1. Satsanga Timings Sun. Nov. 18, 2018
8:35 AM – 10:15 AM Satsanga I for adults & Bala Vihar grades Pre-KG-12
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Language (incl. Session II Hindi class), Slokathon, Orchestra & Adult Chanting classes
11:20 AM – 1:00 PM Satsanga II for adults & Bala Vihar grades Pre-KG-10
Please note Bhajana classes are held every other Sunday.
2. No Satsanga on Sun. Nov. 25, 2018 due to the long Thanksgiving weekend
Please note we will have no Satsanga or Bala Vihar classes on Sun. Nov. 25 2018.
3. Bala Vihar Play & CMH Family Night Sat. Dec. 08, 2018
Play Details:
This is going to be one exciting evening for our CMH family – adults and children alike. Preparations are in full swing for the Bala Vihar play. Our children, teachers and volunteers are working hard towards presenting a spectacular show.
The play will be performed on a stage set in our courtyard, with the back drop of Sivalaya, and chairs in the courtyard for the audience.
Event Timing:
- Sat. Dec.08, 2018
- Seating Starts at 5:30 PM
- Bala Vihar Play: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
- Followed by dinner served in Regional Food Booths
Regional Food Booths:
We are going to have at least 6 to 8 Regional Food booths – all formed by our very own members. Variety will be the spice of the evening. We will have in-class announcement this Sunday, inviting interested members to come forth and form these Regional Food teams. It is time to have our hidden chefs display their culinary skills. This will be a fun filled bonding time for our members.
Tickets:
Adults: $ 10/- each
Children: $5/- each
3 coupons will be provided against each ticket and this will allow a visit to 3 food stalls.
Ticket sales have already started. Tickets will be sold for just two more Sundays, Nov. 18 & Dec. 02. You can buy your tickets before and after the sessions in the Dining area. Please note that this event is for members only.
4. Announcement from Contributions Team
- 2018 and 2019 pledge confirmations and statements have been emailed on November 13. If you have not received your confirmation or if there are any discrepancies, please email CMHContributions@chinmayahouston.org.
- Families who have offered their Gurudaksina pledge and have not received their Dipavali gift may collect their gift at the Contribution Desk on Sunday.
- Families who have not yet offered their annual Gurudaskina contribution/pledge form may do so online or at the Contribution Desk this Sunday.
5. Remember to use AMAZONSMILE – CMH receives .5% of member purchases, as donation
As announced, please note, that CMH has now been registered with the AmazonSmile program. This means that every time a CMH member buys through AmazonSmile, at this link < http://smile.amazon.com/ch/76-0287512, CMH receives .5% of our member purchases towards donations.
For your convenience this link has now been provided on our CMH website https://www.chinmayahouston.org/
We encourage all members to save the above link in their “Favorites” and use this link for future purchases. This change does not cost members anything extra, but will most certainly help with CMH finances.
6. Sri Saumyakasi Sivalaya
Temple timing:
| Monday to Friday |
9:00 AM – Noon 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM |
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| Saturday and Sunday |
8:30 AM – 2:00 PM | ||
| 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
Annual Sponsorship of Pujas at Saumyakasi Sivalaya
To seek the Lord’s grace throughout the year and/or on special occasions like Birthdays and Anniversaries, and to have the priest perform Arcana and Arati on your behalf in the temple, please fill out the annual sponsorship form.
Puja Schedule:
| Everyday Arati | 7:30 PM | ||
| Every Monday Rudrabhisekam | 7:00 PM | ||
| Every Pradosa day Rudrabhisekam | 7:00 PM | ||
| Every Saturday Sri Sivasahasranama Puja | 9:00 AM | ||
| Every Caturthi day Ganesa Puja | 6:30 PM | ||
| Every Purnima day Sri Satyanarayana Puja |
6:30 PM |