St. Peters Syriac Orthodox Church

06/02/2026

05/30/2026

Dear Parishioners,

Tomorrow we celebrate the great feast of Pentecost, one of the most important days in the life of the Church. Pentecost commemorates the day when the Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles, filling them with courage, wisdom, and faith to go forth and proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ to the world.

Often called the “birthday of the Church,” Pentecost reminds us that the same Holy Spirit continues to guide, strengthen, and inspire us today. As we gather for worship, let us open our hearts to the Spirit’s presence and pray for renewed faith, unity, and a deeper commitment to living as disciples of Christ.

We look forward to celebrating this joyful feast together and sharing in the blessings of the Holy Spirit.

May God bless you and your families.

Fr. Gabriel

04/21/2026

It is with sadness that we share the passing of Mr. Bahjat Diarbakerli on March 15th. Mr. Diarbakerli is the beloved father-in-law of Mary, daughter of Elias and Layla Arnett.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Mary and her entire family during this time of loss. Please keep them in your prayers, that they may find comfort and peace.

The 40th memorial service for Mr. Diarbakerli will be held this Sunday, April 26th. Please see the attached information for details.

03/28/2026

03/19/2026

03/17/2026

Dear Church Family,

This is a gentle reminder that our Mid-Lent prayer and dinner gathering will take place tomorrow evening at 7:00pm.

We are especially honored to welcome archbishop Jean Kawak, who will be joining us to celebrate Mass. It is a true blessing to have him with us for this special evening.

We hope to see you there. 🙏

02/21/2026

Dear Parish Family,

Due to the unpredictable weather forecast and reports advising us to prepare for a possible blizzard, we have made the decision to cancel Mass tomorrow, Sunday, February 22.

Although we are unsure of the exact timing of the storm, we feel it is best to err on the side of caution to ensure everyone’s safety.

As a result, the Lenten luncheon scheduled for tomorrow will also be canceled and rescheduled for a later date. We will share the new date as soon as it is confirmed.

Please stay safe, stay warm, and keep one another in prayer. We look forward to gathering together again very soon.

With care and blessings

02/20/2026

REMINDER:

Dear Parish Family,

Please join us this Sunday, February 22nd, for a special parish luncheon as we gather to mark the beginning of Lent. Our wonderful Ladies Auxiliary will be preparing delicious homemade “kitell”, available for a $20 per person donation.

Come enjoy a warm meal, fellowship with friends, and the start of this meaningful Lenten season together. We look forward to seeing you there!