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Music Update

Thank you for all those who completed the music survey or participated in a listening session. The feedback we received encouraged us to think outside the box. After careful discernment and vestry approval, we are excited to announce St. Michael's is starting the search process to hire two new individuals to join our music team. We will be looking for a part-time Organist and part-time Director of Music to lead our choirs. This new approach will create exciting opportunities for our music program to grow and be innovative during this time. To learn more, go to www.stmikeschurch.com/job-openings and spread the word if you know anyone interested!

This year we are "Giving up Lent for Lent" at St. Michael's, sort of. Over the past month we have been working hard to make this Lent meaningful and unique. CLICK HERE to learn about Lent-to-Go Bags, Shrove Tuesday, Ash Wednesday, and Lenten Soup Supper plans. Lent begins this year on Wednesday, February 17.
Staff Announcement

We are delighted to welcome our new full-time Office Manager, Elise Jenkins, to the St. Michael's staff. After an extensive search with candidates applying from as far aways as California, Elise comes to St. Michael's with many gifts that will be an asset to our parish. Her extensive background in administration, project management, and production will be put to good use as we continue to live, learn, and love beyond our walls. Welcome to St. Michael's Elise!
Welcome back Fr. Paul

As we enter a season of transition and begin the search process for a new Associate Rector, Matt is delighted to welcome Fr. Paul Lautenschlager back to St. Michael's. In his 47 years of ministry, Fr. Paul has served churches in Pennsylvania, Missouri, Illinois, and Colorado. Before retiring, Fr. Paul was the rector at St. Michael's from 2001 to 2012. Since his retirement Fr. Paul has been serving as a supply priest and short term interim in 12 churches across the Sangre de Cristo Region and throughout the Diocese of Colorado. Fr. Paul will be behind the altar on Sunday, February 14 and helping with several services in the coming months.
February 7, This Sunday
The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
9:00 AM - ONLINE Holy Eucharist Rite II
-Watch on YouTube CLICK HERE
-Facebook Live @stmikeschurchCOS
-Digital Bulletin CLICK HERE
10:00 AM Virtual Coffee Hour CLICK HERE
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Drive thru Communion
11:00 AM- Children's Chapel Family Service Online CLICK HERE
This Sunday
10:00 AM

We haven't even made it 40 days into the new year and it already seems like some of us are ready for 2022! Join the Rev. Matt Holcombe as we check-in, spend time in break-out rooms, and catch up with one another in a casual setting. Next week, February 14, we will welcome Canon Greg Foraker from the Diocese of Colorado to help us prepare for Lent. CLICK HERE to join the Virtual Coffee Hour. New to St. Mike's? We hope to see you there!
Lent-to-Go Bags
Pick Up & Delivery Sign Up

Since we are still unable to gather together for our Lenten season this year, we have come up with a new way to stay connected and enrich everyone’s worship experience in a different way. Pick up an eco-friendly reusable St. Michael’s bag filled with everything you need this Lent. From Pancake mix for Shrove Tuesday, to Ashes for Ash Wednesday, to Soup Bowls for Lenten Soup Suppers, to Journey Bags for Families; this bag has it all! You can pick up your Lent-to-Go Bag or sign up to have a bag dropped off to your home:
Pick up a Lent-to-Go Bag from St. Michael’s
  • Sunday, February 14 from 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, February 16 from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
If you are unable to make it to St. Michael’s to pick up your bag, we can deliver it to you! On Monday, February 15 we will deliver bags to your doorstep. CLICK HERE to sign up to get your Lent-to-Go bag delivered to you.
Thank You
From the Rev. Judi

Dear St. Michael's,
Thank you so much for a fabulous retirement send-off - it was overwhelming!! From the Altar Flowers, the powerful music, the lovely compliments, to the generous gifts - I will never forget that day. I have already dug into those hiking books and Rod and I took 2Sticks on our first hike to Ute Valley Park (see pic) the other day - it was a perfect start to retirement!  
Continue making St. Mike's the best place to worship in Colorado Springs (if not Colorado)! See you in a few....
God Bless, Judi

P.S. To reach Rev. Judi, email her at her personal email j.sato@sbcglobal.net.
This week at a glance ... (All blue links are clickable)

Friday, February 5

Saturday, February 6

Sunday, February 7
*9:00 AM - Holy Eucharist Online Worship
Watch the service here: www.vimeo.com/stmikeschurch
Watch the service here: www.facebook.com/stmikeschurchCOS
Watch on YouTube CLICK HERE
View & Download the Digital Bulletin CLICK HERE
10:00 AM Virtual Coffee Hour
10:30 AM - Drive by Communion this Sunday
6:30 PM - Sacred Ground, Circle 1 (See Group Schedule)

Monday, February 8
7:30 AM - The Bible Journey

Tuesday, February 9
6:00 PM - Sacred Ground, Circle 6 (See Group Schedule)
*8:00 PM - Virtual Compline

Wednesday, February 10
12:30 PM - Virtual Bible Study
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 11
6:30 PM - Sacred Grounds - Circle 4 (See Group Schedule)
*8:00 PM - Virtual Compline

Friday, February 12

Saturday, February 13
*Opportunities for Worship
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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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!
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!

Birthdays This Week:

February 8 Grace Morrison
February 10 Ainsley Trevillian
February 10 Kaitlyn Weidner
February 12 Jenna Lowenberg
February 12 Margaret Poulton

Anniversaries This Week:

February 10 Ryan & Katy Kololdzej
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St. Michael's Episcopal Church
7400 Tudor Road Colorado Springs, CO 80919