JUNE 2016 RESKEON NEWSLETTER WINTER EDITION Volume 20, No.2 Welcome! Merħba! Welcome once again to anoth- er issue of Reskeon Newsletter. Half way through the year: it’s cold and getting colder.Well, that’s what we expect in winter. Members of Reskeon Seniors enjoyed the Mother’s Day lun- cheon at Firenze Receptions on May 5 and all enjoyed this day. On March 23, to get members in the Easter spirit, the committee presented them with Hot Cross Buns and chocolates. The yearly BBQ for all mem- bers was held at Edwardes Lake Park on March 10. Once again this was a hit with all members. In this issue we dedicated a full page to thank all our helpers. It’s not just the committee but other members are always ready to help in one way or another. On Sunday, May 22, the Opening Celebrations took place at 309 Albert Street, Brunswick, the new home of Community Radio 3ZZZ where our Secretary, Paul Vella, is one of the Maltese broadcasters. On April 7, a group of mem- bers took part on an outing to Queenscliff. It turned out to be a good day enjoyed by all members. In September Reskeon organise the Feast of Maria Bambina on behalf of MSSP. On Thursday, Sept. 8, there is a Mass at St. Paul’s Chapel, Parkville and the feast is held on Sunday, Sept. 11, at St Mary’s Church,West Melbourne. On Saturday, Sept. 10 the Bambina Dinner Dance, at Firenze Receptions. Help our Association: organise a table. You can read these stories in full on the inside pages of this newsletter. We encourage you to use the services of the advertisers in our Newsletter because they help financially in producing it for you. Tell them that you have seen their advert in our Newsletter. Until we meet again, take care and drive carefully. In your prayers, remember those with no one to pray for them. Thank you. PAUL VELLA, Editor Inc. Reg. No. A0028424X FIND THESE STORIES AND MORE INSIDE! Thank you to our great helpers Page 5 Mother’s Day Luncheon at Firenze Pages 1 and 4 Radio 3ZZZ moves to new premises Page 6 BBQ at Edwardes Lake Park Page 3 Trip to Geelong and Queenscliff Page 8 Reskeon Seniors’ Mother’s Day Luncheon Reskeon Maltese Association Seniors Group, organised their Mother’s Day Luncheon on Thursday, 5th May, for their members, at the Firenze Receptions, McBryde Street, Fawkner. Around 148 members and friends attended. Most mem- bers arrived at around 11 am and when they entered the hall they were served with pre-lunch drinks and hors d’ouvres. Secretary Paul Vella, MC for the day, welcomed guests and members and invited them to stand for the Maltese and Australian National Anthems. After Champagne was poured into the glasses, all male members were asked to be upstanding to offer a toast for all the Mothers on the occasion of Mother’s Day. The entree` of fish and rice and salad was then served. After this a pasta plate of lasagne which was followed by the main meal of chicken involtini and roast beef on each plate. Later on mem- bers and guests were served a fruit platter and a selection of cassata and tartufo ice-cream. This was followed by coffee and continental cakes. The music on the day was in the hands of DJ King Charlie who kept all those present danc- ing on the floor most of the day. Distinguished guests present were the Honorary Life Members, Dr Clemente Zammit and Mrs Mary Zammit; Life Member and Ex-Co-Ordinator of the Reskeon Seniors Group, Mr Caesar Vella and Mrs Phyllis Vella; Honorary Treasurer of the MCCV and our Hon. Auditor, Mr Paul Borg and Mrs Pauline Borg. Apologies for not being able to attend were received from Fr Edwin Agius, mssp, Rector at Parkville. Also present were family members of Joe and Grace Castillo, who were on holidays in Melbourne at the moment, together with family members of Gae Messina and her Mum, Mary Zammit, ex-members of the Group who organised a table as well. Later in the day, President Salvina Vella gave her message for the occasion of Mother’s Day, wishing a good day to all Mums with their families and asked to remember and pray for all those mothers who were no longer with us. She wished all members to enjoy the day with their Mums and, as Mums themselves, to enjoy the day with their families. Rest of story and more photos on Page 4 Rest of story and more photos on Page 4
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JUNE2016RESKEON
NEWSLETTER WINTEREDITION
Volume 20, No.2
Welcome! Merħba!Welcome once again to anoth-
er issue of Reskeon Newsletter.Half way through the year: it’s
cold and getting colder. Well, that’swhat we expect in winter.
Members of Reskeon Seniorsenjoyed the Mother’s Day lun-cheon at Firenze Receptions onMay 5 and all enjoyed this day.
On March 23, to get membersin the Easter spirit, the committeepresented them with Hot CrossBuns and chocolates.
The yearly BBQ for all mem-bers was held at Edwardes LakePark on March 10. Once againthis was a hit with all members.
In this issue we dedicated afull page to thank all our helpers.It’s not just the committee butother members are always readyto help in one way or another.
On Sunday, May 22, theOpening Celebrations took placeat 309 Albert Street, Brunswick,the new home of CommunityRadio 3ZZZ where our Secretary,Paul Vella, is one of the Maltesebroadcasters.
On April 7, a group of mem-bers took part on an outing toQueenscliff. It turned out to be agood day enjoyed by all members.
In September Reskeonorganise the Feast of MariaBambina on behalf of MSSP.On Thursday, Sept. 8, thereis a Mass at St. Paul’sChapel, Parkville and thefeast is held on Sunday, Sept.11, at St Mary’s Church, WestMelbourne. On Saturday,Sept. 10 the Bambina DinnerDance, at FirenzeReceptions. Help ourAssociation: organise a table.
You can read these stories infull on the inside pages of thisnewsletter. We encourage you touse the services of the advertisersin our Newsletter because theyhelp financially in producing it foryou. Tell them that you have seentheir advert in our Newsletter.
Until we meet again, take careand drive carefully. In yourprayers, remember those with noone to pray for them. Thank you.
PAUL VELLA, Editor
Inc. Reg. No. A0028424X
FIND THESESTORIES AND
MORE INSIDE!
Thank you to ourgreat helpers
Page 5
Mother’s DayLuncheon at Firenze
Pages 1 and 4Radio 3ZZZ moves
to new premisesPage 6
BBQ at EdwardesLake ParkPage 3
Trip to Geelongand Queenscliff
Page 8
Reskeon Seniors’ Mother’s Day LuncheonReskeon Maltese Association Seniors Group, organised their Mother’s Day
Luncheon on Thursday, 5th May, for their members, at the Firenze Receptions,McBryde Street, Fawkner. Around 148 members and friends attended. Most mem-bers arrived at around 11 am and when they entered the hall they were served withpre-lunch drinks and hors d’ouvres. Secretary Paul Vella, MC for the day, welcomedguests and members and invited them to stand for the Maltese and AustralianNational Anthems. After Champagne was poured into the glasses, all male memberswere asked to be upstanding to offer a toast for all the Mothers on the occasion ofMother’s Day.
The entree` of fish and rice and salad was then served. After this a pasta plate of lasagne which
was followed by the main meal of chicken involtini and roast beef on each plate. Later on mem-
bers and guests were served a fruit platter and a selection of cassata and tartufo ice-cream. This
was followed by coffee and continental cakes.
The music on the day was in the hands of DJ King Charlie who kept all those present danc-
ing on the floor most of the day.
Distinguished guests present were the Honorary Life Members, Dr Clemente Zammit and
Mrs Mary Zammit; Life Member and Ex-Co-Ordinator of the Reskeon Seniors Group, Mr Caesar
Vella and Mrs Phyllis Vella; Honorary Treasurer of the MCCV and our Hon. Auditor, Mr Paul Borg
and Mrs Pauline Borg. Apologies for not being able to attend were received from Fr Edwin Agius,
mssp, Rector at Parkville.
Also present were family members of Joe and Grace Castillo, who were on holidays in
Melbourne at the moment, together with family members of Gae Messina and her Mum, Mary
Zammit, ex-members of the Group who organised a table as well.
Later in the day, President Salvina Vella gave her message for the occasion of Mother’s Day,
wishing a good day to all Mums with their families and asked to remember and pray for all those
mothers who were no longer with us. She wished all members to enjoy the day with their Mums
and, as Mums themselves, to enjoy the day with their families.
Rest of story and more photos on Page 4Rest of story and more photos on Page 4
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Naf li ħafna jixtiequ jaqraw xi ħaġa bil-Malti f’din liNewsletter u allura se nippruvaw nagħtu xi dettalji fil-qosor.RESKEON JIĊĊELEBRAW JUM L-OMMReskeon Seniors iċċelebraw Jum l-Omm b’ikla f’Firenze Receptions, il-Ħamis, 5 ta’ Mejju. Dawk li kienu preżenti kollha ħadu pjaċir.
BBQ F’EDWARDES LAKE PARKBħal kull sena, il-Kumitat organizza BBQ għall-membri kollha. Din is-sena dan inżamm f’Edwardes Lake Park, nhar il-Ħamis, 10 ta’ Marzu.Kien jum sabiħ avolja stennejna x-xita.
HOT CROSS BUNS GĦAL ŻMIEN IL-GĦIDBiex nidħlu fl-atmosfera tal-Għid, il-Kumitat organizza t-tqassim ta’ hotcross buns u cikkulata lill-membri kollha. Avolja forsi ġest żghir, immadan dejjem ikun apprezzat mill-membri kollha..
GRAZZI LIL DAWK KOLLHA LI JGĦINU Kulħadd jaf li l-Kumitat dejjem ikun hemm biex jagħti l-għajnuna tiegħu.Imma aħna xxurtjati li għandna ħafna membri li dejjem lest biex jagħtu l-għajnuna tagħhom speċjalment fl-armar tas-sala qabel nibdew u dawk lijoqgħodu wara biex iżarmaw. Għandna oħrajn li lanqas tilħaq titlobhom xiħaġa li ma jmiddux idejhom biex jgħinu. Grazzi ħafna lil dawn kollha.
ĦARĠA GĦAL QUEENSCLIFFNhar il-Ħamis, 7 t’April, grupp sabiħ ta’ membri ħadu sehem f’ħarġa għalQueenscliff. Kien jum sabiħ u kulħadd ħa pjaċir.
FTUĦ TA’ STUDIOS ĠODDA TA’ 3ZZZDan l-aħħar ir-radju komunitarju ta’ 3ZZZ telqu minn Fitzroy għal studiosġodda fi 309 Albert Street, Brunswick Saret ċelebrazzjoni inawgurali nhar il-Ħadd, 22 ta’ Mejju. Il-membru Paul Vella huwa wieħed mix-xandara ta’ pro-grammi Maltin fuq 3ZZZ. Kien hemm xi membri li attendew.
F’SETTEMBRU NIĊĊELEBRAW IL-FESTA TAL-BAMBINAIr-Reskeon Maltese Assocation Seniors Group, kull sena jorganizzaw il-Festata’ Marija Bambina għan-nom tal-Patrijiet tas-Soċjeta` Missjunarja ta’ SanPawl. Il-Ħamis, 8 ta’ Settembru jkun hemm Quddiesa fil-Kappella ta’ SanPawl f’Parkville u l-Festa ta’ Marija Bambina issir il-Ħadd. 11 ta’ Settembru,fil-Knisja ta’ St. Mary, West Melbourne. Is-Sibt, 10 ta’ Settembru, Reskeonjorganizzaw il-Ballu tal-Bambina (Vittorja) f’Firenze Receptions, Fawkner.Nisperaw li intom, il-Membri, tagħtu s-sapport tagħkom u tattendu u forsianki torganizzaw xi mejda bil-membri tal-familja u l-ħbieb.
Rapporti bl-Ingliż flimkien ma’ ritratti fuq dan li għadna kemm tħadditnafuqu ssibuhom f’faċċati oħra ta’ din li Newsletter. Sakemm nerġgħu nil-taqgħu darb’oħra, insellmilkom u ngħidilkom “Saħħa”!
— Paul Vella
Għal min jippreferi jaqra’ bil-Malti... You can contact us by phone, mail or email:Paul Vella, Secretary, 9460-4404 Mob. 0409 961 928
Email: (Paul and Salvina Vella) [email protected] Maltese Association Seniors Group Inc.
Merrilands Community Centre, Cnr. Asquith and Sturdee Sts, Reservoir
Jenny Mikakos MPState Member NorthernMetropolitan Region319 Spring Street, Reservoir 3073Tel: 9462 3966
brating their birthdays around this time, as well those cele-
brating their wedding anniversaries. We had a special
Wedding Anniversary of members Mary and Vince Abdilla,
who were celebrating their 50th.
Then there was the presentation of trophies for the win-
ner and runners-up of the Ladies’ Bocce Competition which
finished two weeks before this event. President Salvina Vella
presented the trophies. This year’s winner was Carmen
Grech; First Runner-up, Toni Hili; Second Runner-up, Cathy
Gatt. All participants in the competition were asked to join
them for a group photo. Salvina Vella thanked Cathy Gatt for
her role in organising this competition.
Then the raffle took place and Paul thanked all those
who donated some of the gifts for the raffle.
MC Paul Vella said that although it may not be proper
coming from him, as her husband, he thanked President,
Salvina Vella, who was responsible for the success of this
function which she organised almost single-handed. We
thank all members for being present and enjoying the day
together as one big family.
Thanks to all those members who found the time to
approach committee members to pay their compliments for
this well-organised function which, as always, was heavily
subsidised by Reskeon Maltese Association Seniors Group
and members only had to pay $16. Thanks also to the man-
agement and waiting staff of Firenze Receptions for the way
they looked after us like they do in all our functions.
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Thank you to our large number of helpers.... we can’t do without them!
Aubrey always helps
with the setting up
BingoCallers
In the kitchen... Melita, Madeleine and SylviaBingopaperwork:President,Salvina Vellaand AlfredCachia
Helpers with packing up after the meeting TessieCachiawith teaand coffee
MiriamMizzi andVictorPulisFinancialReports
GeorgeTopolcsanyi:always there whenneeded
Men’s Bocce Group during one of the games Ladies’ Bocce Group with helper, Aubrey
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FIRENZEreceptions
www.firenzereceptions.com
Ph: 9357 1136
“happy
Times”
Community Radio 3ZZZ (Melbourne) recentlymoved to new premises in Brunswcik, 309 Albert Street.The move was from their old studios in George Street,Fitzroy.
The new premises boast five new state-of-the-art studios withnew modern technology and will meet the needs of broadcasters topresent their programs.
Community Radio 3ZZZ broadcast in over 60 different lan-guages, with 5000 members and 400,000 listeners each week.
The Maltese Community enjoys three one-hour programs everyweek, Mondays and Fridays 5-6 pm and another program onSaturdays, 10-11 am. Apart from this there is another Maltese pro-gram on the last Wednesday of the month, 1-2 pm
The programs include news from Malta, the Gospel of the fol-lowing Sunday, Maltese music, Maltese Literature and more itemsof interest to the community in general. Every second Saturday, theprogram "Inservik" is dedicated to requests from the listeners cele-brating a birthday or special occasions.
At the moment there are four broadcasters: Convenor LewisStafrace, Mario Sammut, Paul Vella and E. Brincat. Our Malteseprogrammes are followed by listeners all over Australia, the UK,USA, Canada, Malta, Italy and France, thanks to the hard work andpromotion by broadcaster, Paul Vella.
On Sunday, 22nd May, the official Opening Celebrations tookplace where more than 250 people attended.
Among guests from the Maltese Community was Mr VictorBorg, President, Maltese Community Council and Mrs RosemaryAttard, Welfare Director of the same Council.
Master of Ceremonies was Mrs Rajdeep Kang, and firstly sheintroduced the 3ZZZ President, Mr George Salloum. Mr Salloumwelcome the special guests and spoke of the work of 3ZZZ over theyears. He thanked the untiring, creative and selfless work by the400 volunteer broadcasters, their 60 communities, and the widermulticultural community. He said that for over 25 years, the 3ZZZstory is one of tremendous success. From the humble beginnings inthe basement of the Victorian Trades Hall in 1988 broadcasting in30 languages to the modern premises in George Street, Fitzroy, in1992 to 2016, and now broadcasting in over 60 languages in thismagnificent new building is aiming to do better and more.
This was followed by Ms Jan Garrett, Minister for EmergencyServices and Member for Brunswick, representing the Premier ofVictoria. After her speech and wishing all the best to the station intheir new premises, she uncovered the Commemorative Plaque.
Other speakers were Mrs Inga Peulich, MP, Shadow Minister ofMulticultural Affairs representing the Leader of the Opposition;Senator Mitch, Fifield, Minister for Communication; Senator KimCarr, Shadow Minister Higher Education, Research and Industryrepresenting the Leader of the Opposition; Hon. Jason Clare,Shadow Minister for Communications; Cr Lita Gillies, DeputyMayor, City of Moreland; Mr Eddie Micallef, Chair Person ECCVand Deputy Chair FECCA; Mr Russell Anderson, Executive Officer
Nation Ethnic and Multicultural Broadcasters Council; Mr PeterBatchelor, President Community Broadcasting Foundation; MsLew Wheeler, Deputy Chair, Fair Go for Pensioners Coalition; andMr Jim Remedio, Manager 3KND Indigenous BroadcastingStation.
Final speaker was the Secretary of 3ZZZ, Mr George Zangalis.
This was followed by refreshments.
Our Secretary, Paul Vella, is one of the broadcasters on 3ZZZwith a program on Fridays, 5 pm.
The group meets every Wednesdayat Merrilands Community Centre,Asquith St, Reservoir, 9.30-2 pm.For more information
Ring 9460-4404
Support ouradvertisers andtell them you’veseen them in our
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IMPORTANTPHONE
NUMBERSConsul General
of Malta9670 8427
Maltese Fathers,Parkville
9387 7433Maltese Centre,
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Thank you!Ms Rita Mee for helping withproofreading, Dr Edwin Borg-Manche`, who takes care of theMCCV website for his help inadvertsing our activities, to MrPaul Borg, Treasurer of theMCCV, for his ongoing help inauditing our books, to DarebinCity Council and theVictorian MulticulturalCommission for grantsreceived, and to all those whohelp in organising the Boccecompetitions. We also thank theMaltese Radio Stations foradvertising our functions and allthose who assist us from time totime. Thanks also to the manymembers who give their helpand assistance when needed.
MASSES IN MALTESEFor those members wishing to attend Mass in Maltese,
we are publishing these times and locations. Every Saturday, at 6 pm:
St. Paul’s Chapel, Parkville (Maltese Centre)Every Sunday, at 8.00 am:
St. Paul’s Church, Sunshine Avenue, KealbaEvery First Friday of the month, 6.30 pm:
St Paul’s Church, Glengala Road, West SunshineEvery First Friday of the month, 7 pm:
Resurrection Church, 51 Gum Road, St. Albans WestEvery First Saturday of the month, 6 pm:
St. Joseph The Worker Church, Wilson Blvd, ReservoirEvery First Saturday of the month, 4.45 pm:
St. Joseph Church, SpringvaleEvery Second Saturday of the month, 5.00 pm:
St. Luke’s Church, 1a David Street, LalorEvery Third Saturday of the month, 4.00 pm:
St. Francis of Assisi Church, Childs Road, Mill ParkEvery Fourth Saturday of the month, 6.00 pm:
St. Thomas More Church, 65 North Street, Hadfield(Confessions about half an hour before Mass)
FORTHCOMING EVENTS...Mark these dates in your diary!June 9: Restaurant Day (Roxburg Park Hotel)
July: Free Sausage Sizzle
August 11: Father’s Day Luncheon (Firenze Receptions)
September 8: Bambina Mass (St Paul’s Chapel, Parkville)
September 10: Vittoria Dinner Dance (Firenze Receptions)
September 11: Bambina Feast (St Mary’s Church, W. Melbourne)
October 5: Annual General Meeting
October: Day Out
CHARLES SAPIANOFather of ex-member Marija Cilia
During May weremembered two of ourlate committee members
ANNE GAUCIand
GEORGE COLVINPlease remember them
in your prayersR.I.P.
Happy Birthday . . .June: 3: Vivian Tabone; 7: Fiona Cutajar; 17: John Saliba, Charles Magro;22: Tessie Colvin; 25: Jane Cutajar; 27: Tony Cassar; 30: Pauline Busuttil.July: 1: Frank Micallef, Charlie Camilleri; 15: Lina Bonnici; 19: MelitaBorg; 22: Freddie Cachia, Carmen Cachia; 25: Annie Scicluna; 30:Carmen Borg, Paul Azzilla. August: 1: Helen Bonavia. 2: Salvina Vella(Reservoir), Fred Mifsud, Lino Hammett; 6: Salvina Vella (Coolaroo); 7:Frans Bonavia; Edward Fabri; 11: Doris Farrugia; 16; Gejtu Vella; 18: DollyAgius; 20: John Hili; 23: Joe Agius; 24: Frank Mallia; 25: Sam Bartolo; 30:Manwel Mifsud; 31: Tessie Sacco.
Happy Wedding Anniversary . . .June: 1: Doris and Charlie Farrugia; 5: Gwido and Jane Ciantar; 27: Mrand Mrs G. Vella. July: 8: Doris and George Caruana; 10: Lucy andEdward Fabri;16: Lisa and John Saliba; 17: Charles and Frances Galea; 27:Toni and John Hili. August: 7: Moses & Pauline Busuttil; 11: Rita andCharlie Zammit; 14: Antida and Jim Galea; 20: Miriam and Tony Mizzi.
If you live in the City ofDarebin and you wouldlike to become a mem-ber of Reskeon Maltese
Association SeniorsGroup, phone the
Secretary 9460-4404 orMobile
0409 961 928
SAINT GEORGE PRECAThose receiving special favours through the intercession of Father George
Preca, are requested to report this to:The General Secretary, Society of
Christian Doctrine, Blata l-Bajda, Malta
Let us PrayLord, you called Dun George Preca to be a
teacher and father to the young, and now you havenumbered him with your saints in heaven. We thankyou for this glory you have given him. We ask youto fill us with love like his: may we give ourselvescompletely to your service and to the salvation ofmankind. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Grant we beseech Thee O Lord that Thou wiltglorify Thy humble servant who worked with somuch zeal for the salvation of souls and thatthrough his intercession it will please Thee to grantthis favour............
CHARLES TABONEIndependent Travel Agent
are you planning to go to Maltaor anywhere else in the world?
for best fares phoneCharles Tabone
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For enquiries about ourAssociation please ring the
Secretary, Paul Vella, 9460-4404
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On Thursday, April 7, 54 members from ReskeonMaltese Association Seniors Group boarded a DysonGroup coach to enjoy a trip to Geelong, Pt Lonsdaleand Queenscliff.
The coach left the car park of St Joseph the WorkerParish Church at 9 am. We travelled along the PrincesHighway to Geelong where we stopped for 45 minutes formorning tea, provided free by the Reskeon committee. Teaand coffee and biscuits were provided as well as the goodiesbrought by some members.
From there we got on the Bellarine Highway and trav-elled to Pt Lonsdale with a short stop to enjoy the wonder-ful views.
Then on to our main destination – Queenscliff.We stopped at the park and there were plenty of tables
and benches for our use while a lot of members broughtchairs and tables with them.
Some members brought lunch with them while othersenjoyed a meal of fish and chips or a meal at one of the Pubs.
After the meal members enjoyed a chat or a walkaround to the Pier and other places.
The Lord was kind with us regarding the weather. Theday before it rained 24 hours while Thursday was a 22 degday with beautiful blue sky in the morning and a bit of cloudsin the afternoon, but no rain.
At 3 pm members boarded the coach for the trip backto Reservoir.
Thanks to our Coach Captain, Kevin, for a good and safetrip there and back and for his patience and friendliness. Wehope to get his services in the near future.
Thanks to our members who are always the best andmost of all for being punctual and on the coach at the timeasked of them.
