Ministry Groups
Several fellowship and service organizations exist within our community, providing members with additional opportunities to give their time and talents in furthering the work of God's Church.
Parish Council
Our parish council consists of fourteen members who are elected by the parish body and meet monthly with the guidance of the priest to conduct the business of the parish. Meetings are held regularly every second Tuesday of the month at 6:00 PM in the church hall. Contact: John Bushko
Choir
Our choir, led by the talented and dedicated Barbara Harp, is an integral part of our liturgical services. Barbara Harp's leadership ensures that our choir is always prepared to elevate our prayers through beautiful singing. We welcome new members who share our passion for enriching our communal worship with their voices. Whether proficient in English, Slavonic (Russian), or willing to learn, our choir embraces diversity to enhance the beauty of our collective singing and praying experience. Contact: Barb Harp
Altar Servers
Our Altar Servers assist the Bishop/Priest at the liturgical services.
Myrrh Bearers Altar Society
This organization of women of the Church was formed on February 12, 1961. It has historically provided an active channel through which women of all ages meet regularly and share ideas and efforts in service to and beautification of the Church. They have been responsible for purchasing and also sewing some of the following articles: vestments, linens for the Altar, curtains for the Royal Doors, Altar Server’s robes, etc. Great support is lent in fundraising projects and other activities within the Church. Contact: Heather Pheiffer
Youth Group
Our Youth Group provides the foundation for the youth activities in our Church. Sunday School is sponsored and supported by teachers from the organization. Youth Group meetings and social activities are supervised by volunteer adult advisors. Involving the youth in Church and social activities is critical to making them feel useful and wanted. Contact: Youth Ministries
FOCA
Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in America, An official organization of the Orthodox Church in America, and whose mission is to proclaim, share, and reveal the Orthodox Christian Faith through service, fellowship, and example. Contact: Judy Bushko
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...
November 8, 2025
There is Bible class Weds Nov. 12th At 6pm in the hall.
Tomorrow Sunday the 9th there will be the Memorial for Eugenia Mudrenko. During coffee hour there will be porcelain angels for sale that she used to collect, the funds from the sale will go into a memorial fund in her honor.
The Nativity fast begins Saturday the 15th.
The Christmas Outreach has begun. There are 28 families (50 kids) for parishioners to adopt. Please see Christine Sanchez if you wish to participate.
The Tailgate party received $366 in donations for the Alaskan seminarians. If you would like to donate towards this amount , see Judy Bushko.
St Tikhon’s is reprinting the Service Book for the Faithful; it contains the complete texts of Vespers, Sunday Matins, the liturgies of St. John and St. Basil, and the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts. If you wish to order one please let Katrina know, they will arrive at the beginning of December and cost roughly $25.
Sunday Nov 16th the monks from St John’s Monastery will be here to sell their icons.
Sunday Dec 14th the nuns from St Mary of Egypt Monastery will be here to sell their items.
Tuesday Nov 18th at 6pm is the last Zoom class on the Church Services for the year.
Tomorrow Nov 9th is OCA Stewardship Sunday. A collection will be made on that Sunday. But your donations can be made most easily through the OCA website or Checks should be made payable to; The Orthodox Church in America and mailed to:
PO Box 31409 Alexandria, VA 22310-9998
FOCA is taking orders for coasters. A set of 4 will cost $15, order forms are on the tables in the hall.
For The Bible and the Fathers for Orthodox, Monday the 3rd the Epistle is on page 458 and the Gospel is page 491.
Collections for Project Mexico are on the 1st Sunday of the month, the next collection will be tomorrow Sunday Nov 2nd.
We should always remember to tithe, as it is an offering to God. The tithe is very important to keep the church running, and keeping it cool during the hot summer months. For the month of September Income was more than our expenses by $59.
On Nov 19th there is a concert at American Lutheran Church of Sun City. Our parishioners James and Randall Legrende will be performing.
The Holy Scriptures lead us to God and open the path to the knowledge of God.
St. John Chrysostom
