1. Satsanga Timings – Sunday Oct. 07, 2012
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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 | |
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1:30 PM – 2:15 PM | Language classes for children in Session I |
For Classroom locations for Bhajana, Orchestra, Slokathon and Language classes click here.
2. Bala Vihar Open House – Sunday Oct. 7, 2012
On Sunday Oct. 7, 2012, during the last half an hour of the Satsanga all parents will go to their children’s classrooms for the Bala Vihar Open House.
Bala Vihar open house is a very important activity for CMH Bala Vihar – children and parents as well as teachers. This Open House is a perfect opportunity for all parents
- to meet with their children’s teachers
- to get to know the curriculum for their children for the current year
- to get a glimpse of a sample Bala Vihar lesson & teaching method used in the class
- to get to know other children and their families in their children’s class
Please check (and print if needed) the classroom locations for your child’s grade here.
Note that we have grade 6 in first session and grade 2 in second session divided into two sections, A and B. Section A consists of children having Last name starting with (A-O) and Section B consists of children having Last name starting with (P-Z).
3. Enrolment for extra classes for children
As announced last Sunday, we have received many requests for enrolment in extra classes. Please note that enrolment for all these classes has stopped for this year.
All the requests for Hindi session I and Orchestra are kept on waiting list.
For all other classes, confirmation e-mail has been sent. Please attend the classes you have requested ONLY IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED a confirmation e-mail.
4. CMH Navaratri celebrations – Saturday Oct. 13, 2012
The entire CMH family is invited to come together to celebrate CMH’s biggest and most fun filled festival of Navaratri Garaba.
Where: Berry Center on N.Barker-Cypress
When: Saturday, October 13 – 7:15 PM to 11:00 PM
Arati: 7:30 PM sharp
Food: Delicious Indian food at reasonable prices throughout the evening except around Arati time from 7:20 PM to 8:00 PM when the food stalls will be closed
Tickets: This Sunday is your last chance to buy tickets @ $ 10/- per person and children under 4 years are free. Tickets can be bought in the Dining Area, both in-between the Sessions and also at lunch time. Tickets at the door will be $ 12/- per person
Please bring Cash / Check for food sales during the event and for tickets at the door.
Arati Sponsorship: Members do have an opportunity to sponsor Amba Mata’s Arati on this auspicious occasion. The suggested sponsorship amount is $21/- and above. Ticket Sale Volunteers can assist you with this.
Please come dressed in your festive best to experience this wonderful and fun filled devotional event. Invocation starts sharp at 7:30 PM. Please allow yourselves plenty of time for driving, parking and walking to the Berry Hall.
To see the detailed flyer please click here.
5. No Satsanga on – Sunday Oct. 14, 2012
In order to provide members time to enjoy the Navaratri celebration on Saturday, Oct 13, we will have no Satsanga and Bala vihar Classes on Sunday Oct. 14, 2012.
6. Gita Chanting Competition Certificates Awaiting Collection
We have uncollected, Participation and Winner certificates for the Gita Chanting competition held in May 2012. Children worked hard for this and would surely like to preserve these certificates.
Malini Udtha will have a table setup in the Dining Area in-between the two sessions and also after the second session. Children/Parents are requested to collect the certificates from her.
7. Bala Vihar Children who are sick should stay away from class
We normally, always urge our children to be regular and to not miss Bala Vihar classes, in order to have an enriched learning experience. However, we also understand the need for them to be away, if they are sick and require special medication.
Parents are requested to exercise caution while bringing a child requiring any special medication during the Sunday Class. In case a child needs to receive any special medicines for his /her condition, they should carry their medicines and be capable of taking it themselves. Such medication is beyond First Aid and our teachers and administration are not skilled to administer the same.
Your cooperation in this regard will be greatly appreciated.
8. SAT Classes at Mission – Eligibility Correction
SAT classes at Mission are open to Bala Vihar Students of Grades 9, 10 and 11 (not Grades 8, 9 & 10 as announced last Sunday). Kindly note this correction.
9. Yoga Classes at Mission Every Saturday
Please note that every Saturday from 6:45 AM to 7:50 AM, Dakshaben Shah conducts Yoga Classes in the CMH Smrti Hall for the benefit of our members.
All members are welcome to join this class. For further details please call Dakshaben at 281-207-6653 (Home) or 281-636-7834 (Cell)
10. 3rd Annual CHYK West Retreat November 22 – 25, 2012
We will be having our 3rd annual CHYK West retreat this Thanksgiving weekend from November 22-25, 2012. The theme of the camp is “The Fast Five: Speeding to Salvation,” based upon the text Sadhana Panchakam. The camp will be conducted by Acarya Vivekji from Chinmaya Mission Niagara Falls.
Rates for the camp will be going up on Monday Oct. 1, so rush to take advantage.
Registration and more information can be found at www.chykhouston.com
11. 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.”
12. 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 |
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 |