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Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago 435 N. Route 59, Bartlett, Illinois, 60103 Phone: (630) 837-1077 | Email: [email protected] www.jsmconline.org JSMC Newsletter - June 2016 Board of Trustees Dear Sädharmik Shravaks and Shrävikäs: Jai Jinendra. Dr. Mukesh Doshi Chairmain We have had a tremendous and exciting start to the year 2016 so far with many religious, social, cultural and fun activities. JSMC has been humming with many unique events and activities since our last newsletter update. Vasant Shah Pratimaji Shuddhikaran and temple beautification project was completed by the hard work of many volunteers. Vice Chairman Our sincere thanks to all volunteers. Our children participated in ‘Feed my starving children’ event teaching them the value of social service at a young age. JSMC celebrated the 2615th Janma Kalyänak of Mahävir Swami with Trustees great vigor, Bhakti and enthusiasm under the auspices of Shree Vasanth Vijayji Maharaj and week-long Atul Shah Pravachans by Smt. Rupaben Shah from Mumbai. Ayambil Oli aaradhana was done by a record number of Hitesh R. Shah tapasvis, wherein almost 250 Tapasvi did Ayambil Aaradhana during the weekend. Philanthropy spirit of our Himanshu Jain members was very evident as JSMC received a record breaking donation of over 127K during these two events. Jignesh Jain Surendra Shah MJK witnessed a very enlightening 17th annual declamation contest wherein almost 80 participants of various ages participated. Our recent annual Health fair was a grand success. Newly launched Swädhyäy on Päthshälä Executive Committee Sundays has received very positive feedback. By having Ächärya Ratnasundarsuriswarji Mahäräj Säheb in a live Swädhyay from India, JSMC has set a new milestone. Our dedicated volunteers and; your executive committee Vipul Shah and BOT members are now very busy in planning and preparing for JSMC Derasar’s 23rd anniversary celebration. President The details of the program are included in this newsletter. Sunil Jain On the construction front, our construction committee is working very hard under the chairmanship of Vice President Sampratibhai Shah. We have recently completed renovation of four old bathrooms. A brand new reception desk is constructed and now in operation both for the reasons of ensuring better security and extending a warm welcome Piyush Gandhi to our members and guests. The BOT of 2015 had approved construction of a new barrier partition wall towards General Secretary the back of the dining hall for the dual purpose of storage and better conservation of energy. This construction may be underway by the time this newsletter is in your hand. Redecorating of celling and creation of a carved Jagat Shah dome in Derasar is in early stage of planning and installation of Ratna Trayi columns should be completed soon. Jt. Secretary The BOT in consultation with the EC is in the process of appointing Kitchen and Food Committee, Hospitality Committee, Multimedia Committee, Safety and Security Committee, Facility Maintenance Committee and Sunil Shah Decoration Committee. Treasurer Many of you are rightfully frustrated and concerned about the ongoing problem of water leakage in Derasar. We Dinesh Shah are working very diligently to resolve this problem. Three different roofing companies have opined that the real Jt. Treasurer problem is the cracks in Shikhar and perimeter walls resulting in water leakage. Minor needed repairs in the roof have been completed and roof maintenance contract has been awarded to a roofing company. We are working Pragnesh Shah with two masonry companies for repair of the shikhars and perimeter walls. Our Angi and Mugat project has been Membership Secretary delayed due to visa problems of artisans. We are now working with another manufacturer and we expect our Ängi and Mugat project completed by April 2017. Regarding our Jivdayä contributions to Pänjrapoles in India, we have Dilip Shah identified various Panjarapoles in India for distribution of our Jivdaya funds. However, recent RBI regulations are Food Secretary preventing many Pänjrapoles from accepting funds in USD. We are now working on alternate processes for Upendra Dalal sending our contributions. We sincerely appreciate your patience and cooperation in these matters. Jt. Food Secretary Finally, we want to thank all our members for their generous donations and trust in us. We want to thank our many volunteers for their selfless service without whom we cannot do our work. We are available to anyone to Darshana Shah talk in person during our office hours on every 2nd Sunday between 11.00 am and 12.00 pm. Please do not Education Secretary hesitate to contact us with your concerns and questions. Himesh Jhaveri Thank you. Religious Secretary On behalf of the Board of Trustees and Executive Committee Hitesh Shah Dr. Mukesh Doshi Vipul Shah Facility Secretary Chairman and Trustee President JSMC Board of Trustees & Executive Committee Meghna Shah Youth Secretary A Non-Profit Tax Exempt Organization, Tax ID #51-0175101 1 rd Invitation 23 rd JSMC is pleased to invite you with your families and friends to celebrate Our Derasar’s 23 anniversary with Dhwaja Ceremony, 18 Abhishek, “Girnar Mahatirth 99 Prakari Pooja” and other fun and exciting programs. Detail program is as below. JSMC is very grateful to have following dignitaries to bless this event: Shri Niravbhai Sanghvi ,from Mumbai, is a Bachelor of Commerce and grand son of renounced Vidhikar Shri Babubhai Kadiwala.He is doing Sidhhachakra pujan daily. He is specialized in performing different pujans like Siddhchakra pujan,Chintamani Parswanath pujan, Arhat pujan and as Girnar Sadhak deeply involved in performing Shri Girnarji Navvanuprakari puja and Bhavyatra. He also launched CD album "Aadeswar Dada 18 stavan with 18 abhisheks vidhi". Dr. Hukamchandji BhariII, after receiving degrees of Shastri, Nyayatirtha, Sahityaratna, and M.A., he obtained his Ph.D. degree from Indore University. He has been awarded with degrees of “Vidyavachaspati”, “Paramagam Visharad”, “Tattvevtta”, “Vanivbhushan”, and “Jain Ratna”. He is a disciple of Gurudev Shri Kanji Swami. Pujya Acharya Shri Vijay Ratnasundersuri Maharaj Saheb needs no introduction. The name itself is embedded with words like 'victory', 'Jewels' and 'beauty of humanity and gracefulness'. Acharya Maharaj is endowed with rarest blessing of goddess Saraswati who has written 300 books in Gujarati. Many of these books have been translated in various languages and more than 6 million copies of his books are spread over entire nation. We are fortunate to have, once again, a live Vyakhyan by Acharyaji Ratnasundarsuriswarji Maharaj Saheb on Saturday, June 25th at 9pm CST (7:30am India Time - he is in Vadodara, Gujarat for his Chaturmas) Tentative Program Outline Date When Event Sponsorship Details Friday June 7:30 pm Lecture by Shri Hukamchandji Bharill 24 8:30 pm Girnar Mahatmya - Bhavana with Shri Niravbhai Sanghvi followed by Five Aarti 8:30 am to Digambar Pooja/Abhishek 11:00am 11:00 am Lecture by Shri Dr. Hukumchand Bharill 12:00 pm Swamivatsalya - Sponsorship of $1501 received from Lilavatiben Farsubhai Bhavsar and Family “Girnar Mahatirth 99 Prakari Pooja” - For the first Saturday Pooja Nakaro for main pithika for one pooja - $101 1:00 pm time. Unique presentation of Mt. Girnar with Eleven June 25 and $51 for small Pithika for one pooja. Pooja on Shree Neminath Dada. Register Online Swamivatsalya - Sponsorship received for $1301 from Anonymous donor and $701 received from Dr. 5:00 pm Shailesh & Mayuri Zaveri Cultural Program, announcements 7:30 pm Live Vyakhyan by Gurudev Vijay Ratnasundersuri Maharaj Saheb 7:30 am Navakarshi $501 7:30 am Snatra Pooja** See below Fixed Nakro details for Dhwaja Changing 8:30 am Dhwaja Changing Ceremony Register Online Ceremony 9:30 am to Digambar Abhishek 10:00 am Sunday June 10:30 am Bhaktamar Jaap 26 Swamivatsalya - Sponsorship of $3,001 received from Pradodh & Lata Vaidya, Dr. Pradip & Darshna Shah, 12:00 pm and Dr. Parag & Dulari Doshi. 12:30 pm Snatra Pooja ** See below Fixed Nakro details for 18 Abhishek 1:30 pm 18 Abhishek Ceremony Register Online 5:00 pm Swamivatsalya $2,001* 7:30 pm Lecture by Shri Dr. Hukumchand Bharill * JSMC welcomes Full sponsorship by an individual or a group, or a Partial sponsorship with a minimum donation of $501. Please contact any committee member for participating in Swamivatsalya Sponsorships. **Snatra Pooja will be performed and participation is welcomed with $101 per family. For more details, please contact Joint Secretary or Vice President 2 rd 23 Invitation ગિરનાર મહાતીર્થ ૯૯ પ્રકારી પજાૂ On Saturday, June 25 at 1:30pm First time ever in JSMC, Girnar Mahatirth 99 Prakari Pooja, conducted by Shri Niravbhai Sanghvi (Grandson of Shri Bhanubhai Kadiwala). Main Pitithka Nakano for One Pooja is $101/family Shri Girnar Tirth Small pithika Nakano for One Pooja is $51/family There will be 11 pooja, in each pooja, main pithika sponors will do Abhishek and Aastha Prakari Pooja on Shree Neminath Dada Pratimaji (we have brought this Pratimaji from India, especially for this occasion) and Dipak Pooja on Mandlu. During each of these Pooja, small pithika sponsors will conduct Chandan & Pushpa Pooja on Neminath Dada Praimaji (small size) and Vasakshep Pooja on Girnarji’s 99 Name Pad. Each sponsors family will receive Girnarji’s 99 Name Pad plate along with musical CD and Book for Giranar Pooja to take home. ા તીર્કથંક ર ڂઅનત ڂ શ્રી ગિરનાર તીર્ થ એટલ ે નમે મનાર્ પ્રભનુ ી દીક્ષા, કેર્લજ્ઞાન અન ે મોક્ષ ક쫍યાણકની ભમૂમ. જયા ڂુ સાત નાના પર્થતોની રમણીયતાર્ી શોભત જર્ાના છે એર્ા ગિરનાર ڂ ો મોક્ષમા ڂી આર્તી ચોર્ીસીના ચોર્ીસ ે તીર્કથંક ર ભિર્ત ڂપરમા鋍માના દીક્ષા, કેર્લજ્ઞાન અન ે મોક્ષ ક쫍યાણક ર્યા છે અન ે જયાર્ પાર છે.