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. Liturgical responses by Karageorge Choir. Sunday School starts after Holy Communion (around 11:15) until 12:15. Serbian School will be incorporated into Sunday School. 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.
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. For more info, call (219)736-9191.

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9191 Mississippi St. Merrillville, IN 46410

Monday-Friday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Sunday: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church > "HAPPY 96th BIRTHDAY, BLAZO DRAGIC!"

HAPPY 96th BIRTHDAY, BLAZO DRAGIC!

posted by dorothyp on Sep 15th, 2009 at 2:35 am

September 15th is a very special day in the Dragic household. Born in 1913, Blazo celebrates his 96th Birthday. Father Marko, Dennis, the Church Board, and the entire parish of St. Sava Church wish him good health and a great day with his family. Zivio, Blazo!

[Blazo (right) pictured with his son-in-law Stanley Galich]

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DEDA--I love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ... a comment from Sofia Grimsgard , left on on Sep 15th, 2009 at 8:45 am

Happy Birthday Tata!! We love you!
... a comment from Borka and Arnfinn , left on on Sep 15th, 2009 at 8:46 am

Sretan Rodjen Dan Tata!
... a comment from George (Djuro) Dragic , left on on Sep 15th, 2009 at 8:47 am

Happy birthday Deda!

God bless!

(Stanley is his son-in-lawbut good friend too)
... a comment from Author Debbie Ludwig-Galich , left on on Sep 15th, 2009 at 9:58 am

Blazo, you are a wonderful man, and were a dear a friend of my father. I remember an energetic Blazo running around the hall on 49th Ave. at the pace of a 25 year old!
Enjoy your day! We all look forward to your 100th Birthday.
Dorothy Paunovich ... a comment from dorothyp , left on on Sep 15th, 2009 at 10:57 am

Congratulations Kum Dragic - 96 years wonderful!

It's great the internet lets us send our dearest wishes across the miles...and lets us see your smiling picture.

I know you are actually my brother Paul's Kum but we girls always wanted in on the action. We love you, your family, and all the happy memories of our mutual visits.
... a comment from Danica (Drca) Andersen, Toronto , left on on Sep 15th, 2009 at 10:26 pm

Happy belated birthday, djedo blazo! ... a comment from danijela (dragic) kostur , left on on Sep 16th, 2009 at 2:19 pm

Congradulations and Happy Birthday to our neighbor, friend, and kum from Vojka Kovljenic (Ivankovich) and family, Hamilton, Ontario Canada ... a comment from anonymous , left on on Sep 17th, 2009 at 4:56 pm

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Sts. Cyril & Methodius Divine Liturgy

Divine Liturgy Sts. Cyril & Methodius starts at 9 a.m.

May 24-25

Visitation and Funeral Service for Djuro Rastovic

Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. DIRECTLY at St. Sava, V. Rev. Marko Matic officiating. Interment at Calumet Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN. Pomen service at 7:00 p.m.

May 25

Visitation and Funeral Service for Svetko Svetozar Popovic

Funeral Services will be Saturday, May 25, 2013 directly at 11AM at St. Sava with V. Rev. Marko Matic, Rev. Dragan Petrovic, and Deacon Marko Bojovic officiating. Internment Calumet Park Cemetery. Visitation will be at 10 AM one hour prior to the funeral.

May 27

MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES and GRAVE BLESSINGS

Calumet Park - Memorial Service 10 a.m. at Serbian Monument, followed by individual grave blessing.

Oak Hill - Memorial Service 2 p.m., followed by individual grave blessing.

May 31 - June 2

SOCA Festival and Karageorge's 100th Anniversary Weekend Celebration

FRI May 31st
6 p.m. Vespers
6:30 p.m. Welcome Dinner - Dance in South Wing
Fish or Spaghetti Dinner, MISMO Orchestra
SAT June 1
Noon Festival Concert - Merrillville High Auditorium
Banquet & Dance 6 p.m. Ambassador Banquets
1967 E 37th Ave., Hobart 8 p.m. Dance
Live Music by Sumadija and MISMO
SUN June 2
10 a.m. Divine Liturgy, mass choirs
Noon Farewell Picnic in Pavilion
Music by MISMO

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$20 plus $5 Shipping & Handling Serb Fest 2006 DVD

Take a tour of St. Sava Church, listen to the sounds of Karageorge, sing or dance to the sounds of acordian and tamburitza music. Enjoy the reunion performance of 70's band MLADA SRBADIJA and the retirement performance of Milan Opacich with Drina Orchestra. Enjoy an intimate tour of the Serb Fest Museum, narrated by Milan himself. 110 minutes run time, available at the Church office, or buy it here online with your credit card using our PayPal account. Free gift wrap with your online order. Click here for photos and details.

$20 plus $10 shipping & handling Commemorative Books Set SALE

3 piece book set includes 350 page hardcover Gold Consecration color photo book, 400 page 90th Anniversary hardcover color photo book, 85 page spiral color Visitor's Guide, all gift-wrapped, $80 Value, now only $20! This collection makes a great gift or addition to your own personal library. Pick one up at the Church office, or mail in your order with a personal check made to: St. Sava Church, 9191 Mississippi St., Merrillville, In 46410, include $10 for Shipping & Handling. Buy it here online now with your credit card using our PayPal account. Click here for photos and details.

$7 plus $3 Shipping & Handling Book: "Serbian Patron Saint, Krsna Slava"

Detailed paperback book by Very Rev. Father Jovan Todorovich explains the tradition, customs, preparation, and recipes of Slava in both Serbian and English, includes many photos. Reversible, includes Blessing Service. Free gift wrap. Buy it here online now with your credit card using our PayPal account. Click here for photo and detail.

$10 plus $4 Shipping & Handling Confession and Communion Manual

163 page, soft - cover guide to preparing for the mysteries of Confession and Communion, as well as Prayers and identifying Commandments, Sins, and Virtues. Prepared by Very Rev. Father Jovan Todorovich, Buy it in Church from the Candle-Sellers or here online with your credit card.

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