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Weekly eNews
January 29, 2021
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Rev. Judi is Retiring
This Sunday, Jan. 31
After more than seven faithful years of ministry as the Associate Rector at St. Michael's, The Rev. Judi Sato will be retiring this Sunday. Join us online at 9:00 AM for worship and several special surprise we've prepared for Judi. We are grateful and thrilled that Judi and Rod will continue to call St. Michael's their spiritual home and look forward to seeing Judi around after a time of rest and renew. CLICK HERE to join us at 10:00 AM for Coffee Hour as we celebrate Judi and all the wonderful work she has done for our St. Michael’s family and community.
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Watch on Youtube
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! |
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January 31, This Sunday
The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
9:00 AM - ONLINE Holy Eucharist Rite II
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Drive thru Communion
11:00 AM- Children's Chapel Family Service Online CLICK HERE
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Congratulations
New Vestry Members
Congratulations to our newly elected vestry members: Sue Caruthers, Andy Laffely, and Elena Zarecky. We are grateful for their leadership and look forward to seeing how they will use their gifts to continue to help St. Michael's thrive and be faithful during the coming years.
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Old Palms Needed
Do you have any old palm crosses or palm fronds from years past? If so, we are in need of old (dried) palms as we prepare for Lent at St. Michael's. As is tradition, we will use blessed palms to prepare ashes for Ash Wednesday. This year Ash Wednesday will look different and we will be sharing more next week. Drop off old palms to the church office before February 5 (and leave in one of the bins outside the church office door). Thank you!
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This week at a glance ... (All blue links are clickable)
Friday, January 29
12:00 - 3:00 PM - E-Cycling Drop Off
12:00 - 3:00 PM - Christmas Light Festival Clean Up-Outdoors
Saturday, January 30
Sunday, January 31
*9:00 AM - Holy Eucharist Online Worship
10:30 AM - Drive by Communion this Sunday
6:30 PM - Sacred Ground, Circle 1 (See Group Schedule)
Monday, February 1
Tuesday, February 2
6:00 PM - Sacred Ground, Circle 6 (See Group Schedule)
Wednesday, February 3
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, February 4
6:30 PM - Sacred Grounds - Circle 4 (See Group Schedule)
Friday, February 5
Saturday, February 6
*Opportunities for Worship
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COVID 19 Volunteer Opportunity
As a follow up to the question about volunteering and helping the vaccination roll out : Matthews-Vu will be hosting a vaccine clinic for 800 community members receiving their SECOND Pfizer vaccine and could use volunteers. The clinic will take place at our Woodmen office location (4190 E Woodmen Rd) from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday, February 13. There will be volunteer opportunities for cleaning rooms, directing traffic, coordinating refreshments and others. If anyone in your parish is interested in volunteering for this event they may contact our office manager Mary at mburgin@mvumed.com. Thank you!
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Connect with Judi
To contact The Rev. Judi Sato for prayer requests (no church work, please) or to stay connected, you can email he directly at j.sato@sbcglobal.net. Judi's stmickeschurch.com email will be retiring as well. To contact other staff members at St. Michael's CLICK HERE for the staff page.
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Lay Eucharistic Visitor Meeting
Sunday, January 31
1:00 PM
Lay Eucharistic Visitors will have a meeting via zoom on Sunday, January 31, at 1:00 PM. During the pandemic this ministry has needed to pause. Join Lee Rasi and other LEV's to discuss the future of this vital ministry. Please contact Lee to let her know if you are able to join the meeting. I am looking forward to seeing you all and to discussing the future of our ministry. CLICK HERE for the zoom link or go to www.zoom.us and input: Meeting ID: 812 6355 9733 Code: 199912
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We Need Your Candle Wax!
Mabel Turner works magic with candle wax of any kind, in jars or not, and the smaller size coffee cans! She turns these leftovers into useful candles for the homeless and gives them away at The Lord's Dinner. The supply is running so critically low that Mabel is getting ready to go dumpster diving at Bath and Body Works so she can get enough wax! Read the full article in the upcoming Archangel, but if you can drop off any used candles in the bins outside the office at church, you just might save Mabel from this fate!
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St. Michael's Outreach Accepting Grant Applications
Due: February 4
No doubt 2020 was a tough year. Even faced with the challenges of the corona virus, your Outreach Ministries still addressed the needs of the less fortunate in our community. Over the past year we supported The Lord’s Dinner, Mercy’s Gate, Family Promise, Colorado House, TwoCor, Kairos, and St Mathias Episcopal Church in Haiti. Now the Outreach Committee is searching for additional deserving Ministries for 2021. If you have an interest and a passion for other Ministries that you think are worthy to explore, please CLICK HERE to download a 2021 Outreach Ministry Grant Application where you will be asked to provide the name and contact information for your applicant. CLICK HERE to be directed to the St. Michael's Outreach webpage with more information including what should be in the 2020 Ministry Impact Statements. All applications must be submitted by February 8, 2021. |
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Covid-19 Town Hall
Watch the Recording
We had a very informative COVID19 Town hall on Monday, January 25 at 7:00 PM with the Rev. Matt Holcombe, Dr. Adam Robinson, and Canon Carl Andrews . If you missed it CLICK HERE to watch the recording.
Click Here for free COVID19 Vaccination Resources to learn how to advocate for yourself to get vaccinated. St. Michael's encourages you to take a proactive approach with your doctor/medical group to ensure you get vaccinated as soon as you are eligible.
Dr. Adam Robinson is currently practicing at Matthew Vu in Colorado Springs. Canon Carl works on the Bishop’s Staff for the Diocese of Colorado and is spearheading the COVID19 response for the diocese.
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Birthdays This Week:
January 31 Allie Holcombe
February 1 Paul Anderson
February 3 Bruce Nicklas
February 3 Amelie Pachter
February 3 Sarah Tucker
February 4 Tad McClurg
February 5 Carl Nesbitt
February 5 Debbie Womack
Anniversaries This Week:
February 3 Ray and Margaret Miller
February 4 Bo and Gerry Forster
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[719-598-3244]
St. Michael's Episcopal Church
7400 Tudor Road Colorado Springs, CO 80919
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