Xagħra celebrates the feast of St Anthony the Abbot, patron saint of animals, on Sunday.
Today, tomorrow and Thursday are days of triduum. Rosary will be said
The feast of St Anthony the Abbot will be celebrated in Xagħra on Sunday, January 17. Gozo Bishop Anton Teuma will concelebrate Mass at the basilica of Marija Bambina at 5pm.
The celebration will be animated by Diana Zammit and Marita Vella, accompanied on the organ by Anna Rapa and Sara Rapa on the violin. Vespers will be sung prior to Mass at 4.30pm.
Also on Sunday, Xagħra archpriest Carmelo Refalo will celebrate Mass at the church of St Anthony the Abbot in Xagħra at 7am. Mgr Refalo will celebrate another Mass at 9am. The church rector, Canon Michael Galea will celebrate Mass at 11am.