Weekly eNews

September 30, 2022

65th Anniversary

Celebrate St. Michael's Weekend

September 30 - October 2

Friday, Sept. 30, Family Movie Night 6:00 PM

RSVP still available - CLICK HERE

Saturday, Oct. 1, Day of Service with Habitat 

Lunch & Snack RSVP still available - CLICK HERE. 

Saturday, Oct. 1, 65th Celebration Reception, 6:00 PM 

RSVP still available - CLICK HERE. 

Indoor Event, Childcare Available, Dress Casual

Last chance to RSVP! 

Sunday, Oct. 2, Worship Services 8:00 & 10:30 AM

With former clergy as worship leaders. 10:30 AM Livestreamed. 

Sunday, Oct. 2, Clergy Panel with Former Clergy, 9:15 AM

The Rt. Rev. Wallis Ohl, The Rev. Paul Lautenschlager, 

The Rev. Edwina Burdekin, & The Rev. Judi Sato

Sunday, Oct. 2, Food Trucks & Games, 11:45 AM

Join us for games and bring $ for food trucks in the north parking lot. 

Food Trucks & Inflatable Games

After 10:30 Service, This Sunday!

OUTSIDE EVENT 

Join us for fellowship, food, and fun. Food items for sale range from $3 - $15 per person. Don't forget to bring money for food from one of the following Food Trucks * subject to change. Big Pappa's Grill, Firebird, Smokin' J's BBQ, Crepes-N-Go, Springs Cupcake Truck, Jackpot Coffee. 

The Space Between Us

Tuesdays 6:00 - 8:00 PM,

This week, Oct. 4 - Nov. 1

Last chance to RSVP

5 Spaces Remain 

Want to be a better communicator? Communication is at the heart of how we relate to and interact with one another. Join us as we dive into empathetic listening, conflict resolution, and other foundational communication topics in this five week workshop. This class is led by trained TSBU facilitator, Owen Copps and has a limit of 15 participants. CLICK HERE to register and learn more.

Book Discussion & Dessert

Holy Envy

by Barbara Brown Taylor

October 5, 12, & 19

6:00 - 7:00 PM in St. Mary's Hall

Join the Rev. Matt Holcombe for a delicious conversation focused on Barbra Brown Taylor's Holy Envy. Bring a dessert to share and we will provide the coffee. No registration required and bring a friend. Read chapters 1-4 is possible but reading not required. Questions? Email [email protected].

Friday Celtic Class

"Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul"

Beginning October 7

9:00 - 10:30 AM

Our Friday Morning Celtic Spirituality Class is open to new members. We will begin on Oct. 7 at 9am - 10:30am in St. Francis Chapel, located in the basement at the foot of the stairs. The book we will be reading is "Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul" by J. Phillip Newell. Please join us. Any questions, please contact Linda Kean, 719-332-7118.

New Member Dinner

Friday, October 7

6:00 PM at St. Michael's

Did you know we have welcomed 60 new members to St. Michael's since January 1, 2022? All new members of St. Michael’s who have joined our family in 2022 are invited to a special dinner at church with the clergy and staff. Please RSVP to Linda Kean, Newcomer Coordinator, at [email protected]

This Sunday, October 2

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost

8:00 AM Holy Eucharist In-person

9:15 AM Education for All Ages

Adults: Past Clergy Forum

  Watch on YouTube or watch on Facebook

10:30 AM Holy Eucharist In-person & Online

     Watch on YouTube or watch on Facebook

*The service will be livestreamed in black and white

11:45 AM Food Trucks & Inflatable Games in north parking lot  

Coffee Hour in St. Mary's Hall after 8:00 AM Service.  

Nursery is open from 7:45 - 11:45 AM

Sunday Bulletin: www.stmikeschurch.com

Click on the blue box above to be directed to our online sign up for ushers, greeters, lay readers, acolytes, and more! Thank you in advance.

Blessing of the

Stuffed Animals

Sunday, October 9

8:00 & 10:30 AM Services

Children of all ages (and children in heart) are invited to bring a stuffed animal to church on Sunday, October 9, to be blessed during announcements at the 8:00 or 10:30 AM services. 

Blessing of the Animals

Sunday, October 9

4:00 PM on Plaza

Bring your well behaved pets to the plaza at 4:00 PM on Sunday, October 9 to receive a special blessing and for brief liturgy. Pet blessings do not guarantee good behavior. All are welcome.  

Fall Fest & 

Pumpkin Patch

Saturday, October 15

2:00 - 5:00 PM

Returning this year is our giant

pumpkin patch where you can buy

your very own pumpkin and carve it right away! Pumpkins $5 each. We will have an assortment of fall snacks and refreshments, activities, music, and fun for the whole family (and bring a friend). No reservations required. All are welcome!  

Newcomer Lunch

Sunday, October 16

12:00 PM

New to St. Michael’s in the past six months? You are invited to lunch with the clergy, staff, and other newcomers. Please RSVP by October 12 to [email protected] letting us know how many people and if you have any dietary restrictions.

Merchandise Available

This weekend we will have brand new St. Michael's merchandise available for sale in the Gathering Space or St. Bede's Bookstore. These are the prefect gift for yourself or that special someone. Stickers $1, Journal $10, Mugs $15, Water Bottle $15, and God's love - priceless. 

Photo History on Display

In the Gathering Space we have gathered several hundred photos from the last 65 years of ministry at St. Michael's. Take a stroll down memory lane or see what St. Mike's was like in the early days. These displays will be available throughout the month of October in various places in the building. 

135th Diocese of Colorado Convention Announcement

October 13-15 clergy and lay delegates from around the state will gather in Pueblo for the 135th diocesan convention. Representing St. Michael's will be Andy Laffely, Mike Mapes, Aprel Mitchell, Linda Page, Rich Page, Deacon Gary Darress, The Rev. Angela Lerena, and The Rev. Matt Holcombe. Also attending from St. Michael's will be Nancy Jones as a member of the Diocesan Standing Committee, Regional Executive Team, Finance Committee, Cathedral Ridge Board, and Administration & Personnel Committee. Please keep them in your prayers and we are grateful for their service.

Front Desk Help Needed

We are in need of one or two volunteers that can help at the church front desk from 1:00 - 3:00 PM during the week periodically. Please contact Diane [email protected] or call the church office 719-598-3244. 

Fall Orchestra Concert

"As Foretold"

November 20, 4:00 PM 

St. Michael's Episcopal Church

Back by popular demand, the Philharmonic returns for an encore performance of last year’s sold-out performance of “As Foretold”, an Oratorio for Chorus, Orchestra, Organ and Soloists. Additional chorus members include singers from Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Colorado Springs and the Cadet Choir from The United States Air Force Academy. Soloists Katherine Adam-Johnson, Amalia Dobbins, Nick Bailey and James Sena reprise their solo performances in this unique scripture presentation of texts dating from 2700 B.C. CLICK HERE to learn more and purchase tickets before they sell out.

This week at a glance... (All blue links are clickable)

Friday, September 30

9:00 AM - Celtic Spirituality Group in Chapel

6:00 PM - Family Movie Night in St. Andrew's

7:30 PM - Virtual Evening Prayer

Saturday, October 1

8:30 AM - Habitat for Humanity Volunteering at build site [shift 1]

9:00 AM - Kairos

10:00 AM - Habitat for Humanity Volunteering at Restore [shift 1]

10:00 AM - Lunch and snack making for volunteers at St. Mike's

12:30 PM - Habitat for Humanity Volunteering at build site [shift 2]

2:00 PM - Caregivers Support Group

2:00 PM - Habitat for Humanity Volunteering at Restore [shift 2]

6:00 PM - 65th Anniversary Reception in St. Mary's Hall

Sunday, October 2 - 65th Anniversary Celebration

7:45 AM - 11:45 AM - Nursery Open

8:00 AM - Holy Eucharist In-person

9:15 AM - Education For All - Clergy Class In-person & Online

• Watch on YouTube : Facebook

10:30 AM - Holy Eucharist In-person with Children's Chapel & Online

• Watch on YouTube : Facebook
• Bulletin is available on www.stmikeschurch.com

11:45 AM - Food Trucks, games, & fellowship! 

Monday, October 3 - Church Offices Closed

9:00 AM - Laundry Love

Tuesday, October 4

8:00 AM - Mindfulness 101

8:00 AM - Virtual Men's Fellowship

9:15 AM - Staff Meeting in St. Mary's

3:30 PM - Girl Scouts

5:30 PM - The Space Between Us

6:30 PM - Boy Scouts

8:00 PM - Virtual Compline

Wednesday, October 5

12:00 PM - Healing Service & Eucharist in Chapel

12:30 PM - Wednesday Bible Study in Chapel

1:00 PM - The Spirituality of Aging in High School Room

2:30 PM - Virtual Contemplative Prayer

5:30 PM - Middle School Youth Group

6:00 PM - Holy Envy, Book Study and Dessert

7:00 PM - People Who Read

7:00 PM - High School Youth Group

Thursday, October 6

5:30 PM - Cub Scouts in St. Andrew's

5:30 PM - Early Choir Rehearsal

6:00 PM - Virtual Celtic Spirituality Group

6:30 PM - Regular Choir Rehearsal

8:00 PM - Virtual Compline

Friday, October 7

9:00 AM - Celtic Spirituality Group in Chapel

1:00 PM - Friday Women Book Group

6:00 PM - New Member Dinner

7:30 PM - Virtual Evening Prayer

Saturday, October 8

8:00 AM - Men's Fellowship

Birthdays This Week:

October 3 - Andrew Hutchison

October 4 - Liz Tompkins

October 4 - Jim Marquart

October 4 - Jessica Frank

October 5 - Kathy Dailey

October 6 - Rachel Clark

October 7 - Dean Logemann

October 7 - Gwen Weddington

October 8 - Anderson Holcombe

October 8 - Harper Sutherlin

Anniversaries:

October 2 - David & Joy Underhill

October 8 - Barbara & Stephen Dierks