1. Satsanga Timings – Sunday Mar. 24, 2013
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8:35 AM – 10:15 AM |
Satsanga I for adults & Bala Vihar grades PreK-10 & grade 12 |
| 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM | Language & Orchestra / Slokathon classes for children in Session I Chanting classes for adults |
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| 11:20 AM – 1:00 PM | Satsanga II for adults, CHYKs, Bala Vihar grades PreK-11 | |
| 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM | Language classes for children in Session II |
2. Auditions for Bala Vihar Play – Sunday Mar 24, 2013
By now all members should have received an email with all details on the auditions this Sunday, for the Bala Vihar play. Please refer to the email for all details.
3. Lock-In for Bala Vihar Grades 3 & 4 – Friday March 29, 2013
The Student Council is holding its annual Lock-In for Bala Vihar children in Grades 3 & 4. This is a social evening filled with games and entertainment for our children, and is a much awaited event.
From: Friday, March 29 7:00 PM
To: Saturday, March 30 8:00 AM
Tickets: $10 for children & $5 for volunteers
A lock-in with so many small children needs a lot of supervision. We are therefore requesting interested adults to sign up at the ticket desk.
Spots are limited to the first 120 children and 30 volunteers. This Sunday will be the last day to purchase your tickets. Tickets will be available in the Dining Area. If you have any questions please contact the CMH Student Council at cmhstudentcouncil@gmail.com
4. No Cell Phone Use Policy while driving in CMH
This is for the benefit of those who were absent last Sunday. As announced during last Sunday’s class please note that effective immediately it is imperative that we enforce the policy of NO CELLPHONE USE WHILE DRIVING IN CMH. Also, please be reminded that the SPEED LIMIT within CMH is 8 MPH.
5. Gita Chanting Competition – Saturday May 11, 2013
The Gita chanting competition will be held on May 11, on the occasion of Pujya Gurudeva’s birthday. Bhagavad Gita Chapter 11 has been selected for this year’s competition.
Adult Presentation: Along with the regular competition for children, the adults are also invited to participate in Gita presentation. The presentation can be in any form of your choice. For example it could be in the form of a text or a drawing. We do not want to limit your imagination. You can depict the entire message of chapter 11 or pick one, two or as many slokas as you want. More details on the adult presentation will be available in the next few weeks.
GCC class for Session I: 7:45 AM – 8:30 AM
Group 1 – KG Classroom (Next to Uncle’s office)
Group 2 – Grade 2B classroom (In Sarasvati Nilayam)
Group 3 & 4 – Grade 2A classroom (In Sarasvati Nilayam)
GCC class for Session II: 10:30 – 11:15 AM
Group 1 – Grade 11 classrrom (N203 – Upstairs North Wing)
Group 2 – Grade 10 classroom (S203 – Upstairs South Wing)
Group 3 & 4 – Artroom (S204 – Upstairs South Wing)
Registration: In order to be more environmentally friendly, registration for the competition will be online only. Registration involves an online payment of $5 for each participant.
Please see the complete details, including registration, at the Gita chanting competition page.
6. CORD USA News – March 2013
Please visit http://cordusa.blogspot.com to view March 2013 CORD USA news.
7. Jnana Yajna by Guruji – July 07-13, 2013
We are delighted to announce that Pujya Guruji Swami Tejomayanandaji will be conducting a Jnana Yajna at Chinmaya Prabha, on Svetasvatara Upanisad. This text reveals the true nature of God and how to establish our essential oneness with Him.
Guruji’s captivating and endearing rendition during the last Jnana Yajna in Houston in 2011, had enthralled all attendees, and had left them wanting more.
There will be 3 discourses daily. We encourage all members to plan ahead so they can take vacation during this time and attend all 3 discourses to get the most out of this divine text.
Please note that this is a public event. Share the Jnana Yajna details with all your friends and relatives so maximum people can enrich themselves with this rare opportunity.
8. Ayurvedic Consultation at CMH
Vaidya Sunita Tarkunde conducts Ayurvedic Consultations for members of Chinmaya Mission Houston on Monday evenings from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Tapovan room (the basement of our mandir). Each individual gets approximately 15 minutes for wellness consultations.
For appointments please sign up online (Password: gurudev)
There is no fee for these consultations, but donations are welcome. Checks should be made payable to “CMH.”
9. Sri Saumyakasi Sivalaya
Temple timing:
| Monday to Friday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon | ||
| 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | |||
| 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 through out 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 | 12:00 Noon & 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 |