ChadNet – no 38 – Sunday 13th December 2020
Welcome to the 38th edition of ChadNet – the eBulletin of St Chad’s Church, Pattingham with Patshull.
View from the Pews
It’s Christingle …
It’s Christingle ……. that magical family service where we hear about the love and light of Christ being available to all – this time using the image of an orange, red ribbon, sweets on cocktail sticks and a candle.
Only this year we can’t be in church together to enjoy the singing and glowing faces of the children as they receive their Christingles – we are on-line at 4 o’clock this Sunday, so from wherever you are watching our community of Pattingham can join in and make believe we are all together in spirit if not in person.
The Christingle Service supports The Children’s Society charity which brings hope and support to all – especially vulnerable children and young people – because whatever a young person is going through they shouldn’t have to face it alone. If you would like to donate to help the Society we have a dedicated Pattingham Christingle page on-line at https://thyg.uk/CUS031562 – for whatever you feel able to give the Society thanks you.
It’s Christingle …….and as we hold our Christingle and watch the candle shining brightly, remember that as we pray we are never alone because that red ribbon joins us to everyone else who is praying around the world, and that the light of Christ shines through however dark it may seem around us.
Let us go out in the Light of Christ, to bring light and joy to all people we meet this Christmastide. With the help of God, Amen.
Happy “Christingle” to you all
Chrissie Ringrose
Services in church have resumed
We have resumed holding services in church, although subject to the tier 3 restrictions. The church will be continue to be open for private prayer, although it will be closed after the service on Sunday.
As the church door will be open during services for ventilation purposes it is strongly recommended that those attending should wear warm clothing.
Nativity scenes
Here’s an idea. I am sure that lots of you have models of the Nativity at home? Why not make a point of putting them in a window for our children to spot as they walk around the village? Perhaps decorated with some Christmas lights? And the first dozen or so to send me a photo as proof and tell me where in the village you live, can claim a free lockdown star for your Christmas tree or wherever! (And if anyone else fancies knitting stars, let me know, I have the instructions!)
Maureen
Christingle
We have pre-recorded the service and it will be on the Worship on the Web page of the church website from our traditional time of 4pm on Sunday 13th December.
The video was also shown in class at St.Chad’s School on Friday 11th December.
The school children received a “goodie bag” which contained all that is needed to make a Christingle during the ‘crafty’ bit of the service. The parents of any other children who would like to take part in the Sunday service can collect a goodie bag from me outside the Church at 11 o’clock on the morning of the 13th December. (The number of these bags is obviously limited and they will be available only whilst stocks last)
If you have any queries about Christingle 2020 this year please give me a call on 700340. In the meantime I shall look forward to sharing our service with as many of you as possible over that weekend.
Chrissie Ringrose
Children’s Society Home Collection Boxes
I shall be outside Church for an hour from 11 o’clock on Sunday 13th December if you would like to drop off your box then, alternatively give me a call on 700340 and I can make arrangements to collect it from you personally.
In this difficult year I appreciate that ‘loose change’ has not been readily available but the Society does also accept notes or cheques …… made payable to The Children’s Society. Whatever you feel able to donate to help the Society care for vulnerable children and their families is most gratefully accepted – thank you so much.
Chrissie Ringrose
Contacts
Maureen can be contacted by phone, text or email. (01902 700257 – 07812 805371 – )
Contact details for other church officers can be found on the Contacts page of the church website.
Communications in relation to ChadNet should be sent to
Sunday 13th December – Third Sunday of Advent
The Worship on the Web service is a Lockdown Nativity led by the Youth Group. It will be screened in church as the main part of the service at 10 am, when it will be followed by a brief service of Holy Communion for those who wish to stay.
It will be on the Worship on the Web page of the website from 10.00 am. For those without internet access it will also be on the Dial a Service phone line (01902 906585) from 9 am – until then last Sunday’s service is on the phone line.
The Christingle service will be available on the Worship on the Web page of the website from 4 pm. It will not be in church nor on the Dial a Service phone line.
The collect and readings for the Eucharist, which would normally be on the pewsheet, are available on the website.
This week
During the week Maureen (or occasionally Ken) will stream Morning Prayer and Compline (Night Prayer) on Facebook Live. Morning Prayer will be at 8.30 am and Compline will be at 9.30 pm (there will be no Compline on Friday).
The church will be open for private prayer every day except Sunday. The times may vary depending when the keyholders are able to open and close the church. Look out for the “church open” sign outside the porch. Please observe the instructions in the notice on the door, which include the need to wear a face covering, using hand sanitiser and not going into the church if someine else is already in there.
On Wednesday there will be a service of Holy Communion according to the Book of Common Prayer in church at 10.00 am.
The Advent Bible Study Course on HOPE continues on Wednesday at 7 pm on Zoom. [Zoom session details are in the copy of ChadNet emailed to subscribers. Others can request a link from Maureen]
Thursday 17th December
The Service of Nine Lessons and Carols will be shown in church at 7.30 pm. Booking is essential.
If anyone would like to volunteer to act as a sidesperson please contact Gena on 01902 700188.
Sunday 20th December – Fourth Sunday of Advent
The Worship on the Web service for the Fourth Sunday of Advent will be led by Maureen. It will be screened in church as the main part of the service at 10 am, when it will be followed by a brief service of Holy Communion for those who wish to stay. It will also be available on the Worship on the Web page of the website from 10 am.
At 3 pm there will be a Family Carol Service on the Playing Fields lasting about 30 minutes. During this service we will make a living crib tableau (socially distanced) and be able to sing carols.Children who wish to do so are invited to come dressed as a character from the nativity. The words of the carols to be sung can be downloaded from the church website so that you can either print them or have them on your phone. There will be a bucket collection for the Children’s Society.
The Service of Nine Lessons and Carols will be available on the Worship on the Web page of the website from 6.30 pm (not in church).
The collect and readings for the Eucharist, which would normally be on the pewsheet, are available on the website.
Monday 21st December
The Service of Nine Lessons and Carols will be shown in church at 7.30 pm. Booking is essential.
If anyone would like to volunteer to act as a sidesperson please contact Gena on 01902 700188.
Further ahead
Details of the Christmas services are on the Christmas cards which have been delivered to all homes in the parish and are also available in church. The only services on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day will be said services of Holy Communion – at 9 pm on Christmas Eve and 10 am on Christmas Day. Booking is essential.
Booking is essential for the services on 17th, 21st, 24th and 25th as there is a limit on the number of people who can be in church. To book your place phone Gena Richards on 01902 700188. You will need to give your name and how many will be attending. If they are not all from the same household (or extended support bubble) you will need to give the numbers for each household.If anyone is exempt from wearing a face covering, we need to know as that will affect the distance which has to be allowed between seats. Tickets will not be issued. It is likely that all seats will have been reserved in advance and so it is unlikely that there will be space for those who turn up without booking.
Century Club
The winners of the November Century Club draw were:
- 1st prize – £150 – Kath Jones (ball 32)
- 2nd prize – £100 – Maureen Hobbs (ball 23)
- 3rd prize – £50 – Gordon Bramall (ball 21)
Congratulations to all of them.
The Century Club has supported church finances for many years but of late has not achieved its aim of 100 members. The PCC readily acknowledges that personal finances are suffering in the same way that the church’s are in these difficult times. However, if you like the idea of having the chance of a win every month, as well as helping the church, why not sign up?
There are three monthly prizes of £150, £100 and £50 for an initial outlay of £60 per year or £5 per month whichever you prefer.
If you’re interested please contact Alan Smith on 07757 688518 or
From the Memorial Book
Those whose anniversaries occur between 6th and 20th December.
Julie Amanda Morgans – 6th December 2011
Mary Elizabeth Inett – 7th December 1996
Robert James Hayhurst – 9th December 1994
David John Jennings – 10th December 2012
Robert Lewis Pass – 10th December 2016
Alec Christopher Harley – 10th December 2016
Eliza Newton – 16th December 1953
Brian John Darrell – 16th December 2013
Raymond William Haden – 17th December 2005
Margaret Alice Gardener – 19th December 2003
You can see all the pages of the Memorial Book on the Memorial Book Online page of the Church website.
For those without internet access – listen to a Pattingham church service by phone
Several members of our congregation who do not use the internet are using the dedicated phone number – 01902 906585 – to listen to our services. Calls are charged at normal rate. The service for each Sunday will be available from about 9 am and will continue to be available until it is replaced be the next week’s. If you know someone who might find it useful please let them know.
The Daily Hope phone line from the Church of England on 0800 804 8044 is also available.
Resources for worship and prayer at home
Some of resiources which can be used at home are listed on the Resources Available Online and the Resources Available for Children, Young People and Families pages of the website.
In the absence of our own Sunday School we encourage children and families to look at the Virtual Sunday School YouTube channel. A new Sunday School video comes out each Saturday. For the three weeks leading up to Christmas the video will come out on Sunday at 8 am, as part of their Virtual Advent Calendar, telling the nativity story in three parts.
They can all be found on the Sunday School on the Web page of our website as well as on YouTube.
The Virtual Advent Calendar continues with a new short video released every day until 24th to get us in the Christmas mood. Find them on the Virtual Sunday School YouTube channel.
ChadNet
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Giving to the church
In the current circumstances there will inevitably be a reduction in the money which the church receives. However we will need to continue to pay our bills and we would ask that those who can afford to do so should continue to give regularly. Details of the various ways in which you can give can be found on the Giving page of the website.
If you are paying by cheque please make the cheque payable to “Pattingham PCC” or “Pattingham Parochial Church Council“.
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