Chinmaya Mission Houston - Announcements for April 14 , 2024
Please scroll towards the end to see details of the Bala Vihar and Adult Satsanga timings and details.
Sri Rama Navami at Sri Saumyakasi Sivalaya Tue. April 16, 2024
Sri Saumyakasi Sivalaya will celebrate Sri Rama Navami on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Please join the puja with friends and family and receive Lord Rama’s grace and blessings. Also participate in the special Arati at noon.
Schedule
11:30 AM – 12:00 Noon – Sri Rama Astottara and Arati
07:00 PM – 08:00 PM – Sri Rama Raksa Stotra Parayana and Arati
Temple Hours for darshan: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM and 5:00 PM – 08:00 PM
Rama Arcana will be performed on request during temple hours.
For further details please click here
Puja Sponsorship: $21 per family. Sponsor online
Annadanam Mahadanam – Food Drive for 108th Janma Jayanti of Pujya Gurudeva Sun. April 28 and Sun. May 5, 2024
Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda had always given back to the community through Annadanam. CMH Student Council has organized a Food Drive for the Houston Food Bank to honor Pujya Gurudeva’s 108th Janma Jayanti and follow his example.
High school volunteers will accept food items on April 28th and May 5th.
The following are the most needed items:
Rice
Dry pasta
Dry beans
Canned beans
Canned vegetables
Canned fruits
Peanut butter
* Non-perishable items only*
Pictures of Maha Sivaratri and Holi
These pictures are available for your enjoyment for the next two weeks.
Maha Sivaratri
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/151fguUTido4kaiAiz4YM3666NgIBIg3c?usp=sharing
Holi:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IstPDMG4B_SCb1N7s0Kob0tzQiF-S2m4?usp=sharing
Bala Vihar Re-enrollment for 2024-25
We are getting ready for Bala Vihar re-enrollment for 2024-25. Eligible members will receive the re-enrollment forms by the end of April. The eligibility criteria are as follows:
1. Regular attendance in Bala Vihar classes.
2. Good standing with Gurudaksina pledge.
Chant Gita, Learn Gita, Live Gita
We are learning to chant verses from Chapter 4 of Bhagavad Gita in Smrti Hall.
The chanting is being done in a lead-follow format.
Children and adults are strongly encouraged to bring a print-out of Gita Chapter 4.
Please refrain from using your devices to access the text online.
Link to text – https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HC2I49M_uoTxSPwpw9AlAwwN1eCaNNfx/view
Children in Sarasvati Nilayam are also learning the verses every Sunday. Please give them their own printed copy.
We would like everyone to learn Gita verses, and commit to learning as a family, as it is our offering to Pujya Gurudeva Swami Chinmayananda.
Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) 2024 June 10 – July 19, 2024
The Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) uniquely benefits college students and young professionals by providing essential insights into Vedanta. This knowledge cultivates a profound understanding of life’s purpose, fosters mental clarity, and instills resilience—vital attributes for navigating the challenges of college and early careers. The program equips participants to integrate spiritual wisdom into their personal and professional lives, enhancing overall well-being and guiding them toward success with a balanced and purposeful approach.
DATES: June 10 – July 19, 2024 (6 weeks)
ELIGIBILITY: Ages 18 – 28
LOCATION: Chinmaya Mangalam (Barry, Texas)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 8th, 2024
COST: $2000
CONTACT: hari@chinmayamission.org
Learn more: https://chykwest.org/yep/
National Junior CHYK Camp for High School Jul. 01 – Jul. 05, 2024
Mark your calendars for the National Junior CHYK Camp (NJCC) for high school students! This adventurous spiritual retreat will be held at Chinmaya Mangalam in Corsicana, Texas.
The camp’s fun and creative activities and classes will provide a platform for like-minded teens to meet and learn from each other, grow spiritually, build strong friendships, and help better prepare them for the pressure-filled college life of today.
Planned activities include innovative workshops on stress management, facing fears, and teamwork, as well as sports and a talent show.
This camp is open to:
High school students who are currently in grades 8 to 12 (graduating between the years 2024 to 2028)
Retreat Dates: Monday, July 1st to Friday, July 5th, 2024
Venue: Chinmaya Mangalam in Corsicana, TX
For inquiries and interest in carpooling please email: cmhstudentcouncil@gmail.com
Bala Vihar & Adult Satsangas
Satsanga Timings:
8:35 AM – 10:15 AM Satsanga I for adults & Bala Vihar grades Pre-KG to 12
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Language classes, Bhajana & Orchestra, and Adult Chanting
● Adult Chanting and Slokathon classes have been replaced with Gita Chanting classes until April 28th.
11:20 AM – 1:00 PM Satsanga II for adults & Bala Vihar grades Pre-KG to 10
Please give yourself enough time to park and be seated in Smrti Hall/ Sarasvati Nilayam by 8:35 AM (1st Session attendees) and by 11:20 AM (2nd Session attendees).