Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church

Please join us this Sunday, December 20, 2020, for a delicious falafel luncheon following our virtual liturgy. Please place your order and enjoy. Order can be picked up at 12 noon.

Sts. Peter and Paul Orthodox Church in Martinez. Our permanent home.

Passing into eternal life George Azar Shaheen.

God bless each member of our parish who came today to beautify our amazing new home. You are all truly appreciated.

With the blessing of our Lord, the membership has voted to acquire a church and surrounding land we can proudly call our own. The contract has been signed, and the clock is running to close the deal. The land is approximately 5.5 acres, situated on a hilltop located at 2330 and 2350 Harbor View Drive in Martinez, and includes the following: - A fully furnished church building of 6500 square feet with the following amenities:... - A small hall, two offices, a kitchen and two separate bathrooms Seating for about 175 people - A paved parking that holds 80 cars - A 2200 square foot house, on a separate parcel However, we can't make this dream a reality without your help, commitment and financial support. We believe this is truly an opportunity of a lifetime that we cannot afford to lose. How can you help? There are four different options available: 1. Make a direct donation to the church in any amount. 2. Provide the church a loan which will, along with other lenders, be secured by a deed of trust on the church property. The church will pay you interest at the rate of 3% per year. Monthly payments to you will be interest only. (For example, if the loan is for $100,000, you would receive a monthly interest payment of $250.) If your circumstances change, you may request repayment of some or all of the original loan amount by providing sixty (60) days written notice to the church requesting the funds. 3. A combination of options 1 and 2, above. Your contribution can be made as part donation, and a part loan. 4. As an additional option in lieu of cash, you can donate shares of any appreciated stocks or other securities in a publicly traded company to the church without having to pay any federal taxes on the gain. This is a great way to help your church and yourself without incurring any IRS tax liability. Please check with your tax adviser on this option. Please note that no amount is too small, as every bit will help make this dream a reality. We thank you in advance and may our Lord keep you in His care. If you would like to make a direct donation, please mail a check to: Sts. Peter and Paul Orthodox Church P.O. Box 254 Lafayette, CA 94549-0254 Or click below to donate via PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=MU8HQTN4HNACC Questions about the property or loan options? Call our Building Committee Chairman, Anis "Nick" Shamiyeh at 925-899-8756, or Osama Salfiti, Board President at 415-860-8080 Here are images from inside the church and hall:

Congratulations to all members of Sts. Peter and Paul Orthodox Church. You have worked so hard through thick and thin and we are now blessed with our forever home. IT IS OFFICIAL! We have our forever home. Thank God. Thank you to each and everyone of you helped make this dream a reality. You are all appreciated beyond words. God bless you all.

Prokeimenon. Mode Plagal 4. Psalm 18.4,1 Their voice has gone out into all the earth. Verse: The heavens declare the glory of God.... The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Philippians 3:1-8 Brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is not irksome to me, and is safe for you. Look out for the dogs, look out for the evil-workers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh. For we are the true circumcision, who worship God in spirit, and glory in Christ Jesus, and put no confidence in the flesh. Though I myself have reason for confidence in the flesh also. If any other man thinks he has reason for confidence in the flesh, I have more: circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew born of Hebrews; as to the law a Pharisee, as to zeal a persecutor of the church, as to righteousness under the law blameless. But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. Indeed I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as refuse, in order that I may gain Christ.

Sts. Peter and Paul Orthodox Church is busy working on building our church. We are not quitters and 2021 is going to be a great year.

Glory to God always. Hello, Abouna Nektarios is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom to the Gospel of the day session Rohnert Park every Friday at 6pm to 6:45This session will he in Arabic. ... Click the link here to join the Zoom meeting: https://sjsu.zoom.us/j/92621385462 Meeting ID: 926 2138 5462 Password: 520684 Be sure to click join with computer or internet audio God Bless

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Humbly we thank each and every one who has offered to help us purchase our forever church? We still need some help in getting through the final stretch of raising funds for the new church. For all our parishioners and friends who made or wish to make a financial commitment by way of a loan or donation contribution for the purchase of the new church, PLEASE send your payments payable to: Sts. Peter and Paul Orthodox Church. ALL PAYMENTS MUCH BE RECEIVED NO L...ATER THAN FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2020. You can either give them to any board member or mail your checks to the church’s mailing address: Sts. Peter and Paul Orthodox Church P.O. Box 254 Lafayette, CA 94549 Time is running out fast. If we don’t receive commitment by this date, it will adversely affect our ability to purchase the church. Please don’t let this happen. If you have any questions please contact any board member or Anis Shamiyeh at 925-899-8756 or email him at: [email protected] you need bank wiring instructions, please contact Maher Salfiti: 415-939-6006 or email him at: [email protected]. Thank you and may God bless you and keep you in his care. See more

The board at Sts. Peter and Paul Orthodox Church are out there working on attaining their forever home. We are asking you to join us is creating a permanent home. Look deep into your hearts and help in any amount possible.

The Christmas season is quickly approaching. The wreaths that Sts. Peter and Paul Church are selling would be a beautiful addition to your Christmas decor. Please support our church and order your wreath. We have a limited supply and they are going super fast. Wishing everyone a blessed Christmas season.

The Contra Costa County has transitioned back to the purple tier in order to address the increase of Covid-19 related cases. Based on these recent events, all services over the next few weeks will be offered through live stream on Facebook only. No in person services will be allowed. We will keep you informed of any changes. May God keep you safe and healthy and Happy Thanksgiving!

Please join Sts. Peter and Paul Orthodox Church as we give thanks for all that we have been bless with. We won't be having the traditional Thanksgiving Feast that we are accustomed to but we will still be offering the delicious and traditional Thanksgiving meal. Please order you meal and be prepared to pick up your meal on November 15th. Proceeds will help towards the purchase of the new church. We need everyone's assistance. Place your orders as soon as possible so we can make sure we will make enough food. Our Thanksgiving Feast never disappoints. God bless you all.