Center Announcements
General
Center Timing for 4th October 2026 – 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM and Devotional session commences at sharp 9:45 AM with Vedam Chanting.
Requesting all devotees to arrive before 9:45 AM as a practice and be seated. If you have any questions or would like assistance with signups, contact us
A Note on Housekeeping
To maintain the sanctity of our collective worship, we kindly request your support with the following:
Please refrain from socializing in the main hall before and after the devotional session, as the Sai Gayathri is being played and the atmosphere is meant to remain prayerful and quiet.
When taking Vibuthi after bhajans, please use only a small quantity and take it with the spoon provided. Let us be mindful not to spill or waste this sacred prasadam.
If any accidental spill occurs, we request that you please clean it promptly or let one of the volunteers know so they can assist.
Let us carry home the divine energy and vibrations from our prayers, and help keep the main hall imbued with the same reverence we feel in Sai Kulwant Hall. Vibuthi is ever-potent and sacred; let us handle it with the devotion and care it deserves.
Devotional
- Bhajan signups are open for October.
- As October is the month of Navarathri, the bhajans on 11th and 18th with be focused on Devi / Mother
Please be on the look out for updates on Center WhatsApp regarding the weekly Bhajan and Vedam Tutor sessions for Adults as well as the collective Daily Gayathri chanting.
We welcome all devotees to come forward to lead bhajans. Our goal is to be inclusive of all members. Please do however, ensure that you have practiced more than adequately and are ready to offer the bhajan.
Let us all please move up and sit towards the front if there is space in front of us so that more devotees can be accommodated in the back on the carpet / mat. Please avoid taking the mic if you are not seated on the carpet / mat or on the chairs in the back as the mics are sensitive and will cause feedback.
Please contact Devotional Coordinator at (510) 585-6507 or at devotionalcoordinator@sssgc-houston.org for further details or assitance.
Service
At Home Narayana Seva : Sis. Pavithra & Bro. Gopi’s Residence; Date: October 3rd; Time: 8:00-9:30 AM CST
Please contact Service Coordinator at 901-491-7734 or at servicecoordinator@sssgc-houston.org for details or assitance.
Educare
- Parents please work with your child in doing the daily check in on the spiritual diary (Student and Parent versions) and see how the children are keeping up. Please also do your part as their role model relative to the spiritual diary.
- As we give more emphasis to offering bhajans after more practice, it is highly encouraged that each child joins the EDUCARE Bhajan Tutoring (Tuesdays @7:30 PM) atleast once before leading a bhajan at the center whether it is during the SSSE bhajans or as part of sessions that are open for all.
- The signup for Educare Bhajan tutoring is found below in the signup section and there are limited slots each week.
- Educare Children lead bhajans on the 4th weekend of each month (Oct 25th signup open below)
- Here is link to SRI SATHYA SAI ASHTOTTARAM that the children are learning at the assembly. So far we have learned verses 1 – 12.
“ When you are immersed in bhajan, note how the One is activating you! Your tongue pronounces the words in the tune designed for them; your palms beat the time, slow or fast; your head sways in unison with the sentiments that the words express; your mind is gushing Ananda, at the magnificence of the pictures that the song evokes! “– Constant Divine Communion, July 23, 1971
If needed please contact Educare Coordinator at educarecoordinator@sssgc-houston.org
Signups for the Month
Devotional Signups
Seva Signups
Educare Signups
Regional / National Announcements
Relief for Nepal – National initiative to offer our support by providing seva packs. For more info please contact Regional Service Coordinator @ 916-600-3753