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Published on Sunday, 28 March 2021 11:40

Bart's Blog

THE ALMSHOUSE CHARITY OF RAPHAEL AND ANN SEDGWICK Pennwood Lane, Penn, Wolverhampton March 2021 We have an Almshouse, available to anyone who meets the criteria, applicants need to be on income support, housing benefit, and have some sort of connection to Penn or Pennfields. If you, or anyone you know may be interested, please contact either Jill Fieldhouse (Clerk to the Trustees)

Telephone – 01902-620149 Mobile – 07710435572 Email – jill.fieldhouse@outlook.com Or Revd. Preb. Ben Whitmore

Wolverhampton City of Sanctuary: Thank you all so much for your donations which are always appreciated and much needed for Wolverhampton City of Sanctuary. Always in demand are clothes (for all ages and sizes), household and kitchen items, towels and bedding, children’s toys and books, toiletries and sanitary products. Thank you for your ongoing support. Please contact Annette Souter to arrange for any donations to be collected or delivered to her on Tel: 07952 777998 or annette_souter@hotmail.com Please do not deliver to Church.

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

Our Easter Services MCj04046750000[1]

28th March - Palm Sunday

Service Live Streamed from Church 10.00am

1st April - Maundy Thursday

Service Live Streamed from Church 7.30pm

2nd April - Good Friday

Tenebrae Meditations Live Streamed from Church 5.30pm

4th April - Easter Sunday

6.00am Dawn Eucharist - Church (Booking required - Service will also be Live Streamed from Church)

8.00am Holy Communion - Church

10.00am Easter Eucharist - Church (Fully Booked - Service will be Live Streamed from Church)

11.45am Family Communion at St. Anne’s

12.00pm Easter Eucharist - Church (Booking required)

5.30pm Easter Evensong Live Streamed from Church

If you wish to reserve seats, please contact the Parish Office on

01902 576809 or email stbartspenn@googlemail.com

Thursday 1st April	1.30pm	RIP Marion Drover (Bushbury West Chapel)
Thursday 1st April	3.00pm	RIP John Anderson (Bushbury West Chapel)

Electoral Roll – Revision 2021

It’s that time again – the Electoral roll of St Bartholomew’s and St Anne’s is being revised before the APCM.

The church electoral roll is not just a list of people who worship at St Bart’s & St Anne’s; it's a register of people who want to take an active part in the running of their church.

So, before the APCM is held, we want to give you all a little nudge to get yourselves onto the roll, so you can take an active part in the discussions and decisions made about your church, with your money and on your behalf.

If you are already on the roll you don’t need to do anything unless you have changed any of your details, like your address or name. If you are not on the roll and would like to be please contact the Parish Office who will be able send you a form electronically or arrange for one to come out to you.

The roll will be open for revision on Sunday 14th March and all forms will need to be returned to the church by Sunday 4th April when the roll will be closed.

Catherine Pugh

Electoral Roll Officer

There is now a defibrillator located outside St Bart’s Church Hall. Training will be arranged when restrictions allow us to do so.

The Well Foodbank: Particularly needed right now are tinned vegetables of all kinds, especially tinned potatoes, tinned fruit, rice pudding, any other tinned puddings, rice and pasta sachets, toiletries, large size nappies. Other tinned or dried items also welcome. PLEASE AVOID out-of-date items, opened packets & fresh foods, as these cannot be used. If you would like to help please add your donation to the trolley at the back of church and it will rapidly find its way to someone in need. For more information http://thewellwolverhampton.co.uk

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

Alice Corbett, Brian Hopson, Grace Simkin, Jeanette Saunders, Jutta Dougan, Jane Green,

Robert Farmer, Pauline Hollington, Wendy Carly, Linda Harris, Thomas Griffiths,

Keren Anthony, Julian Hollington, Paul Challenor, Stella & Bluebell.

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

Marion Drover, John Anderson, John Bloxham, Charles Eccleshall, Ken Jarrett.

ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH, PENN PRAYER DIARY April 2021

1.	MAUNDAY THURSDAY We remember our Lord Jesus at the Last Supper with his disciples. We pray for those who lead the service at 7.30pm that will be live streamed from church.
2.	GOOD FRIDAY We pause to meditate today on the suffering of our Lord. Tenebrae Meditations will be live streamed from church at 5.30pm.
3.	We give thanks for all who sing in our church choirs and for Carly and Julia who lead them. We look forward to being able to sing in church services again.
4.	EASTER DAY Worship and praise our risen, living, Lord. We give thanks that today there will be services in church at 6.00am, 8.00am, 10.00am and 12.00noon. There will be a service at St Anne’s at 11.45am and a live stream 5.30pm Easter Evensong. We pray for all who worship both in Church and at home.
5.	As life begins to open up after the long lock down, we pray that people will be sensible, so that life will slowly return to a safe normal.
6.	We pray for the people who live in our link diocese of Qu’Appelle in Canada. Encourage them as they worship together and reach out to people around them with the Good News of the Gospel.
7.	Catherine asks prayer for a good transition when she returns to the UK in June and a successful job application. The school asks prayer for land and buildings. Praise that the new CEO is back with his family. He is fundraising to buy land.
8.	Catherine asks prayer for the school which has been closed for a year due to covid and teaching has been online. Covid cases and number of deaths have been rising, so it is uncertain whether school can reopen. Planning is difficult. New heads of primary and secondary are needed.
9.	We give thanks and pray for all who work in our Emergency Services. Lord protect them from those who would harm them or their vehicles.
10.	We pray for the nation of Israel, facing another election. We pray that the members of the government will be able to work together to rule the country in peace and harmony.

11.	SUNDAY We give thanks and pray for all who worship at St Anne’s. We pray for all St Anne’s ‘families’ who have missed the support of love and friends.
12.	Monday morning Coffee Morning day - we pray for all who would be coming. We pray for those who are lonely, and have found the long lock down very difficult.
13.	We pray for men and women in prison. May they be able to turn their lives around. May they find support and encouragement when they leave prison. We also pray for their families, who are innocent victims.
14.	We pray for all those in our uniformed organisations, leaders and young people. We pray that soon they will be able to meet again.
15.	We pray for the people who live in our link diocese of Mechlenberg in Germany. Whatever the situation with covid, we pray that Your people may know peace in their hearts, and encourage each other in their walk with the Lord.
16.	Melissa asks prayer for wisdom as she plans trainings to equip new groups with Alpha style resources. May the participants have courage in their witness to God’s love to their friends and colleagues at work.
17.	We pray for all those who live in care homes and all those who care for them. Many have missed seeing relatives and friends. As life begins to open up we pray that carers will know how to keep people safe.
18.	SUNDAY We pray for all the children who are linked to St Bart’s who used to come to the creche and Junior Church. We pray for those who are putting stories and talks online for the children.
19.	This evening should be the Prayers for Healing meeting. We pray for people we know who are sick or in special need. We also pray for all doctors and other staff who work in our local GP surgeries.
20.	We pray for the people who live in our link diocese in Asia. In some parts of Asia it is not easy to be a Christian. Strengthen your people Lord that they may remain faithful to you when times are challenging.

21.	We give thanks for Anthony Arul who serves you faithfully as a parish priest in Penang, Asia. Strengthen and encourage him. We also pray for his wife and daughter that they will keep well.
22.	We give you thanks Lord for all who work in our hospitals. Help them and strengthen them in times of stress, especially at times when they feel that they cannot go on.
23.	We give thanks and pray for Sue in the office, Dean our treasurer and Donna who cleans the Church, Oak Room and Church Hall.
24.	We pray today for victims of crime, that they will get the support they need in these difficult times.
25.	SUNDAY We give thanks for all our clergy, Ben, Alison, Roberta, Glynne, Deb and Su. We also pray for Michael Hibbs our Lay Reader. Fill them afresh with Your Spirit as they serve You.
26.	We give thanks for all who serve in the Military. We remember those families who are separated. Give the government wisdom as they consider how to reduce numbers in the services.
27.	We give thanks for the clergy who serve the Lord faithfully in our link diocese of Matlosane. Protect them from covid and keep them safe whenever they travel and visit parishioners.
28.	We give thanks for all who work with young children linked to St Bart’s. Encourage those who put stories and talks online.
29.	We ask for prayer for Syria.
30.	We give thanks for Saskia and all who belong to the Knit and Natter group. May they soon be able to meet and encourage each other again.

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