Announcements 30 September 2012

1. SSE term  at Soar Valley

9.30 - 11.00 am - We are registering new children and Sai Spiritual Education classes start from age 4+ to 18 years old, so if you know of any families that are interested in enrolling their children then please do pass on the message. 

If you or someone you know would like to volunteer in SSE and help in any way possible, we can provide teacher training and support to work with students of different ages.

We are also looking for adults to share their professional experience with our older students looking to go to college and universities on different careers, if you would be interested in sharing your journey and have any tips for our teens then do please let me know too.

2. Also if there are any people with IT background  & would like to help us with the Centre website , please come & see me.

3. SSE Play Group

Launched on Sunday 16th September 2012!

We welcome all parents, carers and grandparents to join us in the SSE playgroup along with their children aged 4 years and under every Sunday at Soar Valley College between 9:45 am and 10:30 am. Please see Aarti.

4. Group 4 New Term

We also have Group 4 (Lotuss) session  10am - 11.30am

We would like to welcome students aged 15 - 17 years who are in Year 11 in School and 1st/2nd year of college as Group 4 bridges the gap from SSE classes age 15 to Youth wing age 18. It provides them the opportunity to meet like-minded teenagers and adults on their spiritual journey and take part in group projects and personal sadhana.

Group 4 sessions are based on Swami's teachings and the main material is taken from discourses by Swami to students during the Summer Showers program 1990 in Prashanti Nilayam, India.

5. Akhand Bhajans

This year we will have hourly slots and we need people to come forward as leads to take 1 hour, or more if you have the time, you will fill your hour with singers, it can be personal family or Sai family etc in these groups. You will be responsible for the hour and we will hold 2 practices dates so far, are 14 & 28 October at Soar Valley. Even if you can’t attend one of these dates please practice at Bhajan practice, in the car in the shower etc!! more details will follow over the coming weeks. Please put your name down if you want to lead an hour slot.

6. Swami’s 87th Birthday Sadhana- 9 Point Code of Conduct

Please take a leaflet which has information on this year’s Centre Sadhana: -

"The day when you resolve to practise My advice; to follow my directives, to translate My message into acts of service, and to engage in spiritual discipline -that day is My birthday for you. The 23rd of November which you now honour as the day on which I was born, is only like any other day, even if you celebrate it in a routine, ritual fashion. Adore man: the adoration reaches Me. Neglect man; you neglect Me. Of what avail is it to worship the Lord and to suppress man, His counterpart on earth? Love for God must be manifested as Love for man, and Love must express itself as service."

- Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba

7. Swami’s  Birthday

If you would like to help in the planning for the bday (local programme)  now is the time to join the teams as we have to start planning in advance. Once we have commenced there wont be another opportunity to help in the planning team. You could still help on the day though. Please let me know.

8. LAKSHARCHAN - Conducted by Baba’s ardent devotee brother Vadgama

Coventry Sai Centre invites all to participate:

On: Sunday 7th October 2012

From: 10.00am to 4.00pm

Venue: Shree Mandhata Samaj Hall, Cross Road, Coventry CV6 5GW

Mahaprasadam will be served after the offering

Anyone wishing to attend this event MUST first register by contacting one of the members listed below either by phone or email. Contact Information:

Khandubhai Patel: 07764268934 - [email protected]

Naginbhai Prajapati: 07977098493 - [email protected]

9. We are celebrating Shirdi Baba’s birthday today- actual date is 28th September .                 Bijal will tell us more about Shirdi Baba’s Life.

Announcements 23 September 2012

1. SSE term starts at Soar Valley

9.30 - 11.00am - We are registering new children and Sai Spiritual Education classes start from age 4+ to 18 years old, so if you know of any families that are interested in enrolling their children then please do pass on the message. 

If you or someone you know would like to volunteer in SSE and help in any way possible, we can provide teacher training and support to work with students of different ages.

We are also looking for adults to share their professional experience with our older students looking to go to college and universities on different careers, if you would be interested in sharing your journey and have any tips for our teens then do please let me know too. If there are any people with IT background  & would like to help us with the centre website , please come & see me.

2. SSE Play Group

Launched last Sunday 16th September 2012!

We welcome all parents, carers and grandparents to join us in the SSE playgroup along with their children aged 4 years and under every Sunday at Soar Valley College between 9:45 am and 10:30 am. Please see Aarti.

3. Group 4 New Term

We have Group 4 (Lotuss) session today 10am - 11.30am

We would like to welcome students aged 15 - 17 years who are in Year 11 in School and 1st/2nd year of college as Group 4 bridges the gap from SSE classes age 15 to Youth wing age 18. It provides them the opportunity to meet like-minded teenagers and adults on their spiritual journey and take part in group projects and personal sadhana.

Group 4 sessions are based on Swami's teachings and the main material is taken from discourses by Swami to students during the Summer Showers program 1990 in Prashanti Nilayam, India.

4. Sai Smaran Bhajans

On behalf of the United Kingdom Central Council, we would like to invite you and your family members to our 2nd Sai Smaran Bhajans for the year. This will be a National offering of our gratitude in the form of Bhajans (devotional singing) to our Beloved Bhagawan. 

Date: Saturday 29th September 2012
Time: 09:00 - 18:00
Venue: Oxhey Wood Primary School, Oxhey Wood, South Oxhey, Watford, WD19 7SL

Special Meeting of those participating in 'Sai Jyothi’ Pilgrimage: 14.00 - 16.30pm

5. Shirdi Sai Satcharita (English)

The next programme will be in English this time on Saturday 29 September at East West Community Centre from 5.30am – 6.30pm with the Palki procession on Friday at 8.30pm. please the poster at the information desk for more details on timings of the Aarthi’s.

6. We will also be celebrating Shirdi Sai Baba’s Birthday on Sunday 30th September

7. Akhand Bhajans

This year we will have hourly slots and we need people to come forward as leads to take 1 hour, or more if you have the time, you will fill your hour with singers, it can be personal family or Sai family etc in these groups. You will be responsible for the hour and we will hold 2 practices dates so far, are 14 & 28 October at Soar Valley. Even if you can’t attend one of these dates please practice at Bhajan practice, in the car in the shower etc!! more details will follow over the coming weeks. Please put your name down if you want to lead an hour slot.

8. Committee Meeting – Tuesday 25th Sep at SVC from 7.30-9.30. 

9. Swami’s 87th Birthday Sadhana- 9 Point Code of Conduct

Please take a leaflet which has information on this year’s Centre Sadhana: -

"The day when you resolve to practice My advice; to follow my directives, to translate My message into acts of service, and to engage in spiritual discipline -that day is My birthday for you. The 23rd of November which you now honour as the day on which I was born, is only like any other day, even if you celebrate it in a routine, ritual fashion. Adore man: the adoration reaches Me. Neglect man; you neglect Me. Of what avail is it to worship the Lord and to suppress man, His counterpart on earth? Love for God must be manifested as Love for man, and Love must express itself as service."

- Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba

Announcements 16 September 2012

1. National Pilgrimage to Prashanti 2012

Registration is still open for National Pilgrimage 2012 For up to date information and registration details please go to the national Website;  www.Srisathyasai.org.uk/nationalpilgrimage2012/

2. SSE term starts at soar valley

Warm welcome back to the new term of SSE which started last week:

 9.30 - 11.00am at Soar Valley College.

We are still registering new children and Sai Spiritual Education classes start from age 4+ to 18 years old, so if you know of any families that are interested in enrolling their children then please do pass on the message. 

Also if you or someone you know would like to volunteer in SSE and help in any way possible for whatever time available then please do contact me or come and speak to me on Sunday. We can provide teacher training and support to work with students of different ages, opportunities to experience, share and learn new skills while developing your knowledge of Swami's Education in human values program. 

We are also looking for adults to share their professional experience with our older students looking to go to college and universities on different careers, if you would be interested in sharing your journey and have any tips for our teens then do please let me know too.

3. SSE Play Group

Launch of SSE Play Group: Sunday 16th September 2012!

We welcome all parents, carers and grandparents to join us in the SSE playgroup along with their children aged 4 years and under every Sunday at Soar Valley College between 9:45 am and 10:30 am. Please see Aarti.

The play group will encourage purposeful play, enabling each and every child to blossom from their earliest years to being ready for the next step in Life. SSE play group would encourage, value and extend every child’s contribution to Swami’s divine teaching.

4. Group 4 New Term

We have our first Group 4 (Lotuss) session today

From 10am - 11.30am at Soar Valley College

We would like to welcome the next batch of students aged 15 - 16 years who are now in Year 11 in School to SSE Group 4.

Also a welcome back to our students now in their 1st year of college aged 16-17 years and those in their 2nd year of college turning 18 and about to join the youth wing.

Group 4 sessions are based on Swami's teachings and the main material is taken from discourses by Swami to students during the Summer Showers program 1990 in Prashanti Nilayam, India.

Group 4 bridges the gap from SSE classes age 15 to Youth wing age 18 and provides you the opportunity to meet like-minded teenagers and adults on your spiritual journey and take part in group projects and personal sadhana.

5. Sai Smaran Bhajans

On behalf of the United Kingdom Central Council, we would like to invite you and your family members to our 2nd Sai Smaran Bhajans for the year. This will be a National offering of our gratitude in the form of Bhajans (devotional singing) to our Beloved Bhagawan. 

Date: Saturday 29th September 2012
Time: 09:00 - 18:00
Venue: Oxhey Wood Primary School, Oxhey Wood, South Oxhey, Watford, WD19 7SL

Special Meeting of those participating in 'Sai Jyothi’: 14.00 - 16.30pm

6. Salcey Forest

We have a Service activity at Salcey Forest on 23rd September from 10:30 to 3:00 pm. All volunteers will need to wear appropriate clothing (warm and waterproof) and footwear (boots or wellingtons). Also please bring with you gardening gloves.  Please let the service coordinator know by Sunday 16th September.

7. Ganesh Chaturthi Today & Swami’s Birthday Sadhana

Today is Ganesh Chaturthi……Message by Hansaben Sisodia.

8. Shirdi Sai Satcharita (English)

The next programme will be in English this time on Saturday 29 September, more details to follow

Next Celebration Shirdi Sai Baba’s Birthday on 30th September

Announcements 9 September 2012

1. National Pilgrimage to Prashanti 2012

Registration is still open for National Pilgrimage 2012 For up to date information and registration details please go to the national Website;  www.Srisathyasai.org.uk/nationalpilgrimage2012/

2. Sai Ideal Seminar – Healthcare professionals

On behalf of the Sri Sathya Sai Service Organisation (UK), it gives me great pleasure to invite you to attend the 2nd Annual Sai Ideal Healthcare Seminar on Saturday 16th September 2012.

Inspired by Bhagawan’s teachings and Divine example of delivering the highest standards of healthcare with love and compassion, healthcare professionals from the Sri Sathya Sai Service Organisation UK have been engaged in humanitarian work both domestically and abroad. This seminar will provide an opportunity to:  Sunday, 16th September 2012,  Onslow St. Audrey’s School, Old Rectory Drive, Hatfield, AL10 8AB, time: 10 am – 5 pm

http://www.srisathyasai.org.uk/national-programmes/healthcareseminar2012/

3. SSE term starts at Soar Valley

Warm welcome back to the new term of SSE which starts this week:

Sunday 9th September 9.30 - 11.00am at Soar Valley College.

We are registering new children from this week and Sai Spiritual Education classes start from age 4+ to 18 years old, so if you know of any families that are interested in enrolling their children then please do pass on the message. 

Also if you or someone you know would like to volunteer in SSE and help in any way possible for whatever time available then please do contact me or come and speak to me on Sunday. We can provide teacher training and support to work with students of different ages, opportunities to experience, share and learn new skills while developing your knowledge of Swami's Education in human values program. 

We are also looking for adults to share their professional experience with our older students looking to go to college and universities on different careers, if you would be interested in sharing your journey and have any tips for our teens then do please let me know too.

4. Sai Smaran Bhajans

On behalf of the United Kingdom Central Council, we would like to invite you and your family members to our 2nd Sai Smaran Bhajans for the year. This will be a National offering of our gratitude in the form of Bhajans (devotional singing) to our Beloved Bhagawan. 

Date: Saturday 29th September 2012
Time: 09:00 - 18:00
Venue: Oxhey Wood Primary School, Oxhey Wood, South Oxhey, Watford, WD19 7SL

Special Meeting of those participating in 'Sai Jyothi' : 14.00 - 16.30 hrs

5. Salcey Forest

Service activity at Salcey Forest on 23rd September from 10:30 to 3:00 pm. All volunteers will need to wear appropriate clothing (warm and waterproof) and footwear (boots or wellingtons). Also please bring with you gardening gloves.  Please let the service coordinator know by Sunday 16th September.

6. Balaji Temple Trip

There will be a coach/mini buses going to the Balaji Temple next Saturday 15th September organized by Narborough Road Sai Centre. The transport will leave Leicester at approx 10am and leave Birmingham at 4pm. We will look around the temple, have a picnic and then some games, antakshree with the elderly...today is last day to give your names at the info desk.

Announcements 2 September 2012

1. Sai Ideal Seminar – Healthcare professionals

The 2nd Annual Sai Ideal Healthcare Seminar will be held on; Sunday, 16th September 2012, Onslow St. Audrey’s School, Old Rectory Drive, Hatfield, AL10 8AB, time: 10 am – 5 pm

Inspired by Bhagawan’s teachings and Divine example of delivering the highest standards of healthcare with love and compassion, healthcare professionals from the Sri Sathya Sai Service Organisation UK have been engaged in humanitarian work both domestically and abroad. This seminar will provide an opportunity to: 

Reflect on the Service activities undertaken thus far

Provide updates on forthcoming healthcare activities and projects

Discuss sustained partnerships in enabling the effective delivery of Sai ideal Healthcare

Invite contributions from various specialties to enhance the care provided.

The seminar is open to all healthcare professionals so please do pass on the message to those you know who work in this field. For further information and registration details please go to the National website; http://www.srisathyasai.org.uk/national-programmes/healthcareseminar2012/ or read the full letter on the Information desk notice board.

2. SSE New Term

Sai Spiritual Education classes start next week: 9th September 2012 from 9.30-11.00am. If anybody would like to register their children ages 4 - 17 years, would like to help or know more about this program, please come and see the SSE coordinator Aarti next week for more details.

3. Professor Anil Kumar’s talks

For those of you who missed the national retreat and the talk on Tuesday 21st August, you have the opportunity to watch all his talks online on the national website. Please go to: http://www.srisathyasai.org.uk/ and/or look at the Photos on: www.facebook.com/saimemories

4. National Pilgrimage to Prashanti 2012

Registration is still open for National Pilgrimage 2012 For up to date information and registration details please go to the national Website;  www.Srisathyasai.org.uk/nationalpilgrimage2012/

5. Bhajan Practice

There will be bhajan rehearsals today after the 108 mala till 11am.  

6. Balaji Temple Trip

There will be a coach/mini buses going to the Balaji Temple on Saturday 15th September with members from Narborough Road Sai Centre. The transport will leave Leicester at approx 10am and leave Birmingham at 4pm. We will look around the temple, have a picnic and them some games, antakshree with the elderly...
 
If you could leave your name at the information desk as we need to know numbers asap and therefore there is a deposit of £5 to secure a place.

1. National Pilgrimage to Prasanthi 2012

Registration is still open for National Pilgrimage 2012 – 

For up to date information and registration details please go to the national Website;  www.srisathyasai.org.uk/nationalpilgrimage2012/

2. Ladies Wing Service

Ladies wing will be holding Bhajans for the elderly residents of Asra House today  

4-5 pm. All are welcome to attend. Please see Hansaben for further details.

3. SSE New Term

SSE classes start from 9th September 2012 from 9.30-11.00 am. If anybody would like to register their children or would like to help or know more about this program, please see the SSE coordinator Aarti for more details.

4. Committee Meeting

Our next committee meeting will be 28th August at Belgrave Neighbourhood Centre, all members to attend from 7.30-9.00 pm.

Thought for Today:  Please leave silently after the Vibhuti Mantra- Jai Sai Ram

1. National Pilgrimage

Registration is still open for National Pilgrimage 2012 – It has been named Sai Jyoti, as the theme for Our Organisation this year is Year of Illumination

The dates have now been extended in light of Vijiya Dashami celebrations & Grama Seva. 

It has been arranged in two phases.

7th - 12th October – Will include Spiritual activities & cultural programs

 13th   - 27th October – Will include Service Activities; Grama Seva and Other Service activities.

Registration is flexible; You can go to either a or b or you can go to both..

For up to date information and registration details please go to the national Website; www.srisathyasai.org.uk/nationalpilgrimage2012

2. Anil Kumar Visit to Leicester

After the Retreat this weekend Anil Kumar will be in the UK for a week and is planning to give several talks. 

We are fortunate to have him coming to Region 4 on Tuesday 21st August. The event will take place in Leicester at: The Venue, 101 Gwendolene Road, LE5 5FL and the program will be from 7pm. You have to register on line on the national www.srisathyasai.org.uk & can choose to go to one or all the satsangs organized across uk.

4. All the weekly announcements & details of past, current & future events, festivals and programs are all on our Leicester website : www.leicestersaicentre.org & details of  all national events are on the national  www.srisathyasai.org.uk.

5. Collection of good quality old/new clothes for charity to Croatia. Please bring them to Soar Valley College on the last Sunday of every month.(next week) Further details at info desk.

Thought for Today:  Please leave silently after the Vibhuti Mantra- Jai Sai Ram

Announcements on Sunday 12 August 2012

1. National Pilgrimage

Registration is still open for National Pilgrimage 2012 – It has been named Sai Jyoti, as the theme for Our Organisation this year is Year of Illumination

The dates have now been extended in light of Vijiya Dashami celebrations & Grama Seva. 

It has been arranged in two phases.

7th - 12th October – Will include Spiritual activites & cultural programs

 13th   - 27th October – Will include Service Activities; Grama Seva and Other Service activities.

Registration is flexible; You can go to either a or b or you can go to both..

For up to date information and registration details please go to the national Website; www.srisathyasai.org.uk/nationalpilgrimage2012 

2. National Sai Retreat  17th – 19th August 2012

This is being held in North Wales, we are blessed to have Prof Anilkumar from Prashanti as the chief guest. speaker. He will spread the Divine Light by sharing his personal experiences with our Divine Master.

If you still want to attend you can register as a day delegate. The registration will close by Monday 13th August.

Please see me if you need further information or visit the national website: www.srisathyasai.org.uk

3. Anil Kumar Visit to Leicester

After the Retreat Anil Kumar will be in the UK for a week and is planning to give several talks. 

We are fortunate to have him coming to Region 4 on Tuesday 21st August. The event will take place in Leicester at: The Venue, 101 Gwedolene Road, LE5 5FL and the program will be from 7pm. You have to register on line on the national www.srisathyasai.org.uk & can choose to go to one or all the satsangs organized across uk.

4. All the weekly announcements & details of past, current & future events, festivals and programs are all on our Leicester website : www.leicestersaicentre.org & details of  all national events are on the national  www.srisathyasai.org.uk.

5. Collection of good quality old/new clothes for charity to Croatia. Please bring them to Soar Valley College on the last Sunday of every month. Further details at info desk.

Thought for Today: by Amit Mistry on Krishna Janmastami

Please leave silently after the Vibhuti Mantra- Jai Sai Ram

Announcements for Sunday 5 August 2012

1. National Pilgrimage

Registration is still open for National Pilgrimage 2012 – It has been named Sai Jyoti, as the theme for Our Organisation this year is Year of Illumination

The dates have now been extended in light of Vijiya Dashami celebrations & Grama Seva. 

It has been arranged in two phases.

7th - 12th October – Will include Spiritual activities & cultural programs

 13th   - 27th October – Will include Service Activities; Grama Seva and Other Service activities.

Registration is flexible; You can go to either a or b or you can go to both..

For up to date information and registration details please go to the national Website; www.srisathyasai.org.uk/nationalpilgrimage2012 

2. National Sai Retreat  17th – 19th August 2012

This is being held in North Wales, by the sea side! the theme is Divine Light, as this is the year of Illumination. The programme will consist of talks, interactive workshops, music, concerts, prayers, meditation & walks on the beach. We are blessed to have with us Prof Anilkumar Kamaraju from Prashanti Niliyam as our chief guest.  As most of us know that he is best known as Swami’s personal translator. He will spread the Divine Light by sharing his personal experiences with our Divine Master.

If you still want to attend you can register for the whichever day (Fri/Sat/Sun) as a day delegate. If you want to stay over night, you will need to book your own hotel, there are many hotels there but are filling up fast. If you register on the national website, they provide some hotel options which direct you to their hotel.

You can get further information at the info desk or the national website:   www.srisathyasai.org.uk 

3. We will be celebrating Krishna Janmastami this Friday 10th August 2012 here at Soar Valley from 7.15 pm 

4. There will be our regular Bi-monthly Gayatri Mantra Program on the 11th of August 2012, from 2pm – 7pm, all are welcome to attend and join us in showing our Love and Devotion to our Lord 

5. All the weekly announcements & details of past, current & future events, festivals and programs are all on our Leicester website : www.leicestersaicentre.org. 

Registration is still open for National Pilgrimage 2012 – It has been named Sai Jyoti, as the theme for Our Organisation this year is Year of Illumination

The dates have now been extended in light of Vijiya Dashami celebrations & Grama Seva. 

It has been arranged in two phases.

7th - 12th October – Will include Spiritual activities & cultural programs

 13th   - 27th October – Will include Service Activities; Grama Seva and Other Service activities.

Registration is flexible; You can go to either a or b or you can go to both..

For up to date information and registration details please go to the national Website; www.srisathyasai.org.uk/nationalpilgrimage2012 

This is being held in North Wales, by the sea side! the theme is Divine Light, as this is the year of Illumination. The programme will consist of talks, interactive workshops, music, concerts, prayers, meditation & walks on the beach. We are blessed to have with us Prof Anilkumar Kamaraju from Prashanti Niliyam as our chief guest.  As most of us know that he is best known as Swami’s personal translator. He will spread the Divine Light by sharing his personal experiences with our Divine Master.

If you still want to attend you can register for the whichever day (Fri/Sat/Sun) as a day delegate. If you want to stay over night, you will need to book your own hotel, there are many hotels there but are filling up fast. If you register on the national website, they provide some hotel options which direct you to their hotel.

You can get further information at the info desk or the national website:   www.srisathyasai.org.uk 

4. We will be celebrating Krishna Janmastami on Friday 10th August 2012 here at Soar Valley from 7.30 pm

5. Collection of good quality old /new clothes for charity. Please bring them to Soar Valley College on the last Sunday of every month – starting from 29/07/12. At the moment we are not collecting Saris- all other clothes are ok.

6. All the weekly announcements & details of past, current & future events, festivals and programs are all on our Leicester website : www.leicestersaicentre.org.

1. Registration is now open for National Pilgrimage 2012 – It has been named Sai Jyoti, as the theme for Our Organisation this year is Year of Illumination

The dates have now been extended in light of Vijiya Dashami celebrations & Grama Seva. 

It has been arranged in two phases.

7th - 12th October – Will include Spiritual activities & cultural programs

 13th   - 27th October – Will include Service Activities; Grama Seva and Other Service activities.

Registration is flexible; You can go to either a or b or you can go to both..

For up to date information and registration details please go to the national Website; www.srisathyasai.org.uk/nationalpilgrimage2012

2. National Sai Retreat  17th – 19th August 2012

This is being held in North Wales, by the sea side! the theme is Divine Light, as this is the year of Illumination. The programme will consist of talks, interactive workshops, music, concerts, prayers, meditation & walks on the beach. We are blessed to have with us Prof Anilkumar Kamaraju from Prashanti Niliyam as our chief guest.  As most of us know that he is best known as Swami’s personal translator. He will spread the Divine Light by sharing his personal experiences with our Divine Master.

If you still want to attend you can register for the whichever day (Fri/Sat/Sun) as a day delegate. If you want to stay over night, you will need to book your own hotel, there are many hotels there but are filling up fast. If you register on the national website, they provide some hotel options which direct you to their hotel.

You can get further information at the info desk or the national website:   www.srisathyasai.org.uk

3. We will be celebrating Krishna Janmastami on Friday 10th August 2012 here at Soar Valley from 7.30 pm

4. There will be our monthly study circle today.

5. We are going to start making regular (last Sunday of the month) clothes collection for charity. Please bring your new/old clothes to the Centre and we will deliver them to Refugee Relief Charity in Wellingborough.

Thought for Today

Please Leave Silently after the Vibuthi Mantra

Registration is now open for National Pilgrimage 2012 – It has been named Sai Jyoti, as the theme for Our Organisation this year is Year of Illumination

The dates have now been extended in light of Vijiya Dashami celebrations & Grama Seva. 

It has been arranged in two phases.

7th - 12th October – Will include Spiritual activities & cultural programs

13th   - 27th October – Will include Service Activities; Grama Seva and Other Service activities.

Registration is flexible; You can go to either a or b or you can go to both..

For up to date information and registration details please go to the national Website; www.srisathyasai.org.uk/nationalpilgrimage2012

Read the letter from National Chair – Click Here

This is being held in North Wales, by the sea side! the theme is Divine Light, as this is the year of Illumination. The programme will consist of talks, interactive workshops, music, concerts, prayers, meditation & walks on the beach. We are blessed to have with us Prof Anilkumar Kamaraju from Prasanthi Nilayam as our chief guest.  As most of us know that he is best known as Swami’s personal translator. He will spread the Divine Light by sharing his personal experiences with our Divine  Master

3. We are still collecting vouchers for the Sai School- Please leave them at the info desk.

4. Monthly Study Circle next week after bhajans.

Thought for Today

Please Leave Silently after the Vibhuti Mantra

The dates have now been extended in light of Vijiya Dashami celebrations & Grama Seva. 

13th   - 27th October – Will include Service Activities; Grama Seva and Other Service activities.

Announcements for Sunday 10 June

1. National Pilgrimage-  

Registration is now open for National Pilgrimage 2012 –  it has been named SAI JYOTI, as this is the year of illumination. 

a) 7-12th October – Will include Spiritual activites & cultural programs 

b)13th -27th October – Will include Service Activities; Grama Seva and Other Service activities. 

For up to date information and registration details please go to the national Website; www.srisathyasai.org.uk/nationalpilgrimage2012 

Announcements for Sunday 20 May 2012

1. National Pilgrimage- Registration is now open for National Pilgrimage 2012 –  it has been named SAI JYOTI, as this is the year of illumination.

The dates have now been extended in light of Vijiya Dashami celebrations & Grama Seva.  it has been arranged in two phases.

a) 7-12th October – Will include Spiritual activities & cultural programs

b)13th -27th October – Will include Service Activities; Grama Seva and Other Service activities.

Registration is flexible; You can go to either a or b  or you can go to both..

For up to date information and registration details please go to the national Website; www.srisathyasai.org.uk/nationalpilgrimage2012

We recommend everyone registered, those intending to register or want to hear more, attend the first of the many sadhana meetings planned:

Date / Time: Sunday 03 June 2012 (10.30 – 15.30)

Venue: Oxhey Wood Primary School, Oxhey Drive, South Oxhey, Watford WD19 7SL

The purpose of the Sadhana Meeting is to outline preparations for the pilgrimage; Sadhana plans, talks, opportunity to ask questions etc.

Ketan & Veeru provided further details of the pilgrimage and the Sadhana meetings.

2. Service at the Sai School

Our next session to do the service at the Sai School is on Saturday 2nd June from 10 to 4 pm.  Please can you let us know if you will be coming for service so we can allocate jobs accordingly.
 
Please can you let us know by Thursday 24 May 2012 at the latest.

3. Bhajan Practice after today’s session.

4. Collecting Vouchers for the Sai School, please give them at the information desk

Thought for the Day

Announcements Sunday 13 May 2012

1. National Pilgrimage-

Registration is now open for National Pilgrimage 2012 –  it has been named SAI JYOTI, as this is the year of illumination. 

The dates have now been extended in light of Vijiya Dashami celebrations & Grama Seva.  it has been arranged in two phases. 

a) 7-12th October – Will include Spiritual activities & cultural programs 

b)13th -27th October – Will include Service Activities; Grama Seva and Other Service activities. 

Registration is flexible; You can go to either a or b  or you can go to both.. 

For up to date information and registration details please go to our web-site - www.leicestersaicentre.org 

2. Ladies Wing Activity This Month 

Ladies Wing programme at East West Centre,

Upstairs hall on Saturday 19th May from 7-9 pm. 

Our programme is EFT-Emotional Freedom Technique.

This is often called Acupuncture without the needles.  

EFT is tapping on the meridian points on your body to release the blockage of energy caused by emotions and traumas. 

I am sure this will be a unique an informative evening. 

3. Bhajan Practice after today’s session 

4. Collecting Vouchers for the Sai School, please give them at the information desk 

5. Thought of the Day

Announcements for Sunday 6 May 2012 - Easwaramma Day celebrations

1. National Pilgrimage-

Registration is now open for National Pilgrimage 2012 –  it has been named SAI JYOTI, as this is the year of illumination.

The dates have now been extended in light of Vijiya Dashami celebrations & Grama Seva.  it has been arranged in two phases.

 a) 7-12th October – Will include Spiritual activities & cultural programs 

b)13th -27th October – Will include Service Activities; Grama Seva and Other Service activities. 

Registration is flexible; You can go to either a or b  or you can go to both. 

For up to date information and registration details please go to the national Website; www.srisathyasai.org.uk/nationalpilgrimage2012

2. Ladies Wing Activity This Month 

Ladies Wing programme at East West Centre,

Upstairs hall on Saturday 19th May from 7-9 pm. 

Our programme is EFT-Emotional Freedom Technique.

This is often called Acupuncture without the needles.  

EFT is tapping on the meridian points on your body to release the blockage of energy caused by emotions and traumas. 

I am sure this will be a unique an informative evening. 

3. Collecting Vouchers for the Sai School, please give them at the information desk

Thought of the Day

1. National Easwaramma Day- Next Saturday 5th May 2012

Registration is Now Closed & if you have registered & still need transport, we have spaces then please give your names to Chotubhai at the desk .

TIME - the coaches will leave from Soar Valley is 7.30, so please be here on time.

Date: Saturday 5th May 2012

Time: 10.30 - 16.30

Venue: Onslow St Audrey's School Old Rectory Drive Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 8AB

2. Centre level Easwaramma Day Celebrations – is Next Sunday 6th May – actual day with bhajans by SSE children & a small program on the five Mothers from 9- 11 am.

3. National Pilgrimage-

Registration is now open for National Pilgrimage 2012 – it has been named SAI JYOTI, as this is the year of illumination.

The dates have now been extended in light of Vijiya Dashami celebrations & Grama Seva. it has been arranged in two phases.

a) 7-12th October – Will include Spiritual activites & cultural programs

b)13th -27th October – Will include Service Activities; Grama Seva and Other Service activities.

Registration is flexible; You can go to either a or b or you can go to both..

For up to date information and registration details please go to the national Website; www. Srisathyasai.org.uk/nationalpilgrimage2012/

4. Collecting Vouchers for the Sai School, please give them at the information desk

Thought of the Day by Sanjaybhai Samani on yesterday’s National Memorial Day and the overriding message of 'love' that was shown by all our guests & devotees throughout the day.

1. National Gratitude Bhajans – registration not necessary for this national event!

Sai Smaran - As we approach the one year anniversary of our beloved Lord's Mahasamadhi, we would like to welcome you in joining together to pray and offer a garland of our love and gratitude in form of bhajans.

Date: Saturday 21st April 2012
Time: 11.00 - 17:00
Venue: Oxhey Wood Primary School, Oxhey Wood, South Oxhey, Watford, WD19 7SL 

2. National Sai Memorial Day Saturday 28th April 2012-

Date:               Saturday 28th April 2012
Time:               11.00 am – 4.30 pm
Venue:            Maher Centre, 15 Ravensbridge Dr, LE4 0BZ  

Since seating may be limited, to avoid disappointment, please register on line as soon as possible at: www.srisathyasai.org.uk/national-programmes

- Bhajan Practice today – all are welcome to sing for next week

- Regional YAP (Young Adults Program): Saturday 14th April at East West Centre 11-2pm: all youth are invited to attend the first YAP in region 4! - Regional Youth Co-ordinator: Seetal to talk further after announcements (Before Easter message)

- Ladies wing activity – Sunday April 22nd at Ashra House 4-5pm, all ladies welcome to attend and provide a service by singing bhajans for the elderly residents.

- SSE Classes start back next Sunday 15th April after 2 week Easter Holidays

- Gayatri Mantra Program: Saturday 21st April 2-7pm at East West community centre

- Collecting Vouchers for the Sai School, please give them at the information desk

- Bi-monthly calendar is available from the information desk: one per family please

- National event leaflet is also available with details of all 3 events if required

- Centre website has information also so please visit: www.leicestersaicentre.org

1.  National Sai Memorial Day Saturday 28th April 2012-

Date:               Saturday 28th April 2012

Time:               11.00 am – 4.30 pm

Venue:             Maher Centre, 15 Ravensbridge Dr, LE4 0BZ

Since seating may be limited, to avoid disappointment, please register on line as soon as possible at:

www.srisathyasai.org.uk/national-programmes

2.  National Easwaramma Day-

SSE children of the U.K. unite to celebrate the Glory of Motherhood and offer their heartfelt gratitude to Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba.

Swami has dedicated Easwaramma Day as Children's Day the world over. It is a day when we celebrate the 'Glory of Motherhood' and express our gratitude. Our beloved Swami has often told us that we should love, honour and respect our parents.

The programme on the day will include prayers, group devotional songs, pledge of gratitude by the children, interactive sessions for children, youth and adults, children's presentations, exhibition by the Sai Youth and other offerings. Our special guest Sri Sanjay Sahni (Director, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, Brindavan Campus, India) will be sharing with us his experiences with Bhagawan and lessons learnt at the Divine Lotus Feet.

Date: Saturday 5th May 2012
Time: 10.30 - 16.30
Venue: Onslow St Audrey's School Old Rectory Drive Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 8AB

Since seating may be limited, to avoid disappointment, please register on line as soon as possible at: www.srisathyasai.org.uk/national-programmes 

3.  National Gratitude Bhajans

On behalf of the United Kingdom Central Council, we would like to invite you and your family members to Sai Smaran - a National offering of our gratitude in form of Bhajans (devotional singing) to our Beloved Bhagawan.

Our most cherished memories are of witnessing Swami amidst beautiful, melodious bhajans sung in the background as an expression of our intense love and yearning for Him. As we approach the one year anniversary of our beloved Lord's Mahasamadhi, we would like to welcome you in joining together to pray and offer a garland of our love and gratitude in form of bhajans.

Date: Saturday 21st April 2012
Time: 11.00 - 17:00
Venue: Oxhey Wood Primary School, Oxhey Wood, South Oxhey, Watford, WD19 7SL

http://www.srisathyasai.org.uk/national-programmes/ 

Help with  registering  for both National Memorial & Easwaramma Day is provided for those who do not have access to a computer. 

Coach is being arranged for Easwaramma Day, so please give your names to Chotubhai. 

4.  Ram Navami Celebration- Sunday 1st April 9-11 am

Will be celebrated with bhajans, 108 names & talk on the story &  significance of celebrating this festival & what Swami has said on this Great Epic Ramayana- practice today 

5.  Easter – Sunday 8th April – 9-11 am

Bhajans, Swami’s video & talk.

6.  SSE Easter holiday for next 2 weeks on 1st & 8th April 2012

7.  Committee meeting- Tuesday 27th March- all current members to attend

8.  Collecting Vouchers for the Sai School, please give them at the information desk 

Jenni to talk on regional spiritual wing activities

Thought of the Day- on Ugadi & message of Swami 

Special Message:

1. Today is very auspicious day. This time last year, Swami gave His last physical Darshan.

2. Time waits for no one. Change is the only constant in the chaotic world.

3. We should reflect on our journey so far from the form to the formless.

4. Spend a few minutes today and contemplate on our inward journey to realize the purpose of this human birth & to reach nearer to the Goal. 

Swami says:

“There is no place where I am not, there is not a form which is not mine.

I am the life in All beings.

I am the strength of the strong

The strength free from greed & lust

To experience my Presence & My Glory, there is not a special place, for I am

Everything, everywhere, ever”.

                                                                                            Sri Sathya Sai Baba

1. National Sai Memorial Day 28th April 2012-

Since seating may be limited, to avoid disappointment, please register on line as soon as possible at:

1.  Maha Shivaratri Celebrations: 20th February 2012
This year Mahashivaratri falls on a Monday which is very auspicious & to make it even more special & spiritually beneficial to us all, we will continue the program with chanting Vedic Mantras, Lingam Abhishekam & Bhajans including Swami’s video till midnight.                                              The venue is: Ram Mandir, Hildyard Road Leicester LE4 5GG       Time: 7.30 pm start

2. Bhajan practice 10.30-12 pm
All are welcome to participate in the practice of chanting the special Shiva ashtakams/storas & bhajans today.

3. Service at the Sathya Sai School  25 February 2012
Reminder our first session is on Sat February 25th and will be between 10 and 4 pm.  Please let Hemantbhai know by next Sat 11th February at the latest if you would like to take part.

4 Gayatri Mantra Programme 25 February 2012
The first Gayatri programme for 2012, for peace is at East West Community Centre in upstairs hall on 25th February from 2 pm to 7 pm, all are welcome to come and chant even if only for an hour or 2.

1. Service at the Sathya Sai School 25 February 2012
The rota for service at the Sathya Sai School has been arranged. Our first session is on Sat February 25th and will be between 10 and 4 pm.  Please let Hemantbhai know by next Sat 11th February at the latest if you would like to take part.

2. Gayatri Mantra Programme 25 February 2012
The first Gayatri programme for 2012, This chanting is for peace for all creation & positive vibrations that our Lord will use for the good of all His Divine creation. The programme will be at East West Community Centre in upstairs hall on 25th February from 2 pm to 7 pm, light Satwic food will be served during the programme. All are welcome to come and chant even if only for an hour or 2.

3. Maha Shivaratri Celebrations
This year Mahashivaratri falls on a Monday which is very auspicious & to make it even more special & spiritually beneficial to us all, we will continue the program with chanting Vedic Mantras, Lingam Abhishekam & Bhajans including Swami’s Darshan video etc till midnight .
The venue is: Ram Mandir,  Hildyard Road Leicester LE4 5GG 
Date: 20th February 2012. More details will be given next week.

4. Bhajan practice
After Bhajans 10.30-12 pm today

We will start the practices for Shivaratri as well today & next Sunday. We may also organise more practices in the weekdays so please if you would like to sing please come to these practices. All are welcome to participate in the practice of chanting the special Shiva stotas & bhajans.

Thought of the Day

2 min silence after vibhuti mantra.

Jai Sai Ram