Chinmaya Mission Houston - Announcements for March 10, 2024
Please Note: DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BEGINS THIS SUNDAY MARCH 10th, 2024
Please scroll towards the end to see details of the Bala Vihar and Adult Satsanga timings and details.
Pujya Gaurang Uncle to start Gita Chapter 1 from Sun. Mar. 10, 2024
Pujya Uncle will be starting the discourses on Gita from Chapter 1 starting this Sunday March 10, 2024.
Mahasivaratri at Sri Saumyakasi Sivalaya – March 8 & March 9, 2024
Sri Saumyakasi Sivalaya invites you to participate with your family and friends on the auspicious occasion of Mahasivaratri and Maha Mrtyunjaya Homa and receive blessings of Lord Siva.
For complete program details please click here or call Jay Deshmukh @ 832-541-0059.
Friday, March 8, 2024
9:00am – 10:00pm – Ksirabhiseka to Utsava Murti of Lord Siva
9:00am – 12:00pm – Mahanyasa Purvaka Rudrabhiseka
7:00pm – 10:00pm – Laghunyasa Purvaka Ekadasa Rudrabhiseka
7:30pm – 8:30pm – Rudrabhiseka Seva (Smrti Hall)
10:30pm – 11:45pm – Meditation Followed by Midnight Arati
Saturday, March 9, 2024
10:30 am – 12:00pm – Maha Mrtyunjaya Homa (Smrti Hall)
Take advantage of the auspicious occasion and partake in the Pujas with the following sponsorships.
We request that you register for the Sevas early to allow us to make arrangements and to ensure that you have a spot at a time of your choice.
Please register online in advance for the following Sevas.
● Mukhya Yajamana for Mahanyasa Purvaka Rudrabhiseka : $3001
● Mukhya Yajamana for Laghunyasa purvaka Ekadasa Rudrabhiseka: $3001
● Mahanyasa Purvaka Rudrabhiseka (Temple) – 16 families* only: $301
● Laghunyasa Purvaka Ekadasa Rudrabhiseka Seva (Temple) – 16 families* only: $301
● Rudrabhiseka Seva (Smrti) : $101
● Mahasivaratri General Sponsorship: $21
* Limit 2 per family due to limited space
Maha Mrtyunjaya Homa – Saturday, March 9, 2024
We invite you to participate in our annual Maha Mrtyunjaya Homa at Chinmaya Mission with friends and family and receive Bhagawan’s blessings for health and happiness. This is open for all.
Homa Timings: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm.
Please be seated by 10:15 am.
Homa sponsorship: $21 per family
Opportunity for students in Grades 7 thru 12 to volunteer for Sivaratri
CMH is inviting students in grades 7-12 to volunteer for Sivaratri Celebrations at our Sri Saumyakasi Sivalaya. Students will be assigned to help in the following areas:
(1) Milk distribution for Abhishekam
(2) Welcome team to guide devotees
(3) Collect milk, fruits, and flowers from devotees
(4) Prasada distribution
(5) Book store
Please sign up using link below
Lock-In for Bala Vihar Grades 5 to 8 on Friday, March 29, 2024
The Student Council is holding its annual Lock-In for Bala Vihar children in grades 5-8. This is an overnight social filled with games and entertainment for our children and is a much awaited event. So please mark your calendars!
From: Friday, March 29, 2024 at 7:00 PM (drop off)
To: Saturday, March 30, 2024 at 8:00 AM (Pick up)
Registration and more information will be shared in the coming weeks.
CMH Holi Celebration – Sunday, March 24, 2024
The colorful and fun festival of Holi will be celebrated at CMH on March 24 after the session II.
Where: CMH Courtyard
When: Sunday March 24, after the session II
Time: 1:00 PM onwards
We will have lots of fun starting with Holi fire, lunch, music, games and colors. So, mark your calendars and get ready to buy tickets in the dining area after each session on Sundays March 3-17.
The ticket prices are as under:
Adults: $12.00
Bala Vihar students: $8.00
For further details please click here
CMH Picnic on Saturday, April 06, 2024 to celebrate the 108th Janma Jayanti of Pujya Gurudeva
As you all know, we are celebrating Pujya Gurudeva’s 108th Janma Jayanti this year with our CMH Annual Family Picnic!!!
The picnic is exclusively for Chinmaya Mission Family and will be held on Saturday April 6 from 9:45 am to 2:00 pm at George Bush Park.
Please click on the link to purchase the tickets (https://chinmayahouston.org/cmh-picnic/) and review the attached flyer for more details.
Also, there will be an optional parent-child bike ride that will start around 8:45 am on April 6. More details on this to be provided over the next few weeks in weekly and class announcements.
Given the parks limitation on capacity and parking, we may have to stop ticket sales once the capacity is reached – So please buy your tickets ASAP.
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.
Announcing CORD USA Summer Service Visit 2024! Chaperones Apply Now!!!
Details of the visit:
Where: CORD Siruvani, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Dates: 14th July to 27th July, 2024
Eligibility: Ages 15 and above
A detailed mail has been sent to Highschoolers and their parents with the application link for Chaperones.
Initial applications are for chaperones only. Applications for students will open later, after chaperones are selected.
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)
Tentative 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).
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Chinmaya Mission West Solar Eclipse Retreat in Texas April 06 – April 08, 2024
Please click here for all Details and Registration please click here