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Weekly eNews

March 10, 2023


Spring Forward this Sunday, March 12


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 (and will have extra coffee waiting for you)!

Spiritual Gifts 201:

"Gifts in the Bible"

Sunday Forum March 12, 9:15 AM


The Bible mentions a wide variety of gifts, but what are they? Join The Rev. Matt Holcombe as we discover the gifts mentioned in the Bible from Abraham to Jesus and numerous prophets in between. Explore with Matt how the Bible can help encourage us to cultivate new gifts and be inspired by those who have come before us. In-person & Livestreamed.

Lenten Soup Suppers

This Wednesday, March 15, 5:30 PM


Join us for food, fellowship, and formation on Wednesday evenings in Lent. Enjoy dinner and fellowship from 5:30 - 6:15’ish and then stay as The Rev. Matt Holchombe walks us through different parts of The Saint John’s Bible. CLICK HERE to RSVP to cook, service, clean up, or attend.

The Saint John's Bible


See the Saint John's Bible up close on Sundays after the 8:00 or 10:30 AM service in the Gathering Space. You can also join us on Wednesdays for Lenten Soup Suppers as we discuss the Bible. To read about this amazing masterpiece CLICK HERE. A season with the Saint John's Bible will be with us through May 20. Questions? Contact the church office or our Docent Coordinators, Mary Hattick and Linda Page.

St. Patrick's Day Fish Fry

This Friday

March 17, 5:30 PM


St. Mike’s BBQ Ministry is hosting a fish fry

and you are invited. Please join us for a time of fellowship and frivolity as we celebrate the patron saint of Ireland. Suggested donation of $10 - $15 per meal. Questions? Contact Bob at robert.wettemann@gmail.com. Childcare will not available for this event. CLICK HERE to RSVP.

Spiritual Direction

During Lent


Sue Caruthers, Spiritual Director, is available in the prayer room on select dates during Lent. Discernment appointments are open to anyone, 30-45 minutes each with a topic of your choice. Please call Sue to schedule (719) 649-3520. Available dates: Wednesdays: March 15 and 29 - 1 - 3 PM. Thursdays: March 23 and 30 - 6 - 8 PM

This Sunday, March 12

Third Sunday in Lent

Nursery Care Available for Children 5 and under 7:45 - 11:45 AM

Worship with Us

8:00 AM Holy Eucharist

10:30 AM Holy Eucharist

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- Worship Bulletin


Join us for Coffee Hour & Fellowship after each Service.

Education & More!

9:15 AM Education for Children & Youth meet in St. Andrew's Hall.

9:15 AM - Education for All

-Spiritual Gifts 201: Gifts in the Bible

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- Watch on Facebook

2:00 PM Vestry Retreat

5:00 PM Lord's Dinner - Offsite

March Sunday Volunteer Sign Up

St. Mike's Softball

First Game March 14, 6:00 PM


Come cheer for the St. Mike's Softball Team! Games are on Tuesday nights at Cottonwood Creek Park (3920 Dublin Blvd) beginning March 14. All are welcome! Roster is still open, need additional female players (18+). We are required by the league to have an even split of female & male identifying players. Please register accordingly! CLICK HERE to sign up today! Questions? Contact Co-Captian's Brett Wandfluh dbwandfluh@gmail.com or Melanie Llaña melaniellana88@gmail.com.

Newcomer Class

“Let’s Get Connected" Sunday, March 19, 9:15 AM


Join us on the third Sunday of the month between the services at 9:15 AM in the Chapel (downstairs). This will be an opportunity to learn more about St. Michael’s, The Episcopal Church, and the basics of our faith. Leading the class will be a combination of clergy members, staff members, and our Newcomer Coordinator, Linda Kean. Join us, no reservations required.

Parish Retreat & Family Camp Interest Form

Interest Form Due March 23


This year St. Mike’s will be hosting a duel Parish Retreat & Family Camp on August 4-6 at YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park. There will be activities, games, and programming for all ages! Please fill out this interest form to help us decide how many rooms we should reserve for this awesome weekend!!! CLICK HERE. Cost will range from $500 - $700 depending on family size. Email owen@stmikeschurch.com.

Family Movie Night

Friday, March 24

6:00 - 8:00 PM


Come join us for a family movie night! We'll have a movie theatre popcorn machine to keep our bellies full and our fingers buttery to go along with our night of fun! Movie requests are being accepted! Email Owen to let your request be known and CLICK HERE to let us know you are coming.

Newcomers Luncheon

Sunday, March 26, 12:00 PM


Please join us after the 10:30 AM service in St. Andrew's. Come meet some of the other newcomers as well as the clergy and the Newcomer Ministry Coordinator, Linda Kean. Also, if you are new but haven't been to a luncheon prior, please sign up CLICK HERE

Easter Flowers & Music Donations

Due March 30


Give the gift of music or donate Easter flowers in memory or thanksgiving of loved ones. This Easter we are excited to provide you with a new opportunity to honor loved ones by helping to sponsor the brass for the 8:00 & 10:30 AM Easter Sunday services for $25 - $100. CLICK HERE to make a donation in memory/thanksgiving of a loved one.

40-Days of Giving


Help support St. Michael’s Outreach Partners this Lent by donating 1, 5, 10, or all 40 of the essentials listed on the 40 days of Giving list. Each donation makes a difference. CLICK HERE to download the list. Pick up a donation bag and list this Sunday in the gathering space. All donations are due between Holy Week, April 2-9.

Lent Information, Events, & Happenings

Palm Sunday Brunch

Sunday, April 2, 2023

9:00 & 11:30 AM


Join us after the 8:00 & 10:30 AM services for our traditional Palm Sunday Brunch. Can you help prepare, serve, or clean up? CLICK HERE to sign up online. No RSVP needed to enjoy breakfast and fellowship. Monetary donations will be accepted. Bread making for children & youth at 9:15 in the Multipurpose Room with Owen Copps.

Easter Candy Donations!

Due Sunday, April 2


We are taking Easter candy donations for our Easter Egg hunt taking place at 9:30 AM on Easter Sunday! Please make sure the candy is individually wrapped and nut-free. Donations are encouraged and may be dropped off on Sunday mornings or during open office hours, Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM on or before Palm Sunday. Thank you for your generosity!

Garden Watch

Maundy Thursday, April 6, 8:00 PM - Good Friday, April 7, 12:00 PM


The Garden Watch during Holy Week will begin on Maundy Thursday at 8:00 PM and conclude on Good Friday at 12:00 PM. CLICK HERE to sign-up. We have two spots available for each hour during our Garden Watch. Volunteer with a loved one, friend, or meet someone new. Thank you for helping us mark this solemn occasion. Instructions will be provided during Holy Week if you register.

March & April Archangel



This Archangel includes Lenten Events, Holy Week Schedule, and Easter Insights! Spiritual Direction, Sunday Forum Series, Children, Youth, and Young Adult activities, and More! If you haven't received your copy in the mail, CLICK HERE to read a digital copy.

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


Friday, March 10

9:00 AM - Celtic Spirituality Group in Chapel

1:00 PM - Friday Book Group in Prayer Room

6:00 PM - Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby Weigh-In in St. Mary's

7:30 PM - Virtual Evening Prayer


Saturday, March 11

8:00 AM - Men's Fellowship in St. Francis Chapel

9:00 AM - Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby in St. Mary's


Sunday, March 12

7:45 AM - 11:30 AM Nursery is Open for children 5 and under.

Join us for Coffee Hour after the service in St. Mary's Hall.

8:00 AM - Holy Eucharist

9:15 AM - Education for Children & Youth in St. Andrew's Hall

9:15 AM - Spiritual Gifts 201: "Gifts in the Bible" in Sanctuary

9:45 AM - Choir Rehearsal

10:30 AM - Holy Eucharist

10:45 AM - Children's Chapel

2:00 PM - Girl Scouts in St Andrew's

2:00 - 7:00 PM - Vestry Retreat in St Mary's

5:00 PM - Lord's Dinner - Offsite


Monday, March 13

9:00 AM - Laundry Love Offsite

10:30 AM - Prayer Room Reserved

6:00 PM - The Space Between Us in St. Mary's


Tuesday, March 14

8:00 AM - Virtual Men's Fellowship

9:15 AM - Production/Staff Meetings

9:30 AM - Spiritual Direction in Prayer Room

3:30 PM - Girl Scouts

6:00 PM - St. Mike's Softball Game Offsite

6:30 PM - Sacred Water in St. Mary's

6:30 PM - Boy Scouts in St Andrew's

6:45 PM - Chapel Reserved

8:00 PM - Virtual Compline


Wednesday, March 15

12:00 PM - Healing Service and Eucharist in St Francis Chapel

12:30 PM - Bible Study in Chapel

1:00 PM - Spiritual Direction in Prayer Room

2:30 PM - Virtual Contemplative Prayer

5:30 PM - Lenten Soup Supper and The Saint John's Bible

5:30 PM - Middle School Youth Group in St Andrew's

7:00 PM - High School Youth Group in St Andrew's


Thursday, March 16

5:30 PM - Cub Scout Den Meeting in St. Andrew's

6:00 PM - Virtual Celtic Spirituality

6:00 PM - Spiritual Direction Appointments

6:30 PM - Adult Choir Rehearsal

6:30 PM - Vestry Meeting in St Mary's

8:00 PM - Virtual Compline


Friday, March 17

St. Patrick's Day

9:00 AM - Celtic Spirituality Group in Chapel

5:30 PM - St. Patrick's Day Fish Fry

7:30 PM - Virtual Evening Prayer


Saturday, March 18

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

10:30 AM - Virtual St Clare's Guild - Hybrid CLICK HERE

2:00 PM - Caregivers Support Group in Chapel

6:00 PM - Celtic Potluck (both Thursday & Friday classes) in St Mary's

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Birthdays This Week:


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 - Danny Raider

March 16 - Kent Waterman

March 17 - Linda Clark

March 17 - Amara Llaña

March 18 - Stephen Dierks

March 18 - Marsha Harmon

March 18 - Chris Hause

March 18 - Juliet Newcomer

March 18 - Carolyn Scott

March 18 - Carolyn Shipley McCleary


Anniversaries This Week:

March 12 - Jon and Josephine Richardson

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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