Tuesday, August 18, 2015

TRANSFIGURATION - Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh


Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh

TRANSFIGURATION
19 August 1990



In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost.
There are blessed or tragic moments when we can see a person revealed to us in a light with a depth, with an awesome beauty which we have never suspected before.
It happens when our eyes are open, at a moment of purity of heart; because it is not only God Himself Whom the pure in heart will see; it is also the divine image, the light shining in the darkness of a human soul, of the human life that we can see at moments when our heart becomes still, becomes transparent, becomes pure.
But there are also other moments when we can see a person whom we thought we have always known, in a light that is a revelation. It happens when someone is aglow with joy, with love, with a sense of worship and adoration. It happens also when a person is at the deepest point, the crucifying point of suffering, but when the suffering remains pure, when no hatred, no resentment, no bitterness, no evil is mixed to it, when pure suffering shines out, as it shone invisibly to many from the crucified Christ.
This can help us to understand what the Apostles saw when they were on the Mount of Transfiguration. They saw Christ in glory at a moment when His total surrender to the will of the Father, His final and ultimate acceptance of His own human destiny, became revealed to them. Moses and Elijah, we are told, stood by Him; the one representing the Law and the other one representing the Prophets: both have proclaimed the time when salvation would come, when the Man of suffering will take upon Himself all the burdens of the world, when the Lamb of God slain before all ages would take upon Himself all the tragedy of this world. It was a moment when in His humanity Christ, in humble and triumphant surrender, gave Himself ultimately to the Cross.
Last week we heard Him say that the Son of God will be delivered in the hand of men, and they will crucify Him, but on the third day He will rise. At that moment it became imminent, it was a decisive point, and He shone with the glory of the perfect, sacrificial, crucified love of the Holy Trinity, and the
responsive love of Jesus the Man, as Saint Paul calls Him. The Apostles saw the shining, they saw the divine light streaming through the transparent flesh of Christ, falling on all the things around Him, touching rock and plant, and calling out of them a response of light. They alone did not understand, because in all the
created world man alone has sinned and  is blind. And yet, they were shown the mystery, and yet, they entered into that cloud which is the divine glory, that filled them with awe, with fear, but at the same time with such exulting joy and wonder!

Moses had entered that cloud and was allowed to speak to God as a friend speaks to a friend; he was allowed to see God passing by him, still without a name, still without a face, and now, they saw the face of God in the Incarnation. They saw His face and they saw His glory shining out of tragedy. What they perceived was the glory, what they perceived was the wonder of being there, in the glory of God, in the presence of Christ revealed to them in glory. They wanted to stay there forever, as we do at moments when something fills us with adoration, with worship, with awe, with unutterable joy, but Christ had told them that the time has come to go down into the valley, to l e a v e the Mount of Transfiguration because this was the b e g i n n i n g of the way of the Cross, and He had to be merged into all that was tragic in human life. He brought them down into the valley to be confronted with the agony of the father whose child could not be cured, with the inability of the disciples to do anything for this child, with the expectation of the people who now could turn to n o — o n e but Him — that is where He brought them.
And we are told that He had chosen these three disciples because together, in their togetherness they held the three great virtues that make us capable of sharing with God the mystery of His incarnation, of His Divinity, of His crucifixion, to face His descent into hell after His death and to receive the news of His resurrection: the faith of Peter, the love of John, the righteousness of James.
There are moments when we also see something which is beyond us, and how much we wish we could stay, stay forever in this blissful condition; and it is not only because we are incapable of it that we are not allowed to stay in it, but because the Lord says, You are now on the Mount of Transfiguration, you have seen Christ ready to be crucified for the life of the world — go now together with Him, go now in His name, go now, and bring people to Him that they may live!
This is our vocation. May God give us faith, and the purity of heart that allows us to see God in every brother and sister of ours! Didn't one of the Desert Fathers say, He who has seen his brother has seen God’? — and serve one another with love sacrificial, with the exulting joy of giving our lives to one another as Christ gave His life for us. Amen.
 




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  • Monday, May 25, 2015

    Madison in May for Holy Qurbono/Divine Liturgy

    Holy Transfiguration Mission celebrates Holy Qurbono at St. Ignatius Antiochian Orthodox Church


    Peace to you and all your family in Christ during this auspicious time+
     
    God willing, Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission (Madison, Wisconsin) will have Holy Qurbono (Holy Communion services) in English Saturday, May 30, 2015 at 9:30am.  It would be nice to know who will be able to attend in order to prepare properly.
     
    Location confirmed at:
    St. Ignatius Orthodox Church, 2124 Shafer Drive, Fitchburg, WI 53711
    Call Holy Transfiguration Mission for more information – including if you need a ride or directions: 608-443-7241
     
    I am unable to maintain the monthly storage costs and travel to Madison without your financial support.  I need your help.  Please continue your pledges and your donations.
    Contact me to send direct mail to me. Thank you.
    God bless you always.
    May God be merciful to us all.
     
    Pray for me, a servant
    Fr. John Brian
    Holy Transfiguration Mission
    P. O. Box 5207, Madison, WI 53705
    608.443.7241
     

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  • Monday, March 09, 2015

    Closing the Cambridge Place Chapel


    The blessings we have received from our chapel at Cambridge Place in Madison came to an end in December 2014. This. after long discussions about the mission in Madison, changes in membership over the last few years and the financial hardships felt by many, it was decided that the chapel was too much to continue in a rented suite.  It was a Sunday of mixed feelings for those that came to the chapel for the last services.  They also stayed to help pack up the larger items for storage. Thank you to all the fine servants, especially Robb and his truck!


    Father John Brian reminded everyone that it is the Lord's mission and we are but his servants.  He also stated that there is no abandonment of the mission by the Bishop or the Archdiocese and that Father John  Brian will continue services in Madison at another location. He will be in Minneapolis and travel to Madison for the mission monthly or as needed.  Please keep Father and the Mission in your prayers.



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  • Saturday, October 18, 2014

    Recent Activity at Mission Chapel in Madison, Wisconsin

    
    End of Summer at the Mission - Transfiguration Picnic, Blessing of Fruit, Blessing of Markus and Mikias who began college this fall.
    
    Honoring the Holy Cross and the Remembering of the dearly departed in September.

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  • Wednesday, July 02, 2014

    Come! Join Us! Our Annual Picnic - August 10, 2014


    Come! Join Us! Our Annual Picnic
    + with the blessing of first fruits +
    Celebrating 15 years of Ministry in Madison

    Honoring the Holy Transfiguration of Christ
      
    Food * Fellowship * Traditional songs * Children's games
    ++ Please bring fruit for the blessing ++ 
    Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Annual Picnic
     
    Sunday, August 10, 2014
    + 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. +
     
    Burrows Park Shelter
    + Maple Bluff (Madison), Wisconsin +
    Burrows Park is on Sherman Avenue at  Fordem Avenue on Lake Mendota.
     
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    Holy Transfiguration Mission Chapel
    Picnic will follow. Chapel is located at
    621 N. Sherman Avenue, Suite B3.

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  • CHAPEL SCHEDULE for JULY - AUGUST 2014


    CHAPEL SCHEDULE for JULY - AUGUST 2014

     
    JULY 6
    No Sunday Services

    JULY 13
    Sunday of Holy Apostles
    SUNDAY 9:30 AM

    JULY 20
    No Sunday Services
       
    JULY 27
    7th Sunday of Pentecost
    SUNDAY 9:30 AM

    AUGUST 3
    No Sunday Services

    AUGUST 6
    Holy Transfiguration of Christ
    No chapel services

    AUGUST 10
    ANNUAL PICNIC
    Sunday of Transfiguration
    SERVICES START AT 8:30AM
    PICNIC AT 11:00   AMBurrows Park

    AUGUST 15
    Holy Assumption of Mary, Mother of God
    No chapel services

    AUGUST 17
    No Sunday Services

    AUGUST 24
    2nd Sunday of Assumption of Mary
    SUNDAY 9:30 AM

    AUGUST 31
    No Sunday Services




    HOLY TRANSFIGURATION ORTHOX MISSION
    An American Mission of the Syriac Orthodox Church ~ www.maruroopa.blogspot.com 
    (608) 443-7241 ~ transfiguration@usa.com ~ Rev. Fr. John-Brian Paprock, priest
    Mail: P. O. Box 5207 Madison, Wisconsin 53705
    Chapel: 621 N. Sherman Avenue, Suite B3, Madison, Wisconsin
     
     
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  • Thursday, April 24, 2014

    Christ is Risen! Mission's Holy Week Celebrations

    Christ is Risen! He is risen indeed! is the traditional greeting in English. In our mission, Ge'ez greetings were also exchanged! Below are some pictures from our Holy Week (Palm Sunday, Good Friday and Easter) celebrations.  Your support of our mission is always appreciated.  Please contact if you have any questions: transfiguration@usa.com 

    Palm Sunday - Hosanna - April 13, 2014 - photos by JBP
     
    Good Friday - after the burial services - April 18, 2014 - photos by JBP

    Pascha - Liturgy of Light - Easter Services (photos by GG)


    Celebration of Light - Feast of Feasts (photos by GG)
    
    
     
    

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  • Monday, April 21, 2014

    CHAPEL SCHEDULE for MAY - JUNE 2014

    Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel:
    621 N. Sherman Avenue, Suite B3, Madison, Wisconsin 53704
    An American Mission of the Syriac Orthodox Church
    (608) 443-7241 ~ transfiguration@usa.com ~
    Rev. Fr. John-Brian Paprock, priest
    CHAPEL SCHEDULE for MAY - JUNE 2014

    MAY 1
    40th Day Memory of Departed Patriarch
    +Mor Ignatius Zakka I ~ Memory Eternal!

    MAY 4
    Sunday of Resurrection
    SUNDAY 9:30 AM

    MAY 7  - ST. GEORGE

    MAY 11
    Sunday of Resurrection
    SUNDAY 9:30 AM

    MAY 15 - Intercession of Virgin Mary for crops

    MAY 18
    Sunday of Resurrection
    SUNDAY 9:30 AM

    MAY 25
    Sunday of Resurrection
     No Sunday Services

    MAY 29
    ASCENSION DAY - No Chapel Services
    Enthronement of Patriarch Moran Mor Ignatius Afrem II

    JUNE 1
    Sunday of Ascension
    SUNDAY 9:30 AM

    JUNE 8 - No Sunday Services

    JUNE 9 - Apostles Fast Begins

    JUNE 15
    Sunday of Pentecost
    SUNDAY 9:30 AM

    JUNE 22
    Sunday of Pentecost
    SUNDAY 9:30 AM

    JUNE 26 - Fast for Intercession of Apostles (Syriac)

    JUNE 29
    Sunday of Apostles
    Fasting Ends
    SUNDAY 9:30 AM

    Your donations and your prayers are deeply sought to continue this mission.

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  • Monday, March 31, 2014

    New Patriarch Elected!

     
    31 Mar'14 Announcements

    Archbishop Mor Cyril Karim, our bishop of the Eastern US Archdiocese of the Syriac Orthodox Church, has been elected as Patriarch of the Syriac Orthodox Church of Antioch and all the East, becoming the 123rd in Succession to Apostle Peter.

    We were blessed by his visit to our little mission chapel in Madison. He was gracious, loving and kind. We were honored to have the Patriarch-elect give us words of wisdom in his sermon and talks when he was in Madison.

    May God bless and keep him always! May God grant him many years! Axios! Axios! Axios!


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  • Sunday, March 30, 2014

    Servant of All

    Memorial for the departed servant and patriarch HH Moron Mor Ignatios was held at Holy Transfiguration Chapel on March 23, 2014. May his memory be eternal!

    Here is the sermon of Fr. John Brian:

    Servant of All

    On March 21, 2014, HH Moron Mor Ignatios I Iwas, Patriarch of Antioch and all the East departed from this world. At the request of the Patriarch, memorial prayers were said in all churches.

    This memorial focus gave an opportunity to talk about the need, purpose and the nature of hierarchy in the Christian Church from the beginning centuries. In Holy Orthodoxy, the hierarchy in its form, substance, spirit and symbolism have been kept intact to the present era.

    Fr. John Brian gives a short sermon on the issues of leadership, paraphrasing the great work of St. John Chrysostom "On the Priesthood" which was written from St. John's refusal to be consecrated Patriarch of Constantinople in the 4th Century.

    May the memory of LL HH Moron Mor Ignatios I Iwas be eternal! May he pray for us, asking for the Lord's mercy and the fruits of faith in all our lives.

    Fr. John-Brian speaks to further spiritual development and encouragement in another short inspirational sermon.

    Please pray for Fr. John Brian who remains committed to us in the continuing development of Christian Spirituality.

    This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Orthodox calendar and was given on Sunday, March 23, 2014 by Fr. John-Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin. Please pray for our mission chapel and all our spiritual helpers.

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    http://frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2014/03/servant-of-all.html

    Also this sermon was posted late:
    Whom Does It Serve?

    If Lent is the great preparation, whom does it serve?

    Fr. John Brian gives a short sermon on the issues of service and temptation. "Selfishness is the major source of our struggles," he says. He brings up the temptations of Jesus Christ during the 40-day fast
    after His baptism.

    "May God fill us His love. For whom? For self? No for serving others," Fr. John Brian encourages us. Fr. John-Brian speaks to further spiritual development and encouragement in this short inspirational sermon.

    Please pray for Fr. John Brian who remains committed to us in the continuing development of Christian Spirituality.

    This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Orthodox calendar and was given on Sunday, March 9, 2014 by Fr. John-Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin. Please pray for our mission chapel and all our spiritual helpers.

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    http://frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2014/03/whom-does-it-serve.html

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  • Thursday, February 13, 2014

    Timket (Epiphany) Celebration at Mission Chapel

    Timket celebration was held in Madison, Wisconsin on January 19, 2014 - and peace in the heart and smiles upon the faces came to the community. 

    "The Ark" (tablot) is brought to the people from the altar by the priest at the blessing of water. 
    
    sprinkled with holy water is one of the blessings given on this holy day 

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  • Thursday, January 09, 2014

    Holy Nativity 2013


    Holy Nativity celebrations and liturgy at the Madison Mission Chapel.
    Pray for us. Photos taken by Mikias and Marcus Muluken. Collages by JBP.


    zuhoyo - blessing of the four directions - happens at every major feast day


    Fr John Brian at the altar (these were taken by Marcus)



    mikias took most of the photos (he took a selfie above) and marcus was in charge censer

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  • Saturday, December 07, 2013

    Orthodox Christian Sermons (October)

    Orthodox Christian Sermons (October)
    1. Ransomed For All
    2. You Lack One Thing...
    3. Great is This Mystery
     
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    1.Ransomed For All

    From the Epistle of St. Paul to Timothy is a curious use of the word "ransom."
    1Timothy 2: "...[God] who desires all should be saved [through one mediator Jesus Christ] who gave Himself as a ransom for all."
    Usually a ransom is padi to a kidnapper or terrorist who make demands for something or someone held hostage.
    Fr. John Brian takes this dramatic notion that a ransom was paid for us to give a short yet deeply and spiritually significant sermon about the special relationship we have with God.
    This is a sermon in continnuation of the Syrian church's celebration of the Cross.
    Please pray for Fr. John Brian who continues to encourage us in the continuing development of Christian spirituality.
    This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was given on Sunday, October 13, 2013 by Fr. John-Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.
    Please pray for our mission and help us as you are able.
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    http://frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2013/11/ransomed-for-all.html

    2. You Lack One Thing...

    In Mark, Chapter 10, Jesus Christ is presented with the problems of those that want to follow Him, but do not. In this instance, the issue presented is wealth.
    Fr. John Brian gives a homiletic sermon on the real issue of possessions and wealth, how it is a quick test of humility which is neded to follow.
    It is our attachment to wealth, to things, that keep us bound to this world and unable to rise to heaven. But we are very attched to our things. Fr. John Brian brings the example of Papa Nicholas, a 19th Century Greek priest, who demonstrated great piety.
    This episode to Jesus saying, "It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than a rich man to get to heaven..."
    Of course, in Mark's version, an explanation of sorts is given by Jesus.
    Then in the appointed Epistle, 1 Thessalonians, St. Paul exhorts us in chapter 4:3-4 - to "keep [our] possesions in sancitification and honor." Fr. John Brian helps us understand this and then compares sexuality to financial issues to help in our understanding.
    "You are taught by God to love one another." 1 Thessalonians 4:9
    "With God all things are possible." Mark 10
    This is a sermon in continuation of the Syrian church's celebration of the Cross.
    Please pray for Fr. John Brian who continues to encourage us in the continuing development of Christian spirituality.
    This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was given on Sunday, October 20, 2013 by Fr. John-Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.
    Please pray for our mission and help us as you are able.
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    http://frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2013/11/you-lack-one-thing.html

    3. Great is This Mystery

    "Truly great is this divine mystery of righteousness..." 1 Timothy 3:16
    Fr. John Brian's mentor Archbishop John passed from this earthly existence on October 26, 2013. This sermon includes tribute and reflections on "Bishop John."
    As Fr. John Brian relates, "He helped me understand the importance of Orthodox ministry in this world."
    This is tied into the Gospel reading from Matthew 5 and 1 Timothy Chapter 3.
    "Mystery is profound understanding that we are inadequate to comprehend all of what God is and all of what God does.... IN the sacraments of the Church, we participate in this [divine] mystery.... This mystery is revealed to us in the flesh." Listen to more of Fr. John Brian says in this sermon
    Please pray for Fr. John Brian who continues to encourage us in the continuing development of Christian spirituality.
     This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was given on Sunday, October 27, 2013 by Fr. John-Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.
     Please pray for our mission and help us as you are able.
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    http://frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2013/11/great-is-this-mystery.html


    September Sermons on Orthodox Spiritual Life
    1. Gebre Meskel and St. Gregory, Illuminator of Armenia
    http://frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2013/10/gebre-meskel-and-st-gregory-illuminator.html
    2. Making A Difference
    http://frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2013/10/making-difference.html
    3. Earthly and Worldly
    http://frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2013/09/earthly-and-worldly.html

    Previously:
    Kingdom of Heaven is Being More Alive
    http://frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2013/08/kingdom-of-heaven-is-being-more-alive.html
    Kingdom of Heaven is a Mother
    http://frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2013/08/kingdom-of-heaven-is-mother.html
    At the Door to Heaven
    http://frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2013/09/at-door-to-heaven.html

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    Helpful Articles:
    An Assurance of God's Love
    http://frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2011/02/assurance-of-gods-love.html
    A Question About Confession
    http://frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2010/12/question-about-confession.html
    For more articles and sermons, visit www.Frjohbrian.blogspot.com
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    621 N. Sherman Avenue, Suite B3
    Madison, Wisconsin - Sundays 9:30am
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  • CHAPEL SCHEDULE for DECEMBER 2013 – JANUARY 2014


    CHAPEL SCHEDULE for DECEMBER 2013 – JANUARY 2014


    DECEMBER 8
    Birth of John the Baptist
    SUNDAY 9:30 AM
     
    DECEMBER 15
    Revelation of St. Joseph
    SUNDAY 9:30 AM
    Beginning of Christmas Fast (Syrian)
     
    DECEMBER 22
    Sunday Before Christmas
    SUNDAY 9:30 AM
     
    DECEMBER 25
    CHRISTMAS (fire of shepherds)
    WEDNESDAY 7:30 AM
     
    DECEMBER 29
    Sunday After Christmas
    SUNDAY 9:30 AM
     
     
     
     
     JANUARY 2014
     
    JANUARY 1
    New Year Thanksgiving Prayers
    WEDNESDAY 8:30 AM
     
    JANUARY 5
    Sunday Before Epiphany
    SUNDAY 9:30 AM
    + Blessing of Water +  
     
    JANUARY 6/EPIPHANY
    JANUARY 7/LIDET
     
    JANUARY 12
    No Services
     
    JANUARY 19
    + TIMKET CELEBRATION +
    SUNDAY 9:30 AM


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  • Thursday, November 07, 2013

    Gebre Meskel - Raising of the Cross Celebration 2013

    Celebration of the Holy Cross (2013) at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin. Fr. John-Brian was celebrant. Photos by MM, MM and JBP.

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  • Wednesday, August 07, 2013

    Annual Picnic 2013

    These images from the loving and peaceful parish picnic were taken by MM, MM, and JBP.  Current members of the mission parish and few old friends and good food. Fr. John-Brian blessed the grapes according to tradition for honoring the Holy Transfiguration of Christ.

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  • Blessing of a Twenty Year Marriage



    Our mission has been blessed by the involvement of  Muluken Tilahun and Mulusew  Yayehyirad who celebrated 20 years of marriage at the end of July 2013. 

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    A blessing was given at the chapel for the wonderful anniversary and the congregation joined in singing "God grant them many years!" 


     


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  • Wednesday, July 24, 2013

    Everyone is Welcome at Annual Picnic

    Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Annual Picnic

    Come! Join Us! for our 12th Annual Festival Picnic

    Honoring the Holy Transfiguration of Christ
    with the blessing of first  fruits!

    Food ~ Fellowship
    Traditional songs ~ Children's games
    Please bring fruit for the blessing

    Sunday, August 4, 2013
    + 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. +
    Firemen’s Park Shelter
    + Maple Bluff (Madison), Wisconsin +
    Firemen’s Park just across the street and two blocks away from the chapel.
    It is behind the Maple Bluff fire station, near the RR tracks on the west side of N. Sherman Ave.

    608-443-7241
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  • Sunday, July 07, 2013

    CHAPEL SCHEDULE for JULY - AUGUST 2013

    CHAPEL SCHEDULE for JULY - AUGUST 2013
      
    JULY 7           SUNDAY OF APOSTLES               
                            SUNDAY 9:30 AM
      
    JULY 14          NO SERVICES 
     
    JULY 21         4TH SUNDAY OF PENTECOST
                            SUNDAY 9:30 AM
     
    JULY  28        5TH SUNDAY OF PENTECOST
                            SUNDAY 9:30 AM
      
    AUG. 4           HOLY TRANSFIGURATION FESTIVAL
                            EARLY START           
                            SUNDAY 8:30 AM               
     
    AUG. 4            ANNUAL PICNIC
                            11AM-3PM
                             FIREMEN’S PARK, MAPLE BLUFF
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    Rev. Fr. John-Brian Paprock, priest
    Mail: P. O. Box 5207 Madison, Wisconsin 53705
    Chapel: 621 N. Sherman Avenue, Suite B3, Madison, Wisconsin
     
     

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