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...
January 17, 2026
There is bible class Jan 21st at 6pm in the hall.
Tuesday the 20th will be the Zoom Class on Services. I will start going over the Lenten Services.
A ring has been found in the kitchen, it is engraved with a date inside the ring. If this is your ring please see Rita.
The OCF at ASU will be hosting Fr. Turbo Qualls on Thursday January 22nd for a talk on Identity titled: A Christian Dialogue on Race, Faith, and Belonging. The talk is free and open to anyone that is interested. And there will be a retreat on Saturday the 24th at St. Katherine’s Greek Orthodox Church. See attached.
Yelena Popovic, who made the movie Man of God, has a new movie out, Moses the Black. Please click on the links for an interview with Yelena and ticket info;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSGYuePSpR0
https://www.fathomentertainment.com/releases/moses-the-black/
The Annual Meeting is scheduled for Feb 1st, we are taking steps to keep the meeting short, as the Vespers for the Great Feast of the Presentation of the Lord into the Temple is at noon.
On January 25th at the start of coffee hour, Katrina will be giving a brief talk about the Orthodox Volunteer Corp. The mission of OVC is to develop and equip Orthodox young adults to lead lives of faithful service for the Orthodox Church and the world. Our parish's own Natalya Delsante is 1 of 8 young adults currently placed in the OVC Pittsburgh program. More information detailing the significance of this program will be provided on the 25th.
There is a women’s Book Club starting, the first meeting will be Jan 31st. If interested please see Stephanie or Katrina.
For The Bible and the Fathers for Orthodox the Epistle and Gospel are on page 638. The Epistle of James is repeated for this week.
Collections for Project Mexico are on the 1st Sunday of the month, the next collection is Sunday Feb 1st.
God’s grace is given, according to faith in the Lord, in the Mysteries of the Holy Church. Hold tightly to the Holy Church of God and to all its institutions, and the power of God, which helps to bring about every good, will always abide with you. St. Theophan the Recluse
