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PRINCETON MEDITATION GROUP
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SELF-REALIZATION FELLOWSHIP
3490 U.S. Route 1 North, Bldg. #6
Princeton, New Jersey 08540
(609) 902-4850
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| Newsletter |
June-September 2010 |
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The Managing Council would like to thank everyone for your continued service to the Princeton Meditation Group. Your loyalty and commitment are greatly appreciated and helps our group to continue to flourish.
Please note the following dates and events:
| 7 June |
Three Hour Group Meditation from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. |
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| 20 June |
Extended Meditation Service 9:00 AM to10:50 AM; Readings Service 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. |
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| 27 June |
Bi-Monthly Fellowship Social 12:15 pm - Refreshments available immediately following the Readings Service. |
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| 5 July |
Three Hour Group Meditation from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. |
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| 10 July |
Annual Summer Get-Together at Rosedale Park from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Please contact Courtney Esposito or Aneesh Bakshi for details. |
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| 18 July |
Extended Meditation Service 9:00 AM to10:50 AM; Readings Service 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. |
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| 25 July |
Mahavatar Babaji Commemoration Day 10:00 AM Reading Service and
11:00 AM Special Commemoration Service*. |
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| 2 August |
Three-Hour Group Meditation beginning at 6:00 PM and ending at 9:00 PM. |
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| 15 August |
Extended Meditation Service 9:00 AM to10:50 AM; Readings Service 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. |
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| 2 September |
Janmashtami (Sri Krishna's Birthday) 6:30 PM Meditation Service and
7:30 PM Special Commemoration Service*. |
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| 6 September |
Three Hour Group Meditation will NOT be held this evening in order to accommodate the increased number of services this month. |
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| 18 September |
Kirtan, covered dish supper and Convocation Sharing to be held at the home of Sam and Lisa Bhattacharya. It will begin promptly at 5:00 PM. Please plan to arrive early enough to be settled by that time. Contact Sam by Wednesday, September 15th, for food assignments. Directions will be located on the bookroom table in the Chapel. |
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| 19 September |
Extended Meditation Service 9:00 AM to10:50 AM; Readings Service 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. General Business Meeting 12:15 – 1:00 PM. All are welcome. |
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| 26 September |
Commemoration of the Mahasamadhi of Lahiri Mahasaya 10:00 AM Reading Service and 11:00 AM Special Service*. |
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| 30 September |
Commemoration of the Birthday of Lahiri Mahasaya 6:30 PM Meditation Service and 7:30 PM Special Service*. |
*It is customary to bring a flower (your favorite if possible) and a voluntary offering in an envelope to this Special Service, as symbols of your devotion and loyalty to Self-Realization Fellowship and the SRF Gurus
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Greenfield Retreats:
June 4 - 6 Women's Weekend Retreat
September 10 - 12 General Weekend Retreat
Donations made to our group are the means by which we are able to pay rent and other Chapel expenses. Donations made by check may be made out to the “Princeton Meditation Group” for regular Services and “Self-Realization Fellowship” for Special Services. Contributions given at Special Services are sent to the SRF Mother Center and are tax deductible. Those made directly to support our group are not deductible for income tax purposes.
REMINDER: Prayer requests may placed in the box on the table in the foyer or can also be sent to the Self Realization Fellowship World Wide Prayer Circle via the SRF Web Site. Simply log on to www.yogananda-srf.org, and select the option, "Prayer Requests." Fill out the form and click the "Send Prayer Request". button". Names are forwarded to the Worldwide Prayer Circle at the Mother Center in Los Angeles.
Our regularly scheduled Services are as follows:
| Sunday Mornings |
10:00am-10:50am
11:00am-12:00 noon |
Meditation Service
Readings Service |
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| Thursday Evenings |
6:30pm-7:30pm
7:30pm-7:40pm
7:40pm-8:30pm |
Inspirational Service
Prayer Service
Private Meditation |
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First Monday Evening
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6:00pm-9:00pm |
Group Meditation |
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| Third Sunday Morning |
9:00am-10:50am
11:00am-12:00 noon |
Extended Meditation Service
Readings Service |
In the event of inclement weather, please call (609) 902-4850. Our Chapel voice message will advise you when Services have been canceled. |