ChadNet – no 89

ChadNet – no 89 – Sunday 5th December 2021

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:

Face coverings not only protect the wearer but also other people. It is up to each individual to decide whether or not they should wear a face covering in church.

So that those who wish to ensure that they can maintain social distance feel comfortable social distancing must be maintained in the pews by the wall in the South Aisle.

Do not attend church if you have any covid symptoms or are meant to be isolating.

View from the Pews

Michelle Pass

When I was in my twenties I was asked the question “Do you know the meaning of life?” At that time I was full of hope, energy and ambition and had just returned from a concert in London. My reply was, “yes. Go and see a Pink Floyd concert!”

Forty years on, my spirits have been dampened a little by the relentless negative impacts on our beautiful Planet Earth.

But yet there is still hope for the future. I enjoy listening to the ‘What Makes us Human’ podcasts for some fascinating insights into this question. We humans are very ingenious!

Advent is a time of hope and to watch the smiles and excitement on the faces of the children at this time of year is joy itself.

I am privileged to be able to live in Pattingham and am humbled by the many local residents who give so freely of their time to bring life and joy to the village and Church communities.

Michelle Pass

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 evening 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).

Notices, which should be received by Friday evening 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 5th December – Second Sunday of Advent

There will be a Family Service in church, led by Sarah Yeomans, at 10 am which will be followed by Holy Communion, led by Revd Roberta Maxfield, for those who wish to stay. Coffee (and tea and biscuits) will be available after the service.

There will be a Service of Baptism in church at 2 pm.

The collect and readings for the Eucharist, which would normally be on the pewsheet, are available on the website.

This week

The church will be open as it used to be before the pandemic every day. Look out for the “church open” sign outside the porch. Please observe the instructions in the notice on the door.

There is a PCC meeting in church on Tuesday evening.

On Wednesday there will be a service of Holy Communion according to the Book of Common Prayer, led by Revd James Makepeace, in church at 10.00 am which will be followed by tea, coffee and cake.

On Friday morning the school Christmas Carol Service will be held in church. This year it is for pupils and staff only – parents and others should not attend.

Sunday 12th December – Third Sunday of Advent

There will be a service of Holy Communion, led by Revd James Makepeace, in church at 10 am. Coffee (and tea and biscuits) will be available after the service.

Sunday School will be held in The Loft during the 10 am service and be led by Anna Davies. Contact Anna on or 07968 891927 for further information.

The Christingle Service will be held on church at 4 pm. Christingle collection candles are available in church (from on the font just inside the main door). Please take one and fill it with all your loose change from now until the service.

The collect and readings for the Eucharist, which would normally be on the pewsheet, are available on the website.

Century Club draw

he winners of the November Century Club draw were:

    1st prize – £150 – Harry Webb (ball 95)
    2nd prize – £100 – Ken James (ball 76)
    3rd prize – £50 – Geoff Rose (ball 73)

Congratulations to all of them. For most members the annual subscription of £60 was due on 1st December. For those who have not yet paid information about how to pay can be found in the 21st November edition of ChadNet. If you do not have it to hand it can be found at <https://www.pattinghamchurch.org.uk/web/information/chadnet/chadnet-no-87/>.

For more information please contact Alan Smith on 07757 688518 or

Christmas cards

The church Christmas cards, which include details of the services in Advent and at Christmas, should have been delivered to all homes in the parish. We are very grateful to all those who have helped the church by delivering these cards. Spare cards are available at the back of the church for those who live outside the parish and for anyone else who has not received one.

Magazine subscription secretary

We are looking for someone to take over from Chloë Darby as the Magazine Subscription Secretary. The duties include liaising with the magazine distributors in relation to the collection of the magazine subscriptions and keeping records of distributors and subscribers.

If you would be interested in helping the church by performing this important task you should speak to Geoffrey Dann, Clive Pendrell or Dorothy Steel for further information.

Scarecrow Festival Calendar

If you are looking for a Christmas present the Scarecrow Festival 2022 Calendar might be suitable. They are £9.00 each, complete with envelope.

There is a display at the back of Church, together with Order Forms which on completion should be delivered to Mike Coope. Order forms can also be downloaded from https://www.pattinghamscarecrowfestival.org/
Orders can also be placed by phoning Mike on 01902 700426 or email to

From the Memorial Book

Those whose anniversaries occur between 28th November and 12th December.

Alan Thomas Hastilow – 28th November 1975
Raymond Edward Perks – 30th November 1996
Edna Dorothy Wheeler – 30th November 2017
Harry Bramall – 1st December 1983
Olive Peever – 1st December 2004
Iris Bull  – 1st December 2009
Ethel Medlicott – 3rd December 1987
John Reynolds – 4th December 1985
Lorna Briscoe – 4th December 1994
Stanley William Thomas Jones – 4th December 2007
Harry Burton  – 5th December 1975
James Ellis – 5th December 2019
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

You can see all the pages of the Memorial Book on the Memorial Book Online page of the Church website.

Resources for worship and prayer at home

Some of resources 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.

For those who are unable to attend church there are still a number of services which are available online, including a weekly service on the Church of England 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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