St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church
Serbian Orthodox Church, Merrillville, IN, was established in 1914 in Gary, IN. Divine Liturgy Sundays 10am, Fr. Marko Matic officiating; formerly served by Very Rev. Jovan Todorovich, retired after 36 years. Liturgical responses by Karageorge Choir. Sunday School starts 9:45am. in the new St. Sava Learning Center. Serbian School starts at 12:30 during 8-week sessions. Vespers served Tuesdays and Saturdays at 6:00 p.m. Join us, everyone welcome! Folklore dance group and choir always accepting new members. Attend Sunday Luncheons after Liturgy, hosted by families or organizations, serving delicious homemade food and desserts. Luncheons will resume in Sept.
South Wing SOCIAL CENTER NOW AVAILABLE for hosting social events, newly renovated and tastefully decorated. Showers, graduation parties, business meetings, Skup Svatova, wedding receptions, baptisms, birthdays, and retirements can all be accommodated.
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Monday-Friday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday: closed
Sunday: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
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Mladen Sekulovich (Karl Malden) Listed Among Other WWII Veterans On Memorial Monument
Both Mladen and his brother Milo Sekulovich are listed among the names of veterans honored 62 years ago when the monument was first dedicated at 1300 Connecticut Street. Surely Mladen and his parents were in attendance for that event. Now the monument sits appropriately on Karl Malden Drive; how ironic! Perhaps just as ironic, Nikola Sever is listed below Mladen Sekulovich. Nikola's son Nicky Joe is the man responsible for just recently moving and renovationg the monument...........
0 Comment(s)Karl Malden, Our Own Mladen Sekulovich, Dies at Age 97
Karl Malden has been a source of pride for Serbs from St. Sava Church in Gary. We all remember his humble beginnings: his father, Peter Sekulovich, sold candles on Sundays in church and held many plays on the stage at 1300 Connecticut Street. His mother, Minnie, was an active member of the Serbian Sisters Circle and lived to be over 100 years old. Karl was a member of Karageorge Choir and participated in plays at the old church.
Karl Malden never forgot his Serbian Gary roots. He was the greatest benefactor of St. Sava Church. He passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2009.
May his memory be eternal, Vecnaja Pamjat!
Last year, St. Sava Church presented a program in his honor at the Lake Shore Visitor's Center in Highland, where he was inducted to their Wall Of Legends.
List of Veterans Names from WWII Memorial Monument
The following is a list of almost 300 names of the veterans from the WWII Memorial Monument. (Click below on CONTINUES...) The Serbian Historical Society is asking for your help in obtaining copies of their individual military photos or any that you can provide. Please send a 5 X 7 copy to the church office, 9191 Mississippi St., Merrillville, IN 46410. Be sure to include the name, branch of service, rank, any information about his/her service, and your own name and contac...
More Pictures from SOCA Festival 2009
Daniella Mancich and Karen Christoff have shared their photographs from this past festival in Clearwater, Florida. Makes you want to join choir, doesn't it? Thanks, girls!
Bus Transportation Will Be Provided for July 4th Gracanica Celebration
St. Sava Church parish is this year's work force for Gracanica's July 4th celebration. Bus transportation will make the trip more enjoyable, so please try to lend a helping hand. The bus will leave at 8:00 a.m. from the church parking lot, and return around 7 p.m. or earlier. Volunteers are needed and will be greatly appreciated. Even if you cannot help, come along for a great afternoon picnic with friends.
