ChadNet – no 171

ChadNet – no 171 – Sunday 2nd July 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 Pews

Barbara Tritton

Today I have been up in the loft; it’s a different world up there: quiet and stifling hot on this June evening.

Let me assure you, I  am not a hoarder (!?), but neither am I one to throw away anything which Might Come In Useful.

Once I’d found the item I’d come for, I sat back on my heels and looked around me, and I realised with a sinking feeling that we really need to sort out the attic. There were boxes marked Holiday Guide Books, Cine Equipment, Computer Cables, Maps, Grandma’s Toby Jugs, Cassettes, Vinyl Records, Ring Binders and Mum and Dad’s Best Tea Set………….

Never mind the fact that we’ve nothing to play the records on, the maps are so old that the M5 isn’t even on one of them, the Toby jugs are hideous, and Mum’s tea set has never been used, why have we kept them? There’s my mother’s violin, my clarinet and Graham’s guitar gathering dust, and then , in the corner, I found my six binders of Golden Hands needlework magazines. These came out fortnightly in 1971, and I can remember the great pleasure of getting each eagerly awaited copy from the newsagent. Can’t remember how many things I actually made, but the pleasure I had collecting them!

Then I found a real box of treasures: my daughter’s first pair of shoes, her letter to Father Christmas, a photograph of my mother in her Brownie uniform and many other such objects. These are really special.

It occurred to me then, that our attic is a “kingdom of the past”, a happy past, true, but dare I say it, maybe not all useful items.

A week or so ago, we were in church and sang the hymn, “There’s a spirit in the air”. The recurring last line stuck in my mind: “Live tomorrow’s life today”. In other words, it’s today which matters, we mustn’t leave things till tomorrow. And, in the same way, I’ve come  t o the conclusion that it’s silly to hoard things which realistically aren’t going to come in handy one day.

I’m not going to part with irreplaceable family memorabilia; these are priceless, and as I look at them, I thank God for the happy memories they bring, but maybe it is time for a bit of a sort out, and, although it’s good to make plans for the future, let’s treasure the here and now and really Carpe Diem.

Barbara Tritton

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).

Sunday 2nd July – Fourth Sunday after Trinity

At 10 am there will be a Service for All Ages entitled “What Springs from The Well”, led by  Henry Ibberson and Alan Smith. Foundation Leaders of The Well will be participating in the service.  To show our appreciation please can everyone attending the service (and even if you’re not!) bring at least one item from The Well shopping list (which was in last week’s ChadNet and on the table at the back of the church) if you are able to do so. Members of St Chad’s School Choir are also taking part and their families will be supporting them. Coffee, tea and biscuits will be available after the service. There will be no Communion service.

In the Parish Prayer Diary we pray  for those who live or work in: Westbeech Road, College Farm Close, Patshull Road.

In the Trysull Deanery Prayer Diary we pray for: St John the Evangelist, Swindon.

This week

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

On Tuesday Prayers for Peace will be said in church at 6 pm. Please do join us and if you would like more information or are willing to lead a session, please contact Mary Hayward ().

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 6 pm the taster session for the Pattingham Shower Singers takes place in church. See below for more information.

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.

Sunday 9th July – Fifth Sunday after Trinity

At 10 am there will be aservice of Holy Communion, led by Revd James Makepeace, 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: High Street, Meadow View. Broadwell Lane, Old Smithy Close.

In the Trysull Deanery Prayer Diary we pray for: St Benedict Biscop, Wombourne.

Century Club

The winners of the June Century Club draw were: 

  • 1st Prize – £150
    • Sue Stirk – ball 52
  • 2nd Prize – £100
    • Mrs J M Tromans – ball 68
  • 3rd Prize – £50
    • Catherine Turley – ball 49

Congratulations to all of them.

There are currently 10 vacancies for the Century Club. For more details, please contact Alan Smith on 07757 688518 or or see the website at <https://www.pattinghamchurch.org.uk/web/information/century-club/>

Pattingham Shower Singers

Do you sing in the shower?

Then why not come and join a new singing group called the Pattingham Shower Singers aimed at all ages and abilities? The idea is simply to come and sing along to well known songs from any era and genre.

No auditions, no formalities, no need to read music, just come and sing for the sheer fun of it … like you do in the shower.

Taster Session: Wednesday 5th July from 6 pm to 7 pm in the church.

Words, etc will be provided but if you need more information, contact Alix at

Holiday Club

Are your children looking for Summer Fun?

Following on from last year’s successful holiday club, the PCC is delighted to announce that we will be repeating it this year on Monday 7th and Tuesday 8th August. So….

Is your child aged between 4 and 12 years?

Would they enjoy two fun packed days of forest adventure at the Kingwood Trust, Albrighton? Activities include bush walk, den building, pizza making, pond dipping, animal encounters and other adventures.

All activities will be organised by fully trained Kingswood staff supported by volunteers from Pattingham Church.

The cost is £50 for the two days, 10am – 3pm.

Booking is now open. There are only 30 places available so don’t miss out. Full information, including the booking form, at www.pattinghamchurch.org.uk/hc

Dementia Friendly Church

Becoming Dementia Friendly Church 2023-24

Do not fear what may happen tomorrow;
the same everlasting Father who cares for you today
will take care of you then and everyday.
He will either shield you from suffering, or will give you unfailing strength to bear it.
Be at peace and put aside all anxious thoughts and imagination.
Amen

(St Francis de Sales 1567-1622)

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. 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 25th June and 9th July.

Joan Morgan – 25th June 1991
Katie Margaret Dain – 26th June 2005
Eleanor Hayward – 29th June 1982
Pat Morgan – 29th June 2004
John Alfred Garbutt Harrison – 30th June 2016
Bertie Grainger – 1st July 1961
Guy Charles Benjamin Phillips – 1st July 2001
Dennis Thomas – 2nd July 1995
Dorothy Jean Haden – 3rd July 1996
John James – 4th July 2009
Molly Dermott Pass – 5th July 2018
Bunty Genna – 6th July 2001

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