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October 7, 2022

This Sunday, October 9 

Stewardship Sunday

This Sunday we kick off our 2023 Stewardship Campaign! Check your postal mailbox in the coming days to learn about growing in faith together at St. Michael's in 2023. In the coming weeks you are encouraged to reflect on the gifts received and gifts given by completing the treasure, time, and talent pledge cards mailed to your home. To learn more and to make a 2023 pledge online CLICK HERE

Stewardship Panel

This Sunday, 9:15 AM

Join the Rev. Matt Holcombe and our Stewardship Team, Russ Howell, Linda Page, and Rachel Stoller, for a conversation on gifts received, gifts given, and responding to God's generosity. This will be in-person and live-streamed. Go to www.stmikeschurch.com for the viewing links. 

Blessing of the

Stuffed Animals

This Sunday!

8:00 & 10:30 AM Services


Children of all ages (and children in heart) are invited to bring a stuffed animal to church on Sunday, October 9, to be blessed during announcements at the 8:00 or 10:30 AM services. 

Blessing of the Animals

This Sunday!

4:00 PM on Plaza


Bring your well behaved pets to the plaza (weather permitting) at 4:00 PM on Sunday, October 9 to receive a special blessing and for brief liturgy. Pet blessings do not guarantee good behavior. All are welcome. 

Worship this Sunday, October 9

Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost


8:00 AM Holy Eucharist In-person


9:15 AM Education for All Ages

Adults: Stewardship Panel 

  Watch on YouTube or watch on Facebook


10:30 AM Holy Eucharist In-person & Online

     Watch on YouTube or watch on Facebook

*The service will be livestreamed


4:00 PM Blessing of the Animals


Coffee Hour in St. Mary's Hall after the service. 

Nursery is open from 7:45 - 11:45 AM

Sunday Bulletin: www.stmikeschurch.com

October Worship Volunteer Sign Up

Click on the blue box above to be directed to our online sign up for ushers, greeters, lay readers, acolytes, and more! Thank you in advance.

Book Discussion & Dessert

Holy Envy

by Barbara Brown Taylor

October 12, & 19

6:00 - 7:00 PM in St. Mary's Hall


Join the Rev. Matt Holcombe for a delicious conversation focused on Barbra Brown Taylor's Holy Envy. Bring a dessert to share and we will provide the coffee. No registration required and bring a friend. Read chapters 5-8 if possible but reading not required. Questions? Email matt@stmikeschurch.com.

Fall Fest & 

Pumpkin Patch

Saturday, October 15

2:00 - 5:00 PM


Returning this year is our giant

pumpkin patch where you can buy

your very own pumpkin and carve it right away! Pumpkins $5 each. We will have an assortment of fall snacks and refreshments, activities, music, and fun for the whole family (and bring a friend). No reservations required. All are welcome! CLICK HERE if you are interested in volunteering at this event!

Newcomer Lunch

Sunday, October 16

12:00 PM


New to St. Michael’s in the past six months? You are invited to lunch with the clergy, staff, and other newcomers. Please RSVP by October 12 to linda@stmikeschurch.com letting us know how many people and if you have any dietary restrictions.

"About St. Mike's"

Sunday, October 16

9:15 AM


Newcomers are welcome to join us for part 2 of our Let's Get Connected classes. Please meet between services in the Chapel (downstairs) to learn more about St. Michael's history, our community, and tour the campus. You do not have to attend classes in order. All are welcome. No RSVP required.

Gloves, Hats, & Scarves Donation Drive

October 16 & 23


Each year St. Michael's Outreach Committee collects new hats, mittens, scarves and ear warmers for those in need in the Pike's Peak area. We deliver these items to schools in D-20, D-11, and Harrison D-2. We will collect items on Sunday, October 16 and 23. Please bring your donated items to the Gathering Space and we will happily distribute them. We are also in need of delivery drivers. If you can help with that, please call or email Marianne Jenkins at 719-661-2953, marianne.jenkins@gmail.com.

Parent Sunday School

Sunday, October 16

9:15 - 10:10 AM

Meeting in the Chapel


Join us for our second Parent Sunday school in October! David Galvan will be leading a session on Mental Health for Parents. David is a registered Mental Health First Aid trainer, and has led multiple mental health trainings at St. Mike's for adults and for our teens. Parent Sunday School is an opportunity for parents with children in the house to come together and deepen their faiths through relationship, conversation, and learning.


Organ Dedication Recital

Saturday, October 22

7:00 PM


Daniel Foster will be presenting a concert to dedicate our new Opus II organ control system. Works by Felix Mendelssohn, JS Bach and César Franck. Reception to follow. No RSVP.

Youth Corn Maze!

Saturday, October 22

5:00 - 9:00 PM

Diana's Giant Corn Maze


Middle & High Schoolers are invited to spend the evening at "Diana's Giant Corn Maze." We will bring flashlights and walkie talkies and navigate the giant "Jurassic Farm" themed corn maze in groups! Cost for this event is $20 which includes admission to the corn maze, activities such as the hay slide & climbing rope, as well as dinner too! Parents will drop off their youth at St. Mike's at 5:00 PM and pick them up at 9:00 PM.

CLICK HERE to sign-up!

Barbara Brown Taylor

at St. Michael's 

October 23


New York Times best-selling author, teacher, and Episcopal priest, Barbara Brown Taylor will be at St. Michael's on October 23. She will be preaching at both the 8:00 & 10:30 AM services and joining The Rev. Matt Holcombe at 9:15 AM for a conversation about faith, hope, and living with purpose. The 9:15 AM Speakers Forum and 10:30 AM service will be live-streamed. Viewing links will be available at www.stmikeschurch.com. Save the date! 

St. Michael's Swag! 


Have you seen the new St. Michael's merchandise available for sale in the Gathering Space? Stop by this Sunday. Cash, check, or credit card accepted. These are the prefect gift for yourself or that special someone. Stickers $1, Journal $10, Mugs $15, Water Bottle $15, and God's love - priceless. 

135th Diocese of Colorado Convention Announcement


October 13-15 clergy and lay delegates from around the state will gather in Pueblo for the 135th diocesan convention. Representing St. Michael's will be Andy Laffely, Mike Mapes, Aprel Mitchell, Linda Page, Rich Page, Deacon Gary Darress, The Rev. Angela Lerena, and The Rev. Matt Holcombe. Also attending from St. Michael's will be Nancy Jones as a member of the Diocesan Standing Committee, Regional Executive Team, Finance Committee, Cathedral Ridge Board, and Administration & Personnel Committee. Please keep them in your prayers and we are grateful for their service.

Fall Orchestra Concert

"As Foretold"

November 20, 4:00 PM 

St. Michael's Episcopal Church


Back by popular demand, the Philharmonic returns for an encore performance of last year’s sold-out performance of “As Foretold”, an Oratorio for Chorus, Orchestra, Organ and Soloists. Additional chorus members include singers from Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Colorado Springs and the Cadet Choir from The United States Air Force Academy. Soloists Katherine Adam-Johnson, Amalia Dobbins, Nick Bailey and James Sena reprise their solo performances in this unique scripture presentation of texts dating from 2700 B.C. CLICK HERE to learn more and purchase tickets before they sell out.

This week at a glance... (All blue links are clickable)


Friday, October 7

9:00 AM - Celtic Spirituality Group in Chapel

1:00 PM - Friday Women's Book Group

6:00 PM - New Member Dinner in St. Mary's

7:30 PM - Virtual Evening Prayer


Saturday, October 8

8:00 PM - Men's Fellowship

2:00 PM - Caregivers Support Group


Sunday, October 9

7:45 AM - 11:45 AM - Nursery Open

8:00 AM - Holy Eucharist In-person

9:15 AM - Education For All - Clergy Class In-person & Online

10:30 AM - Holy Eucharist In-person with Children's Chapel & Online

2:00 PM - Girl Scouts

4:00 PM - Blessing of the Animals

5:00 PM - The Lord's Dinner


Monday, October 10

9:00 AM - Laundry Love

6:30 PM - Outreach Committee


Tuesday, October 11

8:00 AM - Mindfulness 101

8:00 AM - Virtual Men's Fellowship

9:15 AM - Staff Meeting in St. Mary's

3:30 PM - Girl Scouts

5:30 PM - The Space Between Us

6:30 PM - Boy Scouts

8:00 PM - Virtual Compline


Wednesday, October 12

12:00 PM - Healing Service & Eucharist in Chapel

12:30 PM - Wednesday Bible Study in Chapel

1:00 PM - The Spirituality of Aging in High School Room

2:30 PM - Virtual Contemplative Prayer

5:30 PM - Middle School Youth Group

6:00 PM - Holy EnvyBook Study and Dessert

7:00 PM - High School Youth Group


Thursday, October 13

5:30 PM - Cub Scouts in St. Andrew's

6:00 PM - Virtual Celtic Spirituality Group

6:30 PM - Regular Choir Rehearsal

7:00 PM - Diocesan Convention Starts - Pueblo

8:00 PM - Virtual Compline


Friday, October 14

Diocesan Convention

9:00 AM - Celtic Spirituality Group in Chapel

7:30 PM - Virtual Evening Prayer


Saturday, October 15

8:00 AM - Men's Fellowship

9:00 AM - Daughter's of the King

10:30 AM - St. Clare's in Chapel

1:00 PM - Jim Lew Celebration of Life

2:00 PM - Fall Festival

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Birthdays This Week:


October 09 - Phil Fredrickson

October 10 - Claudia Watkins

October 11 - Alan Sherlock

October 11 - Dave Starling

October 11 - Denny Hoban

October 12 - Linda Page

October 12 - Sam Thomas

October 13 - Finn Dobbins

October 14 - Luca Llaña

October 15 - Mike Mapes


Anniversaries:


October 09 - Bill & Cecilia Hyland

October 10 - Alan & Jennifer Sherlock


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
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