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Weekly eNews
March 26, 2021
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Holy Week-to-Go Bags
Pick Up & Delivery
THIS WEEKEND
Come by St. Michael's this weekend during the times below to pick up your Holy Week-to-Go Bag! Pull up to the front entrance and please stay masked and in your car. We will come out and bring your bag out to you. If you are unable to stop by during the times email elise@stmikeschurch.com to arrange another pick up time.
Pick up a Holy Week-to-Go Bag:
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Friday, March 26 from 12:00 – 2:00 PM
- Saturday, March 27 from 12:00 – 2:00 PM
- Sunday, March 28 from 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
To help you and your family walk through Holy Week, we have created a special Holy Week Bag for each family with Palms, Communion, Bulletins, and a few other surprises.
If you are unable to make it to St. Michael’s to pick up your bag, we can deliver it to you! On Saturday, March 27 we will deliver bags to your doorstep. CLICK HERE to get your Holy Week-to-Go bag delivered to you. Please be sure to sign up by 5:00 PM tonight, March 26.
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Palm Sunday
March 28, 9:00 AM
Online with Eucharist
Join us this Sunday at 9:00 AM for the beginning of Holy Week as we celebrate Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Don’t forget to pick up your Holy Week Bag and wave your palm branch from home. Communion for this service can also be found in your Holy Week bag.
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RESCHEDULED
Spring Work Day
NEW DATE: April 10
With snow still on the ground, we've decided it would be best to reschedule our Parish Work Day. The rescheduled date and time will be Saturday, April 10 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Come help us on April 10 as we 'spring-clean' up the grounds and prepare for a summer of outdoor services. Have questions? Contact our Junior Warden, Tom Baranowski, at tom.baranowski@yahoo.com
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The Rev. Kim Seidman
Preaching Palm Sunday
March 28
We've loved having guest priests joining us during this time of transition. We are thrilled to welcome The Rev. Kim Seidman back this Sunday, March 28 to preach during our Palm Sunday service. Make sure you tune in and join us on this day of celebration!
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Holy Week & Easter
This Holy Week we invite you, your family, and your friends to join us as we journey from Palm Sunday to Easter.
CLICK HERE to be directed to our Holy Week webpage with important information. If you have any questions, please contact the church office 719-598-3244 or email support@stmikeschurch.com
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Mark your calendar to join us for a special Holy Week at St. Michael’s.
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Palm Sunday, March 28, 9:00 AM Online Worship
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Maundy Thursday, April 1, 7:00 PM Online Worship
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Good Friday, April 2, 12:00 PM Online Worship
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Stations of the Cross, April 2, 2:00 PM In-person Outside Worship
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Easter Vigil, April 3, 7:00 PM Online Worship
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Easter Sunday, April 4, 9:00 AM Online Worship
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Easter Egg Hunt, April 4, 1:00 PM In-Person Outdoor Click Here to Register!
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March 28, This Sunday
Palm Sunday
9:00 AM - ONLINE Holy Eucharist Rite II
-Digital Bulletin CLICK HERE (also included in your Holy Week Bag)
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Drive thru Communion
10:30 AM - 2:00 PM Holy Week-to-Go Bag Pick Up
11:00 AM- Children's Chapel Family Service Online CLICK HERE
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This week at a glance ... (All blue links are clickable)
Friday, March 26
12:00 - 2:00 PM - Holy Week-to-Go Bag Pick Up
Saturday, March 27
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Parish Work Day Rescheduled to April 10
12:00 - 2:00 PM - Holy Week-to-Go Bag Pick Up
Sunday, March 28 - Palm Sunday
*9:00 AM - Holy Eucharist Online Worship
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Drive thru Communion
10:30 AM - 2:00 PM - Holy Week-to-Go Bag Pick Up
Monday, March 29
Tuesday, March 30
Wednesday, March 31
Thursday, April 1 - Maundy Thursday
*7:00 PM - Maundy Thursday Holy Eucharist Online Worship
8:00 PM Thurs - 8:00 AM Fri - Maundy Thursday Garden Watch, virtually and in-person (reservations required)
Friday, April 2 - Good Friday
8:00 PM Thurs - 8:00 AM Fri - Maundy Thursday Garden Watch, virtually and in-person (reservations required)
*12:00 PM - Good Friday Online Worship
2:00 PM - Stations of the Cross - Outdoors, In-Person - Masks and social distancing required. No RSVP needed
Saturday, April 3 - Holy Saturday/Easter Vigil
*7:00 PM - Easter Vigil Holy Eucharist Online Worship
*Opportunities for Worship
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Help Wanted
All we need is U
It takes a village and St. Micheal's is looking for amazing volunteers with all sorts of talents and skills. When you see this logo/image let us know if you are able to help. With many new initiatives on the horizon, let us know how you want to get involved. Current opportunities to help:
- Youth needed for the Egg Hunt set up - CLICK HERE for details.
- Garden Watch on Maundy Thursday - CLICK HERE for details.
- Building Clean Up/Out Crew - email matt@stmikeschurch.com
- Spring Parish Clean Up Day - April 10, 9-12. No RSVP
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April & May Archangel
Delivery Notice
The April & May Archangel Newsletter will be included in the Holy Week-to-Go bags. We will not be mailing the April & May Archangel. CLICK HERE to view and download a digital copy of this newsletter. Did you know we also have a dedicated publication page on our website with all the bulletins, weekly eNews, and Archangels? Go to https://www.stmikeschurch.com/publications
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The Colorado House
Children's Snack &
Supplemental Food Ministry
The Colorado House is the largest transitional housing facility in the Partners in Housing (PIH) organization. To help alleviate food insecurity, St. Michael’s 37 volunteers purchase and deliver nutritious snacks for the children of homeless families who receive support services. During the pandemic, the dedicated volunteers have either delivered snacks or made donations to The Colorado House Food Pantry. In another out-pouring of generosity, St. Michael’s had several amazing food drives in the past year that also provided food and other goods for the food pantry. Part of the Lenten 40 Days of Giving will also go to The Colorado House Food Pantry. These donations are making a life-saving impact on the homeless children and their families. If you would like to participate in the future or have questions, please contact Judy Morrill at (719) 590-1615; or by email at j_l_morrill@msn.com.
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Maundy Thursday
Garden Watch
8:00 PM April 1 to
8:00 AM April 2
This year's Maundy Thursday Watch will look a little different. St. Michael's welcomes you to participate in the Maundy Thursday Garden Watch prayer times either in-person inside St. Michael's Church or virtually through online streaming.
- 8:00 PM - Midnight: In-Person (Limit of two people per hour)
- Midnight - 6:00 AM: Online (through YouTube, Facebook, or Vimeo)
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 AM: In-Person (Limit of two people per hour)
CLICK HERE to sign up for an hour of prayer watch time before Monday, March 29.
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Easter Egg Hunt
Sunday, April 4
1:00 PM
St. Michael's is excited to invite you and your family to join us for a safe, distanced, and outdoor Easter Egg Hunt! This event is designed for children 5th Grade and younger. Each family will have their own space to hunt for eggs-safely distanced from others. This Easter Egg Hunt will take place at 1:00 PM on Easter Sunday, April 4.
We are also looking for Middle School and High School Volunteers to help as we bring back this exciting Easter tradition! We'd like our Youth Volunteers to come from Noon - 1:30 PM to help set up, hide eggs, and help run the Easter Egg Hunt.
CLICK HERE to sign up for the St. Michael's 2021 Easter Egg Hunt and/or to sign up to be a Youth Volunteer!
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St. Michael's is excited to partner with The Episcopal Church in Colorado for "An evening with Wanda Battle". Wanda has led thousands of visitors, from around the world, through Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist church where Martin Luther King Jr. pastored for six years. Wanda is a powerful voice and advocate for human rights, civil rights, and equal rights. This live event is open to all. Pre-registration is required to join the live Zoom call on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (Mountain Time). Pre-register today by visiting: www.stmikeschurch.com/wanda
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Adult Confirmation Class
Sundays, April 11, 18, 25
12:00 - 1:30 PM on Zoom
Are you interested in learning more about the Episcopal Church? New to St. Michael's? Are you ready to be Confirmed? Join the Rev. Matt Holcombe for this 3-week Adult Confirmation Class on Sundays. Topics will include; Scripture, Tradition, Reason, Theology, Sacraments, and more. CLICK HERE to register or contact Rev. Matt with questions at matt@stmikeschurch.com
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Pen-Pal Program
Last year St. Michael’s began building a relationship with St. Matthias Episcopal Church and School in Haiti. In addition to providing food and scholarships for the school, we are also embarking on a new pen-pal ministry. CLICK HERE to sign up to be a Pen-Pal for children in Haiti! Many children in developing countries face different struggles everyday, but that never dampens their joy. By writing a letter to a child in need you are engaging in the work of God. People of all ages are invited to join in this new ministry! Questions? Contact Allie Holcombe at allieholcombe31@gmail.com
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Children's Chapel
Sunday 11:00 AM
We welcome children and families to join us this week at 11:00 AM for a short 20 minute family and children focused worship experience. If you have an elementary school aged child or younger, this service is designed for your family. Services will be online and live. Invite friends and we will see you online! This will be a ZOOM call, so CLICK HERE to join us. Don't worry about getting dressed up and loading up the car. Join us from your kitchen, living room, or backyard. We can't wait to see you! Bring your Journey Bag for the sermon time! This Sunday, March 28, you will need the bag of SAND from your Journey Bag!
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Last Call:
Easter Candy Donation
As we get closer to Easter we are getting ready to stuff the Easter Eggs for our fantastic Easter Egg Hunt! This is a last call for any individually wrapped Easter Candy donations. Please drop donated Easter candy at St. Michael's by leaving it in one of the empty tubs outside the office door (up the red wooden ramp to the left of our main entrance). Thank you for your generosity as we are excited to bring this tradition back for our families!
The Easter Egg Hunt will be an outdoor, and socially distanced event held at St. Michael's on Sunday, April 4 at 1:00 PM! Sign up here to reserve a time for your kids to hunt for Easter eggs!
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Youtube
Subscribe Now!
St. Michael's now has our own YouTube channel to stream online live worship services. You can use Roku, Chromecast, Xfinity, or any Smart TV to watch our livestreamed services. Go to the YouTube app on your TV and search for "St. Michael's Episcopal Church Colorado Springs." As always, we strive to have a glitch free technology Sunday (every Sunday) but have back up ways to watch the service when problems occur. CLICK HERE to check out our YouTube channel! As soon as we have 100 subscribers we will be able to update and upgrade our Youtube Channel. Help us today!
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The Birthdays This Week:
March 28 Charlene Butson
March 28 Carolyn Cumby
March 28 Emily McElyea
March 30 John Clark
March 30 Time Niemeyer
March 30 Molly Sutherlin
March 31 Chad Adcox
March 31 Lisa Kaiser
April 1 Mary Ellen Ferner
April 2 Aliza Anderson
April 2 Greg Capell
April 3 Kay C. Mast
The Anniversary This Week:
March 31 Greg & Marcy Capell
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[719-598-3244]
St. Michael's Episcopal Church
7400 Tudor Road Colorado Springs, CO 80919
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