Mass Times:
6:00am, 8:00am, 9:00am, 11:00am, and 5:00pm
Note: Morning prayers at 6:00am

9:00
Pontifical Concelebrated Mass led by H.E. Bishop Anton Teuma of Gozo, who will also deliver the homily for the Parish Feast.

11:00
Mass celebrated by the Archpriest and other priests in both Maltese and English. Children will take part in the offertory procession.

12:00
A traditional band march in the square by Għajnsielem’s own Banda Għaqda Madonna tal-Grazzja, Banda San Mikiel, and Banda AD1883 of Xagħra. The procession will pass through Bishop Portelli Street, Parish Street, Bishop Mikiel Frendo Street, and continue to the Parish Square.
At 3:00pm in the square: Family games and a bottle-fishing activity.
There will also be a musical performance titled “Symphony of Colours” involving the children of the parish in collaboration with Nar San Ġużepp fireworks group and St. Joseph’s Church committee.

17:00
Mass led by Fr. Charles Buttigieg.
Afterwards, the Second Bell-Ringing Ceremony in celebration of the Solemnity by the parish clergy.

19:15
Solemn Procession with the statue of St. Joseph and a procession led by the Archpriest along with the clergy and altar servers.
Fraternity members from the Parish of Qala and the Fraternity of the Parish of Ta’ Ibraġ will also take part.

• Accompanying bands: Ite Ad Joseph (Qala), led by Mro. Mark Gauci, playing the popular hymn Il-Glorjuż Patrijarka San Ġużepp composed by Mro. Indo Borg, and the Great Hymn to St. Joseph composed by Joseph Caruana.

• The Parish Children’s Choir of St. Joseph will sing at key moments.
  During the procession, prayers will be offered for various intentions.
  At the square: The Victory Band of Xagħra will perform a special concert in celebration of the feast.

22:15
The statue of St. Joseph returns to the church, accompanied by a fireworks show and the playing of the hymn Il-Glorjuż Patrijarka San Ġużepp (Qala version), performed by the Victory Band of Xagħra.

22:30
Inside the church, the Antiphon is sung, followed by the Eucharistic Blessing and a final message.