Fellowship & Special Events
The following is a list of our fellowship activities and special events/services. For details of each, see below.
March
Mon 7 7:00 pm Commemorative Service: Mahasamadhi of Paramahansa Yogananda
Wed 9 7:00 pm Commemorative Service: Mahasamadhi of Swami Sri Yukteswar
Sun 13 12:00 pm Day of Service
April
Sun 10 12:00 pm Day of Service
Sun 24 12:30 pm Vegetarian Potluck
May
Tues 10 7:00 pm Commemorative Service: Birthday of Swami Sri Yukteswar
Sun 15 12:00 pm Day of Service
Sun 29 12:30 pm Vegetarian Potluck
Mon 7 7:00 pm Commemorative Service: Mahasamadhi of Paramahansa Yogananda
Wed 9 7:00 pm Commemorative Service: Mahasamadhi of Swami Sri Yukteswar
Sun 13 12:00 pm Day of Service
April
Sun 10 12:00 pm Day of Service
Sun 24 12:30 pm Vegetarian Potluck
May
Tues 10 7:00 pm Commemorative Service: Birthday of Swami Sri Yukteswar
Sun 15 12:00 pm Day of Service
Sun 29 12:30 pm Vegetarian Potluck
Event Details
Day of Service: We have a special Day of Service every month giving Devotees an opportunity to volunteer on a monthly basis. Volunteering starts at 12:00pm following the Sunday Readings Service. Our monthly service gives us a chance to take care of some extra special projects and housekeeping duties which only require monthly attention. No special skills are required and all are welcome. A light lunch will be served for the volunteers.
Paramahansa Yogananda Mahasamadhi Commemorative Service: On Monday, March 7th, from 7:00 – 8:30 pm, we will have a special service commemorating the Mahasamadhi of our guru, Paramahansa Yogananda. See special instructions below*.
Swami Sri Yukteswar Mahasamadhi Commemorative Service: On Wednesday, March 9th, from 7:00 – 8:30 pm, we will have a special service commemorating the Mahasamadhi of Sri Yukteswar. See special instructions below*.
Birthday of Swami Sri Yukteswar: On Tuesday, May 10th from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., we will hold a special service to commemorate the Birthday of Swami Sri Yukteswar. See special instructions below*.
Vegetarian Potluck: On Sunday, May 29th, following the Readings Service, we will be holding a vegetarian potluck. Please bring your favorite vegetarian dish. This event will give us an opportunity to gather in a fun and social atmosphere while harvesting the blessings of spiritual fellowship. The Prayer for Food will be recited at 12:30pm.
Paramahansa Yogananda Mahasamadhi Commemorative Service: On Monday, March 7th, from 7:00 – 8:30 pm, we will have a special service commemorating the Mahasamadhi of our guru, Paramahansa Yogananda. See special instructions below*.
Swami Sri Yukteswar Mahasamadhi Commemorative Service: On Wednesday, March 9th, from 7:00 – 8:30 pm, we will have a special service commemorating the Mahasamadhi of Sri Yukteswar. See special instructions below*.
Birthday of Swami Sri Yukteswar: On Tuesday, May 10th from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., we will hold a special service to commemorate the Birthday of Swami Sri Yukteswar. See special instructions below*.
Vegetarian Potluck: On Sunday, May 29th, following the Readings Service, we will be holding a vegetarian potluck. Please bring your favorite vegetarian dish. This event will give us an opportunity to gather in a fun and social atmosphere while harvesting the blessings of spiritual fellowship. The Prayer for Food will be recited at 12:30pm.
*Instructions For Commemorative Services
All are welcome who are well enough acquainted with Self-Realization Fellowship teachings to appreciate the significance of the Guru-disciple relationship and to participate in the service with sincerity and reverence. For both birthday and mahasamadhi services, please bring your favorite flower(s) as a symbol of devotion to God and Gurus. Remember not to smell the flower(s), thereby “stealing” for yourself a part of the gift meant for God. Also, please bring a donation as a symbol of loyalty to the work of the Gurus. The donations are sent to Mother Center to be used for some special work in connection with the Guru who is being honored. Please arrive early.
