ChadNet – no 206

ChadNet – no 206 – Sunday 3rd March 2024

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

Tony Ainsworth

Stewardship of our Church

I’ve been the Treasurer at St Chad’s for approximately three years. So I am in the unique position to understand what is happening with the Church finances.

It’s with a sad heart I have to say things are not as they should be.

While we are fortunate that the cost of  maintenance of our historic church building is covered by two trust funds, the day to day running costs of the church are not.

For the second year we are facing a deficit in the church running expenses. Our income from voluntary giving has been in decline due largely to the passing of a number of major donors while like everyone else our costs to run the church on a daily basis have increased significantly.

In short we need your help and support to change this, as we rely on voluntary giving to cover these costs.

Is this the time for all of us to take a moment to review our voluntary giving, and ask ourselves:

  • When was the last time I increased my giving?
  • Am I giving what is right not what is left?
  • Can I do more!?

Ways to give:

  • Yellow and Green gift aid envelope
  • Via the cash less machines by the main church door.
  • Lichfield diocesan scheme – Giving Direct
  • JustGiving
  • Directly to our bank
    • Pattingham Parochial Church Council
    • Sort code 209778
    • Acc’t No 50655023

If you need help in any of the above our gift aid secretary, Graham, is more than willing to assist (tel: 01902 700065 or email on ).

Please give what is right not what is left!

Your church needs your support.

Tony Ainsworth

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 afternoon 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 March – Third Sunday of Lent

At 10 am there will be a Family Service, led by Gladys Jones and Debbie Francis, in church. It will be followed by a short service of Holy Communion, led by Revd Paul Brown, to which you are all most welcome. Coffee, tea and biscuits will be available after the service.

In the Parish Prayer Diary we pray for:
Village organisations.

In the Trysull Deanery Prayer Diary we pray for:
All Saints, Trysull.

This week

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

Contractors are continuing work on various repairs and work to the church this week. The contractors will be working in and around the church. The church and churchyard will remain open but please take care while using them. Access to the toilets will be kept unlocked. See below for more details.

On Monday at 7.30 pm the third session of the Lent Course “Act on Poverty” takes place in The Loft. More details below.

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 Paul Brown, 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. Those attending will receive a warm welcome.

On Wednesday at 12.30 pm there is a Lent Lunch at the home of Sue Riches. If you are attending please sign up on the sheet at the back of the church.

On Wednesday at 6 pm the Pattingham Shower Singers meet in church. All are welcome – just come and sing and have fun! If you need more information, contact Alix at .

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

On Thursday at 10.30 am the repeat of the third session of the Lent Course “Act on Poverty” takes place at Christ Church, Tettenhall Wood. More details below.

On Friday at 1.00 pm the Funeral of Frank Northern takes place in church.

Sunday 10th March – Mothering Sunday / Fourth Sunday of Lent

At 10 am there will be aservice of Holy Communion for Mothering Sunday, led by Revd Paul Brown, in church. It will include songs, drama, interactive and candle prayers and the blessing of flowers for moms. Mothering Sunday posies will be distributed. 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 and work in: Letchmere Close.

In the Trysull Deanery Prayer Diary we pray for:
St Chad’s, Pattingham.

Disposal of old screen

We are in the process of refurbishing the West door at the back of the church so it can be used in connection with funeral and wedding services and help to keep our heating costs down. The decorative screen in front of the door has been dismantled and will be disposed of by the end of March. The PCC has decided to make the timber available to those who feel they can make use of it before then in return for a donation to church funds. If anyone is interested, please speak to one of the churchwardens.

The contractors are continuing to work in the church.

Century Club

The winners of the February Century Club draw were:

    1st Prize – £150
        Claire Ainsworth – ball 96
    2nd Prize – £100
         Peter Bromley – ball 18
    3rd Prize – £50
        Dennis Gregory – ball 81

Congratulations to all of them.

There are currently five vacancies for the Century Club. For an annual subscription is £60 there is a chance every month to win £150, £100 or £50.  If you would like to join the Century Club or 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>.

Lent and Easter

Lent Lunches

Lent Lunches will be held at 12.30 pm on Wednesday 6th March (at the home of Sue Riches) and Thursday 21st March (at the home of Sue Stirk). There will be sign up sheets at the back of the church in due course.

Lent course

The Lent Course shared with Tettenhall Wood on the theme “Act on Poverty” is continuing.

  • Monday Evenings, 7.30pm, St Chad’s, Pattingham
  • Thursday Mornings, 10.30am, Christ Church, Tettenhall Wood
  • Also available online:

Holy Week

There will be the usual services on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday.

  • Maundy Thursday (28th March)
    • 7.30 pm – Holy Communion and stripping of the altars
  • Good Friday (29th March)
    • 10.00 am – Building the Easter Garden – service for children and families – followed by an Egg Hunt.
    • 2.00 pm – Good Friday devotional service

Easter Day

In addition to the Communion Service at 10.00 am there will be a service of Evensong at 6.30 pm.

The Well – the Wolverhampton Food Bank

The Well Easter Egg Appeal

With Easter just around the corner, the Well food bank is excited to announce its Easter Egg Appeal! They are reaching out to you to ask for your help in bringing smiles to the faces of those in need.

The Well is dedicated to meeting practical needs and showing love to those who need it most. This Easter offers the chance to spread joy and cheer by giving out chocolate eggs to those who may not have the opportunity to indulge in this special treat. The Well would be so grateful if you could help by donating chocolate eggs. Every single egg counts and together we can make a real difference. So, whether you can spare one egg or a whole basket, your kindness and selflessness can contribute to the Easter Egg Appeal.

If you wish to donate please can you drop off your donations at the rear of the church and rest assured that they will go to someone in need. It would be appreciated it if you could make your donation by Sunday 17th March.

Thank you for your support and generosity. It is only through coming together as a community that we can make a real impact and bring happiness to those who need it most.

Alan Smith

Dementia Friendly Church

Weekly Prayer

Becoming Dementia Friendly Church 2023-24

God of Laughter

I thank you that a diagnosis of dementia is not one of instant tragedy.  I bless you for all the happy times we have shared in the past.  Let me bring them to life again for the one I love.  Let me create new days of enjoyment.
Give me the generosity of heart to invite others into our situation.  Let the two of us show them that it is possible to live happily with dementia.  Let them hear us laugh together.
Ever-patient Father, may forgetfulness and failings not be a cause for censure but for affectionate tolerance.  We both have a lot of adjusting to do, but with your grace we can do this together.
You offer us boundless love.  Let the one I care for be assured of my love and acceptance.  Grant us  more good days together.
Laugh with us.
Amen

(Prayers for Dementia and how to live well with it. Fay Sampson)

If you would like to suggest (or write) a prayer for inclusion in this series please let Tracey Williams, our Dementia Friendly Church Co-ordinator, know.

Dementia Friendly Songs of Praise

A Dementia Friendly Songs of Praise is being held at Lichfield Cathedral on Tuesday 23rd April – the service is 10.45 until 11.30 and will be filmed by the BBC for Songs of Praise. Tony Christie will be joining the choir. The details can be found on a poster that is on the Dementia Notice Board and on the Dementia Friendly Church page of the church website at <https://www.pattinghamchurch.org.uk/web/information/becoming-dementia-friendly-church/>.
Canon David Primrose would like you to register your interest and to receive further details by contacting him: or 07946 222667.

From the Memorial Book

Those whose anniversaries occur between 25th February and 10th March.

Iris Freda Thomas – 25th February 2004
Thomas Lockley – 26th February 1974
John Barry Hebditch – 26th February 1998
Simon Andrew Mackriel – 27th February 2019
Lily Bates – 28th February 1997
Jocelyn Ida Alice Mayne – 28th February 1999
James Andrew Potts – 28th February 2007
Andrew Woodroffe – 1st March 1976
Edith Margery Whitty – 2nd March 1999
Gordon Frederick Roberts – 3rd March 2010
Roy Meredith Wilcox – 5th March 2016

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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