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Weekly eNews

May 3, 2024

This Weekend at St. Michael's

Senior Sendoff Sunday

This Sunday, 10:30 AM


Do you recognize any of these precious kiddos? Believe it or not, they are the ten graduating high school seniors we will be celebrating at this Sunday's 10:30 AM service. Please join as they receive a special blessing and gift from our parish....followed by a crowd favorite, DONUTS! Our seniors are Kendall Dale, Sophia DeJoia, Daniel de Lourenco, Sophia Dickerman, Allie Holcombe, Caroline Marshall, Time Niemeyer, Keira Noble, Ben Wandfluh, and Declan Wilhelmsen.

Senior-Led Sunday Forum:

"Building An Interior Chapel"

This Sunday, 9:15 AM


Eight of our high school seniors will be leading our Sunday Forum and sharing about building an interior chapel, how St. Mike's has enabled that, and what they will be taking with them from St. Mike's. Bring your tissues for what promises to be a heart-warming, poignant time together. Join us in-person or online.

Youth Sunday School & Parenting Small Group are invited to attend this special forum together. Elementary Sunday School will meet as normal in the Multipurpose room.

Sunday Stillness

"Breath Prayer" Practice

This Sunday, 10:00 - 10:25 AM


"Sunday Stillness" with the Well Imagining Team continues this Sunday downstairs in the Prayer Room from 10:00 - 10:25 AM. This week's practice is Breath Prayer which unites prayer with the body by focusing on God with every intentional inhale and exhale. Join this week and/or in the weeks ahead... May 12 - Lectio Divina, May 19 - Sacred Chant.

St. Mike's Directory Update

Take a New Picture Sunday

 

Do you have a picture in the St. Michael's directory? Is your picture extremely out of date? Did you even know there was a St. Michael's directory? With all the new members we've welcomed over the past year and with the Rev. Frank Allen arriving, this is the perfect time to focus on updating our parish directory. We need individual pictures of every family member AND a family picture. Linda Kean and Ama Couch will be available in the Gathering Space this Sunday to snap pictures or you can email pictures (landscape orientation preferred) to Linda Kean at linda@stmikeschurch.com. New printed directories will be available at the beginning of June upon request.

Exploring Your Vocation Day

This Saturday, May 4

10:30 AM - 3:30 PM


Discernment is at the heart of our baptismal call. For some, that call is manifest in pursuing ordained ministry or a call to religious life. The Diocese of Colorado will be hosting an "Exploring Your Vocation" Discernment Day at St. Michael's that is open to anyone in the diocese wanting to know more about the various orders: the Diaconate, the Priesthood, and the Vowed Religious Life. Registration required. 

Learn More & Register for  Vocation Day

Rev. Matt's Sabbatical

Final Sunday until August


This Sunday will be Rev. Matt's final one until August 11, as he begins his sabbatical next week. During this time, our gifted clergy team, talented staff, supportive Vestry, and dedicated lay leaders will ensure St. Michael's continues to live into its mission. We kindly ask that you honor Matt's time away and refrain from contacting him. The Rev. Vicki Hesse will be overseeing church operations in May, and the Rev. Frank Allen will be our Priest in Residence to oversee operations in June and July. Please keep Matt in your prayers!

On the Calendar

This Sunday, May 5

Sixth Sunday of Easter

Volunteer to Help with Worship this Sunday

Worship Volunteers Needed

Can you be an usher, greeter, lay reader, nursery helper, or assist with coffee hour?

Click above to sign up today & thank you!

Worship with Us

8:00 AM Holy Eucharist

10:30 AM Holy Eucharist with Choir

*ASL Interpreter Services

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- Worship Bulletin

Education & More! 

9:15 AM Education for All

Sunday Forum:

Building An Interior Chapel

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10:00 AM Sunday Stillness

Nursery Care is available for Children 5 and under 7:45 - 12:00 PM.

Join for Coffee Hour in the Parish Hall after each service.

View Weekly Church Calendar

Creation Justice

E-Tip of the Week


As you get ready to fertilize your lawn this spring, consider using a safer and healthier option instead of chemicals. Go organic! There are a number of high quality organic fertilizers available in most garden retailers that perform well without the poisonous residuals of the regular suspects. Your nearby Earth will thank you!

Upcoming Events & Parish Life

Sundays in May

Mark Your Calendars


  • May 12: Mother's Day

We will give thanks to God for the divine gift of motherhood in all its diverse forms, complete with a flower for the women of the parish in honor of this special day.

  • May 19: Pentecost - Wear Red!

St. Michael's will celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit and the church's birthday with the Handbell Choir and reading of the Lord's Prayer in multiple languages during both services. If you speak or read another language, please come prepared to participate in this. After the 10:30 service, we will have a couple of special surprises involving butterflies and a red treat. We will also have Summer Faith Bags available to assemble to help you renew and nurture your faith this summer.

  • May 26: Outdoor Worship (10:30 AM service) & Parish Picnic

On the last Sunday of May, June, July, and August, our 10:30 AM service will be outside followed by a Parish Picnic. Join for one of our favorite summer traditions!!

Ascension Day Evensong

Next Thursday, May 9, 7:00 PM


Take a break from the noisy world around you and enter into a place of quiet contemplation for a Choral Evensong observing the Feast of the Ascension next Thursday, May 9 at 7:00 PM. This reflective service with music, prayer, and scripture celebrates Jesus’ ascension into heaven 40 days after Easter. Join in-person or online.

Outdoor Parish Work Day

Next Saturday, May 11

8:00 AM - Noon


Next Saturday, please come help us get ready for our first Outdoor Worship Service & Parish Picnic on May 26! We have a variety of projects suited for any age and skill level. Please click below to see the specific list and to register. 

Sign Up for Parish Work Day

May - July Worship Volunteers

Please Sign Up Online


While some aspects of life at St. Mike's slow down a bit in summer, our need for worship volunteers remains the same. Please consider signing up today to be a reader, chalice bearer, acolyte, or greeter in the upcoming months.

Sign Up as Worship Volunteer

Donation Opportunity

Youth Summer Trips


There is still time to donate to the adventures that eleven of our middle and high schoolers are embarking on this summer. The first trip will be to New Mexico for service opportunities and the second will be a pilgrimage in Utah focused on spiritual growth and exploration. If you would like to help ensure these trips are financially accessible for all, please click below, then choose the "Youth" dropdown and enter "Summer Trip Support" in the note. Each donation of $50 or more will come with a "flat pilgrim" (pictured above) that will allow you to "join" the participants in spirit on their adventures.

Donate to Youth Trip Support

Habitat Build

Saturday, May 18

12:45 - 4:30 PM


You are encouraged to "put faith into action" and participate in the Habitat for Humanity Apostles Build on the afternoon of Saturday, May 18. This ecumenical build brings together local churches from around El Paso County in fellowship and prayer to build a house in partnership with a family from our community in need of affordable housing. 

Sign Up for Habitat Build

Vacation Bible School,

LEGO VBS: Faith Builders

Registration & Build Days


Registration is open now for an immersive Vacation Bible School experience at St. Michael’s on June 24 - 26 from 5:00 - 7:30 PM. This three night program will educate participants about God, provide fun and engaging games and activities, and create opportunities for bonding and relationship building. And of course... there will be lots and lots of LEGO! Children from 4 years old to rising 6th graders are invited to participate, and 7th graders through graduating seniors are invited to serve as teen helpers. Click below to learn more and to sign up participants and volunteers.

We also need help building/prepping for VBS, so to learn more about these volunteer dates, click below as well.

Sign Up for VBS or to Volunteer
Sign Up for Build Days

Parish Retreat & Family Camp

August 9-11

Cathedral Ridge Camp


After an amazing retreat last year where over 80 parishioners participated, we are returning to Cathedral Ridge Camp and Retreat Center for a fourth straight year! This fun and faith-filled weekend will include activities, games, and programming for every age. All are welcome! Registration deadline is July 1, but spaces may fill before then. Click below to get more information and to reserve your spot.

Learn More & Sign Up for Parish Retreat

Scammers AGAIN!

Please Be Vigilant


Unfortunately scammers continue to send emails posing as Rev. Matt, and they are getting more and more sneaky and believable! (See image.) Please check the sender's email address as ALL emails from church staff have a @stmikeschurch.com extension.

Need A Little Jesus?


We all need a little Jesus in our lives! If you haven't already gotten "A Little Jesus" to take along with you or share with others, please pick one up at the Welcome Table. If you're sharing a little Jesus within or beyond our walls, we'd love to know about it. Please send pictures to Ama Couch at comm@stmikeschurch.com.

Summer Archangel

Article Deadline: May 15


Summer is quickly approaching, and the deadline for the Summer Archangel covering June - August is coming up. Please send any submissions to Ama Couch at comm@stmikeschurch.com by May 15.

Quick Links of Interest


Birthdays This Week:


May 5 - Sarah Fulton

May 5 - Trenton Sears

May 5 - Griffin Simenson

May 5 - Grace Smullen

May 5 - Julie Waidelich

May 6 - Micheal Torrey

May 7 - Jane Borchert

May 8 - Ethan Bélanger

May 8 - Jennifer Sherlock

May 9 - Phil Rische

May 9 - Katherine Toldy

May 10 - Owen Copps

May 10 - Roger Hanson

May 11 - Betsi Fredrickson

May 11 - Joshua Newberry


Anniversaries This Week:


May 6 - Barry & Nancy Oswell

St. Michael's Episcopal Church

7400 Tudor Road

Colorado Springs, CO 80919


www.stmikeschurch.com

Office Telephone: 719-598-3244

Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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