Weekly eNews

March 8, 2024

This Week at St. Michael's

Sunday Forum: Si-LENT

This Sunday, 9:15 AM

God's first language is silence. Join with Rev. Matt to explore how we can listen for God in a crowded room and between the whispers of angels.

An Afternoon with

The Saint John's Bible

This Saturday, 1:00 - 5:00 PM

The docents will be showing The Saint John's Bible Pentateuch, Psalms, and Gospels & Acts this Saturday afternoon, March 9. Additionally they will air the video, The Illuminator (48min), at 2:00 and 3:30 PM, which gives background information on the making of this Bible. All are welcome to drop by as schedules permit between1:00 and 5:00 - no RSVP required.

If you have yet to see the wonderful Saint John's Bible article/blog featuring St. Michael's, Rev. Matt, & Docent, Linda Page, please click below.

View SJB Article featuring St. Mike's

Guest Soloist

This Sunday, 8:00 & 10:30 AM

This Sunday, bass-baritone Eric McConnell will be our soloist at both services. Eric is a nationally acclaimed opera singer based in Denver with extensive church music experience. We are fortunate to have Eric joining us for Maundy Thursday and Easter Sunday services as well. Please give him a warm St. Michael's welcome!

Spring Forward

This Sunday, March 10

It's daylight savings time again! Don't forget to set your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed on Saturday night. We will lose an hour as we Spring Forward. See you at church, with extra coffee waiting for you!

Scammers at it Again!

Don't be fooled!

Scammers are back at it sending messages to parishioners posing to be Rev. Matt making various requests. PLEASE check the address the email is coming from as Rev. Matt's address is matt@stmikeschurch.com, and any email from St. Michael's will have the @stmikeschurch.com extension. Do not respond to these scam emails or click on any links. Instead, please block the address and report spam.

Italy Pilgrimage 2024

Information Session

March 14, 5:00 PM (Online)

Journey back in time to a country alive with culture, art, and church history. Join the Rev. Matt Holcombe on Thursday, March 14, 5:00 - 6:00 PM, to learn about this fall's Italy Pilgrimage: itinerary, travel requirements, pricing, and registration process. To join this online only Zoom meeting, CLICK HERE. Click below for additional information.

Learn More About Pilgrimage

Also this weekend & the week ahead....

Young Theology on Tap, Friday, 6:30 - 8:00 PM

Young Theology on Tap meets tonight, Friday, at Goat Patch Brewing, facilitated by Lutheran musician, Nick Ehrhardt.

Newcomer Class: Sunday, 9:15 AM

This month's class is Get Connected & Get Involved. The group will meet in the Conference Room this week, and ALL are welcome...not just newcomers!

Baptism Prep Class: Sunday, 9:15 AM

This three-part series continues with its second class, diving into Baptism in liturgy and scripture. Join Rev. Vicki in the downstairs Chapel.

Prayer Partner Kickoff Lunch, Sunday, 12:00 PM

This is a final call to become a part of this intergenerational offering prior to Sunday's kickoff! Join for lunch at noon, and contact Owen at owencopps@stmikeschurch.com with questions.

St. Mike's Softball Game, Tuesday, March 12

The 2024 season begins this Tuesday at Cotton Creek Park. We are still needing two more male and three more female players. Click below to learn more and to sign up.

Lenten Soup Suppers, Wednesday, March 13

Soup Suppers continue this Wednesday from 5:30 - 7:00 PM with a discussion of the fourth practice helping us follow in the "Way of Love:" WORSHIP. Click below to sign up to bring soup or just yourselves and your appetites.

On the Calendar

This Sunday, March 10

Fourth Sunday in Lent

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

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- Worship Bulletin

Education & More!

9:15 AM Education for All

Sunday Forum - Si-LENT

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9:15 AM Baptism Prep Class

9:15 AM Newcomer Class

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

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

View Weekly Church Calendar

Upcoming Events & Parish Life

St. Patrick's Fish Fry

Next Friday, March 15, 5:30 - 7:30 PM

St. Mike's BBQ Ministry is once again hosting their annual St. Patrick's FISH FRY!!! Join for a time of fellowship and frivolity to celebrate the patron Saint of Ireland. Come enjoy an Irish beer, wine, or non-alcoholic beverage along with a delicious meal. Suggested donation of $10. RSVP to attend and/or to help.

IHN Hosting Week

Volunteer Jobs for All!

March 24 - 31

We're down to only 26 open slots remaining for our upcoming IHN hosting week (6 overnight guest support - 5 female and 1 male in compliance with safe church requirements; 9 cooking, serving, and cleaning during the week; 5 laundry at your own home at the end of the week; and 6 take-down crew). Thank you in advance for your support of this significant effort which will be such a blessing to all! Be sure to save the date for the Volunteer Lunch Meeting next Sunday, March 17 from 12:00 - 1:30 PM. Please contact our IHN Co-Leaders Kelly Belvis at kellydean0409@gmail.com or Andy Laffely at alaffely@msn.com with any questions.

Easter Flowers & Brass

Donations Due March 20

Please help us fill the church with beautiful flowers and wonderful brass music (for both the 8:00 & 10:30 AM services) by making a donation in thanksgiving for or in memory of a loved one.

Donate to Easter Flowers & Brass

Easter Candy Needed

Donations Due March 20

As we gear up for our annual Easter Egg Hunt, we would greatly appreciate Easter candy donations. Please drop off peanut-free candy to the church office either on Sunday mornings or during office hours 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Monday through Thursday. We are accepting donations through Wednesday, March 20. Many thanks in advance!!!

Palm Sunday Offerings

Brunch, Bread Making, & Music Interest Session

In addition to our palms procession and worship services, there are several other activities happening on Palm Sunday:

Following both the 8:00 & 10:30 services, please join us for our annual Palm Sunday brunch in the Parish Hall. No RSVP is required to attend, but volunteers are needed. If you can help prepare, serve, or clean up, please click below to sign up.
At 9:30 AM, children of all ages are invited to the Multipurpose Room to make communion bread with Owen that will be used during our Maundy Thursday worship service.
Immediately following 10:30 Worship, Children, Youth, and their families are invited to gather in the sanctuary for a Music Interest Session led by Amalia to discuss opportunities for young people to share their musical talents both at Children & Youth Sunday and Sundays beyond.

Furniture for the Rectory

Can you help?

In preparation for The Rev. Frank Allen's stay in the Rectory while Rev. Matt is on sabbatical, please help us enhance the space with gently used furniture and other items. Click below to see the needed items and to learn more.

Donate Rectory Items

Young Adult Backpacking

July 28 - August 3

The Rainbow Trail Young Adult Backpacking Trip is happening again this year in the Sangre de Cristo mountains, and our very own Owen Copps is the speaker and content creator for this four-day adventure. This trip is open to young adults ages 18-35, is limited to 15 people, and will fill up fast! Click below to learn more and to register.

Learn More about Backpacking Trip

The Reimagined Archangel

Transition to Digital Version

We trust you received your March-April-May Archangel, and we hope you read on page two that this will be the final bulk-mailed one. In an effort to be better stewards of both the church's resources and the environment, we are transitioning to a digital newsletter unless you "opt in" to continue to receive one mailed. Even though you received a hard copy this time, we ask you to please also access the digital version (by clicking below) to start transitioning to this interface.

Access Digital Archangel

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Thistle Farms Products

Available in St. Bede's Bookstore

There are still fabulous Thistle Farms products available for purchase in the St. Bede's Bookstore in the hall outside the church office. The bug spray comes highly recommended for travel, camping, etc. as do the body balm, oils, bath soaks, and teas. These make great gifts and proceeds go toward a wonderful cause! Credit card payments are accepted.