Father Mikel, Pastor
frmikel@sspeterpaulaz.org
907-444-8545
Father David Balmer, Attached, Retired
frdavidbalmer@sspeterpaulaz.org
480-213-7631
Deacon John Weiss
Stephanie A. Homyak, Church School Director & Newsletter Editor
Matushka Elizabeth Pfeiffer, Myrrh Bearers
John Bushko, Council President
Barbara Harp, Choir Director
Subdeacon Michael Wagner
Regular Services
Saturday: Vespers, 5:00 pm
Sunday: Divine Liturgy, 9:00 am
Address
1614 E. Monte Vista Rd.
Phoenix, Az 85006
Phone / Email
Fr. Mikel: 907-444-8545
Church: 602-253-9515
Directions To Saints Peter & Paul
This Week...
May 16, 2026
There is no bible class on Weds May 20th. There will be a Zoom catechumen class on Monday May 18th at 6pm. The Zoom meeting is different from the Weds class.
The Monastery of St John in Manton CA will be hosting a week-long young adult retreat called the Orthodox LIFE School. Starts Sunday, June 14th at 5pm and ends Saturday, June 20th at 1pm. Open to Orthodox faithful men and women, aged 18-35. Cost is $250. Includes the room and all meals. Apply through the monastery website; https://monasteryofstjohn.org/retreats/
The Women's Book club will meet May 23rd at 3pm.
Attached is an updated list of monastics in the Phoenix area to pray for.
Monday June 29th is our Patronal Feast day, see the flyer attached.
For The Bible and the Fathers for Orthodox the readings for next week begin on Monday May 18th on page 101.
James LeGendre has been accepted to Suprasl. Suprasl is a gathering of Orthodox youth ages 18-30 from around the world, coming together for one week to experience the unity and universality of our Orthodox faith. Suprasl 2026 will be held from July 28th to August 3rd at the Monastery of the Annunciation and Suprasl Academy in Suprasl, Poland. The cost of the trip is approximately $2200. If you would like to help James in his fundraising please mark on your check and envelope “Suprasl”. He will be giving a presentation at coffee hour on May 24th.
The Diocese is glad to be promoting our Summer Music Practicum for all aspiring music leaders in Santa Rosa, CA, July 20 – 24, 2026. Registration is now open! Check the Diocese of the West website; https://dowoca.org/ This year's practicum will feature fresh content and new material distinct from last year’s sessions. Please feel free to reach out to Fr. Lawrence Margitich (707-217-4556) or Fr. David Morrison (406-600-7409) for more information.
Dear Martha & Parishioners, Christ is Risen!
Thank you for coordinating a Pantry Partners drive benefiting Project Mexico & St. Innocent Orphanage! Your thoughtfulness, overwhelming generosity, and labors of love in coordinating this donation drive are visible signs that the poor and orphaned of Mexico have brothers and sisters in Christ all around the world. Because of your trust and support, we continue to fundamentally change the lives of others in meaningful and profound ways. Together, we move forward in faith building hope for boys without families and families without homes. It is important to remember that we can do nothing alone, but we can do all things through Christ. On behalf of the staff, volunteers, and boys of Project Mexico & St. Innocent Orphanage, thank you for your generosity. We pray that God richly blesses you for reaching out to the least of His children.
In Christ, Lena Anossov Pantry Partners Coordinator, Project Mexico
Collections for Project Mexico are on the 1st Sunday of the month, the next collection is Sunday June 7th.
The Lord loves all people, but He loves those who seek Him even more. To his chosen ones the Lord gives such great grace that for love they forsake the whole earth, the whole world, and their souls burn with desire that all people might be saved and see the glory of the Lord. St. Silouan the Athonite
To celebrate our Parish’s Feast Day, Sts Peter and Paul Orthodox Church
Monday, June 29, 2026, 8:40am Hours, 9:00am Divine Liturgy, Pot Luck Luncheon to follow
