Karthika Saturday Community Satsang : in person with virtual option

Every month, a special program is held in honor of Amma’s birthstar, Karthika. Since this month, Karthika is on a Saturday, a devotee will lead a Guru Paduka Puja, that includes Amma’s 108 names. The Paduka Puja will be followed by group bhajans, with Arati and closing prayers to end the program.

For in-person attendance, please note that we will be observing all Covid-19 protocols specified by the MA Center Board. The health and safety of all who wish to attend the program should remain uppermost in our minds and hearts. Everyone attending should wear properly fitted masks (N/KN95 recommended) and social distancing is required. If you have any symptoms or have been recently exposed to anyone who has tested positive for Covid-19, please do not attend and tune into the livestream option instead.

Livestream:
If you are unable to attend in person you can join the program virtually on the MA Center San Ramon YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/macentersanramon
Please note that the program will be livestreamed only, replay will not be available.

Prayer list: Please submit the names of people to be added by 7:00 PM on Friday at:  https://bit.ly/SRPrayerList

Please review all of the safety protocols below.

Food
As per the safety protocols, we will not be serving group meals. Prasad and Chai will be available outside the hall after the program (see protocols below).

Food From Home meal service
For any snacks or dinner to take home after the program, you have the option to order from our Food From Home meal service.
● Orders are due by 10:00 PM on Thursday.
● Orders can be picked up after the program in front of the Amrita Hall until 5:30 PM.
● Home delivery service is available in locations specified in the order form. All deliveries will be between 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM
For virtual only program days, the orders can be picked from the front parking lot between 1-2 PM. Deliveries will be between 1-3:30 PM.

Check out menu for the week and place your order at amma.org/foodfromhome.

Note: BART pickup and the MA Center library will not be available at this time and we apologize for any inconvenience. Please stay tuned for updates on when we are able to resume these services.

Please contact the MA Center, San Ramon Events team if you have any questions: macsrevents@ammagroups.org, 510-537-9417 x 102

GUIDELINES AND PRECAUTIONS SPECIFIED BY THE MA CENTER BOARD

The MA Center Board has announced that Satsangs may now resume provided they follow the guidelines and precautions below. We must all remember that the health and safety of all who wish to attend satsang should remain uppermost in our minds and hearts.

1.  These protocols were prepared in consultation with medical professionals, together with examination of the CDC guidelines. Satsangs may require stronger guidelines at their discretion in addition to adhering to county and local guidelines.

2. If you feel at all sick, have fever, or have been exposed to anyone who tests positive for Covid-19, please do not attend.

3. Everyone must wear their mask at all times. Masks need to be properly fitted over nose and mouth, N/KN 95 or double masking is recommended.

4. Everyone must maintain social distancing, 6 feet apart, except members of the same household.

5. Arati prasad should be individually wrapped and offered at the altar.