Saturday, November 25, 2006

Over 1000 sermon downloads!

A milestone has been reached in our small mission parish efforts. Sermons of our priest, Rev. Fr. John-Brian Paprock, have been downloaded over 1000 times!


A few early members of the mission, now living in places far from Madison, Wisconsin, made
requests for recordings of Achen's mostly extemporaneous sermons and talks. Cassette recordings were difficult to manage and some, of mediocre quality. The use of digital recording began one year ago at the end November 2005, but the first sermon was not made available on the internet until March 2006.



In March 2006, an effort was made to upload the digital recordings backlog so that all the digital recordings since November 27, 2005 are available. In April, sermons became available for audio feeds. Now there are 50 audio recordings uploaded that are available for podcasting or other
downloading.



These can be downloaded
- for listening online at www.frjohnbrian.blogspot.com
- for podcasting audio feeds at http://feeds.feedburner.com/frjohnbrian

Here are the TOP 20 and Bottom Five - so far....

(Honorable mention to #14 Keeping Focus which received the most positive comments.)

1. what holds the church together? - 7/30/06
2. dull minds and empty hearts - 5/21/06
3. silly foolish children of God - 9/10/06
4. ascension power - 6/04/06
5. further healing in community - 3/19/06
6. born again and again - 1/22/06
7. the church: a house divided? - 7/23/06
8. power of women - 11/27/05
9. proof of salvation - 8/27/06
9. introduction to Orthodox Christian meditation - 6/24/06
11. healing community - 3/12/06
12. preparing to prevail - 5/07/06
13. hosanna branches - 4/16/06
14. keeping focus - 4/09/06
15. between a rock & a hard place - 11/05/06
16. who among the multitude are you? - 7/06/06
16. mothers and sheep - 5/14/06
18. driving humility - 10/15/06
18. ready to be healed? - 4/02/06
20. insanity? - 3/26/06
[tie] worthy fruit - 2/12/06

five (or so) least downloaded:
49. ancestry of the Son of God - 12/18/05
49. members of the body - 1/15/06
48. sent out as apostles - 6/25/06
47. Joseph dreams - 12/11/05
46. new year, new day - 1/01/06
[tie] dealing with interference & discouragement - 6/24/06
[tie] each, a ministry of reconciliation - 6/18/06


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Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Parish
6205 University Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin 53705
Sundays 10 am ~ 608.236.9622 transfiguration@usa.com
www.maruroopa.blogspot.com
www.angelfire.com/wi/inroads/transfig.html
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LIVING IN THE EIGHTH DAY
By Fr. John-Brian Paprock
www.lulu.com/transfiguration
Also 2007 calendars available
All purchases help the mission
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  • Holy Transfiguration Publications: books by Fr John Brian
  • Saturday, November 18, 2006

    Come and Give Thanks to God

     
     
    your servant,
     
    Thanksgiving Services
    Come and Give Thanks to God
    6:30pm Wednesday
    November 22, 2006
     
    Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Parish
    6205 University Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin
    Sundays 10 am ~ 608.236.9622

    Rides available

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    NEW BOOK!

    LIVING IN THE EIGHTH DAY

    By Fr. John-Brian Paprock

    www.lulu.com/transfiguration

    Buy the book and help the mission effort

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    LIVING IN THE EIGHTH DAY

    By Fr. John-Brian Paprock

    www.lulu.com/transfiguration

    Buy the book and help a mission effort

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    o HEAL YOUR LIFE

    o DEEPEN YOUR FAITH

    o ENRICH YOUR PRACTICE

    o REFRESH YOUR SPIRIT

     

  • Holy Transfiguration Publications: books by Fr John Brian
  • Saturday, November 11, 2006

    New Book by Mission Priest in America

    LIVING IN THE EIGHTH DAY - REVIEW & MEDIA RELEASE

    Wisconsin State Journal :: ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT :: G3
    Sunday, October 29, 2006
    http://www.madison.com/archives/read.php?ref=/wsj/2006/10/29/0610250642.php

    Footnotes - Novels By Local Authors
    By William Wineke

    Madison has its share of big-time authors, most notably Jacquelyn Mitchard,
    Margaret George, Jennifer Chiaverini and Kevin Henkes.

    Each year, however, a number of local authors pen books that have far
    smaller sales but which, nevertheless, meet a need either for the author,
    the reading public or, one hopes, both.

    This month, [...] The Rev. John-Brian Paprock, pastor of Madison's Holy
    Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Parish, published "Living in the Eighth
    Day" (Lulu Press: $11.95).

    Paprock explains why he doesn't usually carry a Bible with him when he makes
    hospital rounds: "... in our tradition, we're taught to carry the Scriptures
    in our hearts and souls. The printed words are helpful for remembering
    specific scriptures, but if the meaning of those words isn't alive in us
    from baptism, then it doesn't matter if we carry the Bible around with us or
    not."

    [...]

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    NOVEMBER 3, 2006

    Local Orthodox Priest is Published

    "Living in the Eighth Day" a new book by Rev. Fr. John-Brian Paprock

    MADISON, WI - A unique collection of pastoral reflections and spiritual
    guidance from Eastern Oriental Orthodox Christian priest, Father John-Brian
    Paprock, is now available locally and over the internet. Father John-Brian
    Paprock is an American priest serving a multi-ethnic Eastern Oriental
    Orthodox Christian mission parish in Madison, Wisconsin.

    "Living in the Eighth Day" is written by American priest for a broad
    audience of believers and non-believers. The chapters are divided according
    to the year of holy seasons in the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church calendar
    and deal with issues of historic Christianity and dilemmas of modern
    society.

    Using snippets from everyday life - birthdays, bumper stickers, the sight of
    a rainbow - and church holidays across the year, Rev. Paprock brings the
    reader into Orthodox thought while keeping a firm grasp on life in
    contemporary America. His message is timeless and true, wherever and
    whenever it is read.

    Peter Farrington of the British Orthodox Fellowship says "What a wonderful
    book. I am reading through the chapters one at a time rather than reading
    them through all at once. The three I have read, and the others I have
    cheated and taken a quick look at are really enjoyable and helpful. I will
    try to integrate reading these chapters with my normal daily spiritual
    practices. I will certainly recommend this to others."

    Link to Publication: http://www.lulu.com/transfiguration


    ABOUT AUTHOR

    Fr. John-Brian Paprock is the priest and vicar of Holy Transfiguration
    Orthodox Mission Parish which meets in the parish hall of St. Dunstan's
    Church (6205 University Avenue). It has been a parish of the Mission
    Society of St. Gregorios of India, Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church since
    2001. Fr. Paprock was ordained to the Orthodox priesthood in 1987 and
    continues to serve as a chaplain at area hospitals and hospice.

    Fr. Paprock is committed to community in a diverse society by participating
    in interfaith and ecumenical dialogue and service since the late-1980s,
    coordinating multi-faith events since the mid-1990s and working for
    multi-faith, multi-cultural competency in corrections and health care since
    the turn of the century.

    Fr. Paprock, along with his wife Teresa, wrote two books for Trails Media:
    Sacred Sites of Wisconsin and Sacred Sites of Minnesota. He is a published
    and shown artist, photographer and writer. He lives in Middleton with his
    wife, Teresa and son, Christopher.

    Link to Publication: http://www.lulu.com/transfiguration

    Living in the Eighth Day
    by Fr. John-Brian Paprock
    * Paperback: 142 pages
    * Download PDF
    * Publisher: Lulu.com
    * Rights Owner: Holy Transfiguration Publications
    * Language: English
    * ISBN: 978-1-84728-315-3

    Available in print locally at Madison Church Supply (820 S. Park Street,
    Madison, 608-236-1214) and other fine book stores.

    Special price is offered at Holy Transfiguration internet store $11.95
    www.lulu.com/transfiguration - Each purchase helps the mission efforts.

    ABOUT LULU

    Founded in 2002, Lulu is the world's fastest-growing print-on-demand
    marketplace for digital do-it-yourselfers. Please see www.lulu.com for
    more information.

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    MEDIA CONTACT: Fr. John-Brian Paprock, frjohnbrian@priest.com ,
    608-236-9622, 608-836-6778

    Link to Publication: http://www.lulu.com/transfiguration

  • Holy Transfiguration Publications: books by Fr John Brian
  • Wednesday, November 08, 2006

    Between A Rock and A Hard Place - homiletic sermon Sunday November 5, 2006

    Between A Rock and A Hard Place - sermon by Fr John Brian recorded Sunday,
    November 5, 2006 at Maruroopa Palli (Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission)
    in Madison, Wisconsin USA

    Focusing on the lectionary readings: Matthew 16:13-23; I Corinthians
    3:16-17; 6:15-20 and 1 Peter 2:1-12

    One unique feature of these recorded sermons is that they are
    extemporaneously given - no written text or outline is used besides the
    scriptures.
    Posted:
    www.frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2006/11/between-rock-and-hard-place-sermon-by.ht
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    Podcast (download) all audio sermons at
    http://feeds.feedburner.com/frjohnbrian

    More sermons and articles are posted at www.frjohbrian.blogspot.com

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    2007 Orthodox Calendars
    Dates for all major holy days
    For all Orthodox jurisdictions in America
    Pictures from Orthodox mission and church in Wisconsin
    Support the mission - available only at
    www.lulu.com/transfiguration (printed 11x18)
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    Other recently posted audio sermons:

    Last Sunday of the Cross - homiletic sermon by Fr John Brian given Sunday,
    October 29, 2006 at Maruroopa Palli (Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission)
    in Madison, Wisconsin USA - based on the scripture readings: Matthew
    5:21-25; I Corinthians 6:9-11; 1 Peter 2:15-17 Hear about four things that
    are indications of our freedom...
    www.frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2006/10/last-sunday-of-cross-homiletic-sermon.ht
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    And One More Thing - homiletic sermon by Fr John Brian recorded Sunday
    October 22, 2006 at Maruroopa Palli (Holy Transfiguration Chapel) Madison,
    Wisconsin USA based on the scriptures: Luke 18:18-27 and Isaiah 43:16-25
    www.frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2006/10/and-one-more-thing-homelitic-sermon-by.h
    tml

    Driving Humility - sermon by Fr John Brian delivered and recorded on Sunday,
    October 15, 2006 based on Matthew 23:1-12 - this homiletic sermon asks "Is
    it possible to be humble while driving an automobile in America?" among
    other things...
    www.frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2006/10/driving-humility-sermon-by-fr-john.html

    Can We Break The Rules? - sermon Sunday October 1, 2006 by Fr John Brian -
    scriptures: Mark 2:23-28; Romans 8:1-8; Acts 7:2-5
    www.frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2006/10/can-we-break-rules-sermon-sunday.html

    Silly Foolish Children of God - sermon by Fr John Brian recorded Sunday,
    September 10, 2006 that challenges: "IF YOU ARE A CHILD OF GOD, THEN ACT
    LIKE IT." Based on the scriptures: 1 Peter 2:1-5; 1 Corinthians 3:16-23;
    Matthew 5:38-48
    www.frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2006/09/silly-foolish-children-of-god-sermon_12.
    html

    Proof of Salvation - sermon by Fr John Brian recorded Sunday, August 27,
    2006 - based on the New Testament readings: Luke 11:9-20; 1 Thessalonians
    4:13-5:11; 2 Peter 3:8-14
    www./frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2006/08/proof-of-salvation-sermon-by-fr-john_31
    .html

    What Holds the Church Together? - a sermon by Fr John Brian recorded July
    30, 2006 at Maruroopa Palli on John 6:47-59; 1Peter 2:4-10; Hebrews 4:14-5:5
    Readings for the 8th Sunday of Pentecost
    www.frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2006/07/what-holds-church-together-sermon-by.htm
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    NEW BOOK!
    LIVING IN THE EIGHTH DAY
    By Fr. John-Brian Paprock
    Available at Amazon.com and other fine book sellers
    Or at a special price at www.lulu.com/transfiguration
    Buy the book and help the mission effort
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    Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission
    6205 University Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin 53705 USA
    608.236.9622 voice mail
    http://maruroopa.blogspot.com/
    www.angelfire.com/wi/inroads/transfig.html

  • Holy Transfiguration Publications: books by Fr John Brian