One Session of Satsanga and Bala Vihar Classes on Sunday, March 15, 2009

Please note there will be only one combined session of Satsanga and Bala Vihar Classes this Sunday, March 15, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 Noon. CHYKs will stay seated in the Smrti Hall for Uncle’s class. Children and teachers of Grade 6 and above, who normally come to the Smrti Hall will go directly to their classes.

Holi Celebration at CMH on Sunday, March 15, 2009

This Sunday, the Chinmaya Family will be celebrating the joyous festival of color – Holi from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM. Remember this event is not open to Public – it is for our Mission Members only and do not bring outside color. Please click here for further details. And yes, if you want to look bright and colorful, dress in white – it is a lot more fun to put color on white.

Parking this Sunday, March 15

Please remember to park your vehicles across the street in the Vietnamese Female Monks’ Residence Parking Lot, since our parking lot is being used for Holi Celebration. There will be security guards and volunteers to guide you and help you cross the street. Please give yourself extra time for this parking change, so that you are seated in the Smrti Hall by 10:30 AM.

All Other Classes this Sunday, March 15

There will be no language or slokathan classes this Sunday. However, we will have Gita Chanting Classes from 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM.

Likhita Japa – Last Day To Submit is Sunday, March 15, 2009

On October 5, 2008 we started writing the mantra, ‘Om Gam Ganapataye Namah‘ in our Likhita Japa books in order to support the construction of Lord Ganesa’s temple in India. We were to write the mantra 21 times every day for 21 weeks. February 28 marked the end of the 21-week time period. Those who participated should turn in their Japa books to Uncle or the Contribution Desk. Checks must be payable to “CMH” with a “Ganesa Temple – Chinmaya Vibhuti” note in the memo section of the check. This Sunday, March 15 will be the last day to turn in the books so that we can ship them to India.

Lost & Found

Some jewelry and children’s items have been found. If you have lost these items, please stop by the Welcome Desk.

2009 Gita Chanting Competition – May 9, 2009

We will have Gita Chanting competition for Bala Vihar children on occasion of Pujya Gurudeva’s Janma Jayanti on May 9, 2009.
For all information regarding Gita Chanting Competition, please go to our website at https://www.chinmayahouston.org/gcc2009
For registration, print registration form and bring it to Gita Chanting Competition Registration Desk.
All the required material for Gita Chanting competition is posted on the website which you can download/print.

Classes for Gita chanting competition will start from Sunday Feb 8, 2009.
Session I : 8:00 AM – 8:45 AM
Session II: 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM

Pujya Gurudeva’s Janma Jayanti Celebration : Family Fun Fair Day – May 10, 2009

All of us – Bala Vihar children and parents have a homework assignment: “What idea or concept from our scriptures has touched you the most?” Convey your message on a poster board by writing an essay, a poem, or drawing. This will be your tribute to Pujya Gurudeva. Volunteers will be setting up a table in the dining area to sell poster boards and assist with the project.