Volunteers from RAZOM, the Welcome Centre for displaced Ukrainians, in Wolverhampton and surrounding areas will be selling their crafts after Sunday Service on 2nd April 2023 in the Oak Room at St Bart’s.  They are raising funds for RAZOM, so that together with our help they can continue to support their Ukrainian guests!!     

STAND WITH UKRAINE 

Thank you  Дякую

The Well Foodbank 

The Well has been in existence in Wolverhampton for 16 years and now delivers parcels to 120 homes a week, in August 2022 it had delivered 100k parcels to individuals. A big thank you to those that support The Well by donating food items, toiletries etc, we are very appreciative of the support you are able to give. Sadly our stocks in specific items are very low whereas we have a plentiful supply of pasta and biscuits -  we are particularly short of meat soups, jam/marmalade, noodles, sugar, fruit drinks, long life milk, pasta and rice sachets, bags of rice, custard, male and female toiletries (shower gel/shampoo/deodrant) sanitary products, bars of soap, cat and dog food, household cleaning items, tinned peas - we are also putting out a request for Easter eggs, any size. Your donations whatever amount are gratefully received, they will be used, please place them in the trolley at the back of church - so thank you. 'It is in giving we receive' Kay Stokes 

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 irons, thermos flasks, blenders and food processors and shoes (trainers or flat) for children and adults, all sizes. 

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. 

Book & Bric a Brac fayre Sunday 30th April 11.30am till 4.00pm             50p entry

Come and have a browse through our vast collection of books and find a bargain in our household items. There will also be refreshments.

Please come and support our event as the proceeds will be going towards some much needed new stage stairs.

EASTER SUNDAY BREAKFAST Breakfast will be served after the 6.15am Service until 9.30am. Anyone else is most welcome to join us, either before or after the 8.00am Service or before the 10.00am Service. Breakfast will finish at 9.30am. PLEASE NOTE: Coffee will not be available after the 10.00am Service on this day.

APCM 2023 - Sunday 23rd April

This year the APCM is due to be held on Sunday 23rd April during the 10am service at St. Bart's. 

Details regarding the number of PCC & Deanery Synod representatives set to be elected, are to be placed near the entrance of St. Bart's & St. Anne's shortly, along with paper copies of nomination sheets.

Those interested in putting themselves forward for one of the available positions must ensure that completed nomination forms are returned to Rev. Preb. Ben prior to the meeting date.

Q&A's - Responses to the questions/comments raised at the 2022 APCM can be downloaded from the website page: www.stbarts.org.uk/pcc 

We anticipate that the APCM report pack will be available from the 9th April; thank you to all those who have contributed to this.

Gift Aid Tax Certificates

If you need a Gift Aid Tax Certificate, so that you can complete your 22/23 Tax return, could you please let me know.

You can either call me 01902 336822, or better email me barbedwards1948@outlook.com

If you have had a certificate in previous years I have your name on my list so no need to do anything. Just for me, on behalf of Rev Ben and our PCC to thank you for your donations, it really is very much appreciated.  Barbara Edwards

Prayer with anointing during Lent

We will again be offering an opportunity for individual prayer and anointing following Saturday 5.30 and Sunday 10.00 services during Lent. Please come to the Lady Chapel immediately after the service. There will be someone ready to pray with you, either for a specific need that you want to share, or simply for God's blessing on your life. 

Electoral Roll – Revision Time

The church electoral roll is open for revision until Palm Sunday (2nd April).  If you are already on, then there’s nothing you need to do.  If you need to change any of your details – you’ve moved or changed your name and want to let us know or if you’d like to be added to the roll then please collect a form from me or the office and return it to the Parish Office.  

Catherine Pugh   Electoral Roll Officer

Easter Services at St Bart’s

2nd April -   Palm Sunday

10.00am    Palm Sunday Eucharist

11.30am    Palm Sunday procession at St Anne’s 

5.30pm      Choral Evensong

6th April -   Maundy Thursday

6.00- 7.00 pm        Passover meal *

7.30pm           Eucharist with washing of hands

8.30-9.30pm.         Fish and chip supper *

9.00-10.00pm.       Film ‘The Miracle Maker’

10.00-11.00pm      Meditations

                         7th April - Good Friday

                5.30pm      Choral ‘Tenebrae style’ 

                         Good Friday Meditation  

8th April - Holy Saturday 

9.00am       Meditations – 

                     ‘Cast your burden on the Lord’

9th April -  Easter Sunday

6.15am Sunrise Communion on the green

8.00am Holy Communion

10.00am     Easter Family Eucharist

11.45am     Family Communion at St. Anne’s

5.30pm Choral Evensong

(*For these events please sign sheet at the back of church)