Announcements for 11/05/17

Our annual general meeting will be held on Sunday Nov 12th at 12:15 p.m. after the service.  The Managing Council will review the status of key projects and present the 2018 budget for discussion and feedback.  We will finish no later than 2 p.m.

We will have our next Day of Service on Saturday, November 18th. The day will begin at 9:30 a.m. with a meditation. We will have another meditation at 12:30 p.m. followed by a delicious vegetarian lunch at 1 p.m. that will be provided. Then we will finish up projects until 4 p.m. All are welcome including children, for any length of time that you can stay.

On Sunday the 19th of November we will have our annual “Shoe Boxes of Joy” packing and wrapping party. Please join us in the Social Room to wrap and assemble boxes to be given to the elderly and disabled who are isolated from family and friends during the holiday season. The boxes will be distributed by Catholic Community Services volunteers. There is a list of needed items on the Helping Hearts bulletin board in the social room.  Boxes, wrapping paper and suggestions for packing will be provided. All donations of items on the list or any shoe boxes will be greatly appreciated. Light snacks will be provided. We look forward to this joyous occasion of fellowship and service.

The subject for today’s service is, “Yoga for Westerners.”

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Announcements for 10/29/17

Our annual general meeting will be held on Sunday Nov 12th at 12:15 p.m. after the service.  The Managing Council will review the status of key projects and present the 2018 budget for discussion and feedback.  We will finish no later than 2 p.m.

On Sunday the 19th of November we will have our annual “Shoe Boxes of Joy” packing and wrapping party. Please join us in the Social Room to wrap and assemble boxes to be given to the elderly and disabled who are isolated from family and friends during the holiday season. The boxes will be distributed by Catholic Community Services volunteers. There is a list of needed items on the Helping Hearts bulletin board in the social room.  Boxes, wrapping paper and suggestions for packing will be provided. All donations of items on the list or any shoe boxes will be greatly appreciated. Light snacks will be provided. We look forward to this joyous occasion of fellowship and service.

The subject for today’s service is, “The Scientific Art of Living.”

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Announcements for 10/22/17

Our annual general meeting will be held on Sunday Nov 12th at 12:15 p.m. after the service.  The Managing Council will review the status of key projects and present the 2018 budget for discussion and feedback.  We will finish no later than 2 p.m.

Today we will be viewing the DVD: Him I Shall Follow: Part II, by Sri Daya Mata.  Note: this DVD is being shown in 3 parts, and Part III is scheduled for Nov. 26th.

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Announcements for 10/15/17

Please mark your calendars for our annual general meeting which will be held on Sunday Nov 12th after the service.  The Managing Council will review the status of key projects, and present the 2018 budget for discussion and feedback.

Our furnace has been successfully repaired. Thanks for your patience with the cooler temperatures the past few weeks.

The subject for today’s service is, “How to Read Character.”

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Announcements for 10/8/17

We are reviewing the timing of our weekly Saturday 3-hour meditations and seek your feedback.  We are considering a 6-month trial starting in 2018 of changing from evenings 6 – 9 p.m to mornings 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. The primary reasons for considering the change are that people often feel more fresh for meditation in the morning, and some of our members prefer not to drive at night. Please indicate your preference and provide comments using the printed feedback forms in the social room. Please fill out a feedback form by today after the service so we can collect and begin reviewing the responses.

We will be celebrating our Harvest Potluck today following the service. Please join us in the celebration and enjoy the food and fellowship.

On Saturday, October 14th, we will host a one day retreat at the center from 10 am to 4 pm. As part of the retreat we will have guided group practice of Energization Exercises, kirtan meditation and inspirational readings. We will also have free time for you to relax, take short walks if you wish, and practice the presence of God.

Please note that the Saturday evening meditation on October 14 has been cancelled.

Our furnace is not working. Repairs are scheduled for October 12 so meanwhile please dress warmly for services and meditations.

We have recently cut out some wood from the garden and it is available as firewood if any member would like it. Please see Lynnie Dhanak if you are interested.

Please mark your calendars for our annual general meeting which will be held on Sunday Nov 12th after the service.

The subject for today’s service is, “Healing Body, Mind and Soul .”

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Announcements for 10/1/17

We are reviewing the timing of our weekly Saturday 3-hour meditations and seek your feedback.  We are considering a 6-month trial starting in 2018 of changing from evenings 6 – 9 p.m to mornings 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. The primary reasons for considering the change are that people often feel more fresh for meditation in the morning, and some of our members prefer not to drive at night. Please indicate your preference and provide comments using the printed feedback forms in the social room.  We will collect feedback through Sunday October 8th.

We will be celebrating our Harvest Potluck on Sunday, October 8th following the service at 12 pm. In celebration of the harvest season, we welcome you to bring your favorite vegetarian dish to share.

On Saturday, October 14th, we will host a one day retreat at the center from 10 am to 4 pm. As part of the retreat we will have guided group practice of Energization Exercises, kirtan meditation and inspirational readings. We will also have free time for you to relax, take short walks if you wish, and practice the presence of God.

Our furnace is not working. We are getting it repaired but meanwhile please dress warmly for services and meditations.

We have recently cut out some wood from the garden and it is available as firewood if any member would like it. Please see Lynnie Dhanak if you are interested.

Directly after the service, please remain in the chapel for a brief update from the Managing Council by our Center Coordinator Jeremy Jones.

The subject for today’s service is, “Live in Constant Remembrance of God.”

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Announcements for 9/24/2017

On Tuesday, September 26, we will commemorate the Mahasamadhi of Lahiri Mahasaya. There will be a silent meditation from 7 – 7:40pm, during which you may enter silently at anytime, followed by the Commemorative Service from 8 – 9:30pm.

On Saturday, September 30, we will celebrate the birthday of Lahiri Mahasaya. There will be a kirtan meditation starting at 6pm per our usual Saturday schedule. Around 6:55 pm there will be a chant, during which, and after, you may enter the chapel and join the meditation at any time.  The Commemorative Service will be held 8 – 9:30 pm.

Please bring a flower and donation to offer during the Commemorative Services.

We will have our next Day of Service on Saturday, September 30. The day will begin at 9:30 am with a meditation. We will have another meditation at 12:30 pm followed by a delicious vegetarian lunch at 1 pm that will be provided. Then we will finish up projects until 4 pm.

We are reviewing the timing of our weekly Saturday 3-hour meditations and seek your feedback.  We are considering a 6-month trial starting in 2018 of changing from evenings 6 – 9 p.m to mornings 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. The primary reasons for considering the change are that people often feel more fresh for meditation in the morning, and some of our members prefer not to drive at night. Please indicate your preference and provide comments using the printed feedback forms in the social room.  We will collect feedback through Sunday October 8th.

Our furnace is not working. We are getting it repaired but meanwhile please dress warmly for services and meditations.

Today we will be viewing the DVD: Him I Shall Follow: Part 1, Sri Daya Mata

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Announcements for 9/17/2017

On Saturday, September 23, there will be a long kirtan meditation from 3 to 9 pm to commemorate Lahiri Mahasaya.

On Tuesday, September 26, we will commemorate the Mahasamadhi of Lahiri Mahasaya. There will be a silent meditation from 7 – 7:40pm, during which you may enter silently at anytime, followed by the Commemorative Service from 8 – 9:30pm.

On Saturday, September 30, we will celebrate the birthday of Lahiri Mahasaya. There will be a kirtan meditation starting at 6pm per our usual Saturday schedule. Around 6:55 pm there will be a chant, during which, and after, you may enter the chapel and join the meditation at any time.  The Commemorative Service will be held 8 – 9:30 pm.

Please bring a flower and donation to offer during the Commemorative Services.

We will have our next Day of Service on Saturday, September 30. The day will begin at 9:30 am with a meditation. We will have another meditation at 12:30 pm followed by a delicious vegetarian lunch at 1 pm that will be provided. Then we will finish up projects until 4 pm.

We are reviewing the timing of our weekly Saturday 3-hour meditations and seek your feedback.  We are considering a 6-month trial starting in 2018 of changing from evenings 6 – 9 p.m to mornings 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. The primary reasons for considering the change are that people often feel more fresh for meditation in the morning, and some of our members prefer not to drive at night. Please indicate your preference and provide comments using the printed feedback forms in the social room.  We will collect feedback through Sunday October 8th.

The subject for today’s service is: “A Yogi Christ and His Way to Salvation.”

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Announcements for 9/10/2017

We invite one and all to join us for a special fellowship event on Friday, September 15th, celebrating the one-hundred year anniversary of Yogoda Satsanga Society of India (YSS), founded by Paramahansa Yogananda. We will begin with an uplifting slideshow at 7:30pm, featuring photos of the special celebrations held in our ashrams in India to commemorate this centenary year of the humble beginnings of Master’s work. An ice cream social will follow at 8:30pm. Families and children are welcome. Please pick up a flyer in the foyer for more information.

On Saturday, September 23, there will be a long kirtan meditation from 3 to 9 pm to commemorate Lahiri Mahasaya.

On Tuesday, September 26, we will commemorate the Mahasamadhi of Lahiri Mahasaya. There will be a silent meditation from 7 – 7:40pm, during which you may enter silently at anytime, followed by the Commemorative Service from 8 – 9:30pm.

On Saturday, September 30, we will celebrate the birthday of Lahiri Mahasaya. There will be a kirtan meditation starting at 6pm per our usual Saturday schedule. Around 6:55 pm there will be a chant, during which, and after, you may enter the chapel and join the meditation at any time.  The Commemorative Service will be held 8 – 9:30 pm.

Please bring a flower and donation to offer during the Commemorative Services.

We will have our next Day of Service on Saturday, September 30. The day will begin at 9:30 am with a meditation. We will have another meditation at 12:30 pm followed by a delicious vegetarian lunch at 1 pm that will be provided. Then we will finish up projects until 4 pm.

We invite you to stay seated after the service for a brief announcement to kickoff the Volunteer Fair, which will be held today in the social room.

The subject for today’s service is: “The Law of Miracles.”

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Announcements for 9/3/2017

Please join us for a Volunteer Fair on Sunday, September 10th after the service. Whether you are new to the Center or a longtime devotee who would like to deepen your service, this is a great opportunity to learn about the different committees at our Center and how you can serve. Our Center is entirely run by volunteers so there are many different roles to fill, both big and small. You can volunteer for a few minutes to a few hours per week or month. We look forward to seeing you at the Volunteer Fair.

We invite one and all to join us for a special fellowship event on Friday, September 15th, celebrating the one-hundred year anniversary of Yogoda Satsanga Society of India (YSS), founded by Paramahansa Yogananda. We will begin with an uplifting slideshow at 7:30pm, featuring photos of the special celebrations held in our ashrams in India to commemorate this centenary year of the humble beginnings of Master’s work. An ice cream social will follow at 8:30pm. Families and children are welcome. Please pick up a flyer in the foyer for more information.

On Saturday, September 23, there will be a long kirtan meditation from 3 to 9 pm to commemorate Lahiri Mahasaya. In the last week of September, there will be two commemorative services for Lahiri Mahasaya, please see our online calendar for details.

Please join us today after the service for the usual light refreshments in the Social Room.

The subject for today’s service is: “The Hiding Place of God.”

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