1. CMH Summer Schedule
Both BalaVihar and adult classes will remain closed during the summer time from May 22 – September 9. Classes will resume on Sunday, September 10.
There are special activities planned during the summer, and they are outlined in the items below.
2. 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 an 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.
Please note: if re-enrollment forms are not received by May 31, you will need to re-register your child for Bala Vihar classes (subject to availability in grade and session). Also, the child will not be eligible to attend any extra class for the year 2017-18.
Question pertaining to re-enrollment should be directed to CMHRegistrations@chinmayahouston.org
3. Chinmaya Mission Houston Retirement Community Presentation – Jun.13, 2017
There will be a presentation at Chinmaya Mission on June 13 at 7:30 PM, regarding the CMH Retirement Community (Chinmayalaya) project. The presentation will give details of Chinmayalaya including the plans, amenities, cost, terms and conditions and other information. This presentation is only for CM members and not for outside public. Please plan to attend.
4. 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 schedule for the pravacanas will be as below:
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Aug. 11 – Aug. 15 |
Evening Pravacana on Ik Onkaar and Japji Sahib Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM |
| Aug. 12 – Aug. 16 | Morning Meditation Time: 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM |
Please mark your calendars to avail this opportunity to enrich yourself in your own hometown.
5. Opportunity to offer Bhiksa to Pujya Swami Swaroopananada during Jnana Yajna
During the Jnana Yajna from August 11 – 15, members will have an opportunity to offer bhiksa to Swami Swaroopanandaji. There will be breakfast, lunch and dinner bhiksas. Interested members are requested to contact Bhartiben Sutaria (bbsutaria@gmail.com or 281-933-0233).
6. Bala Vihar Teachers’ Training Aug 19-20, 2017
Acarya Smt. Darshana Auntie will conduct Bala Vihar teachers’ training on August 19-20, 2017. The schedule will be as below:
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Saturday Aug. 19 |
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday Aug. 20 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
Interested members can sign up for Bala Vihar teachers’ training by responding to a special e-mail that will be sent next week.
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 |