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These pages were last updated on January 14th 2010
Please come and join us on Sunday 17 January 2010 at 11:00 am at The Crossing at St Paul‘s, Walsall. Sr Frances Dominica from Helen House Hospice will be the guest preacher. Flowers will be laid at Sr Dora‘s statue in the town centre afterwards.
A WARM WELCOME TO:
Mrs Jamila Madari, Muslim Faith Representative
Mrs Parkash Sohal, Sikh Faith Representative
We are supported by volunteers, and represent the following faiths:
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.
Fr John Harrington
Imam K Mahmud
Mrs Parkash Sohal
Revd Ray Goode
Mrs Jamila Madari,
Fr Michael McGrail
Mr A Jaffri
Mr S Bhatt
Miss Cath Smith
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.
The Chaplaincy Office
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).
There are two places for prayer and worship:
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
Tuesday: Roman Catholic Mass at 4:15 pm
Wednesday: Holy Communion at 1:05 pm
Friday: Muslim Prayers Time Varies
Festivals - see Chapel notice boards for service times.
News
SR DORA REMEMBERED
There will be a special service to remember the life of Dorothy Wyndlow Pattison (Sr Dora) and give thanks for all who work in healthcare today.
Reverend Denis Sunley, Assistant Chaplain
Denis joined us in June from St Thomas‘ Church, Huntington, Cannock, where he remains as Ordained Local Minister. He is working at the hospital 3 days per week. In a previous life, Denis was Sports Reporter with the Express & Star and is a keen golfer.
Jamila joined us in July, with special responsibility for female Muslim patients. She attends Masji-al-Farouq Mosque in Palfrey, Walsall, where her husband is an Imam. Jamila has recently graduated with a Degree in English from Birmingham City University. She is currently studying towards a Post Graduate Certificate in Education at primary level. Jamila is with us for 3½ hours each week.
Parkash joined us in July. She is also with us for 3½ hours each week and volunteers for several other hospitals in the area, promoting chaplaincy within the Sikh Community. On 30 October, Parkash was presented with an award from the British Asian Hafta in recognition of her community work. When she is not undertaking her various chaplaincy roles, Parkash enjoys looking after her grandchildren.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.
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
RC Chaplain
Muslim Representative
Sikh Representative
Free Church Chaplain
Muslim RepresentativeReverend Denis Sunley
Assistant Chaplain
Church of England
RC Chaplain
Muslim Representative
Hindu Representative
SecretaryPictures:
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.
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.
Sue James with members of the Muslim Community and Chaplaincy Team.
The Hindu and Sikh Festival of Diwali was celebrated on 19 October.
Sue James with members of the Sikh and Hindu Communities at the Diwali Celebrations
Members of the Hindu and Sikh
Community serving food.
How to contact us
Manor Hospital
Moat Road
Walsall
WS2 9PS Worship Space and Service Times
Sunday: Holy Communion at 10.15 am
Patients are collected from the wards from 9.30 am
Patients are collected from the wards from 3:45 pm
First Wednesday in the month: Quiet Space (a reflective service)
Please make your own way there
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