1. Satsanga Timings – Sun Apr 30, 2017
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8:35 AM – 10:15 AM |
Satsanga I for adults & Bala Vihar grades PreK-12 |
| 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM | Bhajana and Language classes for children in Session I | |
| 11:20 AM – 1:00 PM | Satsanga II for adults & Bala Vihar grades PreK-11 | |
| 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM | Language classes for children in Session II |
Please plan to come on time so as to be seated in Smrti Hall/ Sarasvati Nilayam before the start of arati.
Please note that Smrti and Balamandira building entrances will be locked at 8:45 AM for first session and at 11:30 AM for second session.
Please note: Bhajana classes alternate with the Slokathon/Orchestra classes every other Sunday.
2. Gita Chanting Competition for CMH – Sat May 6, 2016
On the occasion of Pujya Gurudeva’s birthday, every year we conduct Gita Chanting Competition. This year’s Gita Chanting Competition will be held on May 06.
For complete details for Gita chanting competition, please visit Chinmaya Houston website at https://chinmayahouston.org/gcc2017.
Program details for May 6, 2017 are as under:
| TIME | Description | |
| 8:00 am to 8:30 am |
Check in | |
| 8:25 am to 8:35 am | Bhajana & Dhun in Smriti Hall | |
| 8:35 am to 9:00 am | Arati Pledge MC – Welcome Acharya’s Address MC – Directions to Participants and parents Children leave for their respective Class rooms |
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| 9:00 am to 12:30 pm | Competition | |
| 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm | Announce Results | |
| 1:00 pm | Lunch (sponsored lunch) |
3. Bala Vihar Re-Enrollment for 2017-2018
Bala Vihar re-enrollment is underway for the 2017-2018 academic year. Eligible families should have received the online re-enrollment link by email. Please fill out the online form and submit it as soon as you can.
Make sure that the following information is correct:
* Grade the Bala Vihar child will be attending in September 2017
* Session you would like to attend for the year 2017-2018
* Enter proper selection for extra class option – only one extra class can be selected.
* Please check all the pre-filled information and make changes where required.
Deadline to fill out Bala Vihar re-enrollment form is May 31, 2017.
Question pertaining to re-enrollment should directed to CMHRegistrations@chinmayahouston.org
4. Seminar for Senior Citizens – April 30, 2017
Geoff Nelson (VP, Financial Wellness and Planning – Fidelity) will be delivering a presentation entitled, “Smart strategies for required distributions (MRD) and other tax efficient withdrawal strategies.” The topic would be of interest to individuals aged 65 and above who may be considering options for retirement funds and charitable giving. Please mark your calendar for this seminar.
When: April 30th, 2017 at 1:30 PM in Smriti Hall
Below is an abstract of the presentation:
Minimum Required Distributions (MRD)s are likely to play an important role in your finances in retirement. Building a thoughtful retirement income plan can help you use MRDs in the most effective way, and help you reach your important financial goals. At the very least, it’s important to spend some time understanding MRDs and your options with a tax professional, to ensure that you are meeting the IRS requirements — and to help avoid a costly tax mistake.
* How MRDs are taxed
* Pros and cons of delaying your first MRD
* How charitable giving impacts your MRD
* Difference between Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) and MRD
* Deadline distinctions for MRDs from different accounts
* Do I have to take an MRD if I’m still working?
* Pros and cons of converting to a Roth IRA during retirement
6. Summer Jnana Yajna by Swami Swaroopananda – Aug 11-15, 2017
We are happy to announce that this summer Swami Swaroopananda ji will be conducting the Jnana Yajna at Chinmaya Mission Houston.
The text for this year’s Yajna will be IK Onkaar and Japji Sahib & Meditations from Upanishads
Please mark your calendars to avail this opportunity to enrich yourself in your own hometown.
7. Remember to use AMAZONSMILE – CMH receives .5% of member purchases, as donation
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As announced, please note, that CMH has now been registered with the AmazonSmile program. This means that every time a CMH member buys through AmazonSmile, CMH receives .5% of our member purchases as donation from Amazon. For your convenience this link has now been provided on our CMH website.
We encourage all members to save the above link in their “Favorites” and use this link for future purchases. This change does not cost members anything extra, but will most certainly help with CMH finances. |
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8. Sri Saumyakasi Sivalaya
Temple timing:
| Monday to Friday |
9:00 AM – Noon 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
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| Saturday and Sunday |
8:30 AM – 2:00 PM | ||
| 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
Annual Sponsorship of Pujas at Saumyakasi Sivalaya
To seek the Lord’s grace through out the year and/or on special occasions like Birthdays and Anniversaries, and to have the priest perform Arcana and Arati on your behalf in the temple, please fill out the annual sponsorship form.
Puja Schedule:
| Everyday Arati | 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 |