Chinmaya Mission Houston - Announcements for March 17 , 2024
Please scroll towards the end to see details of the Bala Vihar and Adult Satsanga timings and details.
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 Sunday, March 17.
The ticket prices are as under:
Adults: $12.00
Bala Vihar students: $8.00
For further details please click here
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.
From: Friday, March 29, 2024 at 7:00 PM (drop off)
To: Saturday, March 30, 2024 at 8:00 AM (Pick up)
Registration: $10 for children & $5 volunteers
Due to the overwhelming response most high school volunteer spots have been filled. We are making a special exception for 11th and 12th graders to join the fun as volunteers. Not only is the lock-in a rewarding experience to give back, but also one of the most memorable experiences many CMH graduates remember for a lifetime.
Adult supervision is required for every lock-in held at the mission. We request interested parents to sign up as volunteers when they register.
Sunday, March 24, is the last Sunday to purchase your tickets at the mission. Spots are limited!
Please sign up at the student council desk in the dining area. Our student council members will help you with your registration and questions.
Cash or Check is accepted on Sunday at the Mission
Register at https://bit.ly/CMH-5th-8th-2024
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 flyer for more details. Ticket sales are online-only.
Given the park’s 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).