The Well Foodbank update 

Thank you so much everyone who is contributing to The Well foodbank, to the marvellous response we have had from the Bart’s family! Sadly our business units are looking the emptiest I have ever seen them, we totally understand the difficulties so many people/families are facing, but rest assured every little helps. We are at a point now that we are short of everything including toiletries, household cleaners, pet food and so the list continues. Please continue to give and encourage or share the word with friends and family - the recipients are so grateful. Your donations whatever amount are, they will be used, please place them in the trolley at the back of church 'It is in giving we receive' Kay Stokes http://thewellwolverhampton.co.uk

Wolverhampton City of Sanctuary Thank you all so much for your donations which are always appreciated and much needed. Always needed are kitchen and household items, children's clothes, toiletries and sanitary products. Special requests this week please for shopping trollies, suitcases, back packs, large cooking pots and pans, keyboard (for a child), food processors/ blenders, children’s toys (that don’t use batteries).

Please do not deliver to Church.  Please contact Annette Souter on Tel: 07952 777998 or annette_souter@hotmail.com   Thank you very much for your ongoing support. 

Mothers’ Union will be meeting in the Oak Room on Tuesday 16th May at 2.30pm for a Beetle Drive. Everyone is welcome.

Bart’s Butterflies for babies and pre-school children

Please join us on Thursdays at 1.45pm in the Lady Chapel for lots of singing, stories and fun.

 All are welcome.

West Midlands’ Concert Band will be performing our Annual concert for all ages in Church on Saturday 20th May - Doors open 7pm and the concert starts at 7.30pm. £5.00 adults & £2.50 children. Refreshments and raffle. Please come and join us for a fantastic evening of entertainment. For any further information on either events please call Donna on 07546 527300.

OUR MINI FIRST AID COURSE IS BACK !!

Where ?? In the Oakroom.

What date ?? Tuesday 23rd May.

What time ??  6.30pm till 8.30pm.

Kate is back to hold a baby and toddler first aid course, this is a 2 hour course for parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles anyone that wishes to gain knowledge about first aid for children. Please do not turn up on the evening as your place must be booked first.

Please call Kate directly on O7590 916627 to secure your place. 

Thursday 18th May

Ascension Day Service – 7.30pm

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

Calling all Gardeners! When you are doing your garden border or clearing, don’t forget the Plant Stall at the Flower Festival in June. Plant contributions can be made at any time, please bring them into church labelled Ann Quigley please. Ann is also happy to collect, please contact her on 01902 331509.