May their memories be eternal. Listed are 20 members of St. Sava Church who passed away in 2011.

Anna Tesanovich

Steve Uzelac

Sava Marich

Dorothy Erceg

Dragan Jovic

Norma Zecevic

Milos Katic

Ana Turajlic

Ann Swike

Mary Uzelac

Jovan Mileusnic

Gordon Gerbick

Dusan Kukrika

Gail Billens

Nick Strincevich

Cvijeta Rajkovic

Nick Djurdjevic

George Dragic

Dusan Kovac

Helen Nestorovich Ness

Club "Krajina" will host a New Yer's Eve celebration in the south wing starting at 7 p.m., until 1 a.m. Spit - roasted pig dinner with all the trimmings will be offered as well as a bottle of champagne for only $50 per person.

Live entertainment will be provided by:

Bane Djordjevic

Miodrag Stanojevic Zumbul

Vito Zdrale

Milna Anicic

Reservations are limited, so please call the church office at 219-736-9191, or after 3 p.m. call Steve Kljajic at 219-741-0244.

On Saturday, November 5, 2011, His Grace Bishop Longin blessed the construction grounds for St. Sava's new pavilion at the northeast end of the parking lot. He prayed for the safety of the construction crew and for many memorable events to be hosted in the new building. Also celebrating Divine Liturgy and the blessing were Protodeacon Milovan Gogic, Deacon Nikolaj Kostur, and our Very Rev. Marko Matic. The procession was led by flag bearers and clergy, followed by parishioners on a very blustery windy morning. A delicious luncheon was hosted by our Kolo Sisters in the south wing.

On a very cold and windy Saturday, His Grace Bishop Longin Blessed the construction grounds for our new Pavilion. Also serving were Protodeacon Milovan Gogic and our own Father Marko. Many parishioners also attended the luncheon in the south wing. Musical entertainment was provided and donated by singer Milana Anicic and musician Danny Danilovic.

Leave it to the hard-working women of St. Sava's Serbian Sisters Circle to host a delicious homemade meal with an elegant dessert table for the celebration of their Slava, St. Paraskeva. Father Marko blessed the Kolach after Divine Liturgy Sunday, October 30th and the names of all deceased Kolo Sisters were read - a touching tradition that honors the memory of our mothers, grandmothers, sisters, and aunts. Kum Dan Sever expressed his love and appreciation for the women who work tirelessly for this church. The story of St. Petka's life was read by Alex Djordjevich, Alexis Orlich, and Savka Popovich. Kolo President Milena (Beba) Rudman thanked the guests and acknowledged Zoran and Milena Andrich and family for their generosity; they paid all the expenses for the dinner. Congratulations and Ziveli! to the lovely ladies of our KOLO.

SPECIAL PRAYER & BLESSING

Please join His Grace Bishop Longin, Father Marko, and guest clergy

for Divine Liturgy followed by Prayer and Blessing

of St. Sava's new pavilion construction on

Saturday, November 5, 2011

Divine Liturgy will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m.

followed by procession to the construction

grounds for blessing.

12:00 LUNCHEON

St. Sava Serbian Sisters Circle

Cordially Invites You and Your Family

to Celebrate Our Krsna Slava

Sveta Petka Paraskeva

Sunday, October 30, 2011 at 1:00 p.m.

Divine Liturgy - 10:00 a.m.

*

Blessing of Slavski Kolach and Parastos for our

deceased members following Divine Liturgy

*

Slava Banquet immediately following church services in our South Wing

Upon Milan Opacich's personal invitation, three generations of the Popovich family attended a private showing of "Tamburitza Spectacular". A section of this tambura exhibit was dedicated to the legendary Popovich Brothers, including a photo album containing hand-written personal notes and letters, comedic and political drawings, photos, and newspaper articles, many of which the family had never before seen. Milan's love, respect, and close friendship with Mikey, Adam, and Teddy triggered memories of the good times shared many years ago. On display are  Adam Popovich's drawings and wrought iron sculptures, Marko's (Mikey) hand carved miniatures, posters, and a collection of record albums. Adam's vest, worn to countless performances, weddings, and joyous occasions, is proudly displayed, on loan from the family.

Milan was 19 years old when he first met the Popovich Brothers on a night out with returning WWII veterans. They visited CLUB SELO in South Chicago, owned and operated by the Popovich family. The brothers played to a full house every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night on a corner stage. This is where Milan would court his lovely Roz, who later became his wife. Mikey, the prima player, came to Milan's house for the first time in 1974. Adam and Teddy showed up later. Every December 19, (Sveti Niloka - the Popovich family Slava) Adam, Teddy, and Eli brought bread to Milan's house and enjoyed coffee with Slivo added for dunking their bread. Milan played several occasions with the brothers and substituted for Adam when his wife was ill. When the Crljenica Brothers from California visited Milan's home, Adam hosted a party for them at his home. It was Mikey who first loaned photographs of tamburitza orchestras to Milan for preservation. All in all, this was not just a traditional friendship, but a friendship full of tradition. May their Memories Be Eternal!

If you've never known of the Popovich Brothers and their story, watch the documentary video hosted on Folk Streams The Popovich Brothers of South Chicago.

Pictured are standing, l to r, Stephanie Sims, Chris Ozment, Harry, Marco Glumac, Dan Glumac (holding Noah Bilgi). Middle row: Jim Kundrat, Natalie Peinovich, Melanie Ozment Evancevich, Elaine Glumac. Front row: Sarah Kundrat, Jackson Kundrat, Madeline Kundrat, Tina Bilgi, Sofia Bilgi.
Elaine and Melanie are the daughters of the late +Adam N. Popovich, and Natalie Peinovich is the daughter of the late +Ted N. Popovich.

Also visiting the exhibit during Serb Fest weekend were Sophie Popovich Ostoich (the only surviving sibling of the 10 Popovich's) along with her daughters, Ljubi Hayden, Martha Teshich, Ljubi's husband Bato Hayden, and Sophie's nephew Marco Trbovich and niece Vonnie Orlich, children of +Mila Popovich Trbovich.

Please join Lifeline Chicago Humanitarian Organization in welcoming

JADRANKA JOVANOVIC

on Monday, October 17 in the presence of Their Royal Highnesses

Crown prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine

"PEARLS of WORLD MUSIC"

an extraordinary evening of classical music with Serbian Diva Jadranka jovanovic, the most famous Serbian mezzosoprano, who for many years has continued to amaze audiences across Europe and the Middle east.

Throne Auditorium, Northwestern University School of Law

375 East Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60611

Tickets are available at lifelinechicago and at major Serbian stores in Chicago.

Tickets $25 and UP. For information, please call (312) 781-9300

Sts. Peter & Paul Church parish in South Bend held their gala 100th Anniversary celebration this past weekend. His Grace Bishop Longin gave blessings for the occasion and presided over the festivities along with several clergy members in attendance: parish priest Rev. Sasha Nedic, Rev. Lazar Kostur, Rev. Marko Matic, Rev. Aleksandar Novakovic, and Rev. Dobrivoje Milunovic. Milan Medich, church president, directed the combined choirs from Sts. Peter & Paul South Bend, St. Elijah Merrillville, and St. Sava Merrillville, who sang opening prayers and gave a fantastic choral performance accompanied by MISMO Tamburitza Orchestra. Bishop Longin addressed the guests and presented Gramatas to Rose Mandich, Bud Medich, and Eve Balaban for many years of hard work and dedication to their church. Rev. Sasha Nedic, Milan Medich, Rev. Kostur, Valerie Phillips, and Rose Mandich all spoke of their experiences of church life through the years. David Medich, event chairman and vice president, also made remarks. A 100 year commemorative video played throughout the evening, made by Robert Medich. After a delicious dinner, SUMADIJA Orchestra played for all the kolo dancers as they danced the night away. Our sincere Congratulations to Sts. Peter & Paul Church on this joyous celebration. Special thanks to Paul and Xenia Jancarich for the photos and contributing story.

Please attend the annual Humanitarian Banquet hosted by the 4 KOLO Sisters Organization of St. George - Schererville, St. Sava - Merrillville, St. Elijah - Merrillville, and St. George - East Chicago. The ladies have worked tirelessly over the years to collect more than $500,000 to benefit the needy children and families in the homeland. This year's banquet will be held on Sunday, October 9th at 1:00 p.m. at the Halls of St. George at 905 E. Joliet Street in Schererville. Please give generously, and if you cannot attend, send a donation addressed to Four Kolo Organization or Humanitarian Relief Fund to St. Sava Church, 9191 Mississippi St., Merrillville, IN 46410, or to St. George Church, 905 E. Joliet St., Schererville, IN 46375, Attn.: Kolo.

New Gracanica Diocese of Midwestern America

40th Annual Bowling Tournament Hosted by your Family, Friends & Kumovi at

Holy Trinity Serbian Eastern Orthodox Church – Saint Louis MISSOURI

Hello Friends,

St Louis is once again proud to host another New Gracanica Diocesan event. We’ve been hard at work
preparing for your arrival. Please find below an itinerary of events for the weekend as well as information for
Registration and Event Sponsorship. Visit us on Facebook at Gracanica Bowling for updated info!

There are absolutely no Entry Restrictions, Come One Come All, Serbian Orthodox & all other’s Welcome!

Welcome Back To St Louis – Welcome Back To Good Times

Friday October 7th 2011

Registration & Welcome dance featuring the music of Orchestra MLADOST 6:00pm, Tambura TBD

Food & Drink available throughout evening

Saturday October 8th 2011

8:30am Check in at Tropicana Lanes, 8:50am Prayer, 9:00am Bowling begins

1st Team Event – 2nd Doubles Event – 3rd Singles Event

6pm Banquet Facility Opens for Casual Style Dinner & Cocktails – Music Starts at 7:30pm

Featuring Mladost in Main Hall and Tambura (TBD) Music on Patio

Awards Presentation at 9:00pm

Sunday October 9th 2011 (Traditional “Serbian Day Celebration” in St Louis)

Hierarchal (Pending) Liturgy 9:45am – Annual Serbian Day Banquet to follow

For Registration, Sponsorships, and all info. contact:

Branko Puhar     puharstl@sbcglobal.net

Dave Lekich (314) 267-9659 or Branko Puhar (314) 496-5169

On loan to the Serbian Historical Society is this authentic Serbian costume worn by Mrs. Rajna Otic from Munster on her wedding day in late 1959 in Koretiste, Kosovo, Serbia.  All pieces; the blouse, vest, and customary apron called the “bosca” are hand made and passed down many generations, as seen in the various photos.

The beaded headpiece was made by Mrs. Otic’s mother-in-law, Stana Otic, and presented to her on the wedding day. This headpiece is over 70 years old. It has two beaded patches in the back, spelling out the groom’s nickname “Blaza” for Blagoje, (added just in time for the wedding) and Mrs. Otic’s father-in-law’s nickname “Traje” for Trajko, which most likely has been added before his own wedding.
The customary apron or “bosca” is over 50 years old, and is hand made as well, on the loom pictured, called “tkanje”.

The Serbian Historical Society is forever grateful to the Mrs. Rajna Otic for sharing these priceless family heirlooms for this exhibit. She stopped by during Serb Fest to see how we incorporated her costume into the display.

Click above photos to enlarge.

Thank You to everyone who purchased a chance to win a "Smithsonian Prima" built by Milan Opacich. He spent many hours in his workshop crafting the prima, with the entire proceeds donated to the Serbian Historical Society. Sarah Gerbick pulled the winning ticket belonging to Mike Stoyshin from Canada. Congratulations, Mike!

Where do they get the energy? Not a single pair of opanke was spotted in this young crowd, but you'll see some great dance moves. Young adults and teens from all over the Midwest came to St. Sava's annual Serbian Festival to meet up with old friends and make new ones. Music all three nights was provided by "DJ Spaz" and "Nocna Smena".

Serb Fest relies solely on the army of volunteers who spend months planning, organizing, selling tickets, baking, and preparing for the 3 day event. Some church members even take unpaid time off from work to help out. Many of these volunteers are not pictured below, but our sincere THANKS and appreciation goes out to anyone who helped in any capacity. Whether you're a palachinka princess, krofne queen, or lamb roaster, it seems that working for a common goal among your Serbian friends can be lots of fun.

Live background music is performed at Saturday's music tent by "Srpski Sinovi".

Thanks also to Borka Grimsgard for sharing some of the photos below.

Srbadija Folklore Groups - Pee Wee, Junior, and Senior - performed for the crowd at Serb Fest on Saturday, August 6th. Some of these children even worked the food line, kitchen, and Sunday School tent during the weekend. We applaud them for dressing and performing in full costume in 90 degree heat. Still don't know where they get their energy! Their instructor is Nenad Nikolic. Thanks to all the groups for sharing an important part of our Serbian Culture with the northwest Indiana community.

Chicagoland's DUNAV Orchestra has performed at St. Sava's Serb Fest for many years, as far back as we can remember, even at the old hall on 49th Avenue. The band members include Walter Pravica on violin, Frank Jovanovich on bugarija, John Miksich Sr. on brach, John Miksich Jr. on bass, and Mike Hairlich on brach.The original DUNAV Orchestra has had many different members over the last 50 plus years. The current band members have performed as a group for more than 10 years. Read more about Walter Pravica below.

To hire DUNAV Orchestra, call Walter at (773) 481-8375 or (847) 852-6167

As you may already know, most musicians have "real jobs". Walter Pravica, pictured below with his buddy Milan Opacich, is not only an accomplished violinist, but also is a Professor of Chemistry at Wilbur Wright College in Chicago, and Chair of their Physical Science Department. Walter also plays concert violin with the Northwest Symphony for over 20 years. Best of all, he's a really great Serb with a heart of gold!

What Is a Liturgy?

We as Orthodox Christians, having been brought up in our
faith do not see anything foreign or out of the ordinary when
approaching our most celebrated service, Divine Liturgy. Have
you ever wondered what it is that goes on? Why is it mostly the
same week after week and even weekdays? Why does the choir
sing a long Amen instead of a short one? What are those changes?

The Liturgy is complex in its simplicity and dynamic in the way
it is always the same. Nearly all Orthodox Christians everywhere
in the world will celebrate Liturgy in the same way since the last
part of the 4th century! Why is this?

The Liturgy is an invitation. We have been called to not only sit
at the table with Our Lord and Savior and all the Saints, but to
partake of the life giving mystery which is Holy Communion.
This invitation has remained unchanged and so too the Divine
Liturgy remains unchanged.

At the start of the service, the doors are open and the Kingdom of
Heaven is open to us as well. The service begins with the main
celebrant taking The Word of God, (the Gospel) and making
the sign of the cross over the antimens. Soon enough, we find
ourselves separated, as the Royal doors are closed. Each time
the doors are re-opened typifies an event where God interacts
with man, culminating with communion when the doors remain
open until the end of the service. We should look at the service
in the same way. It is not a series of pieces thrown together but
instead, one long prayer where the goal is communion with
our Lord and Savior. It has triumphant moments, moments of
sadness, moments of instruction, and ends in joy. The prayers
and responses are specifically designed to bring us to this goal.
The long amen and To Thee O Lord, are just as important as the
incense and candles. All these details are important and should
not be overlooked and should come together in such a way as to
magnify the invitation. Nothing in the Church has been put there
by chance, but is there to serve a particular service. To unite us as
one Church in communion with Him who created us, to the Glory
of God.

What a treat! Bob Bratina, Mayor of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, honored us all with an impromptu frula (flute) performance of "Cacak" with Srpski Sinovi Orchestra. Bob and his wife Carol perform with "Balkan Strings" Orchestra in Hamilton. Tambura fans from all over the US and Canada attended Serb Fest - Florida, California, Utah, Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and all throughout the Midwest region - so make plans to visit next year's event. Oh yes, and VOTE FOR BOB!

Do you really think you can keep Serbs from celebrating? The food kept coming, the bar kept serving, and we got just a little wet early Sunday evening.  Grilling volunteers used their strengths to hold down tents. Mother Nature can't ruin our fun! We won't be inviting her next year. Seriously, "Ako Bog Da", we'll have a new Four Seasons Building built in time for next year's Serb Fest, so rain will never again be a problem. Borka Grimsgard, always a good sport, looked lovely in her fashionable rain bonnet.

Our sincere THANKS to everyone who visited our Serb Fest celebration this past weekend. We hope you enjoyed all the traditional food offerings and all the talented orchestras that performed non-stop music. Our culture is worth celebrating and very contagious!

Our folklore dance groups are fun to watch and remind us of how important it is to keep these traditions alive. The youth dance tent was filled with hundreds of teens and young adults dancing and singing the night away. It warms your heart to know that they still feel a connection and passion for our music and traditions.

"Tamburitza Spectacular", an exhibit of vintage string instruments was viewed by many, and may have inspired some future tamburasi, the brotherhood of musicians who seem to have a special bond and love for the music of the southern Slavs.

Once again, our sincere thanks to everyone who came to dine, enjoy the music, purchased baked goods, bought raffle tickets, sponsored our golf outing, and supported our main fund raiser. Please check back daily for many videos and photos from Serb Fest 2011, and always check the "Events" listing to see what's happening at St. Sava and other churches.

This video by Mike Paunovich is just a small sampling of the weekend events.

Today's hours are from Noon to 9:00 p.m., so this is your last chance to enjoy the food, music, and fun. Be sure to visit the Tamburitza Spectacular historical exhibit in the north wing. Tonight's highlight will be the BIG CASH RAFFLE Drawing for several prizes, including the $25,000 Grand Prize, plus the Smithsonian Prima made by Milan Opacich.

Pictured above are veteran tamburasi George Tatalovich, Wally Pravica, and Milan Opacich in the Serbian Historical Society's exhibit "Tambura Spectacular!"

Lucky Gordon Gerbick would like to sell you that winning raffle ticket, so what's his secret?.....Must be that hat!

We'd like to welcome Srpski Sinovi Orchestra from Pittsburgh to perform at St. Sava for the first time. Although everyone knows Marco Trbovich, Vonnie Orlich's brother, the band is new to our entertainment schedule. Here's a little info:

The five member Srpski Sinovi Orchestra is comprised of all 1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation American Serbians. Accordianist, Aleksandar "Sasha" Slavkovic, born in Cacak, Serbia, and Brock Belich, bassist and the only Pennsylvania native in the group, both studied and performed with the Duquesne Tamburitzans. Mark Doncic, originally from Toronto, Ontario, plays cello with the group and is also the director of the Tsar Lazar Male Chorus. Dan Jovanovich, originally from Joliet, IL is on the bugarija and Marco Trbovich, originally of Hammond, IN plays  brac.

The orchestra features Slavkovic's accordion virtuosity and unique three-part harmonies among the group's three elite singers. Srpski Sinovi has been performing for five years throughout the Northeastern US and has occasionally appeared in the Midwest.

New hours:

FRIDAY 4 - Midnight

SATURDAY - Noon to Midnight

SUNDAY - Noon to 9 pm

This is your last chance to buy a chance to own a replica of the tamburitza PRIMA that  was displayed at the Smithsonian Exhibit "Old Ways In The New World" in Washington, D.C. Milan Opacich built the prima to raise funds for the Serbian Historical Society of St. Sava Church. Buy Raffle Tickets at the Tamburitza Spectacular Exhibit during Serb Fest, or at the food ticket tables, the Bar, or from any member of the Historical Society. Drawing will be held Sunday evening, August 7th during the BIG CASH RAFFLE Drawing. Good Luck!

Price: $5 each or 5 for $20. All proceeds benefit the Serbian Historical Society.

This is your invitation to a memorable 3 day weekend of non-stop Serbian music, great food, dancing, and a whole lot of culture! Bring the family, co-workers, and friends to enjoy the sights and sounds of old country traditions. Take a few minutes to visit "Tambura Spectacular", a free exhibit of Milan Opacich's personal collection of 60 vintage tamburitza string instruments, photos, sheet music, and artifacts. Children will  enjoy amusements on Saturday and Sunday. You can golf with your Serbian friends Friday. BIG CASH RAFFLE TICKETS will be sold for the $25,000 cash prize!  Everyone's welcome!

Please copy and share the link below to this commercial with friends by email or facebook.

http://youtu.be/3CYaa5g4KQU                                Hope to see you there!

There's still time to purchase a sponsor package for this year's 46th Annual Serb Fest Golf Classic. Your signage will be viewed by thousands all weekend at Serb Fest and at Summer Tree Golf Course. Contact the church office at (219) 736-9191 for details and sign-up. Details on printable form below. Packages priced at $100, $200, and $500.

NOTE: Deadline for Sponsors has been extended to July 31st. Please print the form below and email it to Vonnie Orlich at: v_orlich@comcast.net or Fax to the church office at: (219) 736-7836.

Download & Print Golf Sponsors Form

The final Grand Prize drawing will be held at Serb Fest on Sunday, August 8th. See any church board member to purchase your winning raffle ticket!

The S.O.C.A. Executive Board hosted it's 46th Annual Festival several weeks ago , June 4, 5, and 6, at the New Gracanica Monastery in Grayslake, Illinois. Several choirs performed, including St. Romanos Choir, Toronto, Canada - S.S.S. Karageorge, Merrillville, IN - Stevan Stojanovic Mokranjac Choir, Old Holy Resurrection, N. Chicago, IL - Stevan Mokranjac Choir, Hamilton, Canada - S.S.S. Branko Radichevich, Chicago, IL - and S.S.S. Draza Mihailovich, Cudahy, WI. The audience was treated to a variety of choral selections, performed beautifully by all the participating choirs. Both nights were spent dancing and of course singing along with Mismo Tamburasi. Thanks to Xenia Jancarich for sharing her wonderful photos. You'll notice that the music caught the attention of an unexpected guest - a small deer, who obviously has great taste in music!

ST. SAVA SERB-FEST 2011 ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE!

FRIDAY AUGUST 5TH!
DINING FOOD TENT (TAMBURA MUSIC)

"T-RROMA" - from Chicago, (4 to 8PM)
"DRINA" - from Northwest In., (8 to midnight)

MAIN BAR TENT

Featuring Singer "Milana Anicic"
Accomp. By "Danny Danilovich" & "Bojan Jasnic"(7:30 to midnight)

PATIO AREA (YOUTH MUSIC/KOLO DANCING)

Orchestra "DELIJE" - from Northwest In., (7:30 to midnight)
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SATURDAY AUGUST 6TH!
DINING FOOD TENT (TAMBURA MUSIC)

"DUNAV" - from Northwest In., (noon to 3PM)
"SRPSKI SINOVI", from Pittsburgh (4 to midnight)

MAIN BAR TENT

Featuring Singer "Milana Anicic"
Accomp. By "Danny Danilovich" & "Bojan Jasnic"(7:30 to midnight)

PATIO AREA (YOUTH MUSIC/KOLO DANCING)

Featuring "DJ SPAZ" from Chicago!!!! (7:30 to midnight)
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SUNDAY AUGUST 7TH!
DINING FOOD TENT (TAMBURA MUSIC)

"DUNAV" - from Northwest In., (noon to 4PM)
"PRAZNA FLASHA" - from Milwaukee (5 to 9PM)

MAIN BAR TENT

Featuring Singer "Milana Anicic"
Accomp. By "Danny Danilovich" & "Bojan Jasnic"(5 to 9PM)

PATIO AREA (YOUTH MUSIC/KOLO DANCING)

"NOCNA SMENA" - from Indiana (5 to 9PM)

Serb Fest 2011 is being held August 5, 6, and 7. To Volunteer for any committee or for general help, call the church office at 219-736-9191. Please do your part for any or all of three days.

Serb Fest 2011 Chairman - Dennis Svilar

Co - Chairpersons Melanie Sever and Vinko Mancich

Bake Sale - Beba Rudman         Kitchen - Donna Pejnovic

Ticket Sales - Dan Bozich, Kay Bozich

Raffle - Vinko Mancich, Mike Jaksich

Set-Up - Mike Suvajac, Miodrag Vasiljevich

Lambs - Dusan Pejnovic, Nick Knezic

Parking - Zoran Andric      Signs - Mike Ajder

Maintenance - Tom Vasiljevich      Events - Borka Grimsgard

Clean-Up - Mike Suvajac, Miodrag Vasiljevich

Bar - Simo Glumac, Bill Brancic

Fund Raising - Pete Skorich      Golf - Vonnie Orlich

Donations are needed to purchase the following items:

Lamb or Pig  $100      Box of Cevaps or Raznjice  $60

Keg of Beer  $50      Liquor  $25

Please send your donations to Serb Fest 2011, St. Sava Church, 9191 Mississippi St., Merrillville, IN 46410.

Thank You!

FREE PARKING

FEATURING BBQ LAMB, ATHENIAN CHICKEN, PASTICHO, GYROS, SOUVLAKIA, GREEK SALAD, SPANAKOPITA, TIROPITA, PASTRIES, GREEK WINE & BEER, AND OTHER DELIGHTFUL TREATS.

DINE IN / CARRY-OUT

50/50 RAFFLE

FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS EVENT, CALL

(219) 462-4052

After 2pm (219) 241-2422

GREEKFEST.BIZ

We couldn't be more proud of our Olga. She grew up in our St. Sava Church community, attending Sunday School, participating as a dancer in our Folklore Group, and is still an active member of Karageorge Choir. She even manages to donate time to help at Serb Fest, in spite of her demanding schedule as the Mayor of the City of Portage, Indiana.

Olga is the daughter of +Nikola and Tamara Galic, and is married to Julio Velasquez with sons Adam and Daniel. Congratulations, Olga!

HOBART | Some 550 people came together Thursday to honor women from 11 business, nonprofit and political fields at the inaugural Influential Women of Northwest Indiana Awards Banquet at Avalon Manor.

More than 120 Northwest Indiana women were nominated for the honors. An "Influential Woman of the Year Award" and an "Up and Coming Woman of the Year Award" were presented in the 11 categories.

Read the entire article in The TIMES.

At the personal invitation from Portage Mayor Olga (Galich) Velazquez, St. Sava's Serbian Historical Society proudly participated in the first ever Portage Cultural Festival on Sunday, April 10th. Several countries were represented at the event hosted by the Portage Youth Commission. Samplings of art, national costumes, music, food, and culture were beautifully presented at the many booths. "First Mom" Tamara Galich  showed off her Latvian roots and a collection of hand - decorated eggs that she decorated many years ago. Congratulations to the Portage Youth Commission for celebrating the diversity that is such an important part of Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland. The Serbian Historical Society was also invited to set up a traveling exhibit last October for Lifeline Humanitarian Organization's Gala Fundraiser at the Chicago Cultural Center. We're proud of our Mayor Olga for all she has accomplished and congratulate her on her recent re-election!

Please support the efforts of our young basketball players who will represent our church at the upcoming SNF Basketball Tournament in Canton, Ohio. After Divine Liturgy, bring the entire family to the South Wing Social center for a great meal. If you can't attend, donations will gladly be accepted. Proceeds will help pay for a bus and other travel expenses. So far, we have 3 teams practicing for the tournament. Hope to see you there!

Date:  Sunday, May 1

On the menu:

CEVAP DINNER $10

HAMBURGER / HOT DOG $5

Includes sides, salad, and dessert.

Starts at 11:45 a.m.

The Midwest Diocese has issued the following schedule so that you may attend the services for this year's Lenten season.

The Executive Board invites you to participate in the Annual Membership meeting at 1:00 p.m. following the Luncheon in the South Wing.You can pay your Dues at this meeting. Annual Dues are $150. There are very important decisions to be made, so please make every effort to attend.

Great Vespers and Burning of the Badnjak (Yule Log) were celebrated on the evening of January 6, 2011 by Fr. Marko. S.S.S. Karageorge Choir sang the responses to a church full of parishioners. Sunday School children performed Christmas songs and were anointed with Holy Oil. All the traditional treats: Lenten sandwiches, fruit, figs, and vrucha rakija were served in the South Wing Social Center after burning of the Badnjak.

TWO MAIN EVENTS!

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6th

ALL DAY LONG SUPER BOWL PARTY

and

SUNDAY LUNCHEON

Luncheon Buffet after Church $10 per Adult

Super Bowl Party & Buffet CONTINUES $10 per Adult

FREE Pizza & Pop for all children!

EAT ALL DAY at BOTH EVENTS - $20

On the Menu: Cevaps, Chicken, much more!

Sponsored By Hunting Club and Chetniks Organization
Proceeds to benefit new building construction.

BRING FAMILY & FRIENDS

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

Dear members and parishioners of St. Sava Church,

It is time for blessing of homes. The following schedule will inform you as to when I will be in your area.

---Fr. Marko Matic

The sanctification of the home takes place with prayer and the sprinkling of Holy Water. The priest, at this annual visit, asks God to have mercy on the house, to rid it of every evil and to fill if with every blessing. Everyone of the house, prays together for the living and the dead of the family, and all who live and have lived in the house. They all sing the hymn of salivation and progress from room to room while the priest blesses the house.

Wishing everyone a healthy, happy, and prosperous new year 2011!