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Sri Sathya Sai Baba Centre of Toronto - York
Weekly Bulletin - January 29, 2015
Keeping members and families up-to-date on activities and related information weekly.
Inspiration
"You must render service out of spontaneous urge from within,
with a heart filled with love."
- Sathya Sai Baba
Women's Shelter Visit
The ladies wing is organizing a visit to the Women's shelter in Brampton
this Saturday, January 31, 2015 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm.
Many activities are planned for the residents including face painting for kids and
other fun filled activities. If you are interested in participating please register at
the information desk.
13th Annual Walk for Values Kick-Off Meeting
All devotees including office bearers and youth leaders are cordially invited to
attend this year’s Walk for Values Kick-Off meeting to be held this Saturday,
January 31, 2015 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm at the Scarborough Civic Centre.
The objective of this meeting is to review/share logistics for the 13th annual Walk
for Values, focus, inspire, motivate and take the WALK from one to many.
Please click here to download the invitation for additional details.
Tutoring & Mentoring Service
The Youth Group is happy to announce re-launch of the H.O.M.E program.
"H.O.M.E. (Helping Others Meet Excellence) is a tutoring and mentoring service
provided by the youth and open to all SSE students. Tutoring sessions will be
held on Friday evenings from 7:30 to 9:00 pm, starting Friday, February 6,
2015.
Parents are encouraged to take advantage of this FREE tutoring service and bring
their kids for help with homework and other projects.
Please fill out the online form with your contact info, student information, and
tentative availability so that we can match and schedule tutor accordingly. Please
click here to register.
Preference is for parents to register online but the forms are available at the
information desk also.
Maha Shivaratri Celebtrations
The holy night of Maha Shivaratri will be observed on Tuesday, February 17,
2015 from 6:00 pm till Wednesday 6:00 am with chantings and continuous
Bhajans throughout the night. All devotees with their family members shall have
an opportunity to perform the Shiva Lingam Abhishekam (sacred bathing of Shiva
Lingham).
Devotees along with their family members and friends are cordially invited to join
the all night prayers and reap the benefits of this most auspicious night.
SSE Update
Dear Parents,
Parent- Guru Interviews will be held on Sunday, February 22, 2015. You will
be informed of the interview time. Please stay tuned and mark your calendar.
Thank you.
Emergency Warm Clothing Drive
Our Centre is undertaking an Emergency Warm Clothing drive in light of recent
deaths of two homeless brothers who died outside in the frigid temperatures.
We are appealing to devotees to donate new or gently used warm winter clothing
to help protect vulnerable members of our community from the cold, wet winter.
The most needed items are:
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Sleeping bags
Qty 200
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Mittens (not gloves)
Qty 200
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Tucks ....winter hats
Qty 200
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Winter scarfs
Qty 200
•
Winter coats
Qty 100
•
Long Johns (Large)
Qty 100
•
Long Johns (Medium) Qty 100
Please drop off your donations at the Centre for distribution by our Street Patrol
team.
Weekly Activities
Thursday,
Jan 29
Friday,
Jan 30
• Centre will be open from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
• Aarathi at 7:30 pm
• Centre will be open from 6:30 to 10:00 pm
• Adult Bhajan practice from 8:00 to 10:00 pm
• SSE Bhajan & Veda Chanting practice from 7:30 to
9:30 pm
• Aarathi at 7:30 pm
Saturday,
Jan 31
• Women's shelter visit
• Walk for Values Kick-Off meeting
• Centre will be open from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
• Aarathi at 5:30 pm
• DVP Session from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
• SSE classes from 9:30 to 11:00 am
• Study Circle from 9:30 to 11:00 am. Today's topic is
Sunday,
Feb 1
"Healthy Living through Yoga (Session 2 of 3)".
• Bhajan/Sathsang from 11:15 to 12:30 pm
• Visit to the Carefree Lodge nursing home from 10:30 to
11:45 am. Please scroll down for details.
Monday,
Feb 2
• Centre will be open from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
• Aarathi at 7:30 pm
Tuesday,
Feb 3
Wednesday
Feb 4
• Centre will be open from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
• Aarathi at 7:30 pm
• Centre will be open from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
• Aarathi at 7:30 pm
Pre-World Conference
The Tenth World Conference will be held at Prasanthi Nilayam, in November
2015, during the 90th Birthday celebrations of Sri Sathya Sai Baba. The theme of
the conference is:
“Love is the Source; Love is the Path; Love is the Goal”.
In preparation for this conference, Pre-World Conferences will be held in every
Zone, commencing in January 2015. In our zone (Zone 1), the Pre-World
conference will be held in Orlando, Florida from Friday, April 17, 2015 to
Sunday, April 19, 2015.
Location & Hotel Rate:
Allure Resort I-drive
8444 International Drive Orlando, FL 32819 USA
Tel: (407) 345-0505, E-mail: [email protected]
Room Rates: $79 plus Tax per night (state that you are with the Sai Baba
Group)
Dr Reddy (Chairman, Prasanthi Council) has sent us a letter introducing the PreWorld Conference and the program for all zones. Please see the links below.
All office bearers are encouraged to attend the conference, and it is also open to
Center members. Please contact the Centre president for details.
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Message from Dr. Narendranath Reddy
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Pre-World Conference Introduction
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Conference Agenda
SSIO Disaster Relief Guidelines
&
Disaster Relief Operations Manual
The documents below from Dr. Narendranath Reddy, Chairman, Prasanthi
Council, relates to the Sathya Sai International Organisation [SSIO] Disaster
Relief Guidelines and Disaster Relief Operations Manuals for your reference.
All devotees including those who may be currently serving or interested in
serving in SSIO disaster relief missions via the Center Presidents are encouraged
to download the documents.
1. SSIO Disaster Relief Guidelines……..…click here
2. Disaster Relief Operations Manual..….click here
Opportunities to Volunteer for Ongoing Service Activities
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Weekly Cleaning of Centre Premises: Volunteers are invited to join
the cleaning crew. Please contact Praful Mistry
at [email protected], Ashok Koppad at [email protected]
•
Nursing Home Visit: Visits to the Carefree Lodge nursing home is
organized on the 1st & 2nd Sundays of the month - 10:30 to 11:45
am. For additional information, please contact Martin Armogan
at [email protected] or Rasool Lochan at [email protected]
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Narayan Seva: A community meal is served 3rd and 4th Saturday of
the month from 11:45 am to 2:15 pm at the Council Fire Community
Centre located at South/West of Dundas & Parliament St, Toronto. For
additional information, please contact Rasool Lochan
at [email protected] or Shiva Gopie at [email protected]
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Street Patrol/Sandwich Drive:
Here’s an opportunity to serve
sandwiches, cookies, juice, soup, baked beans, etc. to our homeless
friends in the Greater Toronto downtown area on the 3rd & 4th Sundays
of the month. For additional information, please contact Arjoon Mahadeo
at 416-755-1240 or via email at [email protected]. Alternatively,
you may also contact Sriram Bandaru via email at [email protected]
or Rohil at [email protected]
Jai Sai Ram