Congratulations to our own Pee - Wee Championship Winners! Coaches D. Tomich and Zeljko Novakovich should be very proud of their tough competitors. Thanks to Betsy Kirby for providing the video and pictures of the recent SNF competition. Enjoy the short video, and be sure to click on the photos to enlarge.

The excitement built up to the Championship games played Sunday afternoon at Purdue Calumet. Sunday evening concluded 4 exciting days of games, music, dancing, and socializing. St. Elijah Cathedral's hard working volunteers handled the huge crowds efficiently, serving up countless meals and drinks throughout the long weekend. Everyone had a great time, and all the players made new friends. Early Sunday evening, trophies were awarded in various categories, including Sportsmanship, All-Stars, and the winning and runner-up teams. This year's Senior Men's Winning Team is Cevap Amigos. Congratulations to all players, St. Elijah, Nick Beader, Mico Stojic, and the SNF for continuing the tradition of the historic Serb National Federation Basketball Tournament. See you next year in Lansing, Illinois.

A complete list of winners will be posted as soon as we receive the info. from the SNF. Send us your photos and videos of games or events to: stsavachurch@gmail.com    We'd be happy to share them. (Click photos to enlarge)

Where were you Friday night? St. Elijah Church sure put on a great event for all who attended. So many celebrated being Serbs by showing off those kolo dance moves this weekend. Srbija Band from Arizona, and local bands Ti Roma and Dunav entertained the huge crowds. The kitchen offered tasty plates of sarma, lamb, and cevaps and a bake sale with endless choices. You still have two days left to enjoy the games and evening festivities, so don't miss out!

Send us your game and dance photos to: stsavachurch@gmail.com

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St. Elijah Serbian Orthodox Cathedral in Merrillville will welcome everyone and be perfect hosts for this weekend's events. Here's the schedule:

Thursday, May 29th
Welcome & Registration, St. Elijah Hall, Kitchen open 6 p.m. -10 p.m.,Serving Sarma, Cevaps, Pizza,
Hall & Bar Open 6 p.m. -12 a.m
Tamburitza Music in New Hall

Friday, May 30th
Games, Purdue Cal & Lincoln Center
St. Elijah Hall Kitchen Open 4 p.m.-10 p.m., plus Fish Fry 4-8 p.m.
Serving Lamb, Sarma, Baked Chicken, Cevaps, Pizza
Hall & Bar open 4 p.m.-1 a.m.
Tamburitza, New Hall & Outside Tent, Srbija Orchestra (Phoenix) in Main Hall

Saturday, May 31st
Games, Purdue Cal, Lincoln Center, & St. Elijah (Wee-Wee)
St. Elijah Hall Kitchen Noon-10 p.m.
Serving Lamb, Sarma, Baked Chicken, Cevaps, Pizza
Hall & Bar open Noon-1 a.m.
Tamburitza Orchestras in New Hall & Outside Tent
Orchestra Srbija (Phoenix) in Main Hall
Trophy Presentation 9:30 p.m., Main Hall

Sunday, June 1st
Divine Liturgy 9:00 a.m.
Championship Games Noon-3 p.m., Purdue Calumet
St. Elijah Hall Kitchen open Noon-7 p.m.
Serving Lamb, Sarma, Baked Chicken, Cevaps
Hall and Bar open Noon-11 p.m.
Tamburitza Music in New Hall

First day back for Serbian School Class, starts after luncheon, for all ages. Eight week class is offered free to all church members and children.

Folklore Group hosts Lenten Luncheon immediately after Divine Liturgy.

First basketball practice for the upcoming SNF Tournament starts at 1:30 p.m. at the Field House, Crown Point High School.

Spiritual Evening at St. Sava, Vespers for region hosted at 5:00 p.m., several area clergy will serve, please attend. A Lenten Dinner will be prepared by our Sisters Circle following the service and presented in the south wing. Guest speaker is Very Rev. Stavrofor Milorad Loncar.

John Buffalini, Associate Director of Basketball for SNF, sent in the list of winning teams from the tournament. We also have a brackets chart with final game results.

View game results here:

Pee Wee B Division
Champions: Windsor White Eagles
Runners Up: Saint Sava Lodge 16
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