ChadNet – no 228

ChadNet – no 228 – Sunday 4th August 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

Geoffrey Dann

We are looking for a Youth and Family Worker

We have reached an important milestone in our church’s development. For some years the PCC has been discussing the possibility of employing someone who would be able to grow our ministry with young people and families outside the church community and to encourage them to become more involved with the church so that our church can become a more inclusive, all age community of faith.

After much planning we are now able to start the process to recruit a Youth and Family Worker. The job is now being advertised. It was posted on Facebook and posters are in various locations in the village. We are sending details to other churches in the area so that they can also advertise it.

We need everybody’s help in spreading the word as widely as possible. If you are on facebook please “like” the posts (which means facebook is more likely to show it to others) and share the posts with any groups or individuals which you think might be interested. If you know anyone who might be suitable please tell them about it and encourage them to consider applying. Please also keep this in your prayers.

The closing date is not until 14th September so we have time to spread the word. Further details can be found below.

This is an exciting development for St Chad’s and we look forward to being able to recruit an inspiring and enthusiastic person to pioneer new work that will enable young people and families to encounter the love of God and become part of our church as a more inclusive, all age community of faith.

Geoffrey Dann

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 4th August – Tenth Sunday after Trinity

At 10 am there will be a Family Service, led by Ken Scott, in church. This 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 those who live and work in:
Letchmere Lane. St Chads Close, Yew Tree Road, Retreat Gardens.

In the Trysull Deanery Prayer Diary we pray for:
Rural Dean and Lay Chair.

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 Philip Wootton, 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.

There is NO Pattingham Shower Singers this week. They are taking their summer break and will next meet on 4th September.

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

At 7.00 pm on Thursday there is a wedding rehearsal in church.

At 1.00 pm on Friday the wedding of Zoe Simmons and Alex Vickers takes place in church.

At 1.00 pm on Saturday the wedding of Hannah Cox and James Broome takes place in church.

Sunday 11th August – Eleventh Sunday after Trinity

At 10 am there will be a service 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 in the Iona style, led by Iain Coleman, in church.

In the Parish Prayer Diary we pray for those who live and work in:
Great Moor Road, Nurton Brook, Nurton Bank, Warstone Hill Road, Hollies Lane.

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

Collections

From this Sunday we are reintroducing taking collections during services. The card machines will still be at the back of the church for those who use a credit or debit card.

Many people give to the church in other ways – including Giving Direct, paying into the bank, using the card machines – so they would not be expected to put anything into the bag as it is passed round.

Youth and Family Worker

Youth and Family Worker

We are looking for a Youth and Family Worker

This is an exciting opportunity to join the leadership of St Chad’s Church in Pattingham, in a brand new role.

Are you an inspiring and enthusiastic person ready to pioneer new work that will enable young people and families to encounter the love of God and become part of our church?

The focus will be on children in early years through to teenagers, bringing the good news to families encouraging them to become more involved with the church.

Brief Job Details:
* Salary: £12.50 per hour depending on experience and qualifications;
* Contract: Up to 3 Years with a 6 month probationary period;
* Hours: Up to 20 hours per week;
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata.

Closing date for applications is 14th September 2024.

More details including the Job Description and Application Form can be found on the church website at <https://www.pattinghamchurch.org.uk/web/information/vacancies/youth-and-family-worker/>

There is a Genuine Occupational Requirement for the post holder to be a committed Christian. The post is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. The successful candidate will work within the Safeguarding Policy of the Diocese of Lichfield of which the church is a part.

Cleaning Blitz

As Clive mentioned in his VIew from the Pews last week there will be a cleaning blitz in church on Saturday 17th August between 10.00 am and 12.00 noon.

The cleaning will involve dusting pews, furniture and windowsills, sweeping floors, and wiping down surfaces in the kitchen area and toilets. The cleaning will not involve any work at height or the cleaning of windows or brasses. Cleaning materials and equipment will be provided on the day; however, volunteers can bring their own brooms, dusters and cloths if they wish! Refreshments will also be available on the day.

If you wish to volunteer for any length of time during the ‘blitz’ please let Clive know by 12th August 2024.

Century Club

The winners of the July Century Club draw were:

    1st Prize – £150
        Vicky Clayton  – ball 46
    2nd Prize – £100
        Elizabeth Gosling  – ball 59
    3rd Prize – £50
        Nick Brevitt – ball 61

Congratulations to all of them.

There are currently two 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>.

The Well – the Wolverhampton Food Bank

The Well

The Well continues to need our donations and prayers.

The box remains at the rear of the church for donations of food and toiletries and the wishing well for donations of cash. Foreign coins can be put into the wishing well (in a separate bag please) and they will also go to help the needy in Wolverhampton and the surrounding area.

We are extremely grateful for all donations. If you are looking for ideas on what to donate to The Well at the moment, the following are in short supply:
    • UHT Milk
    • Male Toiletries
    • Tinned Vegetables
    • Pasta Sachets
    • Rice Pudding
    • Custard 

At The Well we take our inspiration from Jesus Himself. We look back at His life and, even though He was the Son of God, His mission on earth was ‘to serve’, not ’to be served’.

As you think about how you might support The Well, maybe your ‘service’ is to hold us regularly in your prayers, maybe it is to support us financially if you are able, maybe to donate some food or  encourage those around you to do so, or maybe it is to offer some of your time to The Well.

Many thanks for your continued support.

Dementia Friendly Church

Weekly Prayer

Becoming Dementia Friendly Church 2024-25

Dear Lord,
We pray for all affected by dementia.
In this difficult journey grant hope, comfort,
Peace and strength to everyone.
Amen

(Prayer written by a Brownie, contributed by Ivy Leese, Brownie leader at St Mary & St Chad, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, for Dementia Action Week Prayers 2024)

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.

From the Memorial Book

Those whose anniversaries occur between 28th July and 11th August.

Matthew Robinson – 30th July 2008
Colin George Hartley – 1st August 2008
Ellen Hayhurst – 2nd August 2007
Pauline Ann Moore – 2nd August 2011
Henry Parton – 4th August 1980
William Pugh – 4th August 1995
Phillippa Bullock Reeves – 5th August 2003
Christine Harley – 5th August 2013
Stephanie Diana Lilly Roberts – 6th August 2023
Hilda Cecilia Whitty – 8th August 1993
Patricia Mabel Fildes – 8th August 1995
Daniel Wood – 9th August 1943
Kath Bennett – 10th August 2008
Hedley Charles Oxley Russell – 11th August 1982

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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