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DFW Group eNewsletter December 2017 |
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"O Christ, receive the fervent message of our hearts; come unto us, appear unto us. Jesus Christ, Lord and Master--Lord of millions and Master of creation--in the cradle of our devotion manifest unto us consciously. Reveal your presence in bodily form as you were on earth, and manifest yourself as Spirit--joy ineffable, peace indescribable; calmness, omnipresence, and bliss eternal."
Paramahansa Yogananda-- An ecstasy during a meditation service
in the chapel of SRF headquarters
on December 24, 1940.
Self-Realization Magazine, Winter 1974 |
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Annual All Day Christmas Meditation
"Do your utmost today to coax God and Jesus Christ into the secluded, silent temple of your heart. Set aside all restlessness and idle thought, banish impatience, and plunge into the Infinite. Greater than sleep is the refreshment that comes from deep meditation. In our meditation today we must consciously approach Christ; we must feel his presence we must see him! Be satisfied with nothing less."--Paramahansa Yogananda ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
This year our All Day Christmas Meditation will be on December 16th. The meditation will begin at 10:00 am and continue until 5:00 pm. After 10:00 am no one will be permitted to enter the chapel once the meditation has begun. There will be an intermission at 1:30 pm for 20 minutes. It is requested that devotees plan to stay for the full meditation period. However, one may attend the first half and leave during the intermission if circumstances do not permit remaining for the entire meditation. Please do not plan to attend only the afternoon session as no one should be admitted for just the second half.
These rules were instituted by Paramahansaji for the best possible conditions of calmness and attunement. He insisted that anyone with a cough or cold should not attend the meditation, but meditate at home.
Please bring devotional offerings, called pranami, of fruit and a monetary donation. The fruit symbolizes the devotee's love and devotion for Christ, Krishna, and the line of SRF Gurus. The donation is a symbol of loyalty and faithfulness to the cause of Self-Realization Fellowship.
Please arrive a little early so that you may become comfortably settled and calm before the meditation begins. You may bring a small cushion to sit on and an extra sweater or shawl for comfort. You may also come early and individually practice the Energization Exercises in India Hall before the meditation begins. |
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2018 SRF Monastic Led Public Outreach in DFW
Organization Meeting for Volunteers and Everyone Interested
Sunday, December 3, 2017
All volunteers and interested members are encouraged to attend this organizational meeting right after services at 12:00 noon.
Light refreshments will be served.
If you are unable to attend and would like to help this effort in any way please email: coordinator@srfdallasfortworth.org |
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New Year's Eve Meditation Service
We will hold our annual New year's Eve Meditation Service on Sunday evening December 31st from 7:00 to 10:00 pm.
Everyone is welcome to attend. Please enter and leave on the hour. |
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DFW-SRF Fall Charity Drive
We are very happy to report that our annual charity drive for Good Samaritans of Garland, this year, generated 209 pounds of clothing, food, and hygiene items. Purnima and Jim delivered our offerings to a much appreciative, thankful and gracious team dedicated to providing much needed help for the disadvantaged and needy who rely on the services at Good Samaritans of Garland.
We would like to thank our members again this year for caring and sharing and opening your hearts to this very worthwhile endeavor. |
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Annual Elections
We will hold our annual group elections on Sunday, January 14th, 2018 at noon after Sunday services. Elections are held according to SRF Election Guidelines. Please see detailed information on the process and requirements in the front foyer and listen for them in our announcements.
This year's Nominating Committee has been approved by the Managing Council and they are; Chairman, Doris Weiner, with Chandra McCormac and Sanjay Veerabathina. If you would like to nominate yourself or someone else (with their permission) for any of the elected positions please feel free to contact a committee member. You may ask any questions that you have about SRF group elections. Your participation in our election process is encouraged and appreciated.
Doris Weiner ------------------ dorisw@flash.net
Chandra McCormack ----- chandraraomc@att.net
Sanjay Veerabathina ------- veerabathina@gmail.com
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SRF Houston Center Announces
2018 Kriya Initiation and Public Lecture Tour
Houston Center will be hosting a Public Lecture Tour and Kriya Initiation from Friday, April 6 to Sunday, April 8, 2018. Please note that Kriyabans would need to bring their Kriya Card for admittance to the ceremony. New Initiates must register with Mother Center and receive a Blue Admittance Card prior to attending the Kriya Ceremony.
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DFW-SRF Sunday 11:00 am December Readings Service Topics - December 3 Understanding the Unreality of Matter
- December 10 The Three Instruments of Knowledge
- December 17 Four Kinds of Men
- December 24 Happiness Through Attunement with Christ
- December 31 Higher Achievements in the New Year
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No Sunday School
There will be no Sunday School
Sunday, December 24th. and Sunday, December 31st. |
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Dallas Fort Worth Meditation Group Services
Please join us for our services at any of these times:Wednesday evening Meditation Service at 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Saturday morning 3 hour Meditation Service at 9:00 -12:00 pm
Sunday morning Meditation Service at 10:00 am -10:45 am
Sunday morning Reading Service at 11:00 am -12:00 pm
Sunday School for children 5 to 13 from 11:00 am-12:00 pm on Sundays.
*New service for Teens. The 1st Sunday every month at 11:00 am.
*Please note that our group chapel is only open during the above times.
More information about our services is on the DFW Meditation Group Website. As the official branch of SRF in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, our meditation group has been meeting continuously since 1972. Our History. |
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For those who are new to Self-Realization FellowshipSelf-Realization Fellowship (SRF) has more than 500 temples, retreats, ashrams and meditation centers around the world offering all interested seekers the opportunity to come together to experience the power of group meditations. Additional information about meditation with videos and the world wide work of SRF can be found on the international web site; Self-Realization Fellowship |
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