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Wednesday 7 December 4:30 pm - Lighting of Christmas Tree - Main Atrium
Tuesday 13 December  7:00 pm - Carol Singing ˜ Wards
Thursday 15 December 2:30 pm - Carol Singing - Main Atrium
Sunday 18 December  10:15 am - Carols for Christmas - St Luke's Chapel & Prayer Room
Tuesday 20 December  7:00 pm - Carol Singing ˜ Wards
Christmas Day      10:15 am - Christmas Communion - St Luke's Chapel & Prayer Room

Annual Service of Thanksgiving for the life and work of Sister Dora
The Chaplaincy Department and St Paul‘s Church at the Crossing would like to invite you to our Annual Service of Thanksgiving for the life and work of Sister Dora which is to be held at 11:00 am on Sunday 15 January 2011 at St Paul‘s, The Crossing, Walsall.

The preacher this year is the Revd David Primrose, Director of Transforming Communities (Lichfield Diocese). Following the service, floral tributes will be laid at the statue of Sr Dora. You are welcome to join us for this ceremony also.

Introduction

As Chaplains and Faith Representatives we are here to support you in your time of need. We are available to everyone in our hospital community - patients, carers and visitors, and members of staff. We represent various faith traditions but are here for you whether you are a person of faith or not.

We are supported by volunteers, and represent the following faiths:

Christian (Church of England, Free Church, Roman Catholic)

Muslim

Sikh

Hindu

We are there to share your concerns or celebrate your joys, and pray with you if you wish. We can visit you on your ward or unit. We can also arrange for you to attend a service or prayers in our hospital Chapel and Prayer Room.

Nursing staff can supply you with Holy Books or Prayer Mats as these are available on each ward.

To contact us.

The Chaplaincy Team

Please click on an individual's name to view their picture in a separate window.

Revd Alison Coles
Chaplaincy Team Leader
Church of England
Fr John Harrington
RC Chaplain
Imam K Mahmud
Muslim Representative
Mrs Parkash Sohal
Sikh Representative
Revd Ray Goode
Free Church Chaplain
Mrs Jamila Madari,
Muslim Representative

Reverend Denis Sunley
Assistant Chaplain
Church of England
Fr Michael McGrail
RC Chaplain
Mr A Jaffri
Muslim Representative
Mr S Bhatt
Hindu Representative
Miss Cath Smith
Secretary

Pictures:

New Prayer and Quiet Room

The new Prayer and Quiet Room for all faiths. Situated opposite St Luke's Chapel and Prayer Room just off the West Wing Corridor, Level 1, the room is open every day between 8.00 am and 6.00 pm.

Eid-Ul-Fitr
The Muslim festival of Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan (the month of fasting) was celebrated in the hospital on 23 September. Special food was distributed in West Wing Reception.

Eid Celebrations
Sue James with members of the Muslim Community and Chaplaincy Team.

Diwali Celebrations
The Hindu and Sikh Festival of Diwali was celebrated on 19 October.

For Hindus, Diwali is for the worship of Mahaa Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth and Prosperity. For Sikhs, Diwali (Bandi Chhorth Diwas or Day of Freedom from Imprisonment) marks the release of Guru Hargobind Ji from the Gwalior Fort, in the Indian State of Madhya Pradesh.

Sue James with members of the Sikh and Hindu Communities at the Diwali Celebrations

Diwali Celebrations
Members of the Hindu and Sikh
Community serving food.

How to contact us

The Chaplaincy Office
Manor Hospital
Moat Road
Walsall
WS2 9PS

Telephone: 01922 656216 (direct line) or extension 6216 from within the hospital.

E-mail: chaplaincy@walsallhospitals.nhs.uk

Please ask the nursing staff if you would like to see a Chaplain or Faith Representative. They can also assist you to make contact with your own Priest, Minister or Faith Leader.

For emergencies, we offer a 24/7 on-call service. Please ask nursing staff to contact the relevant Chaplain or Faith Representative through Switchboard (telephone: 01922 721172, or extension 0 from within the hospital).

Worship Space and Service Times

There are two places for prayer and worship:
St Luke's Chapel and Prayer Room, West Wing, Level 1 (opposite Wards 11 & 12)

Prayer and Quiet Room, also West Wing, Level 1 (on main corridor).

Both are open to everyone. Separate prayer areas can be created with curtains and screens.

Times of Services held in St. Luke's Chapel and Prayer Room
Sunday: Holy Communion at 10.15 am
Patients are collected from the wards from 9.30 am

Tuesday: Roman Catholic Mass at 4:15 pm
Patients are collected from the wards from 3:45 pm

Wednesday: Holy Communion at 1:05 pm
First Wednesday in the month: Quiet Space (a reflective service)
First Wednesday in the month: Sikh Prayers at 11:00 am

Friday: Muslim Prayers Time Varies
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