Sunday, July 20, 2025

Tomorrow Sunday July 13, Sts. Peter and Paul will have the honor to host hierarchs and clergy from the Orthodox Church of America prior to the All-American Council. Please be early! Hours at 830am Archbishop Daniel’s entrance at 9am. There will be a catered luncheon after the liturgy. There is no cost for the luncheon, but we are seeking members to make donations towards the cost of the luncheon. So far $1000 has been collected, the cost will be about $5000. If you would like to help offset the cost please earmark your contribution for the Hierarch Luncheon.

The AAC begins Monday, there are services held throughout the week. Divine Liturgy is Tuesday and Wednesday morning at 7am. Thursday morning is the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at 715am. Weds night at 6pm Vigil and Friday morning at 7am is Akathist to the American Saints.

Tomorrow Sunday July 13th the nuns from St Macarius of Egypt Monastery will be selling their items during the catered luncheon, they will be in the hallway by the conference room.

On July 20th the Blessing of cars will take place after the Post Communion prayers.

Collections for Project Mexico are on the 1st Sunday of the month,the next collection will be tomorrow Sunday August 3rd.

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.

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 June our income was more than our expenses by $3,927.

Just as your head takes priority over all other members of your body, and if a stone, stick or sword is aimed at you, you raise other members of your body to deflect the blow from your head, knowing that you cannot live in this life without your head - so you may give priority over all things to faith in the Holy Trinity, Which is One in essence, for without this faith no one can live the true life. With all your heart hope on the Lord, and you will easily evade the wiles of the wicked one, for the Lord does not forsake those who work for Him. St Ephraim the Syrian