1. Satsanga Timings – Sunday September 25, 2011
Our new Bala Vihar year and regular two sessions schedule is in progress now. The timings for Sunday Sept. 25, 2011 are as under:
| 8:50 AM – 10:30 AM | Satsanga I for adults, Bala Vihar grades PreK-12 | |
| 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM | Language, Orchestra/Slokathon classes for children session I Chanting, Spanish classes for adults |
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| 11:20 AM – 1:00 PM | Satsanga II for adults, Bala Vihar grades PreK-11 | |
| 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM | Language, Orchestra/Slokathon classes for children session II | |
| 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM | Satsanga for CHYK |
Please see complete class assignments for First Floor and Second Floor.
2. CMH Navaratri celebrations Saturday Oct. 8, 2011
CMH will be celebrating the joyous and pious festival of Navaratri Garaba in the evening on Saturday, October 8, at the beautiful & spacious Berry Centre on N. Barker-Cypress. This year CMH members can invite friends also to this event. Tickets for all invited guests must be purchased by members only, and these guests must be accompanied by members on the day of the event.
Ticket sales have already started and will be available in the dining area. Prices are as under:
Children under 3 Free
Bala Vihar Children Grade 6 and below $6.00 each
Adults and all other Children $8.00 each
All Tickets at the Door $10.00 each
Please see complete details of the CMH Navaratri Celebrations.
Sponsorship – Navaratri Celebration holds a special significance for some and we would therefore like to provide an opportunity to interested members to sponsor any aspect of the event. – aarti, prasada, flowers, ice-cream etc. Interested members are requested to sign up at the Navaratri Ticket Sale Desk.
3. CHYK Camp in Houston – “The Game of Life” Nov. 25 to 27, 2011
We will be having our annual CHYK Retreat this Thanksgiving weekend from November 25 to 27. The theme of the camp is “The Game of Life” conducted by Acarya Vivekji from Chinmaya Mission Niagara Falls. There will be activities such as discussions, a creative writing workshop, “Vedanta in movies and music” workshop, and much more!
Young Professionals, college students, and Chinmaya Bala Vihar High School Seniors are invited to attend the retreat. The current cost of the retreat is a Texas Summer special of $125. However, this price is only good until Friday, September 30, 2011 after which the cost will go up. Register today and lock in your rate!
Registration, retreat video and more information can be found at www.chykhouston.com.
4. Volunteers for making Garlands – Every Sunday 10:30-11:15 AM
Here is an opportunity for members to engage in a fun and divine task of garland making. In between the two sessions from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM, instead of simply waiting in the dining area for your children, you can put your hands to work on this pure task. No prior experience necessary, you will be trained by our expert members in this art.
Interested members can go to the Sivalaya basement after the first session or send an email to Smt. Vijaya Akula at snagab8@aol.com
5. Chinmaya Vibhooti Events
Dec 25 to Jan 1, 2012 A spiritual Camp by Guruji on Adi Sankara’s Atma Bodha
Jan 20 to Jan 26, 2012 Maha Kumbhabhisekam of Pranava Ganesa Mandira
A limited supply of brochures is available at the Welcome Desk in the Amrta Balamandira
6. 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 |