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, 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 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   will not be meeting this week as it is half term. Please join us next Thursday at 1.45pm in the Lady Chapel for lots of singing, stories and fun. All are welcome.

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.

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.

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.

Turkey/Syria earthquake .

A severe earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 on the Richter scale has resulted in over 40,000 deaths, 100,000s people made homeless and  £billions  worth of damages.

The PCC has approved the proposal by the Transforming Communities Committee , that St. Bart's will donate £1,000 to the DEC Turkey /Syria earthquake appeal.

 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.’

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.

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,  Alice Corbett,  Rob Jones,  Jean Wellsbury,  Petros Makris, Rose Ferrier, Christopher Brookes,  Pat Whiston,  Ann Evans,  Thomas Griffiths,  Clive Boucher,  Jane Turner,  Bishop Steven Abbarrow,  Grace Simkin,  Margaret Berrow.

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

Peter Morelli,  Graham Weston Yeubrey,  John Thompson.

The Church was floodlit on the evening of 

Wednesday 15th February  in loving memory of  Thomas Preston on his 100thbirthday