ChadNet – no 156

ChadNet – no 156 – Sunday 19th March 2023

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 Chair

Philip Sims

The pathway to a new Vicar is not set to be smooth

This week we have been advised, that in the judgement of our Bishops and Archdeacon, neither of the two applicants for the joint role of Vicar of Pattingham and Diocesan Environment Officer warranted shortlisting. As a consequence we have no alternative but to suspend our recruitment process.

This is most disappointing, particularly given how long we have been in interregnum. However, we would not wish to compromise on attracting the right candidate and therefore support the decision taken. The Diocese is looking again at the job description for the Environmental element of the role, following which we shall re-advertise. That should not take too long.

This news is a set back because a great deal of work has gone into preparing for a Familiarisation Day when the candidates were to be guided round the village, the church, the school, and the vicarage. A programme had been devised whereby they were to be given the opportunity to meet a number of regular church goers, as well as others from our community, and get a real flavour of life in our church and village. Let’s hope we can resurrect those plans soon.

That is the bad news but I also have some good news. Nay, I would say some very good news. Ken Scott, who was to retire as our Lay Reader has very generously agreed to renew his license for a further year, during which period we would hope to identify a new Incumbent. We all know that Ken is exceptionally talented and has been our spiritual rock during the interregnum. To have him continue in this role is a huge blessing and we are so grateful, particularly as we can also rely on Iain Coleman, our other relatively recently appointed but equally capable Lay Reader.

We are so fortunate in Pattingham to be able to enjoy the support, commitment and dedication of so many talented people in our Church. That is what has enabled us to thrive as a Church during the interregnum so far. I hope and pray that we can all continue to work together through this temporary setback, whilst I also appeal to everyone in our village to rally round and support the various activities planned for the Summer, so that our entire community can continue to thrive.

Philip Sims
PCC Chairman

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

Sunday 19th March – Mothering Sunday – Fourth Sunday of Lent

At 10 am there will be a service for Mothering Sunday led by the Youth Group in church.Mothering Sunday posies will be distributed at the service. This will be followed by a short service of Holy Communion, led by Revd Sue Watson, to which you are all most welcome. Immediately after communion we will be serving refreshments, tea and coffee.

In the Parish Prayer Diary we pray for: The Parish Council and all elected representatives.

In the Trysull Deanery Prayer Diary we pray for: St Joseph’s, Merry Hill, Wolverhampton.

This week

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

Experience Easter takes place on Monday and Tuesday. See below for more information.

On Tuesday Prayers for Peace will be said in church at 6 pm. Prayers for Peace now takes place on Tuesdays only during the winter months. Please do join us and if you would like more information or are willing to lead a session, please contact Mary Hayward ().

On Tuesday evening there is a PCC meeting in church.

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

After the service the church will be open from 10.30 am until at least 11.00 am as a Place of Welcome when anyone who wants to will be welcome to share in the coffee, cake and chat, whether they have been to the service or not. The church heating will be on so those attending will be warm as well as receiving a warm welcome.

On Wednesday at 12 noon Who’s for Lunch? is held in the Village Hall.

At 7 pm on Wednesday Choir Practice takes place in church. Anyone interested in joining the choir should contact Greg Lewin or any member of the choir.

The Lent Course at the Church at Perton continues. There is a choice of two times – Thursdays at 7.30pm and Fridays at 11am.

Sunday 26th March – Passion Sunday – Fifth Sunday of Lent

At 10 am there will be aservice of Holy Communion, led by Revd Paul Brown, in church. Coffee, tea and biscuits will be available after the service.

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

In the Parish Prayer Diary we pray  for those who live or work in:
Letchmere Lane, St Chads Close, Yew Tree Road, Retreat Gardens.

In the Trysull Deanery Prayer Diary we pray for: Holy Cross, Bobbington.

Colouring competition to support Ukraine – and win a prize

The colouring competition is still open. The closing date is April 2nd at 12 noon.

More details can be found at <https://www.pattinghamchurch.org.uk/web/news-and-events/colouring-competition/>

Easter Holiday Club

There are still vacancies for the Easter Holiday Club for those in year 4 as well as years 5 to 8.

Details can be found at <https://www.pattinghamchurch.org.uk/ehc/>
For more details or to book a place contact or call on 07562372771.

Experience Easter

We will welcome pupils and staff from St. Chad’s First School and year 5 from Bilbrook MIddle School into  church on Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st March to ‘Experience Easter’.
 
The children will hear the message of Easter working in small groups, moving around to different parts of the church where the Easter story will be told in a very different way.
 
Church members will be working with the small groups and their teachers, allowing the children to experience key parts of the Easter story, helping them understand the meaning and the celebration of Easter through the sacrifice of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Donations for The Well

The need for the Food Bank continues and the box for donations for the Food Bank at The Well in Wolverhampton continues to be 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/>.

The wishing well is also at the back of the church if you have any spare loose change. Donations, however small, go towards running costs. Don’t be shy, every little helps!

From the Memorial Book

Those whose anniversaries occur between 12th and 26th March.

Gordon Francis Thomas – 12th March 1992
Dennis William Lovering – 12th March 2012
Emily Margaret Ada Pugh – 13th March 1991
Ronald Lacey – 13th March 1998
Arthur John Rogers – 14th March 2005
Hilda Northern – 15th March 1997
Thomas William Roberts – 17th March 1973
James Keith Bradshaw – 17th March 2006
Lilian Ross Beach – 17th March 2006
Phyllis Alice Wood – 18th March 2016
Ronald Arthur Painting – 20th March 1980
Olive Harris – 20th March 1990
David Spencer Haddock – 21st March 1996
Leslie Thomas Price – 21st March 1997
Dennis David Cave – 23rd March 2017
Geoffrey Warrilow – 24th March 1956
Lillian Elkin – 26th March 1991

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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