ChadNet – no 234

ChadNet – no 234 – Sunday 15th September 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

Tracey Williams

Hi Everyone

The main purpose of this edition is to give a polite reminder of the invitation to the Dementia Training Session which is open to all and free to attend.  Sarah Thorpe the Dementia Friendly Diocese Enabler will be leading this.  The details are below, on the website (at <https://www.pattinghamchurch.org.uk/web/information/becoming-dementia-friendly-church/dementia-friendly-church-training-session/> ) and on the notice board in church.  I only ask you to contact me to book purely for numbers with regard to catering.  (How many cakes to make!)

Saturday 12th October Pattingham Village Hall 2pm to 4.30pm
To book your places:  Either email me on or mobile 07804 039330

The Alzheimer`s Society’s most recent statistics state that 1 in 3 people born in the UK today will be diagnosed with dementia in their lifetime.

1.4 million people are expected to be living with dementia by 2040.  There is always HOPE that a new drug can be found and I am sure you have seen in the recent news bulletins regarding the announcements on Lecanemab.  However, many families, my own included, are living in the here and now with regard to Dementia.  I am sure you have all seen the most recent Alzheimer Society advert on the TV, very thought provoking but very true.

Due to other commitments I am not in church on Sundays as much as I would want.  However, please do not hesitate to contact me on the above email and number if you need any assistance or a chat.

Best Wishes
Tracey Williams

TRYSULL DEANERY SYNOD
INTRODUCTION TO DEMENTIA-FRIENDLY CHURCHES TRAINING SESSION

Where are you encountering dementia in your church/community?  What are your experiences of dementia?  Dementia is part of every community and across all age groups 50% of people fear dementia more than any other health condition, according to a recent survey.  So, as people of faith, believing that perfect love casts out fear, it`s important that we name and face dementia together.

Dementia affects many people.  It brings very real challenges and changes over time.  As dementia progresses, patterns of life change not just for the person with dementia but for those around them, their family and their church or community too.  Many of us have direct  experience of dementia ourselves, or with a partner or a parent a friend or a neighbour.

Our Dementia-Friendly Churches Network supports churches in becoming more dementia-friendly churches at the heart of dementia-friendly communities.

In this Deanery, the Church at Perton and St Chad`s Pattingham are taking action on dementia are part of our Dementia-Friendly Church Network across the Diocese of Lichfield.  More than 100 churches are involved – and we,ve got an autumn opportunity for churches in Our Deanery to take next steps.

So do come along and encourage others from your church to do so.  It’s an opportunity to:
Increase dementia awareness, so that we understand more about dementia and can stay in step as patterns change through advancing dementia;
and
Work together in welcoming and understanding, respecting and supporting, listening to and learning from people affected by dementia, giving space for everyone to participate and contribute.

Dementia raises profound questions which go to the heart of our faith.  Our experience across our Network, is that as we stay in step together sharing more understanding more about dementia and listening to its impact, we go deeper in our spirituality and faith.  This can help us to understand more of what it is to be human – and of where God is, as we live through the unchosen challenges of dementia.

(Sarah Thorpe, Dementia-Friendly Church Enabler Diocese of Lichfield)

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 15th September – Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity

At 10 am there will be a service led by the Youth Group 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 live and work in:
Letchmere Close.

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

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 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 Sue Watson, 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.

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 Martin Fox or any member of the choir.

Wednesday is the copy date for the October magazine. Send articles to Mike Moss at

Sunday 22nd September – Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity

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

There is no evening service – there will be an evening service for Harvest the following week.

In the Parish Prayer Diary we pray for those who live and work in:
Clive Road.

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

Advert for new vicar

We are pleased to say that there has been one application in response to the recent advert for the post of vicar. There will be an interview at the end of the month after which an announcement will be made about whether they have been appointed.

Philip Sims, PCC Chairman

Miscellany – a concert at Trysull Church – Friday 20th September

A concert evening of words & music featuring “Catch the Rain” bringing musical stories to their audience through rich harmonies and their own unique sound.

Friday 20th September 7.30pm at All Saints’ Church, Trysull WV5 7HR.  Tickets £10 include finger buffet & drinks – all proceeds to The Church Toilet Appeal.

Contact Fiona – or Jane – 07411 149126

Harvest Supper

The Harvest Supper is being held again at the Dartmouth Arms, Burnhill Green on Tuesday 24th September at 7.00 for 7.30 pm.

It is £10.00 per person which will go to The Farming Community Charity. Book with Gena Richards – phone no. 700188.

If possible can anyone contribute a pudding? Let Gena know as soon as possible.

Magazine Subscription Secretary

After several years Ian Darby is standing down as Magazine Subscription Secretary and so we need to find a replacement. The role involves receiving the subscriptions which are collected by the magazine distributors and maintaining records. If you would like to volunteer, or would like further information, please speak to Geoffrey Dann or any member of the PCC.

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.

Harvest produce from the church and school will again be donated to the Well this year. The following “shopping list” shows the items which are particularly needed.

Harvest Shopping List

  • Milk (UHT)
  • Cereal
  • Tea/coffee
  • Sugar
  • Jam/spreads
  • Squash/fruit juice (UHT)
  • Meat/fish (tinned)
  • Rice/noodles (dried)
  • Pulses/couscous
  • Soup (tinned)
  • Vegetables (tinned)
  • Pasta/cooking sauce (jar)
  • Fruit (tinned)/puddings/custard
  • Snacks/biscuits
  • Nappies (sealed packs size 4, 5, 6)
  • Baby wipes/toiletries
  • Baby food (long use by date)
  • Ladies/men’s toiletries
  • Household cleaning products

No baked beans / tinned pasta please.
Only food within its Use by/Best Before dates please.

Thank you for supporting us – God bless you!

<www.thewellwolverhampton.co.uk>

Dementia Friendly Church

Weekly Prayer

Becoming Dementia Friendly Church 2024-25

Heavenly Father, we pray for all affected by Dementia.
In this difficult journey, we pray that you grant them hope, comfort, peace and strength.
May they feel your love and presence to let them know you are with them always.
Grant their caretakers the patience and compassion they need to care for their loved ones.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen

(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 8th and 22nd September.

Olive Bentley – 8th September 2001
Doris Scarth – 8th September 2003
Rosemary Anne Tonks – 8th September 2009
Edna Mara Broom – 8th September 2014
Lesley Margaret Dain – 10th September 2015
Michael Patrick Curtis – 10th September 2021
Thomas Harold Beach – 12th September 1995
Phyllis Mabel Price – 13th September 2007
Annie Mary Caddick – 13th September 2011
Jonathan Hassall – 13th September 2019
Reginald John Henshaw – 14th September 2006
Jan Zdanowski – 14th September 2011
George Price – 15th September 1961
Peter John Curtis – 15th September 2005
Dorothy Caddick – 17th September 2007
Dorothy Lavender – 18th September 2016
Harry Colin Robinson – 18th September 2021
Jack Bennett – 19th September 1990
A. H. Norman Harris – 20th September 2004
Barbara Agnes Roberts – 20th September 2021
Malcolm Harris – 21st September 2003

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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