ISKCON PHiladelphia Newsletter

Founder-Archarya His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
ISKCON PHiladelphia Newsletter - 10/2/15
Dear Devotee,
We hope you are enjoying the fall and all of the celebrations that go along with this time of year.
In this issue you'll find information on upcoming events, seva opportunities, pictures and
coverage of the recent Radhastami celebration and our regular devotee feature.
If you have a topic to contribute to the newsletter or would like an event added to the calendar,
please email us at [email protected].
Wishing you a wonderful weekend.
Hare Krsna
The Newsletter Team
In This Issue
Calendar
Weekly Sastra
Featured Devotee
Seva Opportunities
Radhastami Recap
Bus Trip to NYC
Sunday School Sign-ups
Temple Financials
Quick Links
Calendar
Friday 10/2 at 7pm
First Friday Kirtan at Govinda's
Saturday 10/3 at 8pm
Bus Trip to NYC with Sunday School
Wednesday 10/7 - 6pm
Wednesday Kirtan at Temple
Thursday 10/8 - 6pm
Miracle on 2nd Avenue Book Reading
Thursday 10/8 - Ekadasi
Fast from Beans and Grains
Saturday 10/17 - TBD
HH Trivikram Swami Visit
Saturday 11/7 - all day
Bhakti Vriksa Class
Weekly Sastra
"Those with the vision of eternity can see that the imperishable soul
is transcendental, eternal, and beyond the modes of nature. Despite
contact with the material body, O Arjuna, the soul neither does
anything nor is entangled." Bhagavad-gita 13:32
Featured Devotees: Grhasta Couple Gauraraya
das and Sundarangi devi dasi
Gauraraya das, originally from Ireland and
Sundarangi devi dasi from New Zealand, have
been in the grhasta asrama for 5 years.
Gauraraya das became a disciple of Sivarama
Swami after joining the Krsna Consciousness
movement in 1986 at Bhaktivedanta Manor in
the UK. His wife, Sundarangi devi dasi, was
introduced to Krsna Consciousness eight years
ago at the bhakti lounge in New Zealand. She
has since received initiation from HH Devamrita Swami.
Three years ago, Gauraraya and Sundarangi followed the instruction of HH Devamrita
Swami to serve in America in order to assist with the development of the Gita Nagari farm
community and Philadelphia outreach programs.
Currently, their main service is preparing prasadam for Sunday feast, in addition to
participating in and leading outreach programs, books distribution efforts, kirtans and
university preaching. For Sundarangi, never forgetting to put Krsna in the center and
supporting each other in devotional service is essential to their marriage.
Gauraraya comments that "having a partner in Krishna Consciousness is a great blessing
because one has the constant association of a devotee. One of our favorite past times
together is reading The Krishna book."
Thank you for your service!
Seva Opportunities for Upcoming Events
If you are like many, you may have a strong desire to serve Krsna and the temple but work,
have a family and/or aren't sure how you can get involved. As you know, we celebrate many
auspicious occasions throughout the year and for most, we have special programs and festivals.
Much work goes into planning and implementing these events and we often need a lot of
additional help.
We'd like to invite you to sign up for a seva opportunity for your favorite upcoming event and
help us in planning these wonderful celebrations in service to Krsna and Srila Prabhupada.
Opportunities include decorations, prasadam coordination, kirtan, garlands and more. Many
services can even be done from your home.
Please click on the Seva Opportunities link below to find out what is available for each event.
Once you have selected your service and event, please email Wendy at
[email protected].
Seva Opportunities
Radhastami 2015 Celebration Highlights
Many thanks to all of those who came out on a
Monday evening to celebrate the appearance of Srimati
Radharani.
This year's Radhastami featured the reading of Sri
Radha's names along with an abhishek, traditional
dance, kirtan and lecture by HH Devamrita Swami. We
hope everyone enjoyed the festivities and received the
mercy bestowed by Radha for our devotional service.
"(Therefore) Radha is parama-devata, the supreme
goddess, and She is worshipable for everyone. She is
the protectress of all, and She is the mother of the entire universe." - Caitanya Caritamrita, Adi
4.89
Sign-up for the Sunday School Trip to NYC
On Saturday October 3rd, the Sunday school will take
a field trip to NYC in honor of Srila Prabhupada's 50th
anniversary arrival to USA.
Details:
8am - Leave Philly temple
10am-5pm NY Itinerary:
-26 2nd Ave (Matchless Gifts)
-ISKCON Brooklyn & Srila Prabhupada Museum
-Tompkins Square Park
-Doughnut Planet
7:30pm - Arrive back at Philly temple
The cost per adult is $25. Please contact Ramana Prabhu at [email protected] to register.
Register for Sunday School
Every Sunday from 4:30- 5:30 pm children actively
participate in our Sunday School programs. The
Sunday School inculcates Krishna consciousness
values and culture based on scriptures such as
Bhagavad-gita and Srimad Bhagavatam. Five classes
are offered according to age group from toddlers to
teenager. Sunday School children also participate in
picnics, dramas, games and other fun filled activities.
The 2015-2016 Sunday school year starts on Oct. 4th.
Please complete a registration form (see attached) for
each child in the family, attach one check for the fees
(no cash please), and hand them to Mohini Kumari dd,
or drop them off in the congregational office
Temple Financial Report
Each month, we post the temple's financial status on the bulletin board outside of the temple
office. For August Operations and Construction financials, please click below:
August Financials
Quick Links
Construction Donations
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