On the 25th March 2015, Feast of the Annunciation, Seminarian Mario Curmi and Seminarian Massimo Buttigieg asked Bishop Mario Grech to accept to ordain them as deacons. The ceremony was held at the Chapel of the Annunciation in Victoria. The community of the Seminary joined the congregation in the singing of the Second Vespers of the day, led by the Rector of the Seminary. Bishop Grech then led the celebration of the Eucharist.
During the homily, the Bishop presented Mary as a model to those who may have second thoughts about the choices they have made. Mary chose to say “yes” to God, who spoke to her through Gabriel. This “yes” brought Mary much suffering, which we meditate in the feast of The Sorrowful Mother of Christ. However, the Virgin Mother was not discouraged, since when faced with difficulties, she used to remind herself of the words of the Archangel Gabriel. The Bishop singled out three instances when a person may feel discouraged to say “yes” to the call of the Lord. The first instance is when a person does his best to be correct but then is aware of others who cheat. This person may feel that it would be better if he were to ignore his conscience and act like the others. The second instance is when a person feels that God is calling him for a vocation. Like Mary, this person must say “yes” to the call and must 
do his best to serve this “yes” to the end. The third instance takes its cue from the Feast of the Annuciation when we celebrate life. Many couples are afraid to be open to life and to sacrifice. How blessed is that couple who is open to the gifts that the Lord may offer! In these three instances a person may feel tempted to lose heart. However God has his angels who spread words of comfort and courage so that each and everyone of us follows God’s will.
During the Presentation of the Gifts, Mario and Massimo presented their petition. At the end of the Mass, Mgr Karm Borg, Rector of the Chapel of the Annunciation, presented a scholarship to the Seminary. This scholarship is being presented for the second consecutive year by the community that uses this chapel.
