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.
Monday-Friday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday: closed
Sunday: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
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First Day of Sunday School Classes
Sunday, September 16th marked the first day of religious classes. Fr. Marko read a special prayer to mark the beginning of the new season. Note the new class schedule. Children should attend Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. with their families and class will start at 11:15 a.m. after Holy Communion and end at 12:15 p.m.. Students are welcome to enroll anytime during the school year. Luncheons will follow in the south wing after Divine Liturgy.
0 Comment(s)SUNDAY SCHOOL Registration, First Luncheon, & First Day of Class September 16th
Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. in north wing outside church office on Sunday, Sept. 16th. Sunday School starts at 11:15 a.m. after Holy Communion and ends at 12:15 p.m.
***Please note the change in start time for classes. Fr. Marko encourages families to attend church services together, to give our children an opportunity to experience Divine Liturgy. Divine Liturgy starts at 10 a.m. every Sunday.
Classes will be held in the downstairs learning center. Please register your children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and Kumovi.
COST: $50 First Child, $25 for Each Additional Child
Ages: 3 and up Grades: Preschool thru 8th
Emerson High School Class of 1959 Celebrates at St. Sava
Gary Emerson High School Alumni Class of 1959 celebrated their 52nd Reunion in St. Sava's South Wing Social Center at the suggestion of classmate and church member Pete Skorich. They were extremely satisfied with the homemade meal prepared by Donna Pejnovic and Nada Konjevic. About 50 attended the casual Friday afternoon event, and we hope to see them again when they're ready to celebrate other happy occasions
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Adult Bible Study Classes with Fr. Marko Thursday Nights
Join Fr. Marko Thursday evenings from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the North Wing Class Room for adult Bible Study. Classes will cover Bible & Church History, Worship, Doctrine, and Spirituality.
Friday Fun for Pre-Schoolers, Parents, & Grandparents
St. Sava's new Learning Center is hosting an Enrichment Program for Pre-Schoolers, an extension of our Sunday School. The facility has bright new classrooms and a kitchenette, and is supervised by Lela Damnjanovich, experienced in early childhood education. Also volunteering their talents are Darlene Sever and Ljubica Popovich. Parents, grandparents, or caretakers are encouraged to participate in this classroom setting. Classes are well organized and include music, story time, arts & crafts, and indoor & outdoor activities. Children are encouraged to participate, share, and socialize, and they'll learn something too. It's never too late to join these 10 week sessions: Friday morning classes from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. More classes will be added in the future as the need grows. For additional information call (219) 736-9191 or email lpopovic3@sbcglobal.net. (Click photo to enlarge)
