Weekly eNews

March 14, 2025

This Weekend at St. Michael's

Sunday Forum

Courageous Conversations

Sunday, March 16, 9:15 AM

How do we navigate the relentless cycle of change in our life, community, and world? Our Courageous Conversations continue this Sunday at 9:15 AM with special guest Jason Whitehead, LCSW, Ph.D. Join us in-person or online.

Sandwich Sunday

Sunday, March 16, 11:45 AM

At the first Sandwich Sunday last December, over 40 enthusiastic parishioners of all generations made sandwich lunches for the grateful recipients at the Salvation Army Family Hope Center. Join us on Sunday, March 16 to make even more sandwiches at our second Sandwich Sunday following the 10:30 service. No RSVP required.

Lent Retreat Tomorrow

Saturday, March 15 - RSVP Today!

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Join The Well this Saturday to explore Christ’s invitation to share his cup at the Lenten Retreat. Lean into contemplative practices, reflection, and new insights to help you grow spiritually this Lent. Suggested $10 donation covers lunch and materials.

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Lenten Soup Suppers

This Wednesday

March 19, 5:30 - 7:00 PM

Join us for food, fellowship, and formation on Wednesday evenings during Lent. Enjoy dinner and fellowship from 5:30 - 6:00 PM and then formation from 6:00 - 7:00 focused on, "To Gather Together; Living into our Baptismal Covenant." Bring soup or just your appetite. The Saint John’s Bible docents will be on hand after each supper to answer questions or assist with viewing an illumination.

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Also Happening this Weekend...

S t . Patrick's Fish Fry - This Friday, March 14, 6:00 - 8:00 PM, Parish Hall. Click event title to sign up. All are welcome!

Theology on Tap (Young Adults) with Todd Spencer - This Friday, March 14, 6:30 - 8:00 PM, Goat Patch Brewing.

Exploring Your Vocation - This Saturday, March 15, 10:30 AM -

3:00 PM, Christ's Episcopal Church, Castle Rock. Click event title to sign up.

Handbell Choir - Playing during both services this Sunday, March 16.

Parenting Small Group - Sunday, March 16, 9:15 - 10:15 AM, Conference Room

Post Communion Healing Prayers & Blessings - Come to the Prayer Room after you receive communion.

On the Calendar

This Sunday, March 16

Second Sunday in Lent

Volunteer to Help with Worship this Sunday

Join an Usher Team

Join a Coffee Team

Worship Volunteers Needed

Can you be a greeter, lay reader, nursery helper, or assist with coffee hour? Want to join an Usher Team? Click above to sign up today - thank you in advance!

Worship with Us

8:00 AM Holy Eucharist

10:30 AM Eucharist with Choir

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Education & More!

9:15 AM Education for All

9:15 AM Parenting Small Group

9:15 AM Sunday Forum Courageous Conversations

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11:45 AM Sandwich Sunday

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

Join us for Coffee Hour and Fellowship after the service.

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Additional Lent Offerings

We have numerous opportunities for you to explore, grow, and deepen your faith during the season of Lent.

40 Days of Giving

Support our Outreach Partners with 40 Days of Giving during this Lenten season. Bags and lists are available in the Gathering Space or click on the event title to download flyer. Every donation will make a difference. Drop off during Holy Week (April 13-20).

Join Seraphim Choir for Lent

Wednesdays, 7:00 - 8:00 PM

St. Michael's adult choir will rehearse on Lent Wednesdays from 7:00 - 8:00 PM after the Soup Suppers. If you've considered joining the choir, but you can't make a long-term commitment, this opportunity might be for you! This six-week season will culminate in a choral Tenebrae service on April 16 (Holy Wednesday). Please contact Amalia for more information.

Lent Rite of Reconciliation

This Lent, have you considered making the sacramental Rite of Reconciliation? This rite is for those who wish to repent or confess their sins to God in the presence of a priest and receive the assurance of pardon and the grace of absolution (BCP, p. 861). It is also called penance and confession. Make a private appointment with Rev. Matt: matt@stmikeschurch.com or Rev. Vicki: vicki@stmikeschurch.com.

Lent Events & Information

Donate Easter Brass and Flowers

Help us fill the church on Easter with beautiful flowers and glorious brass music for our Easter services by donating in thanksgiving for or in memory of loved ones. Names will be printed in the Easter Day Bulletin. Deadline is Sunday, April 6. Click below to donate.

Donate Easter Brass/Flowers - Deadline April 6

Upcoming Events & Parish Life

Funeral Planning Seminar

March 19, 2:00 - 3:30 PM

Join Rev. Matt and Rev. Vicki to learn how planning your funeral, or that of a loved one, can be a time of prayerful, joyful reflection instead of a dreaded task. Click below to sign up for the seminar or view the online resources.

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People Who Read

March 20, 6:00 PM

The People Who Read will discuss "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" on Wednesday, March 20 at 6:00 PM. This is a great way to get to know others while discussing intriguing books intended to spark the imagination and feed the soul. Email Jennie for more information.

Organizing Training

Saturday, March 22

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Does this season of Lent have you wondering…about building community and relationships when many in our communities are overwhelmed, suffering, and fearful? Join Together Colorado for the Southern Region Community Organizing Training on Saturday, March 22 from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM at St. Michael’s. This FREE, full-day training is part of a statewide effort to strengthen grassroots bases and belonging across our communities, especially for those most vulnerable. Lunch is included. Register below.

Creating Space

Saturday, March 22

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (New Time)

Creating Space will meet on Saturday, March 22 at 9:30 AM, instead of 9:00. In addition to the time change, we will gather in the Chapel this time. With the price of eggs high, our egg-cellent Easter craft will include painting blown eggs, wooden eggs, and rocks. We'll be preparing to roll away the stone. All are welcome.

Salvation Army Dinner

March 23, 4:00 - 7:00 PM

Parishioner volunteers are needed on Sunday, March 23 from 4:00 - 7:00 PM to serve dinner and clean up at the Salvation Army's Family Hope Center. The RJ Montgomery Family Hope Center (709 S. Sierra Madre St.) provides shelter and feeds families experiencing homelessness in a clean and safe environment to begin rebuilding hope. Contact Diane Verlinde to volunteer: 719-329-8771.

Gather (Young Adults)

Murder Mystery Party

Tuesday, March 25, 7:00 PM

Gather Pikes Peak invites all young adults to a St. Patrick's Murder Mystery Party on Tuesday, March 25 at 7:00 pm at the Peel House. Guests are invited to bring their favorite St. Patrick's Day treat. No RSVP required.

Ski with the Priests

Thursday, March 27

Join Rev. Matt & Rev. Vicki on the slopes for a fun day of skiing at Keystone with a mountaintop Eucharist at noon. Join us for one run, several runs, or for the entire day! All ski & snowboard levels are welcome. Click below to RSVP and sign up for an optional carpool. Questions? Contact Matt or Vicki.

Prayers & Blessings

After Communion in Lent

The clergy will offer healing prayers and blessings immediately following Communion during each service. If you desire prayer for healing, birthdays, surgeries, etc., (after you receive Communion) come downstairs to the Prayer Room, where a member of the Clergy will offer a short prayer.

YES Middle/High School Pilgrimage 2025

July 20-26, Duncan Park, Cost $500

Deadline April 1

YES Trips invites Episcopalian youth to experience another great outdoor adventure and pilgrimage. We will journey into the national forest lands to experience creation, community, and God in new ways. The cost is offset by scholarships and fundraising.

Apply for YES Pilgrimage - Deadline April 1

Youth Retreats

Estes Park Middle School Retreat: April 4-6, Cost $175

Middle Schoolers...Spend two nights in a cabin, and enjoy a wide variety of activities like video games, bonfires, hiking, and indoor rock climbing. Register at the link below by March 28.

Sand Dunes/Royal Gorge/Mt. Princeton High School Retreat: April 11-12, Cost $150

High Schoolers...Join us for an epic outdoor adventure in Colorado iconic wonders to camp under the stars, sand sled, and relax at Mt. Princeton Hot Springs. Register at the link below by April 4.

Easter Egg Hunt Candy Donations

Done by Tuesday, April 15

Help us sweeten up Easter by donating candy for the annual Easter Egg Hunt. Please bring your peanut-free candy to the church on Sunday mornings or to the church office from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Monday through Thursday. We are accepting donations through Tuesday, April 15. We appreciate your support in helping us fill hundreds of eggs!

Camino Pilgrimage

August 24 - Sept. 4, 2025

Registration is currently open to join St. Michael's 2025 Pilgrimage to walk the Camino in Spain. To learn more about costs, itinerary, and to register - click on the button below.

Pilgrimage Info and Sign Up