ChadNet – no 106

ChadNet – no 106 – Sunday 3rd April 2022

ChadNet - the eBulletin of St Chad's Church, Pattingham with Patshull

Welcome to this week’s edition of ChadNet – the eBulletin of St Chad’s Church, Pattingham with Patshull.

In this week’s ChadNet:

We are returning to something closer to normal.
It is up to each individual to decide whether or not they should wear a face covering in church.
The church doors will remain closed during services to help to keep the church warm.
In the pews by the wall of the South Aisle we will continue to ask that social distancing be maintained so that those who wish to maintain social distancing can do so.
Do not attend church if you have any covid symptoms or are meant to be isolating.

View from the Pews

Ken Scott

“For God’s sake this man cannot remain in power”

The quote of the week for sure. It struck a chord with me and I am sure with many people around the world. We have been watching a bitter, cruel, completely unjustified war for five weeks now and the perpetrator of it deserves all the opprobrium that comes his way.

The President did not say he would try to remove Putin but the implication of his words makes it clear he thought the Russian people should. He later described Putin’s behaviour as outrageous and it is hard to disagree with that!

What do we think of that as Christians? Is it a justifiable attitude for us to take?

Well the old, rather hackneyed, adage always is , What would Jesus do?

What did He do?

He was never afraid to confront evil directly when He met it. The money changers in the Temple certainly felt His anger very forcibly. We know the Christian faith is based on love and understanding for all, but that should not preclude us from being clear about things which are patently wrong.

One of the many sad things about this war is the clear support given to it and its leader by the Russian Orthodox Church.

The suffering being felt by the innocent people of Ukraine is one of the saddest and most obviously wicked things that I have seen in my lifetime.

There does appear to be a glimpse of hope in the last few days of meaningful negotiations towards peace but, even if it comes soon that will not undo the damage caused and the heartbreak produced by the war thus far.

We as a Church fellowship continue to pray each evening for peace and reconciliation, while contributing financially to the relief efforts taking place. This is what we can do and although it might seem limited in its scope it is nonetheless worthwhile. We believe God does hear and answer prayer. Recognising of course it is in His way and in His time.

As we approach the end of Lent and the story of Good Friday we see the ultimate conflict between good and evil enacted on the cross. It seems like a defeat for good until Easter morning changes everything. Let us keep believing that in this current dreadful situation there will be a victory for what is right and just and evil will not triumph.

Ken Scott

Would you like to write a View from the Pews?

We welcome contributions for View from the Pews from anyone who would like to write one, It does not need to be on any particular subject. If you would like to write one please send it to or contact Henry Ibberson ( / 01902 701136).

Contacts

We do not have a VIcar at the moment. For matters which would normally be dealt with by the Vicar the churchwardens are the first point of contact. The Vicarage phone (01902 700257) is redirected to the churchwardens. When they are not available a message can be left on the voicemail and they will return the call when they are available. Emails to will be received by the churchwardens.

Contact details for church officers can be found on the Contacts page of the church website. You can use if you are nore sure who to contact and the churchwardens will be able to forward it to the correct person.

Notices, which should be received by Friday evening for inclusion in that week’s ChadNet, and other communications in relation to ChadNet should be sent to Articles for the magazine should be sent to (note – this is different to the address used before November 2020 which no longer works).

Notices, which should be received by Friday evening for inclusion in that week’s ChadNet, and other communications in relation to ChadNet should be sent to

Articles for the magazine should be sent to (note – this is different to the address used before November 2020 which no longer works).

Sunday 3rd April – Fifth Sunday of Lent

At 10 am there will be a Family Service in church, led by Henry Ibberson, which will be followed by Holy Communion, led by Revd Roberta Maxwell, for those who wish to stay. Coffee (and tea and biscuits) will be available after the service.

This week

The church will be open every day. Look out for the “church open” sign outside the porch.

Every day (except Sunday) Prayers for Peace will be said in church at 6 pm.

On Tuesday morning the Lent Course on Living in Love and Faith takes place at The Church at Perton. (There is also a course on Thursday evening.) If you would like to attend please let Julia Cody, the Vicar of Perton, know (01902 750232 / ).

On Tuesday the funeral of John Stokes takes place in church at 2 pm.

On Wednesday there will be a service of Holy Communion according to the Book of Common Prayer, led by Revd James Makepeace, in church at 10.00 am which will be followed by tea, coffee and cake.

On Thursday evening the Lent Course on Living in Love and Faith takes place at The Church at Perton. (There is also a course on Tuesday morning.) If you would like to attend please let Julia Cody, the Vicar of Perton, know (01902 750232 / ).

On Saturday the wedding of Olivia Horton and Thomas Hill will take place in church at 12 noon.

Sunday 10th April – Palm Sunday

At 10 am there will be a service of Holy Communion, led by Revd James Makepeace, in church.Coffee (and tea and biscuits) will be available after the service.

There is no Sunday School this month. It will be back next month. Contact Anna on or 07968 891927 for further information.

At 6.30 pm there will be a service of Evensong, led by Iain Coleman, in church.

Holy Week and Easter

Easter cards with details of services in Holy Week and Easter have been, or are being, delivered to all homes in the ecclesiastical parish and are also available in church for those who do not live in the parish or have not received one.

Holy Week starts on Monday 11th April.

  • Prayers for peace will continue every day at 6 pm.
  • Wednesday – 13th April
    • 10 am – Holy Communion
  • Maundy Thursday – 14th April
    • 7.30 pm – Holy Communion and stripping of the altars
  • Good Friday – 15th April
    • 10 am – Building the Easter Garden – service for children and families
    • 2 pm – Good Friday devotional service
  • Easter Day – 17th April
    • 10 am – Family Communion
    • 6.30 pm – Evening Service

Century Club draw

The winners of the March Century Club draw were:

    1st prize – £150 – Mike Holland (ball 91)
    2nd prize – £100 – Tom Steel (ball 40)
    3rd prize – £50 – Roger Green (ball 53)

Congratulations to all of them.

There are still two vacancies. It you are interested in joining please contact Alan Smith on 07757 688518 or

Ukraine

We are all aware of the current situation in Ukraine. It may seem that there is little or anything that we in Pattingham and Patshull can do but we can pray and those of us who are able can give either money or items which are needed. These can either support the aid efforts in Ukraine or support those refugees who have left Ukraine, particularly those who have come to this country. Donations to the Disasters Emergency Committee Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal will be matched pound-for-pound by the UK Government up to £20 million. To donate or find out more go to https://www.dec.org.uk/ .

Prayers for Peace

We are saying Prayers for Peace in church every evening (except Sundays) at 6 pm. This normally lasts about 15 minutes. We have a rota so that there are one or two people present to lead the prayers although anyone else who wishes to come and join them is welcome to do so and can also say a prayer if they wish. Those who are not able to come to church may wish to pause and say a prayer of their own at that time.

If you can offer to join the rota – or even just do one or two evenings – please contact Mary Hayward ().

From the Memorial Book

Those whose anniversaries occur between 27th March and 10th April.

Christine May Watton – 29th March 2007
Bert Hughes – 30th March 2009
Christopher John Harrison – 30th March 2015
Isaac John Fellows – 31st March 1990
Kathleen Mary Parkes – 31st March 1999
Joan Selvey Fellows – 31st March 2019
Elsie Jane Williams – 3rd April 2001
Mary Grace Russell – 3rd April 2002
Margaret Rogers – 6th April 2012
Stanley Medlicott – 7th April 1982
Dorothy Vera Perks – 7th April 2013
Margaret Lesley Slater – 7th April 2018
Ida Sarah Bentley – 9th April 2008
Joanna Freeman Morgan – 9th April 2018

You can see all the pages of the Memorial Book on the Memorial Book Online page of the Church website.

Resources for worship and prayer at home

Some of resources which can be used at home are listed on the Resources Available Online and the Resources Available for Children, Young People and Families pages of the website.

For those who are unable to attend church there are still a number of services which are available online, including a weekly service on the Church of England website.

Giving to the church

Details of the various ways in which you can give can be found on the Giving page of the website.

We have a JustGiving page to enable people to make one off donations. It’s at www.justgiving.com/pattingham-church. You will be asked if you want to make a contribution on top of your donation. If you do it will go to JustGiving and not to charity. If you do not want to make such a contribution select “other”. If you are a taxpayer please consider gift aiding your donation.

You can make a bank transfer to our bank account (Account name: Pattingham Parochial Church Council – Sort Code: 20-97-78 Account No: 50655023).

If you are paying by cheque please make the cheque payable to “Pattingham PCC” or “Pattingham Parochial Church Council“.

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