Qala parish is celebrating its 50th anniversary of the coronation of the titular painting of St Joseph.
To mark the occasion, parishioners are being asked to collect money for Fr Mario Curmi, a Gozitan missionary in Guatemala, to build a new church. For this purpose a large poster and a painting of St Joseph have been set up on the church parvis urging parishioners to give their support to Fr Curmi.
Qala archpriest Nazju Borg said it would be a great thing if every parishioner would do their part in giving Fr Curmi this special gift on this special occasion. Fr Borg thanked all those who already contributed to this worthy cause, saying a sum of €3,135 has been collected.
Qala parish church, which is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception of Our Lady and Saint Joseph, will be celebrating the feast of Saint Joseph the Worker on Saturday.
Qala parish priest Nazju Borg is urging all parishioners to attend the church functions and implore Saint Joseph’s protection during the coronavirus pandemic.
Saint Joseph’s rosary will be said at 6.30pm, followed by a concelebrated Mass, led by Seminary rector Fr Richard-Nazzareno Farrugia at 7pm.
The Saint Joseph parish choir will take part.
On May 8, the parish will be marking the 117th anniversary of the dedication of the church. Vespers will be sung at 6.30pm, followed by a concelebrated Mass, led by Fr Borg, at 7pm.