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Weekly eNews
March 8, 2024
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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On the Calendar
This Sunday, March 10
Fourth Sunday in Lent
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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!
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Worship with Us
8:00 AM Holy Eucharist
10:30 AM Holy Eucharist with Choir
- Watch on YouTube
- Watch on Facebook
- Worship Bulletin
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Education & More!
9:15 AM Education for All
Sunday Forum - Si-LENT
- Watch on YouTube
- Watch on Facebook
9:15 AM Baptism Prep Class
9:15 AM Newcomer Class
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!!!
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Birthdays This Week:
March 10 - Don Bryant
March 10 - Ronald Chernak
March 10 - Eloise McDaniel
March 12 - Leni Colvard
March 12 - Charlie Fasterling
March 12 - Annette Zook
March 13 - Cole Callihan
March 13 - Erik Littleton
March 13 - Jody Thome
March 14 - JoAnn Dobson
March 14 - Marianne Jenkins
March 14 - Michele Nesbitt
March 16 - Leslie Darling
March 16 - Ginger Noble
March 16 - Danny Raider
March 16 - Kent Waterman
Anniversaries This Week:
March 12 - Jon & Josephine Richardson
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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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