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Dallas-Fort Worth Meditation Group eNewsletter March 2022 |
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Divine Love
The greatest love you can experience is in communion with God
in meditation. The love between the soul and Spirit is the perfect love, the
love you are all seeking. When you meditate, love grows, millions of thrills
pass through your heart...If you strive to love all and to meditate more
deeply, there will come into your life such love as you never dreamed
possible.
Paramahansa Yogananda
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March Commemoration Services
We want to make sure you
aware of two important upcoming online events honoring both our guru Paramahansa Yogananda and our Paramguru Swami Sri Yukteswar. There is also much spiritual daily support offered online by Self-Realization Fellowship.
March 7, 2022 from
10am to 11am.
SRF Monastic-Led
Paramahansa Yogananda Mahasamadhi Commemorative Meditation
March 9, 2022 from 7pm
to 8pm.
SRF Monastic-Led Swami
Sri Yukteswar Mahasamadhi Commemorative Meditation
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Cancellation of Proposed Center Department Visit
We have received notification from Center Department that the planned monastic visit to our group has been canceled. The reasons are centered on the Covid situation and the new world crisis occurring overseas. We can only assume that this world disturbance will create extra work and the necessity of spiritual help from the monastics.
Br. Jason added this comforting message in his notification to us:
"Please convey our sincere apologies to the dear devotees and let them know that you ever remain in our thoughts and prayers. May God and Gurus ever guide, bless, and uplift us all." |
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Current Services
10:00 am Meditation Service 11:00 am Readings Service No Sunday School
We are having 10:00 to10:50 am Sunday Meditation Services, and we have now resumed our 11:00 am Sunday Reading Service.
Our online calendar will reflect our newest service schedule.
Following are the details of how we conduct services under the Covid conditions:
Consistent with other groups and temples, we offer a separate area for socially distanced seating for those who need or prefer it. As with SRF Temples and groups, we will continue to follow CDC guidelines by having masks optional for those who have been vaccinated, and asking those who have not been vaccinated to please wear a mask. We respectfully request your cooperation in adhering to these guidelines for the safety of others. For safety we ask for adherence to social distance in the lines to the restrooms.
We will not pass donation baskets but will place the baskets outside of the Chapel area. Your donations are very much appreciated and help to support our group in managing ongoing expenses.
We very much look forward to seeing all of you who are able to attend services now or in the near future.
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Self-Realization Fellowship Convocation 2022 August 14th-August 20th
This year SRF will have both an online and an in-person Convocation. Hotel reservations began February 1st. View the details of their announcement on this SRF page. |
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Donation to Good Samaritans of Garland
During the pandemic period we have not been able to collect and donate goods and food to Good Samaritans of Garland as has been our practice for several years. Through your generosity we have now donated $500 twice last year and another $500 in January. We always receive a very nice letter of appreciation. The latest 'Thank You Card' is available to see in our bookroom.
The number of families they serve has steadily increased over the last 3 years from about 640 families to 1100 families per month. They are deeply grateful for our help. And thank you again for your service and generosity.
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Dallas Ft. Worth Building Fund
We are pleased to report the Dallas Ft. Worth Building Fund total as of December 31st is $612,556. This is the last reporting period.
The building fund exists for the purpose of allowing our group to have a permanent Chapel when the time is right. We realize that it will take more than our current building fund to obtain a new permanent Chapel. We would like to encourage those who can contribute, comfortably, to our building fund to do so. A donation of any amount will be gratefully accepted.
Our building fund is held in an account for us by Self-Realization Fellowship. Gifts to this fund are tax exempt.
Thank you all for your continued generosity and sponsorship of the Dallas Fort Worth Group’s Chapel Project.
Ways to Donate Can Be Found Here
In divine friendship,
Managing Council Dallas Fort Worth Meditation Group of Self-Realization Fellowship |
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Self-Realization Fellowship Links
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DFW-SRF Group General Donations
We are open with limited attendance while our monthly obligations for the facility still continue. Any donations to our group general operating expenses are needed and will be greatly appreciated.
Thank You for your support! |
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As the official branch of SRF in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, our meditation group Email: connect@srfdallasfortworth.org Phone: (972) 294-7161 |
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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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