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Painting of The Black Cross
Taos, New Mexico
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The Small Hours
By Susan Garsoe
William Willimon writes, "The first week of Lent begins with old John the Baptist. His sermons could not be entitled, 'Be Good to Yourself.'
This prophetic 'voice crying in the wilderness' appears 'preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgivness of sins' (Mark 1:4). He is not the Christ. John is the one who gets us ready. How does one prepare for this new age? Repent, change your ways, and get washed."
On the last Sunday of Epiphany, we were given a calendar called "Random Acts of Lenten Kindness." On each day of Lent and Holy Week, there is a suggestion for expressing compassion for others. None of them says, "pass legislation to make people be nice," or "rewrite the Sunday School curriculum." They are small things, within our grasp, that will change us. Nonetheless, to do them, always, is radical. "Relay an overheard compliment." "Hold the elevator." "Pray for someone in need." "Listen intently." "Forgive someone and never bring up the issue again."
Repent.
Change your ways.
And get washed.
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Wednesday Worship 12pm in the Nave Feb 21, 28 & March 7, 14, 21
Join us for the Wednesdays in Lent for a short service of Holy Eucharist.
All are very welcome.
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A Lenten Exploration of Race and Faith in America
Wednesdays, Feb 21 - March 21 6-8 pm - Meets at the Barrel Room at Ivywild School
1604 S Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80905
The Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. once famously observed,
"it is appalling that the most segregated hour of Christian America
is eleven o'clock on Sunday morning."
Join David and Krista during Lent for a five-week exploration of the intersection of race and faith in America. We will read together James Cone's book, "The Cross and The Lynching Tree" which will guide our inquiry
into the complex and challenging history of race in America and how it impacts our churches and our faith.
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Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence Prevention
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Amy Roth Sandrolini Discusses
Human Trafficking on Fox
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The Rev. Krista Dias on KKTV
Discussing a New
Domestic Violence
Prevention Task Force
Krista Dias and parishioners
Katherine Brennan and Amy Roth Sandrolini, are taking part in a new task force organized by Tessa. The task force, titled "No Excuse For Abuse" is launching a campaign against domestic violence. Katherine and Krista are working on youth engagement and Amy is working on public policy. Krista is also a member of the task force executive committee which includes other community leaders such as District Attorney Dan May and Mayor John Suthers. Click on the link below to watch a clip from KKTV evening news about the task force.
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Chapel Youth and Deborah Lowery Participate in
Human Trafficking Legislative Day
Denver, February 15th
A Note on Legislative Day from 8th Grader Millie -
We got in the car at 6:30 and arrived at 8am. We then found parking and took the bus to the capitol, it was bitterly cold! When we got into the Capitol we immediately went up into the third floor and sat in on the senate and House of Representatives. It was very interesting to watch, especially when the people got catty towards one another! Ella and I both made letters to hand out, we actually got a lot of positive feedback! Representative Lois Landgraf actually sat down with us in her office and told us how much good we we're doing for Colorado Springs! It was all very cool. We then ate lunch and went to the trafficking meeting.
We then went upstair to a senate committee trying to pass bills. But the one that we went for was about
human trafficking for minors. The bill got bounced around for about an hour and a half in which there was much testimony and debate on amendments. But finally the bill got passed into appropriations! Yay! By then it was 4:30 we were spent! But Senator Gardner said we could shadow him for half a day! We would be very important! And we had to go by then so we said goodbye to people we handed out letters to and left. But all in all it was a super fun!
Deborah Lowery, Millie Fish and Ella Dill with representative Lois Landgraf
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View the 2017 Chapel of Our Saviour Annual Report here:
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Youth Christian Formation
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Children and Youth Formation Groups
meet this Sunday!
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Volunteer to Serve during our Sunday morning worship
There are many ways to serve in our weekly liturgies here at Chapel of Our Saviour.
The word "Liturgy" is derived from a Greek word that translates, "the work of the people."
During Lent, we will offer several trainings for those who would like to serve on Sundays.
If you feel called to ministry as an usher, lector (reader),
Lay Eucharistic Minister, acolyte or intercessor (leader of the prayers of the people),
We ask that you commit to serving from February through August.
You will be assigned to a Sunday Ministry Team that serves once a month.
To participate in this ministry, please plan to attend a required training session facilitated by the clergy.
Training Dates and Times
Lay Eucharistic Minister Trainings
Sunday February 11
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- 12-1:30pm
Acolytes
Sunday February 25
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- 4-5:30pm
Lectors
Sunday February 25
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- 12-1:30pm
Ushers
Tuesday February 20
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- 6-7:30pm
Altar Guild
Tuesday February 20
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- 10am Tea
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Thursday Morning Eucharist
Join us at 7:00am every Thursday for Eucharist in Saint Mary Chapel
followed by breakfast and lively conversation.
All are welcome!
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If you have yet to make a financial pledge to the Chapel of Our Saviour for 2018 there's still time! The operating budget that makes possible the mission and ministry of Chapel of Our Saviour
is derived entirely from your pledged giving throughout the year.
Pledge forms are available in the narthex (back of the church) and in the Parish House.
For more information about pledging and membership at Chapel of Our Saviour
A new parish directory of the membership of Chapel of Our Saviour is currently being produced and will be ready for distribution in mid February
. To be included or to
update your contact information or to double check that it is correct and complete, please email Sarah Fitzpatrick at
[email protected]
Chapel Chamber Players (CCP)
Saturday, March 17, 2:00 pm
Announcing Chapel Chamber Players CCP production of "5th Century Apostle and Legend". Hope you'll attend this special celebration of Ireland's patron saint, St. Patrick along with King Arthur, the legendary hero of Britain .... through the words of Alfred, Lord Tennyson among other poets, lullabies and ballades of the British Isles, musical selections from
Brigadoon
,
Camelot
and
Finian's Rainbow
, and instrumental music of Handel, Elgar and Holst ... brought to you by the Chapel Chamber Players strings, singers, players and readers. Hope you and your guests will join us for this musical and literary feast, and for the sumptuous reception afterwards!!
HANDBELL CONCERT this week!
Saturday, February 17 at 7:30 pm
Our handbell choir will be part of the state-wide festival at City Auditorium.
Our choir joins 300 ringers and brass for a free concert. 221 E. Kiowa Street.
Once-a-Month Choir this Sunday
February 18
Come at 9:45 to learn the beautiful anthem
Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus
, arr. Dan Forrest. You can hear it on YouTube. All are welcome.
Easter Pageant
Rehearsals will take place on Sundays in March at 12:15 pm
All children are
welcome to participate in Chapel's Easter Pageant. This year our children will have the opportunity to help tell one of the Easter stories in April. During the month of March, children will gather after the 10:45 am service to practice story telling, sing sacred songs and explore the Lenten season together.
Parent Group of Young and Young-ish Children
Sundays in March at 12:15 pm
During March, the Parent Group will take place during the Easter Pageant rehearsals. This will be a time for parents to reflect on Lent., on their lives and grow together in Christian community.
Visual Arts Festival
March 10 and 11
Join us for our annual Visual Arts Festival. You are invited to
share with your Chapel community
your
photography, painting, needlework, furniture building, pottery, poetry, and whatever else you have created!
Morning With Our Master
Saturday, February 17, 2018 9 am-Noon
"Lent comes providentially to reawaken us, to shake us from our lethargy." --Pope Francis
Lencten
- Anglo-Saxon for "spring" and also the Anglo-Saxon name for the month of March - when most of our season of Lent happens. As early as 203 Christians were commenting on the observance of a special time of prayer, penance, sacrifice and good works. As we enter into this holy season, join us for a time of prayer as we consider not only Lent but The Stations of the Cross. Walk the Way of Sorrows with Christ as we collectively consider this greatest gift ever given - knowing the end of the story is Easter!
All are welcome - consider bringing a friend.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Please feel free to add your contribution if you are so moved.
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Weekday Wednesday Bible Studies in the Parish House
7:00am
A study in Mark
9:45am
Bible Study Resumes 28 Feb, discuss The Revelation of John, chapters 12-17
Thursday Book Group
10:00am
Richard Rohr's "Eager to Love: The Alternative Way of Francis of Assisi"
Chapel Reading Guild: - Third Tuesday of the Month at 6:30 pm in the Dining Room
February 20: "Radical Spirit: 12 Ways to Live a Free and Authentic Life," by Joan Chittister
March 20: "Beneath the Scarlet Sky," by Mark Sullivan (true and exciting story soon to be a movie, about the Italian resistance)
April 17: "Hillbilly Elegy, A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis," by J.D. Vance.
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Service and Volunteer Opportunities
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OUTREACH
Visit the
Outreach webpage
or contact
MB Shively
:
[email protected]
to discuss how you can help to make a difference in the lives of our less fortunate neighbors.
Outreach Meeting
In an effort to give more folks the opportunity to participate in the Outreach Committee, we are adjusting the hours of the meeting.
One month we will meet at 5:30 pm and the next at 12:00 pm. You are all welcome to come to the next Outreach Committee meeting on Wednesday, March 12 at 12:00 pm
in the Parish Hall dining room.
Blessing Bags for the Lord's Dinner
The Blessing Bags filled with toiletries were a huge hit at the Lord's Dinner! Our guests deeply appreciated your thoughtfulness and generosity. Not only did they enjoy a fabulous meal prepared by Chapel's very own chefs, but they received much needed toiletries too. Leftover Blessing Bags were given to Westside CARES for distribution and Left over food was given to the Sacred Heart Food Pantry and the Springs Rescue Mission. Thanks to the 22 volunteers who helped make the dinner and Blessing Bags a success!
Kids' Care Kits
Please help to make Kid's Care Kits on February 25, 2018 at 9:40am in the Parish House. Kids Care Kits are given to children accompanying their parents at Westside CARES. Typically, the kids are stressed because their parents are stressed. The kits help to ease that stress for a bit. Kid's Care Kits are packed in a gallon Ziploc bag and consist of a juice drink, healthy snack, a few crayons and something to color. All the supplies will be provided and all ages are welcome to help to assemble the kits.
Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) Hosting
From March 11-17 2018, we will provide a home to families enrolled in IHN. The homeless families agree to follow strict guidelines of IHN as they work aggressively to regain a solid foothold on their situation and circumstances. As hosts, we provide meals, companionship, and a warm place to stay. Volunteers are needed to be evening hosts, provide dinner, do laundry, make breakfast, provide lunch supplies, and tear down. Please contact
Betsy Vanderwerf
to volunteer.
B Street Food Pantry
The B Street Food Pantry, a satellite operation of Westside CARES provides a four-day food supply up to six times per year to households demonstrating a genuine need. Every Sunday, Chapel collects canned goods & staples for the pantry in the little Red Wagon. This month, we are collecting:
*Sundays -
Canned soups and chili
*Warm outer wear - gloves, hats, scarves, and coats
*Diapers (size 4 & 5) *Empty Egg Cartons *Translucent Pill Bottles *Shopping Bags
The Thrift House
Volunteers are needed to work at the Thrift House of the Episcopal Church located at 1027 S. Tejon Street during the first two weeks of the month. Chapel volunteers work with other Episcopal churches in the area to operate a retail store selling gently used items. Profits are distributed to churches based upon volunteer hours worked. The profits are then dispersed to numerous county, state, and global non-profit agencies. To volunteer, please contact
[email protected] .
Also, donations and shoppers are greatly appreciated!
Lenten Random Acts of Kindness
Lent calls us to show greater compassion for others. Random acts of kindness are a way to express our compassion every day during Lent. A calendar that gives us an easy way to show kindness daily, is enclosed in the bulletin and available on the Chapel website at https://www.chapelofoursaviour.com/serving-in-our-community/ day. Please use it to help to deepen your relationship with God, while making our world a better place.
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WANT TO SERVE ON THE FEAST OF SAINT ARNOLD STEERING COMMITTEE?
The Feast of Saint Arnold is in the process of forming its steering committee for FOSA VI. Planning starts the end of January and continues through to the event. We have a large committee and subcommittees that focus on certain aspects of the event.
Subcommittees include: Beverage Partners, Facilities and Set Up, Operations, Pilgrimage of Pints, Sponsorship, Sponsor and Vendor Fulfillment, Ticketing and Sales, Volunteer Co-ordination.
The committee meets on Mondays with Fellowship starting at 5 PM with the opening prayer to start the agenda at 5:30. Meetings are generally over by 6:30 to 7 PM. We have (15) Monday meetings scheduled leading up to the event. The first meeting was January 29th.
If you would like more information about serving on this ministry, please
719-231-4803.
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Hours and Information
Parish Offices Monday - Thursday, 8:30am-4:00pm
Senior Staff
Vestry
Jack Sterling, Sr. Warden
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Cliff Wieger, Jr. Warden
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Barbara Lewis, Treasurer,
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Betsy VanderWerf, Clerk
Tammy Boettner
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Katherine Brennan
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David Caraghar
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George Hammond
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Sarah Hogan
Patti Marrison
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Miles Mathieu
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Christine Owino
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Mary Beth Shively
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