Chinmaya Mission Houston - Announcements for April 28, 2024
Please scroll towards the end to see the details of the Bala Vihar and Adult Satsanga timings.
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*
Schedule for Gita Chanting Competition on Saturday, May 4th
● 8:00 am to 8:25 am: Students check-in
● 8:25 am to 8:35 am: Students and parents gather in Smrti
● 8:35 am to 9:00 am: Arati, Pujya Acarya’s address, Instructions for competition
● 9:00 am: Competition begins
Lunch will be served after the last group finishes the competition. We cordially invite you to enjoy the student presentations and join us for a delicious lunch right after.
Bala Vihar Re-enrollment for 2024-25
Our new Bala Vihar year begins on September 8, 2024. Bala Vihar re-enrollment links for the 2024-2025 academic year will be emailed soon to the eligible families (must be attending regularly and have submitted their Gurudaksina pledges). Please verify your individual forms, and make the necessary edits to ensure that the following information is correct:
- Grade the Bala Vihar child will be attending in September 2024
- Session you would like to attend for the year 2024-2025
- Enter proper selection for the extra class option – only one extra class can be selected.
- Please check all the pre-filled information and make changes where required.
Chinmaya Mission Bala Vihar Graduation Ceremony Sat., May 18, 2024
Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 18, we will have a special program in honor of our graduating class.
Time: 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM at Chinmaya Mission Houston
All adults and Bala Vihar children in grades 9 – 12 are welcome to be part of this special program.
Pictures of the CMH Annual Picnic
These pictures are available for your enjoyment for one more week.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tRuSe5SNbYtTCHx3x58HtElxPwYcdLw4
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 July 01 – July 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
Fill out this interest form to express interest and receive camp information: https://chykhouston.wufoo.com/forms/national-junior-chyk-camp-2024-interest-form/
Email questions to 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).