ONLINE COURSE on PRAYER

We all have moments of wonder, as children, as adults. When we try to explain, words don’t do it justice; but we can tell the story! And the wonder draws us out of ourselves, to something we know to be true but bigger than us. It can draw us inward as well, to discover new things about our selves. These movements (outward and inward) could be called prayer. Soul Food is an exploration of prayer from a Christian perspective. Over 8 evenings online plus two meeting days, we will try some different ways of praying, taking care to notice what happens. For more info, see Diocese of Lichfield | Spiritual Direction Courses (anglican.org) or email charles.ruxton@trinitychurches.org

The Well FoodbankParticularly 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 PLEASE AVOID out-of-date items, opened packets & fresh foods, as these cannot be used.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

Wolverhampton City of SanctuaryThank you all so much for your donations which are always appreciated and much needed.Always needed are kitchen and household items, children's clothes and toys, toiletries and sanitary products. Special requests this week pleasefor ahoover, fridge, microwave  and a shopping trolley (suitable for a man). Please do not deliver to Church. Please contact Annette Souter on Tel: 07952 777998 or annette_souter@hotmail.com  Thankyou very much for your ongoing support. 

The Almshouse Charity of Raphael and Ann Sedgwick

January 2022

The Penn Almshouses , built in 1776 are situated in Pennwood Lane.

There are five terraced type houses, with a communal garden at the rear.
So – who lives in them?
They were set up to help the poor and needy of Penn/Penn Fields, and the criteria for acquiring one is that you must be on some sort of income support, claim housing benefit , own no property, and a connection to either Penn or Penn Fields. 

They have no connection to the “Church”, but one of the stipulations in the deeds is that the incumbent of the Parish of Penn must be a “Trustee”.

 At the moment, there are four other trustees, each having a role to play – chairman, treasurer, clerk, and a representative from the council. We meet twice a year, and have a meal out with the residents at least once a year, at least two of us needs to be contactable to them in between.

Presently, we are looking for 2 new people to join us as Trustees. Ideally we are looking for someone with building knowledge, and someone who can take on the responsibility of Clerk.

If you would like to know more, please speak to Julian Hollington (Chairman)

on 01902 663180 or Jill Fieldhouse (Clerk) on 07710435572

Epiphany Carol Service Sunday 23^rd January 5.30pm

MAJOR SPRING CLEAN – SATURDAY 12^TH FEBRUARY 9.30AM

Please come along and bring your dusters, polish and powerful hoovers.

HOLY COMMUNION FOR ASH WEDNESDAY

2^ND MARCH -7.30PM

Next NewsletterThe next Newsletter will be available this Easter. If you wish to submit an article etc. for inclusion in this newsletter, please contact the editor Sarah Slade at newsletter.stbarts@gmail.com by Monday 14th February.

Bart’s ButterfliesThursdays at 1.45pm at Victory Hall, Lower Penn.  There is plenty of parking.All are welcome. 

Penn Climate Action meeting- Thursday 27th January - 7.30 pm Zoom ID 78793472419Password.  Kjqze8

The meeting will probably be the last one held over zoom we hope and our Guest speaker is Ric Bravery, who will tell us how to get involved in planting the Tiny Forrest on Warstones Green.We will of course also be talking about the Orchard.

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

Brian Hopson,  Jeanette Saunders,  Jane Green,  Wendy Carly,Maggie Perry, Jackie Evans,

Stella & Bluebell,  Baby Lilly,Paul Lengkong,  Margaret Reade, Naomi Williams, Sue Perry,

Paul Challenor,ChristinePlowman,  Jane Turner,  Thomas Griffiths,  Jude Aston,

Hilary Bolas,Arran Amoroso,  Liz Riches,  Martyn Dowling,  Stan Yates,  Richard Stewart,

Alice Corbett, GraceSimkin, Jutta Dougan, Lucy Harris &Deryk Vernon.

Please Pray for: The family and friends of those who have died: Alan Bickley,  Mabel Illidge,  Edna Ray,  Audrey Gatenby.