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Weekly eNews

August 19, 2022

Summer Choir Sunday

This Sunday, August 21

8:00 or 10:20 Service


This is the final Sunday for our Summer Choir. To sing at the 8:00 service, please arrive by 7:30 AM and meet in the choir loft. To sing at the 10:30 outdoor service please arrive at 9:15 AM and meet in the choir room. Questions? Email our Director of Music, Amalia@stmikeschurch.com. Fall Choir rehearsals will resume in September. 

Men's Rib-a-palooza

This Saturday

August 20, 6-8:00 PM


Calling all men of St. Michael's! Join our Barbecue Ministry Team as we celebrate the 11th Annual Rib-a-palooza. Enjoy good food and good fellowship. Tickets are $15 each, or 2 for $20, so bring your dad, your son, or your best man and join the fun! CLICK HERE to RSVP today. Can you help cook? Reach out to Bob Wettemann at robert.wettemann@gmail.com.

Confirmation Seminar

This Sunday, August 21 & 28

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM


New to the Episcopal Church? Ready to make a mature commitment to your faith? Join the Rev. Matt Holcombe for a two week exploratory class for those interested in being Confirmed or Received into the Episcopal Church. We'll cover a brief history of the Episcopal Church, explore the Sacraments together, and discuss the importance of living your faith through scripture, tradition, and reason. If you took our Spring Inquire's class, this is not required. Regional Confirmation will take place on Saturday, September 24 10:00 AM at Grace and St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. CLICK HERE to RSVP for this two-part class. Lunch is included. 

Join us this Sunday in-person or online!

Can you help this Sunday as a volunteer at the 8:00 or 10:30 AM service? Click on the blue box below to be directed to our online sign up for ushers, greeters, lay readers, acolytes, and more! Thank you in advance.

This Sunday, August 21 Tenth Sunday after Pentecost


10:15 - 11:45 AM Nursery Care is Available

8:00 AM Holy Eucharist In-person & Online

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10:30 AM Holy Eucharist In-person Outside

12:30 PM Confirmation Seminar

August Worship Volunteer Sign Up

St. Mike's Splash Day!

Children & Families

Saturday, August 27

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM


Families are invited to Deerfield Hills Sprayground to cool off, get your wiggles out, and spend some time with other St. Mike's families. Admission is free. Don't forget your towels, camp chair, and picnic blanket! Pack a lunch to enjoy at the park together afterwards! CLICK HERE to let us know you're coming! Questions? owen@stmikeschurch.com. 

Outside Parish Work Day

Saturday, August 27

8:30 - 11:30 AM


Did you know St. Michael's sits on more than 5 acres of land and we rely on volunteers to make it look beautiful. Help us get ready for the fall with several small and large outdoor projects. Weeding, shrub removal, flower bed clean out, and limb removal. Bring work gloves and a water bottle. Question? Contact support@stmikeschurch.com. 

Fall is right around the corner and we have many new and exciting things happening. The first week of September you will receiving the Archangel Newsletter with important information and details about formation and fellowship opportunities. The Weekly eNews will also start featuring fall events and activities for all ages. Save the date now for these upcoming events in September! 

September 4: Final Summer Worship & 10:30 Outdoor Service

September 7: Middle & High School Youth Group Kick Off 

September 9: TRIBE, Summer Concert on the Plaza 6:00 - 8:00 PM 

September 10: 20's & 30's Fall Fellowship Event, 3:00 PM

September 11: Fall Parish Kick Off 8:00 & 10:30 AM with Breakfast!

September 11: Begin Live-streaming 10:30 AM Service (instead of 8 AM)

September 18: 9:15 AM Sunday school for all ages begins 

September 17: St. Michael's Golf Tournament 1:00 PM

September 24: All Parish Switchbacks Game 6:00 PM 

September 25: 1957 Mass (65th Anniversary Celebration Event) 

September 30: Family Movie Night 5:30 PM (65th Celebration Event) 

TRIBE

Summer Concert Friday, Sept. 9

6:00 - 8:00 PM

All are welcome! 


We are excited to welcome back TRIBE, a New Orleans themed R&B (Carnival, Funk and Zydeco) band for a Mardi Gras themed gathering on the Plaza on Friday, September 9 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Don't forget to BYOBeverage, BYOChair, and invite a friend. Donations will benefit St. Michael's Music Ministries. No RSVP required. See you there! 

20s & 30s Fall Social

Saturday, September 10

Goat Patch Brewery

3:00 – 5:00 PM


St. Mike’s 20s & 30s are invited to join us at Goat Patch Brewing Company to kick-off the year! Goat Patch is located right off Filmore and has a wonderful Beergarden area where we will hang out, catch up, and make new connections. Children are welcome! Email Owen@stmikeschurch.com to let him know you are coming! Goat Patch Brewery: 2727 N Cascade Ave. #123, 80907

St. Michael's Annual Golf Tournament

Saturday, September 17

RSVP Due September 4


Join us for St. Michael's Annual Golf Tournament at Patty Jewett Golf Course on September 17 at 1:00 PM. Registration is $64 per golfer, and this includes green fees and carts. CLICK HERE to RSVP by September 4. Please contact Jim Dennison a719-373-0026 or jdennison210@gmail.com for questions.

St. Mikes @ the Switchbacks!

Saturday, Sept. 24, 6:00 PM

All Parish Event!


Come join us for a Saturday night filled with great soccer, awesome fellowship, and loads of fun! Let's go cheer on our home team at their beautiful new stadium that opened this past year! Game time is 6:00 PM. Tickets are $15 a person. Pay online or bring a check by church with the memo line "Switchbacks Game". CLICK HERE today to reserve your ticket for the game Switchbacks Stadium: Weidner Field, 111 W Cimmaron St, 80903. Questions? Contact Owen@stmikeschurch.com. 

Altar Flower Donations & Vases Needed


Would you like to sponsor the Altar Flowers on a Sunday in the coming months? You can give flowers in thanksgiving or in memory of loved ones. Cost is $50 and you can CLICK HERE to fill out the online donation form or call the church office 719-598-3244 and speak to Diane. We are also in need of vases we use on Monday to deconstruct the altar flowers into smaller bouquets our clergy take to the sick during the week. 

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Handy People Needed!


We have a few projects around the church for handy people of (mostly) all skill levels. Do you like to paint? Can you do electrical work? Email support@stmikeschurch.com. 

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


Friday, August 19

10:00 AM - SMASH at McAllister House

7:30 PM - Virtual Evening Prayer


Saturday, August 20

9:00 AM - Daughters of the King in St. Mary's 

10:30 AM - St. Clare's Guild in the Chapel 

2:00 PM Caregivers Support Group in the Chapel

6:00 PM - Rib-a-Palooza


Sunday, August 21

10:15 AM - 11:45 AM - Nursery Open

8:00 AM - Holy Eucharist In-person & Online

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

12:30 PM - Confirmation Seminar (Part 1 of 2) in the Chapel


Monday, August 22

9:00 - 11:30 AM - Laundry Love


Tuesday, August 23

8:00 AM - Virtual Men's Fellowship

9:00 AM - Staff Meeting in St. Mary's

1:00 PM - Geroldine Case Memorial Service 

6:30 PM - Boy Scouts

8:00 PM - Virtual Compline


Wednesday, August 24

12:00 PM - Healing Service in Chapel

12:30 PM - Wednesday Bible Study in Chapel

2:30 PM - Virtual Contemplative Prayer


Thursday, August 25

5:30 PM - Cub Scouts in St. Andrew's

6:00 PM - Virtual Celtic Spirituality Group

6:30 PM - Holy Land Pilgrimage Logistics Meeting in St. Mary's 

8:00 PM - Virtual Compline


Friday, August 26

1:00 PM - Women's Friday Book Group

7:30 PM - Virtual Evening Prayer


Saturday, August 27

8:30 AM - Parish Work Day

10:00 AM Family Splash Day (Offsite)

11:30 AM - Widows Support Lunch (Offsite) 

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Birthdays This Week:


August 21 - Gaile Combs

August 21 - Duncan Cumby

August 21 - Amalia Dobbins

August 22 - Rod Sato

August 24 - Barry Oswell

August 24 - Morgan Waidelich

August 25 - Jacque Paul

August 26 - Tim Frank

August 26 - Karlyle Levi

August 26 - John Waidelich

August 26 - Dan Zarecky

August 27 - Marion Moore


Anniversaries This Week:


August 22 - Judy & Robert Jager

August 22 - Charlotte & Mike Mapes

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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