Nov 2014 Newsletter - Sikh Association of Western Australia

NOVEMBER, 2014 NEWSLETTER
SIKH ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN
AUSTRALIA (SAWA)
280 Shreve Road, Canning Vale WA 6155
www.Sikhwa.org.au
T: (08) 9256 1314
Sikh Calendar Events
Message from the President
November 2014
Respected Sadh Sangat Ji,
Sahidi Divas Baba Deep Singh Ji -----13 Nov
Wahe Guru Ji Ka Khalsa Wahe Guru Ji Ke Fathe
Sangrand _______________________16 Nov
First of all I along with the ExCo extend our best wishes to the community
on auspicious Parkash Diwas of Guru Nanak Dev ji, which was celebrated at
Gurdwara Sahib from 6th November to 9th November.
December 2014
Sangrand _______________________16 Dec
January 2015
Sangrand _______________________14 Jan
GURPURABS
Parkash Guru Gobind Singh ji ________28 Dec
Parkash Guru Har Rai ji ____________31 Jan
HISTORICAL DAYS
Secondly I would like to thank all the SAWA members for reposing their
confidence in me and giving me the opportunity to serve them as
President of Sikh Association of Western Australia along with the new
Executive committee elected during our AGM held on 25th October 2014.
Parkash Sahibjada Zorawar Singh --- 28 Nov
Parkash Sahibjada Father Singh --- 12 Dec
Sahidi Divas Vade Sahibjades ----------------21 Dec
Sahidi Divas Chote Sahibjades ---------------26 Dec
I along with my ExCo members will try to serve the community, to best of
our abilities. We will always endeavour to consult the community on
various issues and try to abide by the general consensus. Our first aim is to
raise the profile of Sikh community amongst the other communities and
public at large. Sangat is always welcome to contact me and other
members of ExCo to discuss any issues needing ExCo attention/action.
Parkash Ustav Divas Baba Deep Singh Ji --26 Jan
Sat Sri Akal
Didar Singh Cheema
President
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Celebrations-Guru Nanak Dev Ji Parkash Diwas
Guru Nanak Dev ji Gurpurb was on 6th November 2014, has been celebrated with great religious fervour. On
this day an evening divan was held from 6pm to 8.30 pm. Approximately 2000 sangat participated in the
celebration. Thanks to the families who organised and prepared the “ATTUT” langar on that day. Indian Hockey
team players, who are here for trial games with Australian Hockey team (Kookaburras) were welcomed at
Gurdwara Sahib.
On 7th November Akhand Paath of gurubani began at 7am after AASA ji VAAR kirtan with Bhog of Shri
Akhand Paath on 9th November 9AM. over 48 hours large number families paid their obeisance non- stop.
Nishan Sahib Sewa after Bhog Shri Akhand Paath Sahib was a very spectacular to watch and remember. Thanks
to families who undertook this sewa. After Nishan Sahib Sewa, kirtan diwan was held from 10 am to 1pm.
Thanks to the kids and youth who performed kirtan followed by Bhai Sahib Bhai Balbir Singh ji and Giani
Jaswinder Singh ji. On Saturday 8th November, kids’ games were organisied by Sikh Youth Australia (Perth
Group). There was a great response by parents encouraging their kids to participate.
Also on this day WA Sikh Support Club (WASSC) organised the 4th Dewali Hockey Carnival. SAWA appreciated
WASSC for their great efforts and encouraging our youth in hockey sport. Vice President (SAWA) S. Satinder
Singh Samra awarded the best sportsmanship award to veteran S. Shangara Singh.
Thanks to the organisers and thanks to those families who got together for 24 hours langar sewa. Also Kar
sewa was also organised during this period. Thanks to S Lakhbir singh Sidhu, S Bahadur Singh Maan, S Paramjit
Singh Nagra, S Darshan Singh Sidhu, Ragu and others for their Nishkam sewa in this regard. May Almighty bless
them with his ‘MEHAR’.
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Vandalism of Gurdwara Sahib building under construction
SAWA was hurt to learn about the vandalism and some racist graffiti by a few misguided youth. This was truly an
un-Australian act, and does not reflect Australian values. SAWA strongly condemns this act. Sikh religion is known
for their high & strong moral values: God loving, honest & hard working look for the welfare of all, sharing and
strong believer of equality.
We stand-by with the management committee of Bayswater Gurdwara Sahib are making joint efforts to raise the
awareness of our Sikh community amongst the Australian communities to avoid such unfortunate happenings in
future.
New Executive Committee
During the AGM held on 25th October 2014, the sangat elected a new Executive committee for the year 201415.The names and other particular of the committee members are given below.
From left Paramjit Singh Nagra -Treasure, Amarjit Singh Hansra - Comm Member, Pushpinder Pal Singh - Comm
Member, Didar Singh Cheema – President, Mrs Hardial Kaur Dhillon-Comm Member, Amarjit Singh Pabla –
Secretary, Prem Singh Judge - Asst Treasure, Giani Jaswinder Singh - Residential Granthi, Satinder Singh Samra Vice President, Rajinder Singh Bassi -Asst Treasure, Kulwinder Singh Sidhu - Asst Secretary.
Members away – Comm Member Harbir Singh, Surjit Singh Punia & Bahadur S. Mann, Daljit S. Dhillon – Asst
Secretary.
Formation of Sub-committees
Variety of SAWA tasks have been delegated to newly formed subcommittees for smooth functioning and
management of the ExCo responsibilities. Responsible co-ordinators and assisting sewadars’ list on various subcommittees has been put on the notice board.
Sub- committees co-ordinators and assisting sewadars’ nishkam sewa will always stand higher simply by the virtue
of their volunteer status . Monthly committee members’ roster is on the notice board for facilitation and as a first
point of contact.
Seniors’ Bus Excursion organised by SAWA with the support of Virsa Club was well received & was a great success.
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Senior Citizen Program is organized on every Thursday from 10AM for 4hours to improve the health & lifestyle of
our seniors. Program Co-ordinator is Dr Amarjeet Singh assisted by other sewadars.
Sikh Heritage: Thanks to Tarun Preet Singh and Harjit Singh Shah for displaying the detail of early Sikh Settlers from
Punjab and their contribution in the early development of Western Australian and Australia as a whole.
Canning Vale Gurdwara Program
Opening hours daily (5:00am to 8:30pm)
Morning Nitnem starts at 5:00am and evening program starts with Rehras
Sahib at 6;30pm followed by Kirtan Sohila and Sukhasan of Sri Guru
Granth Sahib ji.
Sunday programs:
 Kirtan Asa di Vaar: 6:30-8:30am followed by breakfast.
 Japji Sahib @ 9:30am followed by Gurbani Kirtan and Langar.
Regular events:

Istri Satsang every Saturday from 2:00pm to 4:30pm. Sukhmani
Sahib Paath followed by Kirtan and Bhog. Please contact Mrs
Juginder Kaur (9276 3923)
 Evening Kirtan program on every month’s Sangrand from 6:30pm to
8:30pm.
Special events:
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Gurgadi Guru Gobind Singh Ji & Sahidi Divas Guru Teg Bahadur
Sahib Ji - 24th Nov 2014–Kirtan from 6:30pm to 8:30pm followed by
Langar and Sehaj Paath Bhog on following Sunday (30th Nov).
Parkash Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji 28th December 2014: Arambh
Sehaj Paath a week before and Bhog Sehaj Paath on 28th Dec.
Please contact Sarabjit Singh Pannu (0402 414 606) for Paath Sewa and Satinder Singh
Samra (0407 472 865) for religious matters: kirtan and tabla sewa.
Membership Subscription
This is to remind you that your membership subscription is due on 31
December, you are requested to renew.
Langar bookings
For langar bookings contact:
Giani Jaswinder Singh Ji (0449 812
540) Or Kulwinder Singh Sidhu
(0422 719 440). Email:
[email protected]
SAWA website calendar
(www.sikhwa.org.au) will detail
all gurdwara langar bookings &
events shortly.
The current bookings are also
displayed on notice board near
the kitchen in Gurdwara Sahib.
Library Sewa:
SAWA co-ordinator is Pushpinder
P Singh (0419901470) assisted by
other sewadars.
Radio Program:
Every Tuesday: 6pm-7pm
Every Thursday: 7am-8am.
SAWA co-ordinator is SS Samra
(0421773546) assisted by Amrit
Pal, Gurdarshan Singh, Kulvinder
Singh & other sewadars.
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