Editing the shape of a photograph.

[Francesca]

I have Photo & Graphic designer 2013.

Using Xara programmes over the last 10/12 years or so mainly for making beautiful Brochures & Itineraries for our dance group & classes.
My Xara knowledge is limited. I do ok but I am not very technical. I have tried looking through a few of the tutorials to achieve what I hope to do.

My reason for posting on the Forum today is: Can anyone tell me if what I want to do is possible.

I would like to Import a photograph [ I'm ok with that ] But, I would like to actually make the square photo an Oval shape to fit on an Order Of Service booklet I am making for the funeral of one of our dancers.

I have tried different ways but as yet haven't been able to manage it. Am I expecting too much? Or even, can the programme I have achieve this? I hope so, but maybe it is that I will have to use the boring square shape as it is.
Would be glad of any comments. If anyone can help, Thank you in advance.