ISKCON PHiladelphia Newsletter
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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 ISKCON Desire Tree - For Downloadable Lectures Krishna.com ISKCON of Philadelphia | 41 W. Allens Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19119 | Website