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Weekly eNews
March 12, 2021
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Spring Forward
Time Change
Sunday, March 14
This Sunday, March 14, we spring forward an hour and get one less hour of sleep. Don't forget to set your clocks ahead so that you don't miss the Sunday service at 9:00 AM!
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Lent Soup Supper
This Wednesday
March 17, 6:00 PM
Guest: The Rev. Lisa Saunders
We've had a fantastic turn out for our Lent Soup Suppers, Wednesdays in Lent 6:00 - 6:30 PM with fellowship followed by a special guest speaker from 6:30 - 7:15 PM. This Wednesday we welcome The Rev. Lisa Saunders. The Rev. Lisa Saunders has been an Associate Rector at Christ Church for over 30 years and is a gifted teacher, preacher, story teller, and author. Her recent book, Even at the Grave, recounts over 30 years of funerals filled with grace, God’s love, and hope. CLICK HERE to join via Zoom for these interactive conversations and opportunities to grow your faith.
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Best Snow Day Ever
This Sunday 10:15 AM
Virtual Coffee Hour
Only time will tell how much snow we may receive this weekend. Join us at 10:15 AM (after the 9:00 Worship Service) for a SNOW FILLED Virtual Coffee Hour. Join us for fellowship and conversation as we share stories about the best snow day we've ever had. CLICK HERE to join Virtual Coffee Hour.
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Easter Flowers
Memorial and Thanksgiving
Form Deadline: March 22
Do you have someone you want to honor or remember with an Easter Flower Donation? Each year we decorate St. Michael’s with flowers in thanksgiving to God and in memory of loved ones. To make a $25 donation to adorn our sanctuary with Easter Flowers, please DOWNLOAD THIS FORM, print, and mail to St. Michael’s before March 22. You can also drop off the form in the mailbox at the parking lot entrance to the church or place in the clear bin outside the office door. Email elise@stmikeschurch.com with questions.
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Snow & Such
With snow flurries falling, St. Michael's has made preparations to ensure we can continue to worship and gathering safely (with the help of technology). The service for this Sunday was recorded and will air live on Sunday at 9:00 AM on Youtube, Facebook, and Vimeo. We will gather for Coffee Hour following, have Children's Chapel at 11:00 AM and Youth Confirmation at 1:30 PM. Please be safe and check in on neighbors and loved ones.
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Holy Week & Easter
This Holy Week we invite you, your family, and 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
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Good Friday, April 2, 12:00 PM Online
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Stations of the Cross, April 2, 2:00 PM In-person Outside
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Easter Vigil, April 3, 7:00 PM Online
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Easter Sunday, April 4, 9:00 AM Online
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Easter Egg Hunt, April 4, 1:00 PM In-Person Outdoor Click Here to Register!
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March 14, This Sunday
The Fourth Sunday in Lent
9:00 AM - ONLINE Holy Eucharist Rite II
No Drive thru Communion-Please stay safe and warm at home
*There will also be no Home Communion Delivery this weekend
11:00 AM- Children's Chapel Family Service Online CLICK HERE
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Lent at St. Michael's
Visit the dedicated Lent webpage for more information about Lent services, offerings, and ways to get involved and stay connected. Click the below button for more information.
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This week at a glance ... (All blue links are clickable)
Friday, March 12
Saturday, March 13
Sunday, March 14-Daylight Savings (Spring Forward!)
*9:00 AM - Holy Eucharist Online Worship
No Drive thru Communion-Please stay safe and warm at home
4:00 PM - The Lord's Dinner
6:30 PM - Sacred Ground - Circle 1 (See Group Schedule)
Monday, March 15
9:00 AM - Virtual Thrift House Board Meeting
Tuesday, March 16
6:00 PM - Sacred Ground - Circle 6 (See Group Schedule)
Wednesday, March 17
1:00 PM - Sacred Ground - Circle 5 (See Group Schedule)
4:30 PM - Sacred Ground - Circle 2 (See Group Schedule)
6:30 PM - Sacred Ground - Circle 3 (See Group Schedule)
Thursday, March 18
6:30 PM - Sacred Ground - Circle 4 (See Group Schedule)
Friday, March 19
Saturday, March 20
*Opportunities for Worship
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The Lord's Dinner
Sunday, March 14
The Lord's dinner is coming up this Sunday, March 14th. We are looking for 5 families to make 10 bagged dinners to drop off at Diane Verlinde's home at: 915 Oak Bend Court by 3 pm on Sunday March 14. Please email Diane at dverlinde_2006@yahoo.com or call (719) 329-8771 for details.
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Holy Week-to-Go Bag
Pick up & Delivery
March 26-28
To help your walk through Holy Week, we have created a special Holy Week Bag for each family with Palms, Communion, and a few other surprises.
Pick up your Holy Week Bag
- Friday, March 26 12:00 - 2:00 PM
- Saturday, March 27 12:00 - 2:00 PM
- Sunday, March 28 11:00 - 2:00 PM
We are creating bags filled with all sorts of helpful things to stay connected during this year's Holy Week! For those who would like to have their Holy Week Bag delivered to their home, CLICK HERE to sign up to get your bag delivered on Saturday, March 27 (please be sure to sign up by 5:00 PM on March 26).
We also need volunteers who would be interested in helping us pack and prepare these bags. We will be preparing the Holy Week-to-Go bags at St. Micheal's on Thursday, March 25. Please email Elise at elise@stmikeschurch.com to help!
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Save the Date
Spring Work Day
Sat. March 27 9:00 AM
It's time for a little spring cleaning at St. Michael's and we need your help. Join us on Saturday, March 27 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM as we clean up the grounds and prepare for summer outdoor services. Bring some work gloves and join the fun! We'll have various activities for all to help with. Can't wait to see you there! Have questions? Contact our Junior Warden, Tom Baranowski, at tom.baranowski@yahoo.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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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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Next Archangel
April & May Newsletter
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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 14, you will need the CANDLE from your Journey Bag!
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Easter Candy Donation
We are gearing up for a safe, outdoor, and socially distanced Easter Egg Hunt 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. As we prepare for this festive celebration, we are now collecting donations of any individually wrapped Easter candy. 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!
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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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Birthdays This Week:
March 14 JoAnn Dobson
March 14 Marianne Jenkins
March 14 Michele Nesbitt
March 16 Leslie Darling
March 16 Danny Raider
March 17 Linda Clark
March 18 Chris Hause
March 18 Juliet Newcomer
March 19 Phil McDaniel
March 20 Thomas Stoller
March 20 Marilyn Wright
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[719-598-3244]
St. Michael's Episcopal Church
7400 Tudor Road Colorado Springs, CO 80919
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