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OCTOBER & NOVEMBER 2016 EVENTS
OCT: 9th Fujinkai Meeting 10 am
Eitaikyo, Monthly Service & Memorial 11 am
Hosho-E 1:30 pm
10th Columbus Day - temple closed
11th Board Meeting 7:30 pm
23rd Dr. Kato’s Buddhism Lecture in Japanese 11 am
30th Halloween Party 1 pm (rescheduled from 2pm)
29th Dr. Kato’s Buddhism Lecture in English 11 am
NOV: 6th Chasen Kuyo Tea Ceremony 11 am - 3 pm
8th Board Meeting 7:30 pm
11th Veteran’s Day observed - temple closed
13th Children’s Shichi-Go-San 11 am and 2 pm
20th Fujinkai Meeting 10 am
Monthly Service & Memorial 11 am
Dr. Kato’s Buddhism Lecture in Japanese 11 am
24th Thanksgiving holiday - temple closed
26th Dr. Kato’s Buddhism Lecture in English 11 am
27th - Dec 3rd Rohatsu Sesshin 6 am - 8 pm
HALLOWEEN PARTY - October 30
On Sunday, October 30th, Zenshuji will host a HALLOWEEN fun activity event for the young children. The activities will begin at 1:00 pm* this year and conclude with a snack around 3:00 pm. Activities planned include: face painting, monster arts and crafts, etc. All young children are invited to attend. We are looking forward to an afternoon of fun and laughter.
* Originally scheduled from 2pm on October 30th on the Zenshuji calendar, but it is rescheduled to 1pm.
SHICHI-GO-SAN (7-5-3) SERVICE
Zenshuji Temple’s celebration for children’s Shichi-Go-San (7-5-3 years old) will be held on Sunday, November 13th at 11:00 am AND 2 pm. Because this event is very popular, we are holding the service twice this year, so those who would like to participate can sign up for either time.
Usually girls of seven years, boys of 5 years and boys and girls of 3 years go to the local shrine to express gratitude to the Gods for their growth and continued blessings. The children dress in colorful traditional costumes as they enter the shrine. If Western attire is worn, the children dress up in party dresses and suits. The children are given candy called “chitoseame” (thousand year candy) to promise them long life. We order these candies from Japan. Pictures are taken by the proud parents for these mile stones. We will have Alan Miyatake of Toyo Miyatake Studio, San Gabriel taking pictures for this memorable event. Come early to take your pictures before the service. Alan will be downstairs. All children must register with the ministers at Zenshuji. Please call (213) 624-8658 and make your reservation.
CHASEN KUYO 茶筅供養
Zenshuji cordially invites you to the annual Zenshuji Chasen Kuyo Tea Ceremony & Vegetarian Luncheon on Sunday, November 6th. Please see the invitation below.
