Weekly Bulletin - SpringfieldTemple.org

The Hindu Temple of Greater Springfield (HTGS)
1001 West Walnut Street, Chatham, IL 62629 Ph: 217-697-8174
www.SpringfieldTemple.org
Email: [email protected]
Tax-Exempt 501(C) (3) Organization
January 30, 2015
Weekly Bulletin
Dear Temple Devotees,
Namasthe
Administrative News
1. The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a Winter Storm watch with a potential of heavy
snow, which is in effect from Saturday evening through Sunday, therefore, the Temple will be closed on
Sunday February 1, 2015. Please check the website www.springfieldtemple.org for further updates.
2. Year 2015 Membership: We request the temple community to renew their annual membership. Being
a member, you will have voting rights in the general body meetings and will have an opportunity to serve on any
committee. Furthermore, your donation for the membership helps us paying the temple’s general operational
expenses. Family Membership $101; Single $51; Student $26. Annual sustaining Membership $1,001. You
can either mail the check to the above address or pay at the temple.
3. HTGS 2015 Calendar is ready for distribution. Please pick up the calendar at the front desk.
It’s FREE to all paid Annual members and Life Members; $10.00 for non-members. Online
version of the calendar is available on the Website. HTGS2015Calendar
PUJA Committee News
Ramaa Raghuraman, Puja Committee Chair
Upcoming SPECIAL EVENTS in February
3rd Sri Sathyanarayana Vratham/Katha 6:30pm (Sponsorship $15)
6th Sri Maha Lakshmi Abhishekam 6:30pm (Sponsorship $15)
7th Sanaka Hara Chaturdhi – Sri Ganesha Abhishekam 10am (Sponsorship $15)
7th Thiagaraja Aaradhana Celebratiosn 11 am – 12:30 pm FLYER
We welcome Carnatic music singers from the community to join Dr Vidhya Sunderashan. For
more details, please contact [email protected]
o 17th MAHA SIVA RATHIRI 5:30 pm – 12 midnight;
o We are targeting 51 puja sponsorships for the Siva Abhishekam. Please help us achieving
this goal. MahaSivaratriFlyer
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Prasadam / Annadatha Committee News
(Lakshmi Brahmamdam, Chair [email protected] 217-793-6734/217-553-2354)
Annadatha Program:
Annadatha program provides an unique opportunity for any individual family or group of friends, who can
sponsor this program on any of the 52 Saturday(s) available in year 2015. SignUpSheet
Lakshmi Brahmamdam continues as the Program coordinator to run this program. If you have any questions
regarding this program or would like to sign-up, please contact Lakshmi at 217-553-2354 or
[email protected] .
Saturday from Noon to 2 PM
January 31st Annadatha Menu -- Coordinated By: Lakshmi Brahmamdam
Menu: Vegetable Pulav, Paratha, Sabji, Dessert
Volunteers: Usha Arshanapally and Bindoo Nimavat
------------------------------------------------*****************------------------------------------------Temple Hours: Monday – Friday: 6 pm to 8 pm; Sat. 9am to 2pm and Sunday: 9 am to Noon
Contact: [email protected] Ph 217-697-8174
1001 West Walnut Street, Chatham, IL 62629 www.SpringfieldTemple.org
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Sincerely,
HTGS Executive Committee (interim for Year 2015)
(Dharmendra Nimavat, President; Shipra Somani, Vice-president; Kalpana Madan, Secretary; Krishna Mohan
Brahmamdam, Treasurer; Khushal Patel, Joint Treasurer; Avinash Anneboina, Joint Secretary, Board DelegateTBA).
Sarve Jana Sukhino Bhavantu