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 This month's message
from Maureen...
May 2009
It's
been an odd few weeks - not at all as I had imagined or planned.
On the whole the weather (in April and early May) has been wonderful
- lots of bright spring sunshine, but not yet too hot; trees
and hedgerows at their freshest and best; beautiful swathes of
colour appearing in the garden - (always exciting when you move
house - seeing just what comes up!). more info >> |
 CHURCH FETE
This
year's Church Fete will take place on Saturday 4th July
on the Playing Fields, being opened by Revd.Maureen Hobbs at
2.00pm.
Lots of attractions with all your favourite Stalls, Sideshows
and Entertainment including...Bouncy Castle - Fairground
Organ - Barbecue - Tombola - Patchwork Drama - Farm Produce -
Children's Races - Wheelbarrow Derby - Competitions - Skittles
- Craft Stall - Coconut Shy - Homemade Cake Stall - Putting -
Plants - 'Herby' the Horse - Traditional Sweets - Fun Games -
Bottle Stalls - White Elephant - Ice Cream - Face Painting -
Raffle - Rides - Books - Hook-a-bag - Pickles Stall - School
Cheerleaders - Afternoon Teas - and lots, lots more... |
Vote for your favourite Church website...
Our Church
website has been nominated for the 'Church Website of the Year'
competition. From 18th June 2009, you will be able to vote for
your favourite Church website. Click the image to visit 'Church
Website of the Year' and cast your vote. |
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NEW Kneelers
First 50
of the total 75 cross-stitch kneelers are blessed in church on
Easter Sunday.
more info >> |
Lent Lunches around the village...
 Lent Lunches and Suppers
have been, and are still taking place around the village, all
in aid of the Bishop's Lent Appeal.
Last week saw the first Lent Supper at Phil and Gordon Bramall's
house. This was followed on Wednesday 18th March by a lunch of
fine soups, bread and cheeses at the home of Sue and Jeremy Riches.
The 25th March sees the lunch at Jill & Martin Parker's. |
 Holiday Club - Helpers needed
In
early August, we hold the HOLIDAY CLUB in the Church for
one week. This allows children on holiday from school to take
part in supervised activities such as arts and crafts, together
with a visit to a local tourist attraction. more info >>
We need
helpers and supervisors to make sure this important event takes
place. If you would like to assist in any way, please contact
the Churchwardens. contact info >> |
BBC Midlands Today visits...
 On her first day as Priest
at St Chad's, Revd. Maureen Hobbs was interviewed by presenter
Satnam Rana from the BBC programme 'Midlands Today'.
To see the resulting video that was broadcast in the programme
at 6.30pm on the 20th January.
View
Video >> |
| NEW
! See Who's
Who on the PCC at St Chad's... more photos >> |
The name's Hobbs...
Revd. Hobbs
This
was the title used when the local newspaper, the Express &
Star interviewed Revd. Maureen Hobbs referring back to her career
when she worked worked as a Russian linguist at the Government
Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) in Cheltenham before she joined
the Church.
She was with the British intelligence agency during that tense
stand-off period between West and East. She says: “I tell
scout groups I used to be a spy, which always goes down well.”
View
article
>> |
Century
Club - This month's winners
announced... more info >>
We are
still 3 members short in the Century Club. If you are interested,
please contact Steve Jones (Tel: 700395) or Dave Challinor (Tel:
700764). |
 Rags to Riches Charity...
Click to view the letter and photos from Peter
Davey in Kenya.
Prayer Group more info >>
For those
needing to find St Chad's Church by Satellite Navigation, the
POST CODE is WV6 7DU. |
 The Pattingham Bellringers
The Pattingham Sunday Service Ringers include... Stephen Dann,
Tony Jackson, Janet Bramall, Joanne Bramall, Norman Bramall,
Chris Wycherley, Rex Edwards, Margaret Hadley, Phil Murphy, James
Dann, Geoffrey Dann (Tower Master) & Betty Jackson.
The band is always looking for new members and anyone interested
should contact Geoffrey Dann, the Tower Master.
more
info>> |
  Visit Caroline's page...
In late
2006, Caroline
Ringrose left England to go to live in Thailand and work as a
missionary spreading the Christian faith amongst young people.
She emails a monthly letter telling us of the latest news from
Thailand, which we publish on this website.
Caroline's
Page
>>
more photos >> |
St Chad's...
We are
an expanding congregation and a lively bunch of people. You will
find in our new website activities for children and various regular
services. There is a welcome here for you along with our regular
congregation.
Most of our services are well attended and we use a mixture from
both Common Worship and The Book of Common Prayer. In some ways,
we are a Traditional village Church and cater for our local population.
This means we are used regularly for Marriages and Funerals.
The church is open for visitors and for Private Prayer. |
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News from Kenya...
 We have received
a new photograph, more information and another reply from Austine,
our sponsored child in Kenya.
In 2005, St Chads P.C.C. agreed to embark upon on a ten year
project to sponsor a six year old child called Ostine.
The sponsorship money is being used to provide basic essentials
such as clean water, adequate food, healthcare, farming tools
as well as educating Ostine through his school years.
more
info>>
St Chad's - a Church ready to
move on...
An article
written by Stuart Jones.
more
info>>
The history of
St Chad's Church...
Find
out more about St Chad's and St Mary's Churches.
more info >>
Visit the Photo
Gallerys...
View
hundreds of pictures showing glimpses of what goes on at St Chad's
Church in Pattingham
more info >> |
If you wish to receive a copy of the
PARISH MAGAZINE, please contact...
MARTIN & JILL PARKER
01902 700755
who will arrange distribution to you. |
St Chad's Church
CAFE OPEN
Drop
in for a tea/coffee and
a chat...
Wednesday mornings from 10.45 am. |
100 Club
Winners
of JUNE draw:
1st Prize - £150
Iain & Elaine Coleman
2nd Prize - £100
Mike Moss
3rd Prize - £50
Mr C Bullock
The next 100 Club draw will take place on Monday 27th July, in
The Crown |
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