{"id":1322,"date":"2024-05-31T20:21:05","date_gmt":"2024-06-01T00:21:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/region2.sssgc-usa.org\/loudounsaicenter\/?p=1322"},"modified":"2024-05-31T20:49:31","modified_gmt":"2024-06-01T00:49:31","slug":"ssscl-newsletter-99-bhajans-and-graduation-day-june-2nd-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/region2.sssgc-usa.org\/loudounsaicenter\/announcements\/ssscl-newsletter-99-bhajans-and-graduation-day-june-2nd-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"SSSCL Newsletter – 99 Bhajans and Graduation Day – June 2nd 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"
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SaiRam Dear Members.\u00a0 Please find below the latest Sri Sathya Sai Center of Loudoun\u00a0Newsletter.<\/div>\n
Please join with family on June 1 Saturday for 99 Bhajan Offering from 10 am to 4 pm @ 43600 Winthrop Ct Ashburn VA 20147.<\/b><\/div>\n
Google Maps: https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/jfPfaqSXTouo1FM58<\/a>
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Please also join with family on June 2 Sunday for SSSE Graduation Day from 9:30 AM to 1 PM\u00a0<\/b>@\u00a0<\/b>Hovatter Elementary School in Aldie – 41135 Collaboration Dr, Aldie, VA 20105.\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>Google Maps:\u00a0https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/FAnFzr8dtbNo76MAA?g_st=iw<\/a><\/b>.<\/b><\/div>\n
More Details about Devotional, SSSE, and Seva Activities below.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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SRI SATHYA SAI GLOBAL COUNCIL – ZONE1 (USA- REGION 2)<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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A Warm and Loving Sai Ram Dear\u00a0Members,<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Hope all of you had a divine and wonderful week with\u00a0Swami's grace!<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

With the divine blessing of Swami, we had a wonderful & blissful SSSGC Region 2 USA Retreat during this past Memorial Day Weekend. We thank all the members who attended, and volunteered during the retreat making it more memorable. There has been lots of takeaways from this retreat \u201cBe Always Happy\u201d<\/b> with wonderful guest speakers talk, workshops, Adults\/YAs bhajans, musical offerings, SSSE play and activities, YA activities, Seva\u2019s (Kitchen, Dinning, Parking Lot, Media, Swami\u2019s Room, and SSSE Room). We saw all our Sisters, Brothers, Elders, and Kids actively participating and enjoying the Sai Bliss. We thank our Dear Swami for giving us all this wonderful bliss and showering his blessings with perfect\u00a0weather and multiple vibhuti\u00a0manifestations\u00a0\ud83d\ude4f.<\/p>\n

This Saturday (June 1st) & Sunday (June 2nd)<\/strong> – Sri Sathya Sai Center of Loudoun will be celebrating 99th Birthday – 99 Bhajans Offerings and SSSE Graduation Day (see below in Devotional and SSSE sections for more details).<\/b><\/p>\n

We eagerly look forward to seeing you all with family at both these offerings.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See below for important details.<\/p>\n

Please find this week's Centre Newsletter, updates from all wings (Devotion, SSSE, Seva & YA) along with Center Calendar for May 2024 and Zonal\/National and Regional updates.<\/p>\n

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CENTER NEWSLETTER – JUNE 2nd, 2024<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Please check the attached June 2024 Calendar above.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/h3>\n

Look for more details from Devotional and SSSE, and Seva Sessions.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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

Don\u2019t forget to subscribe to SSSCL YouTube Channel:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@loudounsaicenter<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Devotional Updates<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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    SSSCL – Bhagawan\u2019s 99th Birthday Bhajans on Sat, June 1st<\/font><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Please mark your calendars to join in offering\u00a099 Bhajans\u00a0as part of Bhagawan\u2019s 99th Birthday celebrations on\u00a0Saturday June 1st, 2024, Timings – 10 AM EST @\u00a0Sister Saradha & Brother Raghavendra Srinivasan\u2019s residence. See Above Flyer.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Tentative Agenda:<\/p>\n

    09:45 AM \u2013 10:00 AM \u2013 Silent Meditation<\/p>\n

    10:00 AM – 10:05 AM – 3 Oms, Swami Darshan Video<\/p>\n

    10:05 AM \u2013 11:20 AM \u2013 YA\u2019s\/Adults Assigned Bhajans<\/p>\n

    11:20 AM \u2013 12:30 PM \u2013 SSSE Assigned Bhajans<\/p>\n

    12:30 PM \u2013 2:00 PM \u2013 Lunch Break (Note Bhajans will continue<\/b>)<\/p>\n

    12:30 PM \u2013 2:40 PM \u2013 Open Bhajans<\/p>\n

    2:40 PM \u2013 4:10 PM \u2013 Assigned (SSSE, YA\u2019s and Adults)<\/p>\n

    4:10 PM \u2013 4:20 PM \u2013 Closing Prayers<\/p>\n

    Dress code:<\/strong> Ladies\/girls : any shade of Pink sarees\/salwar kameez<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

    Men\/boys : Blue kurtas\/white\u00a0kurtas<\/font><\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Sunday June 9th:<\/strong>\u00a0NO Devotional Session<\/font><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Sunday June 16th:<\/strong>\u00a0Summer Devotional Session starts @ Nistala\u2019s Residence – 25058 Prairie Fire Square, Aldie, VA 20105 from 9:45 AM onwards.<\/font><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Sadhana Hour – SSSGC USA – National Devotional Initiative <\/strong>for Bhagawan\u2019s Centennial Birthday celebrations.<\/p>\n

    Please participate by joining these sessions. \u00a0<\/p>\n

    Dates:\u00a0June 7th, June 14th & June 21st\u00a0(1st, 2nd and 3rd Fridays) see below flyer.<\/p>\n

    Time: 9 PM EST – 10PM EST<\/p>\n

    Zoom Session Details:<\/p>\n

    “Sadhana Hour\u201d – Bhagawan\u2019s Centennial Birthday Celebrations:<\/p>\n

    Time: Friday\u00a0Jun 7th, 9 PM EST – 10PM EST<\/p>\n

    Join Zoom Meeting<\/p>\n

    https:\/\/bit.ly\/SSSGCUSASadhanaHour<\/a><\/p>\n

    Meeting ID: 614 531 1483<\/p>\n

    Passcode: sairam<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Any questions please reach out to Devotional Coordinator Sister Saideepa Amin, \u00a0devotion@loudounsai.org<\/a><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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    Samastha Lokah Sukhino Bhavanthu!!!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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SSSCL – Sri Sathya Sai Educare (SSSE) Updates<\/span> <\/h3>\n
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    SSSCL – Sri Sathya Sai Educare (SSSE) – Graduation Day Celebrations<\/strong> of Year 2023-2024, Sunday June 2nd @ Hovatter Elementary School from 9:30 AM onwards. Please mark your calendars to join us in these celebrations. See below Flyer.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Summer Break for SSSE Classes from June 9th onwards.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Any questions on SSSE related activities please reach out to SSSE coordinator, Sister Sai Vajra Neeraja @ sse@loudounsai.org<\/a><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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SSSCL – SEVA UPDATES<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Month of June 2024 Seva Activities<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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    *Sri Sathya Sai 99th Birthday – 99 Bhajans Offering @ Sister Saradha & Brother Raghavendra (June 01)<\/font><\/strong>**<\/p>\n

    Located at: 43600 Winthrop Ct, Ashburn, VA 20147 on Saturday, June 01st, 2024.<\/p>\n

    Signup link: https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/10C0D4DAFA929A0F8CF8-49615776-bhagawans#\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    *Narayana Seva: Dinner at Reston Shelter (June 15)<\/font>**<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Desc: Prepare and serve dinner at Reston Shelter located at: 11975 Bowman Towne Dr, Reston, VA 20190 on\u00a0Saturday, June 15th, 2024.<\/p>\n

    Signup link: Will be shared soon<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    *Narayana Seva: Breakfast at Leesburg Shelter (June 22)<\/font>**<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Desc: Prepare and serve breakfast at Leesburg Shelter located at:19520 Meadowview Ct, Leesburg, VA 20175 on Saturday, June 22nd, 2024.<\/p>\n

    Signup link: Will be shared soon<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    For any Seva related questions, please reach out to Seva Coordinator, Brother Vijay @ seva@loudounsai.org<\/a><\/a>.<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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SSSCL – Young Adults Updates<\/span><\/h3>\n

YA Re-registration Form:<\/strong>\u00a0Please look for information from YA reps\u00a0to re-confirm as active YA of the center by registering using the link below.
YA Re-Registration Form<\/a><\/p>\n

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    We express our immense gratitude to Dearest Swami in launching the \u201c100 Acts of Kindness<\/strong>\u201d National Sri Sathya Sai Global Council-USA Young Adult Service Project: a Heartfelt YA Service Offering to Our Dearest Swami, On Occasion of Swami's Holy Centennial Birthday Celebrations! <\/p>\n

    We envision every YA across the U.S. to fulfill at least\u00a0100 acts of kindness each,\u00a0leading up to\u00a0Swami\u2019s Centennial Celebrations\u00a0in November 2025. Partaking in this service sadhana is a special opportunity to offer our deepest gratitude to Swami through our unity of thought, word, and deed.<\/p>\n

    “Acts of kindness\u201d\u00a0could be\u00a0leaving a kind thank you note, giving a small token of appreciation to the local fire station or custodial staff, spending time with the elderly, or just taking the time to smile and listen to others!\u00a0It is any act of selflessness that promotes positivity and looking outwards to \u201csee the Sai in all.\u201d Each time you partake in an act of kindness, kindly log in your service experience through this brief Google Form: <\/strong>https:\/\/forms.gle\/uVmgmYhhqGWdfK4b6<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Through this Google Form, we hope to collect an abundance of heartfelt reflections that can be compiled and expressed in a final offering for Swami\u2019s 100th Birthday. It will be inspiring to read about the diversity of service projects and acts of kindness completed by all of us YAs, through a spirit of unity and teamwork. <\/p>\n

    The 100 Acts of Kindness Service Project is simply a goal, as the magnitude of our devotion and love cannot be quantified for our Dearest Swami! Let us all join together in offering these service acts of kindness to our Dearest Swami and may we experience His infinite love and grace<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If you have any questions and (or) looking for more YA updates, please reach out to our\u00a0Female YA Rep Varsha Rao @ yafrep@loudounsai.org<\/a><\/a> and\u00a0Male YA Rep Arjun Sundaram<\/strong> @ yamrep@loudounsai.org<\/a><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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SSSGC's\u00a0 Regional, National and Zonal Updates<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Updates from DMV & Region 2 Centers:<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

SSSGC – Baltimore Sai Center Graduation Day Celebrations<\/strong>: please join us at our SSSE graduation on June 8th from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm. We are honored to have Sister Geetha Mohan Ram as a guest speaker. \ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffc (Flyer Attached)<\/p>\n

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

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    Sadhana Initiatives for all devotees\/centers in our region 2<\/strong> as a collective\/individual offering to our beloved Bhagawan on his 99th Birthday and Centenary celebrations. Our Region 2 Devotional Coordinator Krishna Prayaga in collaboration with Our SSSGC Region 2 Center Devotional Coordinators formulated the following.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n

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    – Chant \u201cSamastha Lokah Sukhino Bhavanthu\u201d at least 9 times a day.<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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    – At Least for 9 minutes a day Read Swami\u2019s Literature, Listen to Swami\u2019s Speeches or devotees experiences about Swami<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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    SaiRam Dear Members.\u00a0 Please find below the latest Sri Sathya Sai Center of Loudoun\u00a0Newsletter. Please join with family on June 1 Saturday for 99 Bhajan Offering from 10 am to 4 pm @ 43600 Winthrop Ct Ashburn VA 20147. Google Maps: https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/jfPfaqSXTouo1FM58 Please also join with family on June 2 Sunday for SSSE Graduation Day …<\/p>\n

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