Announcements for 12/3/17

Our next 4-hour pre-Christmas meditation with kirtan will be held this coming Saturday, December 9 from 5-9 p.m..

Flyers with our Christmas meditation schedule, along with instructions for the All-Day Christmas Meditation on December 16th, are available at the Information Table.

Helping Hearts would like to thank everyone who contributed to the Shoeboxes of Joy wrapping and packing party on November 19.  There were many behind-the-scenes helpers as well as those who did the wrapping and packing.  We had a total of 57 boxes to be delivered by Catholic Community Services to members of our community who are elderly and disabled.

Please join us today, after the service, to help decorate the Christmas tree. Children are especially welcome!

The subject for today’s service is, “How to Attune with Divine Will.”

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Announcements for 11/26/17

Please join us today, after the service, to rake leaves and sweep the parking lot and walking paths. Even a few minutes is a big help!

Our next 4-hour pre-Christmas meditation with kirtan will be held this coming Saturday, December 2 from 5-9 p.m.

Today we will be viewing the DVD, “Him I Shall Follow”, Part III by Sri Daya Mata.

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Announcements for 11/19/17

Today we will have our annual “Shoe Boxes of Joy” packing and wrapping party in the Social Room after the service. Please join us for this joyous service opportunity as we 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. Light refreshments will be provided.

The service on this Thursday November 23rd is cancelled due to Thanksgiving.

In preparation for the December 16th monastic-led All-Day Christmas meditation, we will have three 4-hour pre-Christmas Saturday meditations from 5-9 p.m.  The first one will be this coming Saturday November 25th.

The subject for today’s service is, “Inner Resources of Health and Energy.”

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Announcements for 11/12/17

Our annual general meeting will be held today 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. The 3-hour evening meditation on Saturday, Nov 18th is cancelled.

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 Thursday service on November 23rd is cancelled due to Thanksgiving.

Our first 4-hour pre-Christmas meditation will be on Saturday, November 25 from 5-9 p.m.

The subject for today’s service is, “How to Dissolve the Causes of War.”

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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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