We have only one Sunday service at 11 am (a communion service with hymns when we have visiting clergy). Refreshments are usually served after the service. If you are unable to attend church, there is a Spiritual Communion file below to download or you can use one of the links lower down the page for online services. |
God our Father, whose Son, the light unfailing, has come from heaven to deliver the world from the darkness of ignorance: let these holy mysteries open the eyes of our understanding that we may know the way of life, and walk in it without stumbling; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
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There are additional prayers for you on this document if you wish to use them:
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Sunday is a wonderful day to cherish the priceless gifts of life.
We hope you have a wonderful and blessèd Sunday.
We hope you have a wonderful and blessèd Sunday.
If you are unable to attend church, you might like to use the following links for live services:
- We advise you to follow the 'Pray as you Go' website daily, for each day's short service. The service is reflective, quiet and aims to help you to become more aware of God’s presence in your life, listen to and reflect on God’s word and grow in your relationship with God. https://pray-as-you-go.org
- You can access daily prayer and services from the Church of England, using this link: https://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/join-us-service-daily-prayer
- You might like to follow the services that are recorded at Lichfield Cathedral. Use the link to find out more. Their service times are shown below. https://www.lichfield-cathedral.org/worship-music/together-in-worship-from-51120
- Follow the link below to see services recorded live at the above times or you can catch up with previous services if you miss them going live.
https://www.lichfield-cathedral.org/welcome-back/together-in-worship-from-51120 - The BBC has a Daily Service, which is about 15 minutes with a reflection, reading from Scripture, prayers, and hymns. It’s every day at 9.45 am on the BBC website and on Radio 4. You can also listen to services from the last 30 days.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006wzfs
REGULAR SERVICES:
In the absence of a vicar, we are currently offering only one service on a Sunday when we will have visiting ministers most weeks.
In the absence of a vicar, we are currently offering only one service on a Sunday when we will have visiting ministers most weeks.
11.00 am Sunday - Communion Service
Parish Eucharist (with congregational singing). Traditional in form and tone but open to all. Mario Castillo plays guitar and sings, sometimes accompanied by Jacqueline Burke (who also plays flute) as well as Linda Stockall and Rob Yardley.
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6.00 pm Sunday - Memorial service - dates will be published nearer the time
We hold a Memorial service a few times a year for those who have lost loved ones recently or some years ago.
'Lord, have mercy on those who mourn, who feel numb and crushed and are filled with the pain of grief, whose strength has given up. You know all our sighing and longings. Be near to us and teach us to fix our hope on you through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen'
‘And God shall wipe away every tear from their eye and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning nor crying nor pain.'
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Baptism Bookings
Please complete Form (1) on the Contact Us page. Click here to see more details about Christenings on the Christenings/Baptisms page.
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Wedding Bookings
Please complete Form (1) on the Contact Us page. Click here to see more details about weddings on the Weddings page.
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Home Communion (for the homebound)
Do you know anyone who would like to receive Holy Communion within their home? Click here to message us about this.
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Services/events will be in Church unless otherwise stated.
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ACTIVITIES:
Craft Club
Our craft club, Lovingly Crafted, meets once a month on the first Saturday each of month. Whilst the church hall is closed, we meet at Wednesbury Library 1.30 to 3.30 pm. Click here to find out more on the Craft Club page. Check on the Weekly Notices using this link, or the Craft Club page using this link, for further details in case it has to be cancelled or the venue changed.
Open Table
PLEASE NOTE: currently, whilst the church hall is closed, there is no Open Table lunch.
(The Open Table team serve delicious lunches at 1.00 pm usually on the second Saturday of each month. Please advise Joyce Turner if you wish to attend, or can help. Check on the Weekly Notices to find further details in case it has to be cancelled or the date is changed.)
Events
Click here for Weekly Notices and, also, here to find out about forthcoming events that may not be on the Notices.
Newsletters
Click here to download the newsletter each month.
MOTHERING SUNDAY EUCHARIST
The fourth Sunday of Lent is kept as Mothering Sunday. It's sometimes known as Laetare (joyful) Sunday. It's a day when Mothering in all its forms is celebrated - the mothering of Mother Church as well as the human mothering by parents.
The fourth Sunday of Lent is kept as Mothering Sunday. It's sometimes known as Laetare (joyful) Sunday. It's a day when Mothering in all its forms is celebrated - the mothering of Mother Church as well as the human mothering by parents.
A memorial service:
SPECIAL PEAL OF BELLS - 23rd February 2019
A peal was rung at our Church by 10 ringers from the St Martin’s Guild in 3 hours 2 minutes on Saturday 23rd February. They rang 5040 changes of Cambridge Surprise Royal in loving memory of Andy Carr, who had been tower captain of Northfield and it was rung on Henry Johnson Dinner Day. You can see further details on the the Ringing World BellBoard website. https://bb.ringingworld.co.uk/view.php?id=1273037 |
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2nd December 2018
Lynn, Mario, Joyce, Alice and Wendy went to the Central Hall in Walsall to see Stuart Townend and Band in their ‘Courage’ tour. The band was fabulous and we all came out feeling positive. (We hope Mario will sing some of the songs in Church. )
Stuart Townend is an English Christian worship leader and writer of hymns and contemporary worship music. His songs include ‘In Christ Alone’, ‘How Deep The Father's Love For Us’, ‘Beautiful Saviour’ and ‘The King of Love’. (His son plays drums and his daughter is a vocalist.)
Invitation from Holy Trinity Church, Old Hill
On Saturday 29th September, Claire and Wendy represented our Open the Book team at Holy Trinity Church in Old Hill. Click here to find out more on the Open the Book page and go to the bottom of the screen.
Invitation to visit Polesworth Abbey and St Editha's Church
David Brookes (Organist and Choir Master) extended an invitation to us to visit his church. The Abbey, Church and Sensory Garden is open to visitors every day apart from Mondays from 10.30 am to 4.00 pm. Wendy, her husband Dennis and friend Heather visited and enjoyed a few hours there. Thank you to David and other volunteers for making them very welcome. Polesworth Abbey was founded in the 9th century by St Modwena and King Egbert. The first abbess was Edgytha (daughter of King Egbert, now known as St Editha) to whom the present church is now named. It is likely that she lived in the 600s and that there was a Saxon shrine dedicated to her at Polesworth before the end of the 7th century. A 12th century carving found in excavations and prominent in the Abbey is probably part of an early Norman memorial or shrine installed when the present Abbey buildings were erected in the early twelfth century. It is a very interesting place. Please visit our Facebook page if you wish to view photos. Click here to go to the page and then select Photos and look for the album.
Guild of Servers of the Sanctuary
For the first time in a long time (approximately 35 years) St Bartholomew's had the privilege of having a visit from the Guild of Servers of the Sanctuary. The Guilds Office was chanted and a sermon was given by their chaplain, the Revd Fr Martin Ennis. The Guild of Servants of the Sanctuary is a Guild of Altar Servers which seeks to deepen the spiritual life of its members and to help them to become more worthy of their high office. It is entirely a society of lay people but welcomes Bishops, Priests and Deacons as Associate Members and non-servers as Supporter members. Altar Servers from many parishes meet at their Chapter and Festivals for Worship and Fellowship, often providing support for servers who may be the solitary server at their church. There are Chapters throughout England, Wales and overseas. Details regarding the Guild can be found on their website.
http://guild-of-servers-of-sanctuary.weebly.com/
Lynn, Mario, Joyce, Alice and Wendy went to the Central Hall in Walsall to see Stuart Townend and Band in their ‘Courage’ tour. The band was fabulous and we all came out feeling positive. (We hope Mario will sing some of the songs in Church. )
Stuart Townend is an English Christian worship leader and writer of hymns and contemporary worship music. His songs include ‘In Christ Alone’, ‘How Deep The Father's Love For Us’, ‘Beautiful Saviour’ and ‘The King of Love’. (His son plays drums and his daughter is a vocalist.)
Invitation from Holy Trinity Church, Old Hill
On Saturday 29th September, Claire and Wendy represented our Open the Book team at Holy Trinity Church in Old Hill. Click here to find out more on the Open the Book page and go to the bottom of the screen.
Invitation to visit Polesworth Abbey and St Editha's Church
David Brookes (Organist and Choir Master) extended an invitation to us to visit his church. The Abbey, Church and Sensory Garden is open to visitors every day apart from Mondays from 10.30 am to 4.00 pm. Wendy, her husband Dennis and friend Heather visited and enjoyed a few hours there. Thank you to David and other volunteers for making them very welcome. Polesworth Abbey was founded in the 9th century by St Modwena and King Egbert. The first abbess was Edgytha (daughter of King Egbert, now known as St Editha) to whom the present church is now named. It is likely that she lived in the 600s and that there was a Saxon shrine dedicated to her at Polesworth before the end of the 7th century. A 12th century carving found in excavations and prominent in the Abbey is probably part of an early Norman memorial or shrine installed when the present Abbey buildings were erected in the early twelfth century. It is a very interesting place. Please visit our Facebook page if you wish to view photos. Click here to go to the page and then select Photos and look for the album.
Guild of Servers of the Sanctuary
For the first time in a long time (approximately 35 years) St Bartholomew's had the privilege of having a visit from the Guild of Servers of the Sanctuary. The Guilds Office was chanted and a sermon was given by their chaplain, the Revd Fr Martin Ennis. The Guild of Servants of the Sanctuary is a Guild of Altar Servers which seeks to deepen the spiritual life of its members and to help them to become more worthy of their high office. It is entirely a society of lay people but welcomes Bishops, Priests and Deacons as Associate Members and non-servers as Supporter members. Altar Servers from many parishes meet at their Chapter and Festivals for Worship and Fellowship, often providing support for servers who may be the solitary server at their church. There are Chapters throughout England, Wales and overseas. Details regarding the Guild can be found on their website.
http://guild-of-servers-of-sanctuary.weebly.com/
Day Retreat
Karen Bennett kindly allowed us to publish some photos she took when she attended a Day Retreat led by Fr Mark from St Bartholomew’s Church and the Revd Dr Jason Philips at the church of St Giles in Whittington.
Karen said “I had an amazing time at this Ignatian Spirituality Retreat” and thanked both Fr Mark and St Giles Church. The retreat offered quiet spiritual reflection, guided meditation and time for personal reflection.
REMEMBRANCE
