PRINCETON MEDITATION GROUP
of
SELF-REALIZATION FELLOWSHIP
3490 U.S. Route 1 North, Bldg. #6
Princeton, New Jersey 08540
(609) 902-4850

Newsletter

June-September 2010

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.

   
20 June

Extended Meditation Service 9:00 AM to10:50 AM; Readings Service 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.

   
27 June

Bi-Monthly Fellowship Social  12:15 pm - Refreshments available immediately following the Readings Service.

   
5 July Three Hour Group Meditation from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
   
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.
   
18 July

Extended Meditation Service 9:00 AM to10:50 AM; Readings Service 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.

   
25 July Mahavatar Babaji Commemoration Day 10:00 AM Reading Service and 11:00 AM Special Commemoration Service*.
   
2 August

Three-Hour Group Meditation beginning at 6:00 PM and ending at 9:00 PM.

   
15 August

Extended Meditation Service 9:00 AM to10:50 AM; Readings Service 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.

   
2 September Janmashtami (Sri Krishna's Birthday) 6:30 PM Meditation Service and 7:30 PM Special Commemoration Service*.
   
6 September Three Hour Group Meditation will NOT be held this evening in order to accommodate the increased number of services this month.
   
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.
   
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.
   
26 September Commemoration of the Mahasamadhi of Lahiri Mahasaya 10:00 AM Reading Service and 11:00 AM Special Service*.
   
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
     
Thursday Evenings 6:30pm-7:30pm
7:30pm-7:40pm
7:40pm-8:30pm
Inspirational Service
Prayer Service
Private Meditation
     
First Monday Evening
of the Month
6:00pm-9:00pm Group Meditation
     
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.