauciParish Pastoral Council
President: Rev. Mario Said, Parish Administrator
Moderator: Mr John Buttigieg
Secretary: Mr Twanny Bonello
Parish Economic Council
President: Rev. Mario Said, Parish Administrator
Segretary: Mr Kenneth Farrugia
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Holy Masses
Sundays and Feast Days: 6.00, 7.15, 8.30, 10.00am and 6.30pm
Saturday Evenings: 6.30pm
Weekdays: 7.45am and 6.30pm
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Other Churhces
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Church of Our Lady of Mercy
The first church was built in the 13th century in the old village of Ħal Lew which formed part of the parish of Żurrieq. The present church was built in 1650 and for a long period of time it was one of the most popular sanctuaries on the island. Every year a pilgrimage leaves Qrendi for the church just before its feast day on the Sunday after the 8th September.
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St Matthew’s Church
This is an old church probably built in the 15th century on the edge of the Maqluba depression. It is open to the public on the Sunday after the 21st September, and for other spiritual needs. Marriages may be celebrated in this church.
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Chapel of St Anne
The church was built as a thanksgiving vow after the siege of 1565; it is open only on its feastday on the 26th July and for other spiritual needs.
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Chapel of the Saviour
The chapel was built in 1658 on the site of an earlier church; today it is used for Prayer Meetings. Lately it has been restored and is now being used for adoration.
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Chapel of St Catherine
The chapel was built in 1526; it is situated outside the village.
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Chapel of Our Lady of Divine Grace
The chapel was built in 1658 overlooking the Maqluba depression; originally it was deicated to Our Lady of Victories.
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Adoration Chapel
Chapel of the Saviour
Address:
Żurrieq Road, Qrendi
Opening Hours:
8.30am-7.00pm
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