{"id":1232,"date":"2023-03-24T19:18:33","date_gmt":"2023-03-24T23:18:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/region2.sssgc-usa.org\/loudounsaicenter\/?p=1232"},"modified":"2023-08-29T13:37:43","modified_gmt":"2023-08-29T17:37:43","slug":"ssscl-newsletter-march-26th-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/region2.sssgc-usa.org\/loudounsaicenter\/announcements\/ssscl-newsletter-march-26th-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"SSSCL Newsletter – March 26th 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"
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SaiRam Dear Members.\u00a0 Please find below the latest Sri Sathya Sai Center of Loudoun Newsletter.<\/div>\n

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A Warm and Loving Sairam Dear\u00a0Members,<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Hope all of you are having a blessed week!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Last Sunday we had \u00a0blissful Hanuman Chalisa and Mantra Pushpam learning along with parental satsang “Harmonious Homes”<\/font>\u00a0led by sister Maha Karthik, Mom's & Dad's panel members.\u00a0Added flavor was\u00a0participation by center parents (Moms and Dads) in the satsang who gave a lot of inputs to all scenario\u00a0discussions and energy was so intense and really reflected. A hearty thanks to Swami for giving us all this wonderful opportunity\u00a0and thanks to everyone who came and participated.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nThis Sunday March 26th, we will be celebrating New Years Day (Ugadhi, Nav Roj, Baha'i etc). Although every day is just like any other, some days have special significance. And days, weeks, months and years are nothing but just flow of time, Swami has mentioned on several occasions the importance of time. See for\u00a0couple of quotes of Swami in Devotional Session below.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Requesting all parents, members to Join in learning Mantra Pushpam.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Please find this week's<\/strong> Centre\u00a0Newsletter, updates from all wings (Devotion, SSSE, Seva & YA)\u00a0<\/strong>along with Centre Calendar for March 2023<\/strong> and Zonal\/Regional <\/strong>updates.<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Please check the attached March 2023 Calendar above.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n
Quick Highlights in MARCH, 2023:<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/div>\n

\nSSSE Bhajan Workshop – Online,\u00a0<\/strong>Saturday March 25th<\/font> <\/strong>via Zoom <\/font>CANCELLED<\/font><\/strong>.<\/font>
\nHindu(Ugadi\/Yugadi\/GudiPadwa), Persian and Baha'i New Year<\/strong> – Center will celebrate on\u00a0<\/font>\u00a0Sunday March 26th\u00a0<\/strong>followed by Bhajans.<\/font>
\nSri Ram Navami<\/span>\u00a0Celebrations – We will celebrate on Saturday April 1st<\/font>.<\/span><\/b><\/font>\u00a0\u00a0<\/font><\/p>\n

Please mark your calendars so that you can attend the Center with family and friends, and enjoy the bliss of these special programs.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Subscription:<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Regular Devotional activities\u00a0on Sunday, Mar 26th\u00a02023.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Swami's quotes from divine discourse about Ugadi<\/span><\/strong><\/font><\/p>\n

“Ugadi or New Year day is a festival that teaches lessons in selfless service. It is not intended for feasting. It is a sacred day when wholesome wisdom should dawn and enlightenment should blossom in the hearts of people…. Time is God. God is called Kala-svaruupa (the very embodiment of Time). Hence, we must respect Time and spend it in useful pursuits. Wasting of time is ungodly.”<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0“….Without Time, there is no world. Without the world there is no creation, without creation there is nothing. Every created thing is born of Time. This New Year's Day proclaims the truth that God is the Master of Time. Unfortunately, man fails to understand the power of God. He wastes three quarters of his time in unworthy earthly pursuits. Spiritual pursuit is the right way of making use of time.”<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

\n09:00-09:40 AM –\u00a0<\/strong>Setup (Please Join If Available)
\n09:45\u00a0AM :\u00a0<\/strong>Opening Prayers, Swami Darshan Video, Practice Hanuman Chalisa Chanting & Learn Mantra Pushpam
\n10:50 AM\u00a0<\/strong>: Ugadi Divine Message followed by Bhajans
\n11:35 AM<\/strong> :\u00a0 Closing Prayers & Center Announcements<\/font><\/p>\n

Sri Rama Navami Celebrations on Saturday April 1st:<\/strong><\/span><\/u><\/span>
\nWith <\/span>Swami's divine grace<\/strong>, Sri Sathya Sai Center of Loudoun will be celebrating <\/span>Sri Rama Navami Celebrations @ Sister Madhuri Chandra residence on April 1st Saturday from 6pm to 8:30pm<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Address: 24612 Lavender Grove Drive, Aldie 20105<\/b><\/font><\/span>.<\/b><\/font><\/span>
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\n5:30 PM : Meditative Music
\n6:00 PM : 21 OMs, Swami's Darshan Video and Chanting Hanuman Chalisa
\n6:20\u00a0PM : Bhajans (Based on the signups received)
\n8:20 PM : Closing Prayers<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sri Sathya Sai Educare (SSSE) Updates<\/span><\/u><\/span><\/h3>\n

Regular SSSE Classes on Sunday, Mar 26th, 2023.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Important SSSE Reminders:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

1. Easwaramma Day Celebrations – SAVE THE DATE for May 6th 2023 (Saturday)<\/span>.<\/strong>\u00a0Kids have begun\u00a0practice activities for various cultural demonstrations of what they have been learning on Swami's Educare values.\u00a0Please make sure to participate in the practice sessions, assist wherever you can and encourage your kids as much as possible<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0<\/strong>Yearbook Inputs\u00a0<\/strong>– As an annual tradition, we publish the yearbook that is compiled by the yearbook team throughout the year. We are seeking SSSE kids inputs to the yearbook. If they have great articles on SSSE core values, poems, their understanding of Swami's quotes, or stories\/messages that they want to convey, please encourage them to write them, and submit it to our yearbook team. Please remember to include the kid's full name, SSSE group number, and a title for their submission. All submissions can be sent to\u00a0<\/span>sse@loudounsai.org<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/strong>\u00a0or submitted to their gurus<\/strong>. For very young kids such as story group and group 1, if they have a piece of artwork, you can send a picture or submit the hardcopy at our center to the gurus.\u00a0<\/span>All submissions(extended)\u00a0are due by April 10th<\/strong><\/span><\/span> !<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are comfortable submitting it directly to google drive, here is the link, but please make sure the details are very clear.<\/span>
\nhttps:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/14nhcudNZYegvdZY4cCJv7v8pA4g5xVBH<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

3. Regional Retreat participation by SSSE Kids<\/strong> May 26th – May 29th – One day trip being planned for those who cannot drive by arranging Bus, else carpool will be available. Please reach out to the SSSE coordinator for more details.<\/em>
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\n4. Parthi Pilgrimage July 4th – 6th – Letters\u00a0Written To Swami<\/b> from parents, gurus and kids can be taken by Raghavendra\/Prasanthi. Please encourage kids if they want to send letters to Swami. Reach out to SSSE Coordinator for more details.<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Month of March 2023 service activities<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

*Narayana Seva (dinner at Manassas shelter): March 25th**<\/em>
\nDesc: <\/strong>Prepare and serve dinner at <\/span>Manassas Shelter located at:10056 Dean Dr, Manassas, VA 20144 on Saturday, March 25th, 2023.<\/font><\/b>
\nSignup link: https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/10c0d4dafa929a0f8cf8-march5#\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n


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Young Adults Updates<\/span><\/u><\/span><\/h3>\n

1. <\/font>YA Re-registration Form<\/strong><\/span>:<\/span> Please look for information from YA reps\u00a0to re-confirm as active YA of the center by registering using the link below.<\/font>
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SSSGC's\u00a0 Regional, National and Zonal Updates<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

SSSGC (USA) – Region 2 Updates:<\/strong><\/u><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

1. \u00a0<\/strong>Our Memorial Day Retreat<\/span><\/strong> is going to be from 6 PM Friday 26th May 2023 to 12 PM Monday 29th May 2023.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>The location of the retreat is: Camp Green Lane, 249 Camp Green Lane Road, Green Lane, PA.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The theme of the retreat is <\/span>“Love Lives by Giving and Forgiving”.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Please register<\/strong><\/span> for the retreat by going to this website. https:\/\/region2.sssgc-usa.org\/retreat\/<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n

The campsite accommodation (specially lower bunks beds) \u00a0is limited and will be assigned on the first come first serve basis. We, thus, request interested devotees to register as soon as possible.\u00a0Please also make a note that the registration rate goes up by $10 after April 30th. The last date of registration is 15th May 2023.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The Retreat 2023 Main Schedule<\/strong><\/span> is up on our retreat\u00a0 website.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/region2.sssgc-usa.org\/retreat\/<\/span><\/a>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Please note that there are limited on site retreat accommodations. We request you all to register early.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

2. Region 2 Parthi Pilgrimage:\u00a0\u00a0July 4th to 6th 2023.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nCamp If you are interested, please register for this pilgrimage by using the link below.<\/span>
\nhttps:\/\/forms.gle\/Xu6dGfodufVWjrvu7<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

SSSGC-USA National Announcements<\/strong><\/u><\/span><\/span>
\n1.SSSGC-USA Region 1 Medical Director.<\/strong>
\nIt's with immense pleasure, we\u00a0would like to share with you all that\u00a0Dr. Krishna Rao<\/strong>\u00a0will be serving Swami as Medical director for our Region1. Dr.Krishna Rao\u00a0 brings a lot of experience, energy, and most importantly an unwavering commitment to Swami's teachings and a sacred bond of love with the Prasanthi Nilayam. Please join us in congratulating Dr.Krishna Rao (<\/span>drkrishnarao@gmail.com<\/a><\/span><\/a>).\u00a0<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0<\/em>USA Parthi Pilgrimage 2023 Registration\u00a0 (Gentle reminder)<\/strong>
\nWe are\u00a0 extremely fortunate to have received blessings\u00a0 that enable us to embark on a pilgrimage to our source, Prasanthi Nilayam, from July 4th- 6th, 2023.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery living being is on a pilgrimage \u2013 whether it is aware of it or not. … The destiny of all beings is to return to their origin.\u201d\u00a0Sathya Sai Speaks\u00a0(14.45)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Registration link:<\/u><\/strong><\/span>
\nhttps:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeq7l9If1xgjHCh7E769oQIJ2cORtjavIzHdFPueG4P88_U8g\/viewform<\/span><\/a>
\nThis pilgrimage is coordinated by our Mid-Atlantic Region (Region2)<\/span><\/p>\n

\nSSSGC-Zone1 Updates:<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Below are the zonal announcements\u00a0for all members for this week :\u00a0Click Here<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Zone 1 Announcements March 23, 2023<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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