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CLICK HERE to be directed to our Lent & Holy Week webpage or click on the button above. *Indicates services that will be live-streamed online.
For the first time in several years The Holy Triduum will be offered in-person and online at St. Michael's. The Triduum is observed over the three days of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday which culminates with the Easter Vigil on Saturday evening.
Palm Sunday Brunch
This Sunday, April 10
(after 10:30 service)

Join us after the 10:30 service for a festive Palm Sunday Brunch. All were welcome to attend. No RSVP required to eat but a few chefs and volunteers are needed to help cook, set up, serve, and clean up. CLICK HERE to volunteer. Questions? Email jennie@stmikeschurch.com or call 719-598-3244 x 103.

Families are also invited to make bread on Palm Sunday after the 10:30 service. The bread we make will be used during the Maundy Thursday Service. To make bread CLICK HERE.
This Sunday Schedule
April 10, 2022 : Palm Sunday

The Liturgy of the Palms will take place in front of the church at the 8:00 & 10:30 AM services. Join us in the sanctuary and then we will proceed outside together.
  • 8:00 AM Holy Eucharist In-person & Online
  • Watch on YouTube : Facebook : Vimeo
  • Sunday Bulletin is available on www.stmikeschurch.com
  • 9:15 AM Education for All, Virtual Pilgrimage in Sanctuary
  • 10:30 AM Holy Eucharist In-person & Children's Chapel
  • 11:45 AM Palm Sunday Brunch
  • 12:00 PM Bell Choir Practice
  • 4:00 PM Lord's Dinner Offsite
  • 5:00 PM Holy Eucharist In-person. Come as you are...
Holy Week
Virtual Pilgrimage
This Sunday, April 10, 9:15 AM
The Rev. Matt Holcombe

Join Matt for a Virtual Pilgrimage and walk through Holy Week. Matt will be using pictures from previous trips to the Holy Land so you can experience Jerusalem 2000 years later. Come in-person or watch online: Quick links to watch online can be found on our website: www.stmikeschurch.com
Organ Update!

We prayed to have the organ back for Easter Sunday but we've finished ahead of schedule. This Sunday our beautiful organ will fill our sanctuary and your heart with triumphant sounds for Palm Sunday! It is not too late to make a designated gift for the work we've just completed. Checks can be made to St. Michael's, Memo: Organ Upgrade. CLICK HERE to give online through our secure giving portal.
40 Days of Giving
Donation Drive

Each Lent St. Michael’s receives a list from our Outreach Partners of critical items they need to help those in our community. You are invited to donate 1 item, 5, 10, or all 40 items. Every donation makes a difference. Drop off in the Gathering Space on Sunday's, or during Holy Week (Monday - Thursday) 9:00 - 3:00 PM or on Easter Sunday, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM. To download the list CLICK HERE.
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20s & 30s Bowling
This Saturday, April 9, 3:00 PM
@ WhirlyBall

St. Michael's 20s & 30s and their families are invited to gather at WhirlyBall for some bowling and fellowship! Bowling is $8 per person and St. Michael's will cover first round of snacks for the group. WhirlyBall does offer bumpers, so your little ones can bowl too. Email Owen to RSVP by Tuesday, April 5 - owen@stmikeschurch.com
Easter Flower Donations
Due: April 10 (Last Chance)

Help us decorate our sanctuary for Easter with fresh flowers in memory or in thanksgiving of family/friends. CLICK HERE to submit your Easter Flower Donation form online today. Each memorial/thanksgiving donation is $25. Checks can be made payable to St. Michael’s, Memo “Easter Flowers” and dropped in the Sunday offertory plate or church office. Questions? Email diane@stmikeschurch.com. Paper copy donation forms are available in the gathering space and church office.
Garden Watch
April 14, 7:00 PM to
April 15, 7:00 AM

Join us for our Garden Watch following the Maundy Thursday service by volunteering to "sit and stay awake with Jesus" for an hour time slot. This holy, solemn, and sacred time can be a wonderful addition to your Holy Week. CLICK HERE to sign up today.
Can you help?

  • Donate Easter egg Hunt Candy to the office on/before April 10. Contact: owen@stmikeschurch.com
  • Altar Guild Volunteers needed to help prepare for worship services. Contact: pattilou58@gmail.com 
  • Nursery Volunteers to help during the 10:30 Service with our increasing number of infants and toddlers. Contact owen@stmikeschurch.com
  • Bakers to join the Cookie Ministry and make cookies for various events at church. Contact jennie@stmikeschurch.com or sign up online: www.stmikeschurch.com/cookies
Pilgrimage to Peace
April 20, 6 - 7:30 PM

Join Rev. Dr. Mae Elise Cannon and Tala AlRaheb of Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) and Rev. Matt Holcombe as they host a conversation about peace building and advocacy related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We will explore the importance of advocating for human rights and understanding the geopolitics, social considerations, and other aspects of the conflict demands that we look beyond the headlines into the daily realities of people living on the ground. Churches for Middle East Peace is pro-Israeli, pro-Palestinian, pro-peace, and pro-justice. All are welcome in-person or online. No RSVP required.  
Nursery Volunteers Needed

With the growing number of infants and toddlers in our community, we are looking for volunteers to help periodically during the 10:30 AM Service. Help our Children's Ministry "TAKE OFF" by helping out today. Contact owen@stmikeschurch.com
S.M.A.S.H. Lunch
April 22, 11:30 AM
(St. Michael's Active Senior Happening)

All seniors are invited to join SMASH for fellowship and lunch (Dutch Treat) at Marigold Cafe & Bakery on Friday, April 22nd at 11:30 AM.  Any questions & to RSVP please contact diane@smikeschurch.com. Marigold is located at 4605 Centennial Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80919.
Confirmation & Inquirers Class
Resumes April 24, 9:15 - 10:10 AM

The clergy invite you to learn more about the Episcopal Church and our theology during our 7-week Confirmation & Inquirers Class. New to the Episcopal Church and want to be Confirmed, Received, or want to learn more? This is a great opportunity to grow your faith on Sundays. Open to all adults and youth over 15. CLICK HERE to learn more and register today!
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training (for Adults)
April 30, 8:30 - 4:30 PM
Trainer: David Galvan

Parents/adults/mentors are invited to participate in our second Youth Mental Health First Aid Training. This training teaches adults how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in youth. This training provides adults the skills needed to reach out and provide initial support to children and adolescents (ages 6-18) who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate resources. CLICK HERE to register. Questions? Contact owen@stmikeschurch.com
Sunday Volunteers Needed for April

Each Sunday we need roughly 25 volunteers to be ushers, greeters, chalice bearers, acolytes, lay readers, coffee hour hosts, children's Chapel volunteers, and to help with audio/video. Can you help us at the 8:00 or 10:30 AM service in April? Click the link above to help out.
Children, Youth, & Family eNews

Did you miss this week's Children, Youth, & Family eNews? Not to worry, CLICK HERE to read this week's Children, Youth, & Family eNews. Check out all the wonderful work and activities our families and young parishioners are involved in!
This week at a glance... (All blue links are clickable)

Friday, April 8
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Virtual Celtic Spirituality Group

Saturday, April 9
8:00 AM - Men's Fellowship in Chapel
9:00 AM - Daughters of the King Hybrid Meeting - Join Online
2:00 PM - Caregivers Support Group in Chapel
3:00 PM - 20's & 30's Bowling - Offsite

Sunday, April 10
7:45 AM - 12:00 PM - Nursery Open
8:00 AM - Holy Eucharist In-person & Online
Bulletin is available on www.stmikeschurch.com
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM - Education for All (various locations)
10:30 AM - Holy Eucharist In-person with Children's Chapel
11:45 AM - Palm Sunday Brunch
1:00 PM - Bell Choir Practice
2:00 PM - Girl Scouts in St. Andrew's
4:00 PM - Lord's Dinner - Offsite
5:00 PM - Holy Eucharist In-person - "Come as you are"

Monday, April 11
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Laundry Love - Offsite

Tuesday, April 12
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM - Christian Essentials - Chapel
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM - Boy Scouts - St. Andrew's
8:00 PM - Virtual Compline

Wednesday, April 13
12:00 PM - Healing Service & Eucharist in Chapel
12:30 PM - Bible Study in Chapel
5:30 - 6:45 PM - Middle School Youth Group
7:00 - 8:15 PM - High School Youth Group

Thursday, April 14
6:00 PM - Maundy Thursday Service (in-person & online)
Bulletin is available on www.stmikeschurch.com
6:00 - 7:00 PM - Cub Scouts - St. Andrew's
7:00 PM - 7:00 AM - Garden Watch
8:00 PM - Virtual Compline

Friday, April 15
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Virtual Celtic Spirituality Group
12:00 PM - Good Friday Liturgy (in-person & online)
Bulletin is available on www.stmikeschurch.com
1:00 PM - Stations of the Cross Outside (weather permitting)

Saturday, April 16
9:00 AM - Virtual St. Clair's Guild
7:00 PM - Easter Vigil (in-person & online)
Bulletin is available on www.stmikeschurch.com
Birthdays This Week:

April 10 - Ben Wandfluh
April 12 - Christian Pettigrew
April 12 - Joshua Pettigrew
April 12 - Debbie Robertson
April 13 - Bart Cole
April 13 - Kyle Trevillian
April 14 - Martie Geanopulos
April 14 - Bob Poli
April 15 - Nancy Engel
April 15 - Drew Fenton
April 16 - Rev. Joanne Sanders
St. Michael's Episcopal Church
7400 Tudor Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80919

Office Telephone: 719-598-3244
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM