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...
June 14, 2025
Saints Peter and Paul Day is celebrated on June 29. This year the day falls on a Sunday and there will be a church potluck after divine liturgy. The potluck will be brunch themed. All church members are encouraged to attend with their favorite breakfast or brunch items. If you are able to bring something for the celebration, please see Heather Pfeiffer.
The Diocese has set up the Archbishop Benjamin Scholarship Fund, please see the attached letter.
Collections for Project Mexico are on the 1st Sunday of the month,the next collection will be Sunday July 6th.
There are donation slips on the tables in the hall for the backpack program to either purchase supplies or donate funds, Any questions call Christine @ 602-900-6106, or email her at sanchez04419@gmail.com. There will be 72 backpacks to fill.
On July 13, Sts. Peter and Paul will have the honor to host numerous hierarchs from the Orthodox Church of America prior to the All-American Council. This will be an opportunity to see and interact with leaders of the church from across the nation. We will host a catered luncheon after the liturgy. There is no cost for the luncheon, but we are seeking members who are able to make donations or sponsorships towards the cost of the luncheon. If you would like to help offset the cost of the luncheon please earmark your contribution for the Hierarch Luncheon. If you have questions please see Heather Pfeiffer or David Homyak.
If anyone wishes to attend a luncheon on July 15th in honor of Archbishop Benjamin at the AAC can register here, it is $80 per person; https://dowoca.org/celebrating-his-eminence-archbishop-benjamin/
We should always remember to tithe, as this is very important to keep the church running, and it is also an offering to God. For the month of April our expenses were more than our income by $3,326.
The Bible and the Holy Orthodox Fathers for Orthodoxy, Monday’s reading begins on pg 160.
Do not say, "this happened by chance, while this came to be of itself." In all that exists there is nothing disorderly, nothing indefinite, nothing without purpose, nothing by chance ... How many hairs are on your head? God will not forget one of them. Do you see how nothing, even the smallest thing, escapes the gaze of God? St. Basil the Great
