Chinmaya Mission Houston - Announcements for March 24 , 2024

Please scroll towards the end to see details of the Bala Vihar and Adult Satsanga timings and details.

Punctuality at CMH is integral to its culture

This is to reiterate Pujya Uncle’s message from last Sunday. It is imperative that all of us earnest spiritual seekers maintain punctuality. By being on time for class we demonstrate the principle of respect for the divine knowledge and are calm and prepared to absorb the teachings.

Please be seated by 8:35 AM and 11:20 AM for respective sessions.

Remember the golden rule: “Early is on time, and on time is late.” Give yourself enough time for unforeseen traffic and parking.

CMH Holi Celebration – Sunday, March 24, 2024

The colorful and fun festival of HOLI will be celebrated at CMH this Sunday, March 24 after the session II. First session people are welcome to use the library during session II. We will have lots of fun starting with Holi fire and puja, sumptuous lunch, music, games and colors. We thank the members who have already bought their tickets. Based on some member’s earnest request, we will keep the ticket sale open only between the two sessions on Sunday, March 24th.

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.

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.

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).