Come to me, O Christ, as the Good Shepherd

O Christ, beloved Son of God! Thou didst embark on a storm-tossed sea of prejudicial minds. Their cruel thought waves lashed thy tender heart.

Thy trial on the Cross was an immortal victory of humility over force, of soul over flesh. May thine ineffable example hearten us to bear bravely our lesser crosses.

O Great Lover of Error-Torn Humanity! In myriad hearts an unseen monument has arisen to the mightiest miracle of love--thy words: "Forgive them, for they know not what they do."

Paramahansa Yogananda

Whispers From Eternity p. 129

Dear Jackie,

March is such an inspiring month with maha-samadhis of our Guru Paramahansa Yogananda ji and Param Guru Swami Sri Yukteswar ji on March 7th and 9th, respectively. We will celebrate these with in-person services starting at 7:30 pm. We will also celebrate Easter with a Special Sunday Sunrise service on March 31 at 8 am.   

We want to remind you about the General Elections on March 24.  Please fill in the election nomination form available here if you are interested in serving in any of the elected positions. Click on Nomination Form to access it.  Please respond by saying “Not Able to Serve” if you are not interested in serving in an elected position for this coming year.  It helps the Nomination Team if they get your response and don’t need to call each person individually. These elections do not affect any other volunteering teams besides the Managing Council, Service Readers, and Sunday School.  

Jai Guru.

Gauri Prakash-Canjels

Coordinator

Commemoration Services

This month we will commemorate the mahasamadhi of both our guru, Paramahansa Yoganandaji, on March 7, and the mahasamadhi of our paramguru, Swami Sri Yukteswarji, on March 9. Both services will begin at 7:30 p.m. on their respective days. Please bring a flower and a donation in an envelope as symbols of your loyalty and devotion to the SRF line of Gurus. Commemoration services are primarily intended for those who are SRF students or other devotees who regularly attend the SRF meetings. However, all are welcome who are well enough acquainted with SRF teachings to appreciate the significance of the Guru‑disciple relationship and to participate in the service with sincerity and reverence.

General Membership Meeting and Annual Elections

Our annual elections will take place on March 24 as part of a general membership meeting, immediately following the morning reading service. All active members are strongly encouraged to attend. The purpose of the meeting is to elect volunteers to serve at the Center, including Officers, Service Readers, and Sunday School Teachers and Assistants. Lunch will be provided.

Good Friday Service

We will mark the occasion of Good Friday with a service on March 29, from 7:30-9:00 p.m., and hope you can join us.

Easter Sunrise Service

We will celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ with an Easter sunrise service on March 31 at 8:00 a.m. All are welcome.

Service Readings This Month

March 3: Vol. 1 #9: The Cosmic Awareness of Saints

March 10: Vol. 1 #10: Regain Your Divine Heritage

March 17: Vol. 1 #11: Creating and Destroying Habits at Will

March 24: Vol. 1 #12: The Secret of Spiritual Success

March 31: Vol. 1 #16: The True Significance of Resurrection

Special Events This Month

Paramahansa Yogananda Mahasamadhi Service

March 7, 7:30 p.m.

Swami Sri Yukteswar Mahasamadhi Service

March 9, 7:30 p.m.

4-Hour Meditation

March 23, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

General Membership Meeting and Elections

March 24

Good Friday Service

March 29, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Easter Sunrise Service

March 31, 8:00 a.m.