ChadNet – no 231 – Sunday 25th August 2024
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 -Prayers for Peace group
- Sunday 25th August -Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity
- This week
- Sunday 1st September – Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity
- Century Club – draw on Monday
- Collections
- Youth and Family Worker – post being advertised
- The Well Foodbank – foreign currency appeal and harvest gifts
- Dementia Friendly Church – weekly prayer
- From the Memorial Book
- Giving to the Church
View from the Pews
This is the first of two Views from the Pews which have been contributed by members of the Prayers for Peace group who meet in church every Tuesday evening to pray for peace.
As Christians we find prayer quite difficult and so we tend to avoid it. As far as known St. Chad’s has never had a “prayer meeting” as such, but that changed when Russia invaded Ukraine. There was a feeling that the one thing we could do for the people of Ukraine was to pray for them.
And so the weekly sessions began and have been running on Tuesday evenings, for 15 minutes, at 6pm ever since.
There is a very regular group of people who attend with a maximum of about 10.
Over the years we have developed a general pattern with sometimes a piece of music to start or a story from the events taking place in Ukraine to help focus our prayers. As time has gone on we have become more relaxed about praying in company and the prayers are not formal but are simple and come from the heart. We remember Gaza as well and people we know who specially need prayer.
Do we think that our prayers make a difference to the war? Well we are sure God hears them and that He wants peace with justice as much as we do. In his own time He will answer.
Do we think our prayers make a difference to us? For sure. We are better people for the time spent quietly in God’s presence and in some way praying benefits the whole church community.
St. Chad’s has prospered over the last three years and this has many causes but one of them is people praying.
Ken Scott
When we first met as a small group to our offer our prayers to God for the conflict between Russia and Ukraine I don’t think any of us envisaged how long it would continue. We met every evening during the week at first but now meet every week on Tuesday evenings at 6pm in the Lady Chapel.
As soon as the Candle is lit a sense of peace and calm is instantly felt. The prayers that our group members bring are thought provoking and during that meeting there is the time to clear my mind and just spend time with God in prayer.
The braveness and determination of the Ukraine people continues during the darkest of days and is such an inspiration to us all.
I feel privileged to be part of this group and have a much better understanding of Ukraine and its people.
God is with us and listens to our prayers of that I am sure.
Mary Hayward
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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Sunday 25th August – Thirteenth 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 11.15 am a band of visiting ringers will be ringing the bells.
At 6.30 pm there will be aService of Evensong, led by Ken Scott, in church.
In the Parish Prayer Diary we pray for:
Village organisations.
In the Trysull Deanery Prayer Diary we pray for:
St Bartholomew, Penn.
This week
The church will be open every day. Look out for the “church open” sign outside the porch.
The Century Club draw takes place on Monday. See below for details of how to join.
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 noon Who’s for Lunch? is held in the Village Hall.
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 Martin Fox or any member of the choir.
Sunday 1st September – Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity
At 10 am there will be a Family Service, led by Barbara Dias, in church. This will be followed by a short service of Holy Communion, led by Revd Sue Watson, 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 are in residential care.
In the Trysull Deanery Prayer Diary we pray for:
St Aidan, Penn Fields.
Century Club
This month’s Century Club draw will be held on Monday.
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>. To be included in this draw a new member will have to pay their subscription by Sunday evening – a payment of £20 will cover the remaining 4 draws in the subscription year.
Collections
We have reintroduced 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
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.
The Well – the Wolverhampton Food Bank
Many thanks to everybody who contributed to the foreign currency appeal. The total sterling payment was £160.75 which has been made up to £175 from church funds. All at the Well are very grateful for your support. This appeal is now closed but we will look to do it again in the future.
Harvest produce from the church and school will again be donated to the Well. All gifts are welcome and in the next couple of weeks we will publish the shopping list of items which are urgently needed.
Please note that this year we will be reverting to the practice of the congregation presenting their gifts at the altar for a blessing; more of this next month.
Alan Smith
Dementia Friendly Church
Weekly Prayer
Dear God,
Please be with all carers, especially children,
who find themselves having to stay at home in order
to keep a loved one safe.
Amen
(Prayer written for Dementia Action Week Prayers 2024 – author unknown.)
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 18th August and 1st September.
Alan Anthony Guest – 18th August 1995
Marion Darlington – 22nd August 1980
Alice Mary Bramall – 23rd August 1976
Tina Jandrell Poston – 23rd August 2011
Ethel May Haden – 24th August 1979
Joseph Caddick – 28th August 1979
Norah Patricia Chaplin – 28th August 2017
Dorothy Winifred James – 29th August 2010
Ida Margaret Burton – 30th August 1980
Irene Painting – 31st August 2017
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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