{"id":1239,"date":"2023-04-21T19:24:25","date_gmt":"2023-04-21T23:24:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/region2.sssgc-usa.org\/loudounsaicenter\/?p=1239"},"modified":"2023-08-29T13:37:47","modified_gmt":"2023-08-29T17:37:47","slug":"ssscl-newsletter-april-23th-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/region2.sssgc-usa.org\/loudounsaicenter\/announcements\/ssscl-newsletter-april-23th-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"SSSCL Newsletter – April 23th 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"
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SaiRam Dear Members.\u00a0 Please find below the latest Sri Sathya Sai Center of Loudoun\u00a0Newsletter<\/span>.<\/div>\n
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Please join with family to offer Aradhana Day Mahotsavam At Swami's Lotus Feet\u00a0\ud83d\ude4f\u00a0 Boxed To Go Lunch will be provided as\u00a0Maha Prasadam. Zoom Live Link will be available for people who are not able to attend the program.\u00a0<\/div>\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 learning of Mantra Pushpam and Aradhana day offering songs. Our sincere t<\/font>hanks to everyone who came and were part of the session.<\/font><\/p>\n

This Sunday April 23rd, let us all come together and pay our gratitude to our dear lord Sri Sathya Sai Aradhana Mahosthavam at Claude Moore.<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Our Beloved Swami, who is a Purnavatar (divinity manifested in its truest self) has left a profound impact on the lives of millions of devotees like us, all across the world. As we approach Aradhana Day, it is a time for all of us to come together and commemorate His life, teachings, and legacy.<\/em><\/p>\n

Attending the event on Aradhana Day is not just a way to pay our respects to the Lord, but also an opportunity to recommit ourselves to the spiritual path that He showed us. So, let us all come together on Aradhana Day to recommit ourselves to walking on the path that HE showed us. Let us reinforce our spirituality, deepen our understanding of His teachings, and create a community that is rooted in love and service.<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

See below for more details.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\nRequesting all Parents, Members, YA's and SSSE kids 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 <\/span>Saturday<\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span>April 22nd<\/strong>.<\/span>
\nEarth Day Seva (Cleaning Potomac River): Saturday, April 22nd.<\/em><\/strong>
\nSri Sathya Sai Aradhana Mahotsavam Celebrations @ Claude Moore on Sunday, April 23rd. See attached flyer.<\/b><\/font><\/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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Sri Sathya Sai Aradhana Mahosthavam\u00a0on Sunday, April 23, 2023.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Sri Sathya Sai Center of Loudoun will be meeting at @ Claude Moore on Sunday, April 23rd at 8:45am onwards.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>

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08:40 AM – 09:50\u00a0AM :\u00a0<\/strong>Devotional\/Seva Setup (Please join if available)<\/span>
\n09:50 AM – 10:10\u00a0AM :\u00a0<\/strong>Meditative Music<\/span>
\n10:10\u00a0AM :\u00a0<\/strong>Opening Prayers, Swami Darshan Video and chanting “<\/span>Mantra Pushpam<\/strong>“<\/span>
\n10:20\u00a0AM :\u00a0<\/strong>Guest Speaker Talk – Brother Balu Karanam (See attached Flyer)<\/strong><\/font>
\n11:35 AM :\u00a0<\/strong>Musical Skit – “Celebrating Divinity” Offering by members of SSSCL\u00a0<\/b><\/font>
\n12:20 PM :<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Closing Prayers<\/strong>
\n12:30 PM – 1:00 PM :\u00a0<\/strong>Prasadam and Clean up<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\nFor those who are unable to come in person for the event, we have Zoom online meeting to join the event. see below zoom meeting details<\/font><\/b><\/p>\n


\nSSSCL Aradhana Day Celebrations Apr 23rd Sunday, 09:30 AM EST,\u00a0<\/span>Join Zoom Meeting<\/strong><\/span>
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Meeting ID:<\/strong> 843 1567 8226
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Sri Sathya Sai Educare (SSSE) Updates<\/span><\/u><\/span><\/h3>\n

Regular SSSE Classes\/EDay practices\u00a0on Sunday, April 23rd, 2023 from 9:15 am.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nNote: SSSE Kids will join for the event at 10:10 am at devotional hall.<\/strong><\/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>\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

Please check\u00a0 for email from SSSE Coordinator for more details on the EDay agenda. <\/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

*Earth Day Seva (Cleaning Potomac River): April 22nd**<\/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. <\/span>
\nFor any clarifications please reach out to our Seva Coordinator @ seva@loudounsai.org<\/a><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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

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

Month of June 10th,2023, Medical Camp Seva (see below flyer)<\/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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\n2. SSSCL YA group has many service opportunities at Center<\/strong><\/span>, if you are interested to be part of any Seva, Devotional, SSSE support or help. Please reach out to our Female YA Rep Varsha Rao or Male YA Rep Arjun Sundaram.<\/span>
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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 last date of registration is 15th May 2023.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

We have managed to get two hotels with discounts for off camp site retreat stay. Please see the screenshots below.
\nPlease go to the retreat site to see the instructions for booking.
\n1) Holiday Inn Lansdale\/Kulpsville \u00a0(Group Code: SAI) $189\/night + taxes & fees
\n2) Hampton Inn Quakertown (Group Code: SRT) $179\/night + taxes & fees<\/strong><\/p>\n

The above rates are cheaper than Expedia and almost all other websites that we know of.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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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

4. Aradhana day flyer from Bethesda, Landsdale Sai Center's along with our Center flyers are shared, please find below flyers of Bethesda and Landsdale Center's flyers.
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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>
\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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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 19, 2023<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n