ChadNet – no 278 – Sunday 20th July 2025
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
- Sunday 20th July – Fifth Sunday after Trinity
- This week
- Sunday 27th July – Sixth Sunday after Trinity
- Communion Services
- Fire Policy and Procedures
- Hymns and PIMM’S – Saturday 6th September
- ChadART – Art Club on Fridays
- The Well Foodbank
- Dementia Friendly Church – weekly prayer
- From the Memorial Book
- Giving to the Church
View from the Pews
Provision for observing Saints’ Days in The Church of England has developed over the years. The original calendar in the Book of Common Prayer was revised several times in the 20th century and the current version is contained in Common Worship.
There are Principal Feasts (such as Christmas Day, Easter Day, Trinity Sunday and All Saints’ Day), Other Principal Holy Days (Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday), Festivals (including St George, The Visit of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Elizabeth, St Barthlomew, Holy Cross Day and Christ the King), Lesser Festivals (for which collects and readings are provided) and Commemorations (which are made by a mention in prayers).
There is an associated book called “Exciting Holiness” which includes brief information about the those commemorated at Festivals, Lesser Festivals and Commemorations.
This week we have two Festivals, one Lesser Festival and two Commemorations. You may be interested in what is said about each of those.
- Sunday 20th July – Margaret of Antioch – Commemoration
- Margaret, also called Marina, gave her life during the Diocletian persecutions at the beginning of the fourth century. Her preaching before her death is said to have converted many to the Christian faith.
- Margaret, also called Marina, gave her life during the Diocletian persecutions at the beginning of the fourth century. Her preaching before her death is said to have converted many to the Christian faith.
- Tuesday 22nd July – Mary Magdalene – Festival
- All four gospels give Mary Magdalene a unique place among Jesus’s followers. Probably from Magdala by the Sea of Galilee, she is described as having been healed by Jesus before accompanying him during his ministry. Along with other faithful women, she stayed beside the cross during the crucifixion and was the first disciple to discover the empty tomb on Easter morning. She was privileged with the first appearance of the risen Lord, who sent her to take the good news of the resurrection to the other disciples. This commission earned her the title ‘Apostle to the Apostles’ in the early Church.
- All four gospels give Mary Magdalene a unique place among Jesus’s followers. Probably from Magdala by the Sea of Galilee, she is described as having been healed by Jesus before accompanying him during his ministry. Along with other faithful women, she stayed beside the cross during the crucifixion and was the first disciple to discover the empty tomb on Easter morning. She was privileged with the first appearance of the risen Lord, who sent her to take the good news of the resurrection to the other disciples. This commission earned her the title ‘Apostle to the Apostles’ in the early Church.
- Wednesday 23th July – Bridget of Sweden, 1373 – Commemoration
- Bridget’s father was governor of Uppland when she was born in about the year 1303. She married at the age of fourteen, had eight children and often attended the royal court, where she continued to experience the mystical revelations she had known since childhood. These increased in intensity after her husband’s death and, three years later, she responded by founding a monastery for nuns and monks at Vadstena in 1346. Bridget’s daughter Catherine was the first abbess of the so-called Brigettine Order, which became very influential in northern Europe. After travelling to Rome to obtain the pope’s approval for her plans, Bridget never returned to Sweden but spent the rest of her life as a pilgrim, an adviser to rulers and church leaders, and a minister to all in need. Her Revelations were recorded by her confessors before her death, which occurred on this day in 1373.
- Bridget’s father was governor of Uppland when she was born in about the year 1303. She married at the age of fourteen, had eight children and often attended the royal court, where she continued to experience the mystical revelations she had known since childhood. These increased in intensity after her husband’s death and, three years later, she responded by founding a monastery for nuns and monks at Vadstena in 1346. Bridget’s daughter Catherine was the first abbess of the so-called Brigettine Order, which became very influential in northern Europe. After travelling to Rome to obtain the pope’s approval for her plans, Bridget never returned to Sweden but spent the rest of her life as a pilgrim, an adviser to rulers and church leaders, and a minister to all in need. Her Revelations were recorded by her confessors before her death, which occurred on this day in 1373.
- Friday 25th July 2025 – James – Festival
- James, often called ‘the Great’, was a Galilean fisherman who, with his brother John, was one of the first apostles called by Jesus to follow him. The two brothers were with Jesus at his Transfiguration and with him again in the garden of Gethsemane. They annoyed the other followers of Jesus by asking to sit one on his left and the other on his right when he came into his glory, and they were present for the appearances of Christ after the resurrection. James was put to death by the sword on the order of Herod Agrippa, who hoped in vain that, by disposing of the Christian leaders, he could stem the flow of those hearing the good news and becoming followers in the Way. James’s martyrdom is believed to have taken place in the year 44.
- James, often called ‘the Great’, was a Galilean fisherman who, with his brother John, was one of the first apostles called by Jesus to follow him. The two brothers were with Jesus at his Transfiguration and with him again in the garden of Gethsemane. They annoyed the other followers of Jesus by asking to sit one on his left and the other on his right when he came into his glory, and they were present for the appearances of Christ after the resurrection. James was put to death by the sword on the order of Herod Agrippa, who hoped in vain that, by disposing of the Christian leaders, he could stem the flow of those hearing the good news and becoming followers in the Way. James’s martyrdom is believed to have taken place in the year 44.
- Saturday 26th July – Anne and Joachim – Lesser Festival
- In the proto-gospel of James, written in the middle of the second century, the parents of Mary the mother of Jesus are named as Anne and Joachim. The story there appears to be based heavily on that of Hannah, the mother of Samuel. The feast day of Anne and Joachim both emphasizes God’s plan from the beginning to send his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem fallen humanity; and also shows God’s faithfulness in keeping his covenant with all generations.
If you are interested in exploring the church calendar further a good place to start is the Almanac at <https://almanac.oremus.org/> If you have looked at the calendar on the church website for readings for a Sunday you will have seen the link to oremus for that Sunday where all the readings and collects are set out. Where appropriate the extract from Exciting Holiness is also there.
Geoffrey Dann
(As always this View from the Pews is the personal view of the author.)
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.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.
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Sunday 20th July – Fifth 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 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:
Orchard Close, Damson Park, Highgate Court.
In the Trysull Deanery Prayer Diary we pray for:
St Paul, Pendeford.
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.
There is NO Pattingham Shower Singers this week. They are taking their summer break and will next meet on 3rd 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.
On Friday from 2 pm to 4 pm ChadART takes place in church. See below for more information.
Sunday 27th July – Sixth 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 Philip Sims, in church.
In the Parish Prayer Diary we pray for those who live and work in:
Windsor Road, Greenway Gardens, Sandringham Road, Braemar Road.
In the Trysull Deanery Prayer Diary we pray for:
St Anne, Lower Penn.
Communion Services
It has become clear that there is sometimes a problem with congestion around the chancel step as people go up to and come back from communion. To help to improve the situation the PCC has decided to make a change to the way that those in the side aisles go up to communion. Instead of going from their seat to the front of the church and then across to the chancel they should in future go from their seat to the back and then go to the centre aisle to go forward to the chancel. We hope this will avoid some of the congestion by the chancel step.
This system will be in place from this Sunday – 20th July – and will be kept under review.
Fire Policy and Procedures
The PCC has recently revised the previous Fire Policy and Procedures. These, and the other Health and Safety Policies, are available on the church website at <https://www.pattinghamchurch.org.uk/web/information/pcc-news-and-reports/policies/>.
An email has been sent to all sidespersons to ensure that they are all aware of the new Fire Procedures but all members of the congregation should be aware of these policies as we all have a shared responsibility to ensure each other’s health and safety.
Hymns and PIMM’S – Saturday 6th September
Coming Soon
Hymns and PIMM’S
St Chad’s Church, Pattingham
4 pm on Saturday 6th September
Save the date and look out for details.
Request you favourite hymns by emailing
ChadART
Enjoy painting, drawing, printing or mindful colouring?
We have started 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. Tea and coffee will be available.
If you have any questions, please contact Jo Bramall on 07977 007537.
The Well – the Wolverhampton Food Bank
Everyone at the Well is extremely grateful for the gifts of cash and goods which are donated regularly.
The current 6 top needs are:
- Tinned vegetables
- Tinned tomatoes
- UHT milk
- Male toiletries
- Noodles
- Finance to run two vans
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
A Prayer for Comfort
Dear God
Please guide me as I walk down paths new and unknown and hold my hand should I get lost on my journey.
Give me the wisdom to take steadying breaths, to hold my head high and take each step with the confidence that comes from knowing I will be caught should I fall.
Help me see the lights in the darkness, to feel their warmth and remember that I am part of that warmth, for I have walked kindly in this world and given it my love.
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 13th and 27th July.
Jennifer Anne Baxter – 14th July 2007
Henry Charles Peever – 15th July 1991
Charles Herbert James Gosling – 16th July 1989
Florence Gladys Roberts – 17th July 1998
George Derek Thomason – 21st July 1990
Agnes Victoria Louise Fellows – 23rd July 1992
John Walker – 23rd July 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“.
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