ChadNet – no 138

ChadNet – no 138 – Sunday 13th November 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:

View from the Pews

Peter Nicholls

At this time of year whilst we are going about our everyday tasks and undertaking Christmas Shopping, we see all of the amazing volunteers across the country helping to raise money for the Poppy Appeal.

This moved me to think of our upcoming Remembrance Sunday Service at our Church, the origin of this day, why we wear poppies and some of the traditions followed.

Remembrance Day takes place every year, to remember all people who have died in wars.  Ceremonies take place on 11 November, the day that World War One (WW1) ended, with the country falling silent at 11am for a period of reflection.

WW1 officially ended with the Treaty of Versailles in June 1919, hostilities between the Allies and Germany came to a conclusion with the signing of the armistice the previous year.  This truce was agreed on the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month in 1918.

The tradition of silence began on the first Armistice Day in 1919. An Australian journalist wrote a piece for a newspaper calling for a respectful silence to remember those who had died. King George V was made aware of this and issued a proclamation calling for a period of silence.

In the aftermath of World War Two (WW2), plans were made to mark the fallen and ensure they were also remembered, with concerns they might be forgotten if ceremonies were only held on 11 November, a date so heavily associated with WW1. The Archbishop of Westminster therefore proposed naming the second Sunday in November as Remembrance Sunday.

The Last Post has become associated with war remembrance and military funerals. This dates back to the mid-19th century, when it was played at the graves of soldiers who had died in conflict abroad – the idea being that the call of the end of the day also signifies the end of life.

Wearing a Poppy is a show of support for the Armed Forces community, and a symbol of Remembrance for all those who have fallen in conflict.

Poppies were chosen as a symbol of remembrance as many of the battlefields in WW1 had poppies growing in them.  The Royal British Legion first started selling poppies in 1921. 

We unite across faiths, cultures and backgrounds to remember the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces and to acknowledge innocent civilians who have lost their lives in conflict and acts of terrorism.

Whatever we do as an act of remembrance, it is a time to reflect, remember and honour those who have made the greatest sacrifice.

John 15 – verse 13 states “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends”.

Personally, I will always be grateful to all those who have laboured and suffered for a fairer world and those who have given so much so that we may live in dignity and freedom. 

Peter Nicholls

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.

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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 13th November – Remembrance Sunday

At 10.30 am (note the time) there will be a Remembrance Sunday Service in church, led by Revd James Makepeace. There will be no Communion Service. Coffee (and tea and biscuits) will be available after the service.

There will be no service in the evening.

This week

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

Monday is the copy date for the December magazine. Send articles to Mike Moss at

On Tuesday and Thursday Prayers for Peace will be said in church at 6 pm. On other days of the week the church will remain open until at least 6.30 pm and there will be a sheet of prayers left in the Lady Chapel for people to use if they wish. If you would like to join the team of people who take turns to lead the Prayers for Peace please contact Mary Hayward ().

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.

From Wednesday to Saturday Pattingham Drama Group presents Absurd Person Singular at 7.30 pm at the Village Hall. All tickets £10 available from or 01902 700748

Sunday 20th November – Christ the King

At 10 am there will be a service led by the Youth Group in church. The service will reflect Inter Faith Week and we have a visiting speaker. This will be followed by a service of Holy Communion by extension, led by Iain Coleman, for those who wish to stay. After the whole service there will be special refreshments with a multi-cultural theme.

Inter Faith Week

Inter Faith Week takes place from Sunday 13th to Sunday 20th November. If you are interested in finding out more there is a website at <https://www.interfaithweek.org/> and Interfaith Wolverhampton’s website is at <http://www.ifwton.org.uk/>.

Our Youth Service on 20th November will have an Inter Faith Theme.

Christingle

This year’s Christingle service will be on Sunday 11th December at 4.00 pm.

Christingle collection candles are available at the back of the church. Please take one and fill it with all your loose change from now until the service.

Christmas Tree Festival

Christmas Tree Festival

The 2022 Christmas Tree Festival will take place from Friday 16th to Sunday 18th December.

  • Over 30 decorated trees
  • Vote for your favourite tree
  • Hang a bauble on the memory tree
  • Raffle with great prizes.

Opening times:

  • Friday 16th December – 12 noon to 7.00pm
  • Saturday 17th December – 10.00am to 5.00pm
    • Brewood Singers Concert – ‘It’s Christmas Time’ – 7.30pm
      • Tickets £10 each (includes a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie)
  • Sunday 18th December – 11.30am to 5.00pm
    • Youth Service at 10.00am
    • Evensong Service – Nine Lessons and Carols at 6.30pm

Food Bank Donations for The Well

The box for donations for the Food Bank at The Well in Wolverhampton is at the back of the church. Details of the items wanted are on the table and can also be seen on the church website at <https://www.pattinghamchurch.org.uk/web/harvest-2022/>.

Thank you.

From the Memorial Book

Those whose anniversaries occur between 6th and 20th Novemer.

Hilda Mary Smedley – 7th November 2013
Elizabeth Scarth – 7th November 2014
Rupert Neville Hayward – 9th November 1964
Stanley Charles Weaver – 12th November 1999
May Weaver – 15th November 1938
Elizabeth Wood – 16th November 1934
Eva Margaret Curtis  – 18th November 1981
Harry Nickholds – 18th November 1995
Trevor John Darlington – 18th November 2008
David William Burton – 19th November 2019

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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