This Week...

June 6, 2026

There is bible class this Weds June 10th at 6pm in the hall. There is a Zoom catechumen class on Monday June 8th. 

Orthodox Volunteer Corp (OVC) is coming to Phoenix in 2027, they are looking to hire a City Director who will oversee the full-time and part-time programs of OVC in Phoenix. The full job description is at; https://orthodoxvolunteercorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Phoenix-City-Director-Job-Description-1.pdf   If you are interested please email your resume and cover letter to: kbitar@orthodoxvolunteercorps.org. By July 1st.

Monday June 8th the Apostles Fast starts, and ends on our Patronal Feast Day June 29th, there will be a coffee hour after.

The Women's Book club will meet June  27th at 3pm.

FOCUS Phoenix serves those in need every Saturday at 10am. They are located at Mountain View Park, 9901 N 7th Ave Phoenix. Use this link to register; https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945ABAC2FA7F9C70-57944913-focus 

FOCUS Phoenix also assists HOPE Church to operate a day center/ shower program that helps the homeless community of Sunnyslope. They are at 1111 W Hatcher Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85021. Every Thursday 9am-12noon.

Here is a link to Focus Phoenix wish list if you wish to donate items; https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/T0MPLCPHF5NH?ref_=wl_share 

They also accept support in the form of monetary donations which can be made directly on our website focusphoenix.org.  

For The Bible and the Fathers for Orthodox the readings for next week begin on Monday June 1st on page 160.

James LeGendre has been accepted to Suprasl. Suprasl is a gathering of Orthodox youth ages 18-30 from around the world, coming together for one week to experience the unity and universality of our Orthodox faith. Suprasl 2026 will be held from July 28th to August 3rd at the Monastery of the Annunciation and Suprasl Academy in Suprasl, Poland. The cost of the trip is approximately $2200. If you would like to help James in his fundraising please mark on your check and envelope “Suprasl”. About ½ the funds have been collected

The Diocese is glad to be promoting our Summer Music Practicum for all aspiring music leaders in Santa Rosa, CA, July 20 – 24, 2026. Registration is now open! Check the Diocese of the West website; https://dowoca.org/ Please feel free to reach out to Fr. Lawrence Margitich (707-217-4556) or Fr. David Morrison (406-600-7409) for more information. 

Collections for Project Mexico are on the 1st Sunday of the month, the next collection is next Sunday June 7th.