Għasri Parish's notices for this week are as follows:
1. Tuesday 15th August 2023 is the Solemnity of the Assumption of Our Lady. Mass Times in our parish are like Sundays: 8.30am, 10.30am and 5.30pm (at the parish church), 6pm at Wied l-Għasri Basilica.
3. The last Marian Wednesday for the preparation of the Solemnity of the Assumption was held on Wednesday 9th August 2023. Thus, there will be no more evening Wednesday Mass at Wied l-Għasri Basilica. Sunday Mass at 6pm (Winter 5pm) at Wied l-Għasri Basilica will be held as usual.
4. On Thursday, 17th August 2023, we will pray the Rosary in front of the Holy Eucharist at 6pm with the prayer intentions for vocations and families.
5. On Thursday, 17th August 2023, Għasri Parish church will be open for Eucharistic Adoration from 7am until noon and from 5.30pm until 6.25pm.
6. On Saturday, 19th August 2023, the Feast Committee will organise an open-air traditional Roast with musical entertainment at 7.30pm. Tickets from Għasri Local Council. All proceeds go to the Feast Committee and its various endeavours in our community.
7. A confessor who is not resident in Għasri is available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation at Għasri Parish church on Saturdays between 6pm and 6.45pm. On Sundays, Confession is available: during 8.30am Mass, from 10.15am and during 10.30am Mass, and from 5.15pm until 5.45pm.
8. Communion for the sick (Viaticum) is given every Sunday after 8.30am's Mass.
Whilst during the summer months schools close, catechism centres which are operated by S.D.C. M.U.S.E.U.M remain open. Għasri's branch of S.D.C. M.U.S.E.U.M in Church Street is open every Monday and Thursday from 4.45pm until 6pm.
The updates on the two infrastructural projects which are currently ongoing at our parish are as follows:
- There are no new updates on the parish church's roof restoration.
- There are no new updates on the cemetery works. However, those who would like to reserve a new grave are kindly requested to contact the parish.
Notes from the Diocese: (i) Prospective couples interested in initiating or continuing their two-year Catholic Marriage Preparation Meetings are encouraged to approach the parish (Fr. Eddie Vella) for the application process. Couples should apply for these meetings, irrespective of whether they have set a wedding date yet. The meetings are scheduled to commence on the last weekend of September. Gozitans who live on the main island of Malta will be able to attend the course in Malta rather than Gozo as the same meetings will be offered both in Gozo and Malta. (ii) On Monday 14th August 2023, the Diocese will organise the annual Vigil of the Feast of the Assumption of Our Lady on Ta'Pinu's parvis. There will be Mass at 8pm followed by other prayers.
