The National Sanctuary of Our Lady Ta’ Pinu is to celebrate the ‘Feast of the Calling of the Blessed Virgin of Ta’ Pinu’ between the 20th and 22nd June 2014.

The Programme of Celebrations for 2014 is as follows.

Friday 20th June:

Commemoration of the 79th anniversary of the crowning of the titular painting depicting the Assumption of the Blessed Mother

7.00am and 8.30am: Celebration of Holy Mass.

6.00pm: Eucharistic Adoration and Recitation of the Holy Rosary.

6.30pm: Solemn Thanksgiving Mass presided by the newly-ordained priest, Rev. Fr. Daniel Sultana (Xaghra). The Liturgy will be animated by the Nativitas Choir directed by Mro. Ivan Attard, the assistant Maestro di Cappella of the Sanctuary.

7.30pm: At the Museum: Dar Karmni Grima, the official opening of an exhibition of sacred art entitled Via Pulchritudinis during which there will be the official launch of ‘Incizjoni tal-Madonna Ta’ Pinu’ made by Gozotan artist Justin Falzon.

There will be a limited edition of 99 copies. This exhibition, with the participation of eighteen artists, will be inaugurated by the Minister for Gozo Dr. Anton Refalo, and will remain open to the general public until Saturday 26th July 2014.

Saturday 21st June:

Eve of the Solemn Feast of the Blessed Virgin of Ta’ Pinu

7.00am and 8.30am: Celebration of Holy Mass.

6.00pm: Solemn First Vespers of the Virgin Mary led by the Reverend Chapter of Gharb Parish Basilica.

6.30pm: Translation of the Relic followed by a Solemn High Mass presided by H.L. Bishop Mario Grech with the participation of members of the religious orders in Gozo and consecrated lay persons. These members will renew their vows under the protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Ta’ Pinu.

The Liturgy will be animated by the Stella Maris Choir under the direction of Mro. Carmel P. Grech.

This celebration will be transmitted live on TVM2 and Radio Maria 102.3 FM.

Sunday 22nd June:

Solemnity of the Calling of the Blessed Virgin of Ta’ Pinu

5am, 6.15am, 8.30am 10.00 am and 11.30am: Celebration of Holy Mass.

10am: Recitation of the supplika in honour of Our Lady ‘Ta’ Pinu’. Solemn High Mass led by H.L. Bishop Mario Grech, Bishop of Gozo, together with priests from Malta and Gozo. At the end of the celebration, the thanksgiving hymn Te Deum will be sung.

The Liturgy will be animated by the Stella Maris Choir under the direction of Mro. Carmel P. Grech, Maestro di Cappella of the Sanctuary.

Mass will be transmitted live on TVM2 and Radio Maria 102.3FM while the Supplika will be transmitted also on Radio RTK 103.0/97.8 FM.

Between 12.30pm and 4.00pm: Eucharistic Adoration in silence.

4.30pm: Solemn Second Vespers of the Virgin Mary led by the Reverend Chapter of Gharb Parish Basilica.

5.00pm: Solemn Mass presided by Mgr Joseph Sultana, Archpriet of Gharb Parish. The Liturgy will be animated by the Choir ‘Hebron’ directed by Mro. Antoine Mercieca.

7.00pm: Solemn Mass led by Mgr Carmelo Gauci with the participation of the Prayer Group Madonna Ta’ Pinu. Mass will be followed with Eucharistic Adoration and a Eucharistic Procession aux flambeaux on the parvis of the Sanctuary.

The Liturgy will be animated by the Chorus Urbanus directed by Mro. Dr. John Galea. Mass will be transmitted live on Radio RTK 103.0/97.8 FM Stereo.

10.15pm: Recitation of compline and Eucharistic Benediction bringing these festivities to an end.

– On the feast day, the Sanctuary opens at 4.30am and closes at 10.30pm.

– All priests are being invited to participate in the Solemn High Mass led by H.L. Bishop Mario Grech at 10am.

– Everyone is invited to visit and pray at the newly-inaugurated Museum ‘Dar Karmni Grima’ which opens from 9am till 4pm.

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