This year the Fontana Parish Church has launched the “Premju Fondazzjoni Arcipriet Dun Frangisk Mercieca u Arcipriet Mons Alwig Vella” during the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, celebrated in the locality of Fontana, Gozo.

This annual award is for the outstanding voluntary service performed by a person, group or organisation within the community of Fontana and the Diocese of Gozo. The first award was presented to Chev. Chris Galea, member of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta.

Chev. Galea is a volunteer for the Friends of the Sick and the Elderly in Gozo, which assist the sick and the elderly in Gozo with their daily needs.

The Award was presented by His Lordship Mgr Mario Grech Bishop of Gozo, at the end of the Pontifical Mass which took place on Sunday, the 14th of June.

Participating during the High Mass where members of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem who congratulated Chev. Galea on his achievement.

The Photo shows: Centre Chev. Chris Galea, surrounded by the members of the EOHSJ on the right, Rev. Can Comm John Muscat Parish Priest of Fontana Parish, Chev. Euchar Mizzi and Comm. Chev. Carmel Zammit and on the left side, Rev. Mgr. Saviour Tabone nephew of the two Archpriests Mercieca and Vella after whom the Award is named, Chev. Raymond Zammit and Dame Marianne Zammit.

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