Chinmaya Mission Houston - Announcements for October 6, 2024
Bala Vihar & Adult Satsanga Sun. Oct 6, 2024
We will have our Bala Vihar Open House this Sunday for Pre-KG to Gr-12 during the last half hour of the Satsanga. All parents will go to their children’s classrooms for the Bala Vihar Open House, in addition to the regular Satsanga.
Open House is a perfect opportunity for all parents to:
● Meet with their children’s teachers
● Get to know the current year curriculum for their grade
● Get to know other children and their families
● Get involved with Bala Vihar activities as a room parent
We encourage both parents to attend the Open House. If you have more than one child in Bala Vihar, each parent can split and attend one class. If only one parent is planning to attend, please choose to attend the lower grade first.
To view the Balamandir map, please click here
Please note that there will be no Language/Bhajana/Orchestra/Slokathon/Adult Chanting classes on Oct.6.
We will follow a special schedule as below:
Session I
8:35 AM – 10:15 AM
Bala Vihar grades PreK-12 – Children will go to their own class at 8:35 AM, instead of going to Smrti Hall/Sarasvati Nilayam. Children should not bring any bags/books.
8:35 AM – 9:40 AM
Satsanga for Adults
9:40 AM – 10:15 AM
Bala Vihar open house/Adult satsanga (continued)
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
NO extra classes this Sunday.
Session II
11:20 AM – 1:00 PM
Bala Vihar grades PreK-10 – Children will go to their respective classes at 11:20 am instead of going to Smrti Hall/Sarasvati Nilayam. Children should not bring any bags/books.
11:20 AM – 12:25 PM
Satsanga for adults
12:25 PM – 1:00 PM
Bala Vihar open house/Adult satsanga (continued)
Annual Dipavali Puja & Gurudaksina Sunday, Nov. 03, 2024
All members are warmly invited with families to join the entire CMH family for our most auspicious and joyous Dipavali morning Puja. This Puja includes Ganesa Puja, Sri Laksmi Puja and Sri Visnusahasranama Puja, and is followed by the offering of Gurudaksina.
Puja will be held only in one session in the Smrti Hall starting at 9:30 AM.
Please click here to see flier for details.
Links to Photographs for Recent CMH Events
Bala Vihar Opening Day 2024 and Ganesh Chaturthi
These links will be available for 2 weeks.
Year-to-date Contribution Statements
Year-to-date contribution statements have been emailed on September 30. If you have not received your statement or you notice any discrepancies, please stop by the Contribution Desk on Sunday or write to CMHContributions@chinmayahouston.org.
CORD USA Winter Visit Applications now Open for Students
We’re excited to announce that applications for CORD USA Winter Service Visits 2024 are now open for students!
To ensure the best experience for everyone involved, please take note of the following important information:
Where:
CORD Deuladiha, India
Dates:
December 23, 2024 (Monday) to January 4, 2025 (Saturday)
Registration Fee:
$1500
– $250 non-refundable fee per person for application registration
– $1250 after the application is accepted.
Eligibility
Current 10th, 11th & 12th Graders
Details of the visit:
Full Program Commitment: Chaperones and students must commit to being present for the entire duration of the program. It is not possible to attend only a part of the service visit.
Individual Applications: Each student is required to fill out their own application independently. Applications will be disqualified if submitted by a parent or guardian.
Visa and OCI Requirements: To participate in these Service Visits, you must meet the visa requirements by the regulations of the Government of India or possess an OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) card.
Accurate Contact Information: Please ensure that you type all email addresses accurately during the application process. We cannot be held responsible for any typos in your application.
Self-Reliance During the Program: Students will be spending two weeks in rural India, away from their families. We require them to be self-reliant and use their own email and cell phones for preparatory meetings and communication.
Email Acknowledgment: Once your application is submitted, you will receive an email acknowledgment. Further information and updates will be communicated via email. Please remember to check your spam folder as well.
Recommendation Letter: As a chaperone, we require a recommendation from your Chinmaya Mission Center coordinator. As a student participant, we require a recommendation letter from your current Bala Vihar teacher. An email will be automatically sent to her/him once you apply.
Payment and Visit Details: Detailed payment and visit information can be found in the FAQ document. It is essential to download, read, and accept the terms and conditions before applying. Applications are evaluated by a National team and their decisions are final.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to receiving your applications and sharing this meaningful service experience with you!
Apply here – https://cordusa.org/servicevisit2024/