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...
December 7, 2024
Bible study this Weds Dec 11th, at 6pm in the church hall.
Thursday Dec 12th Vespers, Friday Dec 13th is St Herman’s day, Liturgy will be at 9am. St Herman is the Patron saint of North America. There will be other priests and churches attending.
St Nicholas will visit on Dec 15th and the Sunday school will have a play for us to view.
The Myrrh Bearers will have their bake sale on Dec 22nd during coffee hour.
The nuns from St Mary of Egypt monastery will be selling their goods on Dec 22nd.
During the Nativity Fast is a good time to be sure we are having Confession especially if we are participating in Holy Communion on Sunday’s.
December 24th Great Compline will be at 5pm and Holy Supper will be at 6pm.
Here is info on Elizabeth Michel’s funeral; http://www.fgozogfuneralhome.com/obituary/Elizabeth-MichelRadasky?utm_campaign=marquee-share-button&utm_term=share-email&utm_content=Share
Forms for the Nativity card are on the tables in coffee hour, the money collected will be donated to St Macarius Monastery.
Collections for Project Mexico are on the 1st Sunday of the month, next collection will be January 5th.
Cross Road Institute is now taking applications for 2025. This is a 10 day Institute for Junior and Senior High School students. There are 2 posters in the church hall to read, or you can go on-line at https://crossroadinstitute.org/ . The deadline for applications is January 21st for priority, and February 18th for regular. Financial aid is available.
Monday, January 6th is the Great Feast of Theophany, Divine Liturgy will be at 9am. The Great Blessing of water outdoors will be held at Tempe Town Lake at noon.
If you wish to have your House Blessed after Theophany please let Fr. Mikel know.
Feb 9th is Super Bowl Sunday, FOCA will be having their tailgate party that was postponed in October.
Steve Doerksen is seeking to organize a mission trip to the village of Akhiok in Kodiak Island for the last week of July. The Protection of the Theotokos Church is in need of restoration in order to get it ready for its 100th anniversary. There is much to be done: installing new windows, doors, flooring, drywall/texture, painting, cleaning, organizing, etc. Whether you are a "handyman" or not, you are still invited as there are things you can help with. He will give a short talk during coffee hour and have a sign up sheet for those interested. You can reach Steve at 928-714-6190 or steve.doerksen@yahoo.com
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 October our income was less than our expenses by $2007.
Food is not evil, but gluttony is. Childbearing is not evil, but fornication is. Money is not evil, but avarice is. Glory is not evil, but vainglory is. Indeed, there is no evil in existing things, but only in their misuse. St. Maximus the Confessor
