The Well Foodbank 

Another very big thank you for your kind and generous donators of food and toiletries for The Well, particularly when there are so many financial demands on us. We know how food etc is going up in price and what once was a cheap item to put in the trolley in church is becoming expensive. Should you be able to make a donation then the following are much in need: tinned peas, meat soups, long life milk, fruit drinks and juices, sanitary products, cleaning products, as ever large sized nappies, pasta sachets - when I finished my stint on Wednesday there were no toiletries at all!! - every contribution helps no matter how big or small. 'It is in giving, we receive'. Thank you again – Kay.

http://thewellwolverhampton.co.uk

Wolverhampton City of Sanctuary  

City of Sanctuary would welcome the following: household items such as towels, cushions and curtains, kitchen items including pots and pans, toasters, kettles etc. toys and games, baby items, children’s clothes, shoes for all ages, and adult clothes (smaller sizes especially for men).  Special request this week please for a blender, a sewing machine, suitcases, umbrellas and a tablet for a child. We are often asked for hoovers and microwaves. 

Please do not deliver to Church. I am sorry we are unable to take large furniture at the moment unless you are able to deliver it yourself. Please contact Annette Souter on Tel: 07952 777998 or annette_souter@hotmail.com   Thank you very much for your ongoing support. 

Bart’s Butterflies   Thursdays at 1.45pm in the Lady Chapel (term time) Please join us for lots of singing, stories and FUN. All are welcome.

Sunday 12th February - 1pm - 4.30pm 

There will be a Valentine's Craft fayre in the church hall.

It will have lots of gifts and lots of different stalls with some great bargains for all. Please come and support us!! 

Thank you to everyone for your generous donations of books, which are fantastic!! But could I please ask a favour?? Please could all books be put in small manageable bags or boxes for easy storage. Thank you for your support as always, Donna.

The Church Hall is open for parties – for further details, please contact Donna Williams on 07546 527300 or the Parish Office on 01902 576809.

Ash Wednesday Service

A service of Holy Communion with the imposition of ashes will be held in church (1st day of Lent) on Wednesday 22nd February at 7.30pm.

 World Day of Prayer          Friday 3rd March 7.00pm

Join in the 2023 world wide wave of prayer at St. Bart’s. The service has been written by the Christian women of Taiwan. They share their experiences saying – ‘I have heard about your faith.’

Church Floodlighting:  If you wish the Church to be floodlit in memory of a loved-one or the celebrate a special anniversary, birthday etc, please contact the Parish Office. The cost is only £15 and the Church is lit from dusk to midnight.

Mothers’ Union will be meeting in the Oak Room on Tuesday 21st February at 2.30pm.

The Guest Speaker will be Ruth Parker ‘Coming to England in 1929 age 10’.

Everyone is welcome.

MID-WEEK COMMUNION:  Every Wednesday at 9 .15 am in the Lady Chapel.

Simple, spoken, reflective service with a chance to discuss together the reading and the reflection. Open to all, but if you happen to be passing or taking children/grandchildren  to school why not drop in and join us? 

Prayer shawls bring the wearer warmth and affection both in times of sorrow and in times of celebration. They make ideal gifts for comforting and celebrating important stages in life.

The making of a prayer shawl is a spiritual practice which embodies our thoughts and prayers for the receiver. It is a gift made in prayer and freely given. The shawls are passed on hand-to-hand and heart-to-heart.

Prayer shawls are prayerfully and lovingly knitted, sometimes with a person in mind or as part of a supply when a need is identified. They can be given to people who are ill, hurting or in a time of transition.

We have given them to people following ~ bereavement ~ during illness ~ to new students ~ for new beginnings ~ to new mums ~ going through a tough time ~ just because.

If you would like more information or if there is someone you would like to give a prayer shawl to, please let me know. They do not need to be a member of this or any other church.

Saskia   

On behalf of the knitting ministry at St. Bart’s     Email Saskia.poller@gmail.com

or speak to Anne Edwards 01902 337478    or contact the Parish Office on 01902 576809

Please Pray for: Those for whom extra prayer is needed: 

Jackie Evans,  Christine Plowman,  Julia Bishop,  Dave Charles,  Dennis Pitt,  Jill Dodd,  Judy Bates,  Florian Tushi,  Lin Vawer,  Andrew Bailey,  Alice Corbett,  Rob Jones,  Margaret Berrow,  

Farrah Hunter-Coley,  Jean Wellsbury,  Petros Makris,  Christopher Brookes,  Pat Whiston,  

Rose Ferrier,  Ann Evans,  Thomas Griffiths,  Clive Boucher.

Please pray for: The family and friends of those who have died:

Audrey Southall,  Peter Morelli.