{"id":1238,"date":"2023-04-14T22:06:16","date_gmt":"2023-04-15T02:06:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/region2.sssgc-usa.org\/loudounsaicenter\/?p=1238"},"modified":"2023-08-29T13:37:47","modified_gmt":"2023-08-29T17:37:47","slug":"ssscl-newsletter-april-16th-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/region2.sssgc-usa.org\/loudounsaicenter\/announcements\/ssscl-newsletter-april-16th-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"SSSCL Newsletter – April 16th 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"
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SaiRam Dear Members.\u00a0 Please find below the latest Sri Sathya Sai Center of Loudoun Newsletter.<\/p>\n
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A warm and loving Sairam\u00a0dear\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 bhajans, learning of Mantra Pushpam and Aradhana day offering songs. Our sincere t<\/font>hanks to Sister Madhuri Chandra's family for allowing us to continue last Sunday's devotional session\u00a0and everyone who came and were part of the session.<\/font><\/p>\n

This Sunday April 16th, we shall have our regular Devotional and SSSE classes at Claude Moore at regular times and we\u00a0will be celebrating Tamil New Year and Vishu in our devotional session.<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Requesting all parents, members to Join us.<\/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 April 2023<\/strong> and Zonal\/Regional <\/strong>updates.<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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

\nNarayana Seva <\/strong>@ Reston and Manassas on Saturday<\/strong>,\u00a0April 15th and April 22nd<\/strong>.
\nEarth Day Seva (Cleaning Potomac River): Saturday, April 22nd.<\/em><\/strong>
\nSri Sathya Sai Aradhana Mahotsavam<\/strong> Celebrations @ Claude Moore on Sunday, April 23rd<\/strong>. See attached flyer and RSVP form.<\/span><\/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, April 16, 2023.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Sri Sathya Sai Center of Loudoun will be meeting at @ Claude Moore on Sunday, April 16th at 9:45am onwards.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>
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On the auspicious occasion of the solar New Year celebrated as Tamil New Year, Vaisakhi, Bihu, Bengali, and Himachal New Year<\/strong> in India, what should we resolve? Bhagawan lovingly reminds us today<\/strong>.<\/font><\/em><\/div>\n
“Embodiments of Love! New Year does not bring new principles of truth and righteousness. They are changeless and eternal. When they are practised, the whole world will be taken care of. Hence, we have to always keep in mind these two principles. For man, truth and righteousness are his two eyes. In fact, they are his very life principles. He may undertake any activity, he may do any job or business, but he should make truth and righteousness the undercurrent of all his endeavors. Man has to take a newer path. Years have rolled by, but man has not given up his old and mean feelings. He has to purify his heart. Humanness will blossom only when there is transformation of the heart. Merely putting on new clothes is not enough, man has to change his character and behaviour. His conduct should be based on truth and righteousness.”\u00a0 – Divine Discourse, Apr 14, 2003.<\/p>\n
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\nAgenda:<\/strong>
\n09:00 AM – 09:40 AM :\u00a0<\/strong>Devotional\/Seva Setup (Please join if available)
\n09:45\u00a0AM :\u00a0<\/strong>Opening Prayers, Swami Darshan Video
\n09:55\u00a0AM :\u00a0<\/strong>Learning of Mantra Pushpam & Song “Thallivi Neeve Thandrivi Neeve” (See attached audio recording)
\n11:00 AM :\u00a0<\/strong>Bhajans\u00a0
\n11:30 AM :<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Closing Prayers<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Sri Sathya Sai Aradhana Mahosthavam Celebrations<\/strong><\/span><\/span> will be on <\/span>Sunday, April\u00a0 23rd 2023 @ Claude Moore Center<\/strong><\/span>.\u00a0See Flyer Below.<\/p>\n

Please mark your calendars and Join us by providing your availability using the below RSVP form.<\/span><\/span>
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Last day to RSVP is tomorrow, Saturday, April 15th, 2023.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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

Regular SSSE Classes\/EDay practices\u00a0on Sunday, April 16th, 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>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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SEVA UPDATES<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/font><\/h3>\n

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

*<\/span>Earth Day Seva (Cleaning Potomac River): April 22nd<\/font>**<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/span>
\nSri Sathya Sai Loudoun Center and Sri Sathya Sai South Bethesda Center is partnering with Potomac Conservancy to celebrate Earth Day<\/strong> by cleaning the Potomac River at Matthew Hanson Trail on Saturday, April 22nd, 2023 between 9.00 AM and 11.00 AM located at Matthew Hanson Trail 12326 Dewey Road Silver Spring, MD 20906.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/10c0d4dafa929a0f8cf8-earth#\/<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

This service is open for adults and children over 13 years of age. We will offer 2 SSL hours for participation.\u00a0Your consent to the attached waiver form is mandatory.<\/p>\n

*Narayana Seva (dinner at Reston shelter): April 15th**<\/em>
\nDesc: <\/strong>Prepare and serve dinner at Reston Shelter located at:<\/span>1<\/span>1975 Bowman Towne Dr, Reston, VA 20190 on Saturday, April 15th, 2023.
\nSignup link: <\/strong><\/span>https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/10c0d4dafa929a0f8cf8-april5#\/<\/strong><\/font><\/a><\/p>\n

*<\/span>Narayana Seva (dinner at Manassas shelter): April 22nd<\/font>**<\/span><\/em>

\nDesc: <\/span><\/strong>Prepare and serve dinner at Manassas Shelter located at:10056 Dean Dr, Manassas, VA 20144 on Saturday, April 22nd, 2023.<\/span>
\nSignup link:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/10c0d4dafa929a0f8cf8-april6#\/<\/strong><\/font><\/a><\/p>\n

*<\/span>Sri Sathya Sai Aradhana Mahosthavam Food Signup Link : April 23rd<\/font>**<\/span><\/em>

\nDesc: <\/span><\/strong>Food signup link for Aradhana Mahosthavam Day, located at: Claude Moore on Sunday, April 23nd, 2023 at 9:30am.<\/span><\/span>
\nhttps:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/10c0d4dafa929a0f8cf8-2023#\/<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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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<\/strong><\/span> is going to be from 6 PM Friday 26th May 2023 to 12 PM Monday 29th May 2023.<\/strong><\/span>\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

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

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>
\nIf you are interested, please register for this pilgrimage by using the link below.<\/span>
\nhttps:\/\/forms.gle\/Xu6dGfodufVWjrvu7<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

3. Singer Ravin Raj is approved by SSSGC Zone1, will be in our Region 2 from May 1st to May 10th (Ravin Raj Bio in National updates). Please let us know if you would like to invite him for our center functions.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

4. Aradhana day flyer from Bethesda Sai Center is below.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\nSSSGC-USA National Announcements<\/strong><\/u><\/span><\/span>
\nIt is \u00a0retreat time. With immense pleasure, we would like to invite you all to the following retreats<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>\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
\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>
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\nThis pilgrimage is coordinated by our Mid-Atlantic Region (Region2)<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Brother Ravin Raj<\/strong>
\nSinger Ravin Raj is approved by SSSGC Zone1, will be in the USA (from April 21st) .If any of our Sai centers\/Groups want to plan his program, please reach out to regional presidents.. (Ravin Raj Bio is attached)
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\n3. SSSGC-USA California Region Mini Retreat (May 13th-May 14th, 2023)<\/strong>– Gentle Reminder<\/strong>
\nLocation:\u00a0Clayton Valley Presbyterian Church,\u00a01578 Kirker Pass Rd, Clayton, CA 94517.
\nPlease contact Chandrasekhar Srinivasan (president.Regionca1@sssgc-usa.org<\/a><\/a>) for more details.<\/p>\n

4. SSSGC-USA Region 2 Annual Retreat (May 26th-May 29th, 2023)- Gentle Reminder<\/strong>
\nVenue:249 Camp\u00a0Green Lane Rd,\u00a0Green Lane, PA18054
\nPlease contact Pradosh Dessai (president.region2@sssgc-usa.org<\/a><\/a>) for more details.
\nWebsite: https:\/\/region2.sssgc-usa.org\/retreat\/<\/a><\/p>\n

5. SSSGC-USA \u00a0Region 3 Annual Retreat \u00a0(May 26th-May 29th, 2023)-<\/strong> Gentle Reminder<\/strong>
\nLocation:\u00a0Adventure Ocoee,186 Hawkins Dr, Ocoee, TN 37361
\nPlease contact Vini Raman(president.region3@sssgc-usa.org<\/a><\/a>) for more details.
\nWebsite: http:\/\/region3.sssgc-usa.org\/retreat<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

SSSGC-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 April 12, 2023<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n