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December 16, 2022


Christmas Pageant

This Sunday, Dec. 18

During 10:30 AM Service


All children are invited to participate! Last chance rehearsal is this Saturday, Dec. 17 from 2:00 - 4:00 PM. Cast should arrive on Sunday, Dec.18 (Pageant Day) at 9:00 AM. CLICK HERE to have your child participate or contact owen@stmikeschurch.com.

Christmas Light Festival

Last Weekend - Friday & Saturday

December 16 & 17, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

$5 Entry Per Family or Group

Light Festival Preview Video CLICK HERE

With over 100,000 Christmas lights we are spreading the light of Christ! We've welcomed over 1,800 guests over the past two weekends. For our final weekend, can you help? CLICK HERE to volunteer and provide hospitality to our guests. $5 Entry per family + canned goods or a new unwrapped toy. Can't join us this weekend? Shhhh ... the lights will be turned back on Christmas Eve (December 24) for parishioners. See the lights before or after one of our Christmas Eve services.

Light Festival Information Page

"Waiting in Silence ... Together"

This Sunday, 10:00 AM


During the hustle and bustle at this time of year, do you need a pause? Come join The Rev. Dr. Joanne Sanders in the Prayer Room for a period of silence in community with others. Each Sunday during Advent provides an opportunity in peaceful quiet and silence for contemplative prayer, mindfulness meditation or simply to be and breathe. 10:00-10:20 a.m. All are welcome.

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Christmas Choir Invitation: Calling all singers!

Want to lift your voice in song this Christmas Eve? We welcome you to sing with the choir at the 11:00 PM Christmas Eve Service! Rehearsals are Sunday, December 18 from 9:15-10:15 AM in the Choir Room and Thursday, December 22 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM in the Sanctuary. Arrive at 10:00 PM on Christmas Eve. Email Amalia if you are interested amalia@stmikeschurch.com.

Worship with us Sunday, December 18

Fourth Sunday of Advent

8:00 AM Holy Eucharist In-person


10:00 AM Waiting in Silence ... Together: Prayer Room


10:30 AM Holy Eucharist In-person & Online

Christmas Pageant

     Watch on YouTube or watch on Facebook

*The service will be livestreamed


Coffee Hour & Fellowship after the service. 

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

Sunday Bulletin: www.stmikeschurch.com

Be a Worship Volunteer - CLICK HERE for December Sign Up

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

End of Year Giving

Announcement

To make an end of year gift please submit all check contributions on or before December 29. Online contributions can be made through December 31 and envelopes postmarked by 12/31 with the check memo "2022 Contribution" will be applied to your 2022 giving statement. If you have a question about your pledge balance or giving history, please contact the Finance Manager, Jan McLaughlin at treasurer@stmikeschurch.com or by calling the church office 719-598-3244 x 105. Every gift is important and appreciated.

Last minute gifts!


Purchase a St. Michael's water bottle ($15), mug ($15), journal ($10), or sticker ($1) for that someone special in your life. St. Michael's merchandise can be purchased on Sundays or normal business hours in the hallway leading to the church offices. Simply place payment in an envelop and drop in the secure lock box. Questions? Contact Rev. Angela or Diane in the church office.

Free Covid Tests


It was announced on December 15 that households are able to request 4 additional at-home Covid tests to be delivered to your home for free. CLICK HERE to place your request for free tests.

Light for the Journey Begins January 12

6:30 - 8:00 PM


You are invited to a new small group experience brought to you by "The Well" at St. Michael's. Light for the Journey is a discussion group for those still drawn to Jesus but struggling in the cultural currents defining Christianity, for those in the process of deconstruction and reconstruction and for all who feel alone in the darkness while navigating an evolving faith. Connect with other fellow wanderers and seek out the Light along the journey and within ourselves. This six-week class will meet on Thursdays from 6:30 - 8:00 PM. Questions? Email scowell99@msn.com.

Church Office Holiday Schedule

The church offices will be closed on Monday-December 26, Tuesday-December 27, and Monday-January 2. Regular church offices hours are Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. For pastoral emergencies please contact a member of our clergy or call 719-598-3244 and select the option to speak to an on-call clergy member.

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


Friday, December 16

9:00 AM - Celtic Group in Chapel

11:30 AM - Widows Support Group Lunch at Vaqueros at Northgate

1:00 PM - Friday Women's Book Group

6:00 PM - Christmas Light Festival

7:30 PM - Virtual Evening Prayer


Saturday, December 17

9:00 AM - Daughters of the King

2:00 PM - Caregivers Support Group Christmas Party in Chapel

2:00 PM - Pageant Dress Rehearsal in Church

6:00 PM - Christmas Light Festival


Sunday, December 18

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

8:00 AM - Holy Eucharist In-person

10:00 AM - Waiting in Silence ... Together, Prayer Room

10:30 AM - Holy Eucharist: In-person & Online


Monday, December 19

9:00 AM - Laundry Love

9:00 AM - Thrift House Board Meeting in St. Mary's


Tuesday, December 20

8:00 AM - Virtual Men's Fellowship

9:15 AM - Staff Meeting

3:30 PM - Girl Scouts

6:30 PM - Boy Scouts

8:00 PM - Virtual Compline


Wednesday, December 21

12:00 PM - Healing Service in Chapel

12:30 PM - Wednesday Bible Study in Chapel

2:30 PM - Virtual Contemplative Prayer

5:30 PM - Middle School Youth Group

7:00 PM - High School Youth Group


Thursday, December 22

5:30 PM - Cub Scouts

6:00 PM - Virtual Celtic Spirituality

6:00 PM - Christmas Eve Choir Rehearsal

8:00 PM - Virtual Compline


Friday, December 23

9:00 AM - Celtic Spirituality Group in Chapel

7:30 PM - Virtual Evening Prayer


Saturday, December 24 - Christmas Eve

3:30 PM - Cherub Choir Rehearsal

4:00 PM - Family Christmas Eve Service

7:00 PM - Traditional Christmas Eve Service

11:00 PM - Midnight Christmas Eve Service

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Birthdays This Week:


December 17 - Monica Cunningham

December 17 - Evan Futey

December 17 - Jane Leggett

December 18 - Tim Terrill

December 19 - Mary Anderson

December 19 - Justine Smullen

December 21 - Ethan Cowell

December 21 - Pat Nielsen

December 21 - Carol Swanson

December 22 - Elizabeth Draves

December 22 - Lee Kulbitski

December 24 - Mark Borchert

December 24 - Shawn Brennan


Anniversaries This Week:

December 18 - Jim & Marion Moore

December 21 - Sheron & Wyre Marshall

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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