On January 29, at Mater Dei Hospital, Fr. PIJU M. Of The Child Jesus (Edwin Sammut), of the Discalced Carmelites, Cospicua, aged 72, passed away suddenly yet peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He is survived and mourned by his fellow Brothers and Sisters of the Maltese Semi-Province of the Discalced Carmelites, his siblings, in-laws and family members, members of the Neo-Catechumenal Way, other relatives and friends. A concelebrated funeral Mass, praesente cadavere, will be ccelebrated at 9:30 am at St. Therese Sanctuary, Birkirkara, on Monday, February 1, followed by private internment in the vaults of St. Theresa Convent, Cospicua. Due to the current situation, attendance will be limited and monitored according to the protocol established by the Health Authorities. Live Cam Birkirkara - St. Therese Church will be in operation. No flowers by request but donations to Qaddejja tac-Cenaklu, Id-Dar tal-Kleru, Fleur-de-Lys, Kirkirkara, will be greatly appreciated. The Carmelite Community and his family would like to thank the staff at the Emergency Department and Ward M4 at Mater Dei Hospital for their prompt attention and care. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
(Taken from Times Malta)
He was our lead catechist in the Pacific. Knowing that there is a heavenly soul praying for us comforts me so much at this time.
ReplyDeleteDear Carmen,
DeleteHe has led so many to Christ, and I will always remember him.