ChadNet – no 274

ChadNet – no 274 – Sunday 22nd June 2025

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

Alan Smith

Join the Fast for Gaza

We have all witnessed the horrifying scenes in Gaza. Death and destruction rain down on millions of innocent civilians. Whatever the original causes of the war there can be no excuse for this level of brutality, the vast majority just wanting to get on with their lives in peace. The inhumane blockade of aid by Israel is causing famine and suffering on an unimaginable scale with people queuing for hours for a bag of flour.

The UK government is failing to meet its obligation towards Palestinians in Gaza. After more than 18 months of military bombardment, mass displacement, at least 50,000 killed and around three quarters of homes and other buildings destroyed, Palestinians are now burying their children who are dying from hunger.

Fast for Gaza is a simple but powerful global campaign, going hungry in solidarity with thousands of innocent civilians in Gaza at risk of dying from starvation.

We can all join the campaign by:

It doesn’t have to be a full 24 hours, maybe a missed meal or two. Just remember to drink plenty of (warm) water.

Most importantly we can pray:

Lord, hear our prayers for peace in the Middle East,
May all people in the region be protected, safe from harm,
We pray that this crisis will end now, with no further loss of life,
May the injured and distressed know your healing presence.
May the powerful and the decision-makers follow the paths of justice, mercy and peace,
We pray for recognition of the dignity and value of every life,
May the clamour of violence cease,
Replaced by the beating of swords into ploughshares.
We ask this in Jesus’ name, Amen 

Alan Smith

(As always this View from the Pews is the personal view of the author.)

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 22nd June – First Sunday after Trinity

At 10 am there will be a service of Holy Communion including the baptism of Archie Lowe, 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:
The Parish Council and all elected representatives.

In the Trysull Deanery Prayer Diary we pray for:
Church Wardens across the Deanery.

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 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.

At 6 pm on Wednesday 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.

On Friday from 2 pm to 4 pm the second session of ChadART takes place in church. See below for more information.

On Friday at 5 pm a Wedding rehearsal takes place in church.

On Saturday at 12 noon the wedding of Jessica Bingham and Mohammed Usman takes place in church.

Sunday 29th June – Saints Peter and Paul

At 10 am there will be a service of Holy Communion including the baptism of Adaline Hill, led by Revd Roberta Maxfield, in church. Coffee, tea and biscuits will be available after the service.

In the Parish Prayer Diary we pray for:
Those who work in health care.

In the Trysull Deanery Prayer Diary we pray for:
St Peter, Kinver.

ChadART

Enjoy painting, drawing, printing or mindful colouring?

We are starting a new Art Club at St. Chad’s where people can come and socialise as they create.  Bring along your own projects and materials.  While there is no formal teaching, I am sure we will all enjoy sharing our own expertise and ideas.  Everyone is welcome.

Please come and join us at the back of church.  We will be there on Friday afternoons from 2pm-4pm, starting 20th June.  Tea and coffee will be available. If you have any questions, please contact Jo Bramall on (07977) 007537.

Village Fete – Saturday 5th July 2025 – 12 midday to 4 pm on the field

Pattingham Village Fete

The village fete is fast approaching! It will be opened by Revd Merry Smith, who will be our Vicar from 10th August.

We have so much going on this year: there’s a Total Wipeout style assault course (minus the mud and water!) that’s suitable for all ages, plus all the usual stalls and attractions and entertainment including African drummers and performances from a local dance school.

Entry is just £2 per person which includes a programme (under 16s go free).

The competitions are also running again – closing date for entry forms is Saturday 28th June.

There is more information at <https://www.pattinghamchurch.org.uk/web/news-and-events/fete/>.

It promises to be a wonderful afternoon – fingers crossed for the weather!

Concert by the Much Wenlock Male Voice Choir – Saturday 12th July at 7.00 pm

Singing for Pleasure

Tickets £15 per adult includes a glass of Prosecco or non-alcoholic drink
Children under 16 FREE if accompanied by a paying adult
Box Office: Contact 07757 688518 or

The Well – the Wolverhampton Food Bank

The Well

Everyone at the Well is extremely grateful for the gifts of cash and goods which are donated regularly. At present there is a particular need for the following items:

  •     Tinned tomatoes
  •     UHT Milk
  •     Male toiletries
  •     Custard
  •     Noodles
  •     Tinned Vegetables

Project leaders, Gary and Caroline Price, will be speaking at our Family Service on Sunday 6 July.

Again many thanks for your support.

Alan Smith

If you wish to know more about the work of The Well, or would like to know how you can support it in other ways, do look at their website <www.thewellwolverhampton.co.uk>

Dementia Friendly Church

Weekly Prayer 

Becoming Dementia Friendly Church 2024-25

Memory fades and recollections become hazy clouds,
Fading outlines of strangers` faces and forgotten places.
Even the familiar, loved ones and names that once tripped lightly off the tongue cause confusion, in what seems a cruel
dismantling of a life once lived.
Compassionate God, for all who live in fear of what they might become, and those already walking down this lonely road we call dementia, grant them peace.
May each moment, however brief be filled with joy not sorrow.
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 15th and 29th June.

Frederick Seymour Toy – 15th June 1971
Ian Brian Price – 15th June 1973
Winifred Jane James – 15th June 2006
Audrey Wilhelmina Rose – 15th June 2022
Anthony Robert Kiddle – 16th June 2015
Mitchell James Lingford – 18th June 1989
Kenneth Joseph Russell – 19th June 2010
Wilfred Leslie Darlington – 20th June 1981
Kath James – 20th June 2024
Jasper Ronald Curtis – 23rd June 2004
Susan Caton – 24th June 2018
Joan Morgan – 25th June 1991
Katie Margaret Dain – 26th June 2005
Eleanor Hayward – 29th June 1982
Pat Morgan – 29th June 2004
David Sydney Woodall – 29th June 2023

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“.

ChadNet

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