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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Holy Week and Easter Services Schedule
Holy Wednesday
Presanctified Liturgy 9 a.m., Holy Unction St. George, East Chicago 6 p.m.
Holy Thursday
Divine Liturgy 9 a.m., Great Vigil - Reading pf 12 Passion Gospels 6 p.m.
Holy Friday
Vespers with Laying of Holy Shroud and Funeral Service at 6 p.m.
Holy Saturday
Confession 8 a.m., Divine Liturgy 9 a.m., Resurrection Matins 11:30 p.m.
Pascha - Easter - Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Confession 9 a.m., Divine Liturgy 10 a.m.
Easter Monday
Divine Liturgy 9 a.m., St. George Djurdjevdan - Cutting of Kolach 8 a.m.
Easter Tuesday
Divine Liturgy 9 a.m.
0 Comment(s)SCHEDULE OF LENTEN SERVICES
Lenten Services throughout the Midwest Diocese offer an opportunity for your family to attend many area church services during this Holy period leading to the Resurrection.
Blessing of Homes Schedule
2013 BLESSING OF HOMES SCHEDULE
CHESTERTON - VALPARAISO
Monday Jan. 21 to Friday Feb. 1
PORTAGE - OGDEN DUNES
Saturday Feb. 2 to Friday Feb. 8
HOBART
Saturday Feb. 9 to Friday Feb. 15
HEBRON - KOUTS - LA CROSSE - DEMOTTE
Saturday Feb. 16 to Wednesday Feb. 20
CROWN POINT
Thursday Feb. 21 to Friday Mar. 1
GARY - MERRILLVILLE
Saturday Mar. 2 to Tuesday March 5
SCHERERVILLE - DYER - ST. JOHN - CEDAR LAKE - LOWELL
Wednesday March 6 to Sunday March 10
WHITING - HAMMOND - MUNSTER - HIGHLAND - GRIFFITH
Monday Mar. 11 to Sunday March 17
CHICAGO
Monday March 18 to Sunday March 31
Please call Fr. Marko or the church office at 219-736-9191 if these times are not compatible with your schedules, to be added to the list, or confirm.
SERB FEST ENTERTAINMENT BAND LIST
There's not another festival in Northwest Indiana or Chicago that offers such a variety of non-stop live music for their guests to enjoy. Three days of Serbian music for dancing or dining will keep those happy feet tapping. Choose your favorites below:
ST. SAVA SERB-FEST 2012 ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE!
FRIDAY AUGUST 3RD.
"T-RROMA" - from Chicago IL. (7 to 11:30PM) – TAMBURA.
Singer "Milana Anicic" with "Danny Danilovich" & "Bojan Jasnic"(7:00- mid.)
Orchestra "Sumadija" - the Tri-State area, (7:00 to 11:30PM) – KOLO BAND.
SATURDAY AUGUST 4TH!
"DUNAV" - from Northwest IN. (1 to 6PM) - TAMBURA
"PRAZNA FLASA" - from Milwaukee WI. (7 to 11:30PM) – TAMBURA
Singers "Dragan Jovovic” & “Slavicia Momakovic-Miljanovic" with
“Zoran Misojcic (“PIZON”)” and “Sveta Tomic (“KAUBOJ”) - (4pm – mid.)
“JEDINSTVO” - from Phoenix AZ. (1 to 6PM) - TAMBURA
Orchestra "MAESTRO" from Northwest IN. (7:00 to 11:30PM) – KOLO BAND.
SUNDAY AUGUST 5TH!
"DRINA" - from Northwest IN. (1 to 6PM) – TAMBURA
"DJ - SPAZ" - from Chicago IL. (5 to 9PM) – KOLO DANCING!
Schedule of Services for Holy Week
Father Marko reminded us that every service during Holy Week offers a unique spiritual and informative experience. Please attend any of the morning or evening services listed below.
HOLY WEDNESDAY - APRIL 11
Presanctified Divine Liturgy at 9:00 a.m.
The Sacrament of Holy Unction, St. George Schererville at 6:00 p.m.
HOLY THURSDAY - APRIL 12
Divine Liturgy at 9:00 a.m.
The Great Vigil: Reading of 12 Passion Gospels at 6:00 p.m.
HOLY FRIDAY - APRIL 13
Morning Service at 10:00 a.m.
Vespers with laying of Holy Shroud & Funeral Service at 6:00 p.m.
HOLY SATURDAY - APRIL 14
Divine Liturgy at 9:00 a.m.
Resurrection Matins at 11:30 p.m.
PASCHA - SUNDAY, APRIL 15
Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m.
EASTER MONDAY - APRIL 16
Divine Liturgy at 9:00 a.m.
EASTER TUESDAY - APRIL 17
Divine Liturgy at 9:00 a.m.
In many Orthodox churches, Palm Sunday is marked by the distribution of palm leaves (often tied into crosses) to the assembled worshipers. The difficulty of procuring palms for that day's ceremonies in unfavorable climates for palms led to the substitution of pussy willows or other native trees.
Lenten Service Schedule for Midwest Diocese New Gracanica
Blessing of Homes Schedule
BLESSING OF HOMES
Dear Members and Parishioners,
It is time for the blessing of homes. The following schedule will inform you as to when I will be in your area.
Fr. Marko
CHESTERTON, VALPARAISO
From Monday January 23rd to Sunday January 29th
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HEBRON, KOUTS, LA CROSSE, DEMOTTE,
Monday January 30th
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HOBART
From Tuesday January 31st to Thursday February 2nd
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PORTAGE, OGDEN DUNES
From Friday February 3rd to Sunday February 5th
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GARY, MERRILLVILLE
From Monday February 6h to Tuesday February 7th
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CROWN POINT
From Wednesday February 8th to Sunday February 12th
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SCHERERVILLE
From Monday February 13th to Wednesday February 15th
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DYER, ST. JOHN
Thursday February 16th
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CEDAR LAKE, LOWELL
Friday February 17th
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GRIFFITH, HAMMOND
From Saturday February 18th to Sunday February 19th
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HIGHLAND, MUNSTER
From Monday February 20th to Wednesday February 22nd
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CHICAGO
From Thursday February 23rd to Sunday February 26th
Serb Fest 2011 - It's Finally Here!
Set aside some time each day to visit Serb Fest. Come hungry, come often. Nine different orchestras and singers are scheduled for 3 days of non-stop Serbian music for your listening and dancing pleasure. Traditional offerings of homemade Serbian dinners and baked goods will be abundant. Your children can enjoy amusements both Saturday and Sunday. Don't forget to purchase your chance to win $25,000 in the BIG CASH RAFFLE. There's still plenty of time left to buy that winning ticket!
Visit "Tamburitza Spectacular", an exhibit of vintage string instruments, photos, and artifacts researched and presented at this free cultural exhibit.
Everyone is welcome to experience our culture.
Dobro nam Dosli!
Welcome to Serb Fest 2011!
New hours:
FRIDAY 4 - Midnight
SATURDAY - Noon to Midnight
SUNDAY - Noon to 9 pm
Serb Fest Entertainment Schedule - WOW!
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)
SOCA Festival This Weekend at Gracanica - Schedule
45th ANNUAL S.O.C.A. FESTIVAL
June 3, 4, & 5, 2011
New Gracanica Monastery, Grayslake, IL
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday
Afternoon Welcome Desk at the Comfort Suites, Grayslake, IL
6 :00 p.m. Vesper Services – New Gracanica Monastery
7:30 p.m. Liturgical Concert – New Gracanica Monastery
Stevan Stojanovic Mokranjac Choir, OHR, N. Chicago, IL
Otpuscajesci & Opelo (part of Requiem)
Stevan Mokranjac Choir, Hamilton, Ontario
Bogorodice Djevo & Tebe Pojem
8:30 p.m. Welcome Social/Dance – Camp Hall
Admission: $10.00 • 12 & under free
• Mismo Tambura Band from Merrillville, IN
• Dinner & Bar
Saturday, June 4
1:00 p.m. Festival Concert – New Gracanica
7:00 p.m. Dance – New Gracanica
THE ANNUAL SOCA BANQUET WILL BE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 4TH WITH THE DANCE FOLLOWING IMMEDIATELY AFTER.
Dance Only Admission: $15.00 • 12 & under free
Sloboda Band from Milwaukee, IL
• Mismo Tambura Band from Merrillville, IN
• Bar open all night, food & refreshments available
Sunday, June 5
10:00 a.m.
Holy Liturgy – Mass Choir – New Gracanica
• 50/50 Draw Winner Announced
Visitation & Funeral for Ruth Tarailo
Ruth Tarailo passed away at the age of 83. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 11th, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 101st & Broadway, Savich & Semplinski Directors. Pomen Service at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be Thursday, May 12th, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Elijah Cathedral. Internment at Calumet Park Cemetery.
Schedule of Services for Holy Week
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20th
Pre-sanctified Liturgy 9:00 a.m.
HOLY THURSDAY, APRIL 21st
Divine Liturgy 9:00 a.m.
Great Vigil: Reading of 12 Passion Gospels 6:00 p.m.
HOLY FRIDAY, APRIL 22nd
Vespers with Laying of Holy Shroud and Funeral Service 6:00 p.m.
HOLY SATURDAY, APRIL 23rd
Confession 8:00 a.m., Divine Liturgy 9:00 a.m., Resurrection Matins 11:30 p.m.
SUNDAY, APRIL 24th
RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST - PASCHA
Confession 9:00 a.m., Sunday School Egg Hunt 9:45 a.m., Divine Liturgy 10:00 a.m.
NEW BONE MARROW REGISTRY DRIVE DATES AND LOCATIONS ANNOUNCED
Update from Anna Pavichevich regarding Jelena's bone marrow transplant donor:
United in Faith – United in Love - United in Action
Urgent Appeal to Serbian-Americans!
DUE TO THE TREMENDOUS OUTPOURING OF LOVE AND SUPPORT FOR OUR SERBIAN SISTER, JELENA, NEW BONE MARROW REGISTRY DRIVE DATES AND LOCATIONS ANNOUNCED:
• Sunday, March 27th and April 3rd - Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Cathedral, 5701 N. Redwood Drive, Chicago, (after English and Serbian Liturgies) 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Sunday, March 27th - St. George Serbian Orthodox Church, 4021 Elm Street, East Chicago, IN (After Liturgy) 1 p.m – 4 p.m.
• Sunday, March 27th - St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church, 18550 Stony Island Ave., Lansing, IL (after Liturgy) noon- 2 p.m.
• Sunday, March 27th - St. Ilija’s Serbian Orthodox Church, 8700 Taft Street, Merrillville, IN (after Vespers) 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
• St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church and Cultural Center, 3201 South 51st Street, Milwaukee
o Thursdays, March 24th and March 31st – 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
o Sundays, March 27th and April 5 – 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Thus far, we have collected approximately 170 swabs to be analyzed for a match for Jelena. OUR GOAL IS TO COLLECT 1,000 SWABS! WILL YOU HELP US ACHIEVE THAT GOAL WITHIN THE NEXT TWO WEEKS?
Lukemia Patient Needs Serbian Bone Marrow Donor - Please Be Tested
In an extremely urgent appeal, the Serbian Community has pulled together to rally fellow Serbs to be tested to be a match for bone marrow transplant. Jelena Stojakovich, a 31 year old college student from Trbinje, is working on her P.H.D. at the University of North Carolina. She is suffering from Lukemia. A Serbian donor gives her the best chance for survival. The testing is simple - a cheek swab. The current testing schedule is posted below. Please watch the videos for more information.
Anna Pavichevich wrote: They are keeping Jelena in remission with chemotherapy. They are making arrangements to take her to Seattle to do a transplant with cord stem cells that are not a match. This is very risky and does not have a high chance of success. WE HAVE TO FIND THE MATCH quickly!
Schedule of drives:
* St. Basil of Ostrog, 27450 N Bradley Rd, Mettawa-Lake Forest, IL 60045 – Sunday, March 20, after Divine Liturgy from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
* Old Holy Resurrection, 3062 W Palmer Sqr, Chicago Sat, March 19, 3 – 8 p.m.
* Holy Resurrection Cathedral, 5701 Redwood Dr, Chicago Sunday 3/20, 3/27, April 3, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
You can also partner-up with other churches in your geographic area!
Schedule of Lenten Services for NWI and Chicago Areas
The Midwest Diocese has issued the following schedule so that you may attend the services for this year's Lenten season.
Blessing of Homes Schedule
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.
Pre - School Launches New Website and Scholarship Fund
EXCITING NEWS FROM PRE - SCHOOL!
New Website for The Learning Center at St. Sava
Tlcenterpreschool.com - Check it out!
Message Below is from Ljubica Popovich:
We have an excellent new curriculum in place for the new school year and our wonderful teacher, Biljana Damnjanovic, is looking forward to getting things rolling. As always, thank you for your support in this new and exciting endeavor. It is an investment not only into the next generation but the overall community at St. Sava.
HISTORIC ONE LOVE JOINT CHOIR FESTIVAL Schedule of Events
Friday May 28th - Schedule of Events
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Friday, May 28, 2010
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9:00am - 11:55pm
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RENAISSANCE HOTEL AND HOLY RESURRECTION CHURCH
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RENAISSANCE SUITES HOTEL
Registration Area for Badge Pick-Up: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Badges can be picked up after this time at Holy Resurrection Church, 3062 W. Palmer Square
HOLY RESURRECTION CHURCH (3062 W. PALMER SQUARE, CHICAGO)
Vespers: 5:30 p.m.
Concert: 6:30 p.m.
Welcome Dance: 8:00 - 12:00 p.m.
Entertainment: Sumadija Orchestra indoors in the main hall & Prazna Flasa Tambura of Milwaukee in the outside tent
Saturday, May 29th - Schedule of Events
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Saturday, May 29, 2010
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9:00am - 11:55pm
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Renaissance Suites Hotel and Holy Resurrection Cathedral
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Description
Registration Area for Badge Pick-up: 9:00 to 3:00 PM
Concert - Renaissance Grand Ballroom: 12:30 to 4:30 PM
HOLY RESURRECTION CATHEDRAL (5701 N. REDWOOD DRIVE, CHICAGO)
Directors' Reception (Cathedral Library/Conference Room) : 5:30-6:30
Gala Banquet and Awards (Cathedral Main Hall, by reservation only)
Cocktails: 6:00
Dinner: 6:30
Entertainment:
Drina: 8:00
T-Rroma: 8:00
Eyes Manouche in the main hall
Admission price for adults is $15, children 12 and under $5.
RENAISSANCE SUITES HOTEL HOSPITALITY AREA: 12:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Hotel Foyer Adjacent to the Bar Area
Sunday, May 30th Schedule of Events
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Sunday, May 30, 2010
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9:30am - 11:30pm
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Both Churches
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Description
Liturgy: 9:30 a.m.
Responses to be sung by Honored S.O.C.A. Church Choir: Holy Trinity of St. Louis
HOLY RESURRECTION CHURCH (3062 W. Palmer Square, Chicago)
Liturgy: 10:00 a.m.
Responses to be sung by Honored S.S.F. Church Choir: S.S.S. Ravanica of Detroit
RENAISSANCE SUITES HOTEL
Concert- Renaissance Grand Ballroom: 1:30-4:30 PM
HOLY RESURRECTION CATHEDRAL (5701 N. Redwood Drive, Chicago)
Farewell Dance/After Glow Bash
Doors open at 5:00 PM
Bar and Kitchen Open at 4:00 PM
Entertainment: Orkestar Majstori in the Cathedral Hall
T-Rroma in the Lounge
If you do not have a singer's badge admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under.
Blessing of Homes Schedule 2010
Dear Members and Parishioners of Saint Sava Church,
It is time for the blessing of homes. The following schedule will inform you as to when I will be in your area.
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Chesterton, Valparaiso
From Thursday January 21st to Sunday Janunary 31st
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Portage, Ogden Dunes
From Monday February 1st to Sunday February 7th
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Hobart
From Monday February 8th to Sunday February 14th
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Hebron, Kouts, La Crosse, Demotte, Wheatfield
From Monday February 15th to Sunday February 21st
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Crown Point
From Monday February 22nd to Sunday February 28th
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Gary, Merrillville
From Monday March 1st to Sunday March 7th
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Schererville, Dyer, St. John, Cedar Lake, Lowell
From Monday March 8th to Sunday March 14th
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Whiting, Hammond, Munster, Highland, Griffith
From Monday March 15th to Sunday March 21st
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Chicago
From Monday March 22nd to Saturday March 27th
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THE REMAINING AREA
From Sunday March 28th to Wednesday March 31st
With every good wish,
Father Marko Matic
January Schedule of Services
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
WEDNESDAY January 6th
CHRISTMAS EVE: Divine Liturgy at 9:00AM. Great Vespers at 6:00PM. Children’s Christmas Play, blessing and burning of Badnjak.
THURSDAY January 7th
CHRISTMAS: Divine Liturgy at 10:00AM
FRIDAY January 8th
ALL HOLY MOTHER OF GOD FEAST: Divine Liturgy at 9:00AM
SATURDAY January 9th
ST. STEPHEN THE ARCHDEACON: Divine Liturgy 9:00AM
SUNDAY: January 10th
SUNDAY 31TH AFTER PENTECOST: Divine Liturgy at 10:00AM
THURSDAY: January 14th
ST. BASIL (SERBIAN NEW YEAR’S DAY): Divine Liturgy at 9:00AM
SUNDAY: January 17th
SUNDAY 32ND AFTER PENTECOST: Div. Liturgy at 10:00AM
TUESDAY: January 19th
HOLY THEOPHANY: Div. Liturgy and Great Blessing of Water at 9:00AM.
WEDNESDAY: January 20th
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST: Divine Liturgy at 9:00AM
SUNDAY: January 24th
SUNDAY 33RD AFTER PENTECOST: Divine Liturgy at 10:00AM.
Saint Sava Celebration. Cutting of Slava Kolach; Dinner and Program.
WEDNESDAY: January 27th
ST. SAVA DAY: Divine Liturgy at 9:00AM
Note Changes in This Weekend's Schedule of Events
Please note that the General Membership Monthly Meeting has been cancelled due to the Memorial Service for His Holiness Patriarch Pavle. All other events will take place as scheduled:
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19
St. Nikola Divine Liturgy and Slava Kolach Blessing, starting at 9 a.m.
Kolo Sisters host Holiday Nut Roll and Strudel Sale in South Wing, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Walk-ins welcome, but quantities are limited.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20
Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. (Confession begins at 9 a.m.), Parastos for His Holiness Patriarch Pavle at end of Liturgy, Lenten Luncheon immediately following Parastos hosted by Church Board in the South Wing.
REMINDER: Please call in your LAMB Orders as soon as possible for both Holidays. More details in EVENTS SECTION to your right.
Pre-School Classes at St. Sava Learning Center
Register Sunday, September 13th in the north wing office area at 9:45 a.m.
Pre-School Classes
The Learning Center
(Ages 2-5)
REGISTER NOW!
The Learning Center Goal: The long-term goal of the St. Sava Enrichment Pre-school Program is to help your child begin the journey into kindergarten and beyond as a successful lifelong learner. As we enter our second year, we have included more activities and classes for each developmental age. The curriculum includes arts and crafts, music, story time, games and sports. Our competent and certified early education teachers provide a safe and nurturing environment for your children all the while helping them develop fine motor skills, focus and confidence as well as making lasting friendships and memories! All classes are held in the St. Sava Learning Center, North Wing.
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- Session 1 begins: September 14 – Oct 23
- Session 2 begins: October 26-December 4
- Session 1 begins: September 14 – Oct 23
FALL CLASS SCHEDULE
TINY TOTS CLASS (2-3 yr olds) *parents are invited to stay with their little ones and participate
9-10:30 a.m. M & W $40/session
*This class will encourage your tot to listen, work together and share through music, story time and crafts.
PRE-KINDERGARTEN CLASS (4-5 yr olds)
9:30-12:00 p.m. 2 days M & W or W & F $70/session (Add $10 for an additional day)
*This class is designed to encourage your pre-schooler to think, reason, create and express themselves through drawing, reading, sports and music. Snacks are provided during the class. Outdoor activities.
E-mail The Learning Center at tlcenter1@sbcglobal.net
St. Sava Serb Fest 2009 Commercial!
Yes, Serb Fest now has a commercial!
Send this to all your Serbian friends and relatives, to friends who know Serbs, and to those who wish they were Serbs...........That's just about everyone, isn't it?
- To send this blog:
- Click on the blog title (permanent link)
- Copy the URL, paste it an email, and send to to all your friends.
44th Annual SOCA Festival Concert Photos
The Main Event was the SOCA Festival Concert hosted by St. George Church in Clearwater, Florida on Saturday, June 13th at noon. The Sunshine State host parish worked very hard to prepare for this unforgettable concert. Each choir director took a turn directing the mass choir anthems and various songs. This year's musical selection for the mass choir was "St. George Troparion", directed by Mr. John Vukovich from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.The following choirs participated in this year's festival program:
Stevan Mokranjac Choir, Hamilton, Canada, John Vukovich, Director
St. Sava Choir, St. Petersburg, Florida, Emil Esapovich, Director
S.S.S. Karageorge, Merrillville, Indiana, Kim Simic, Kathy Baroevich, Directors
St. Archangel Michael, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Petar Drobac, Director
Draza Mihajlovich Choir, Cudahy, Wisconsin, Karen Wortchow, Director
Stevan Mokranjac/Branko Radicevich, Chicago, Illinois, Elizabeth Neskow, Director
Very Rev. Father John Todorovich, President Zoran Milic, Dobrinka Milic, Kolo Sisters, Peter Puhar, and the membership of St. George Church were gracious hosts, and provided everyone with a wonderful lifelong memory. Thanks for hosting this special weekend in beautiful, sunny Florida.
Thanks once again to Jelena Mulin for the wonderful pictures!
SOCA Festival 2009 Group Photo and Schedule
Schedule of Easter Services, Holy Week
APRIL 11th
Lazarus Saturday, VRBICA, Confession at 8:00 a.m., Holy Liturgy at 9:00 a.m.
APRIL 12th
Palm Sunday, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m.
APRIL 15th
Holy Wednesday, Sacrament of Holy Unction at 6:00 p.m., St. George, East Chicago
APRIL 16th
Holy Thursday, Divine Liturgy at 9:00 a.m.
The Great Vigil: Reading of 12 Passion Gospels at 6:00 p.m.
APRIL 17th
HOLY FRIDAY, Vespers with Laying of Holy Shroud and Funeral at 6:00 p.m.
APRIL 18th
Holy Saturday, Divine Liturgy at 9:00 a.m., Resurrection Matins at 11:30 a.m.
APRIL 19th
EASTER SUNDAY, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m.
APRIL 20th
Easter Monday, Divine Liturgy at 9:00 a.m.
APRIL 21st
Easter Tuesday, Divine Liturgy at 9:00 a.m.
Schedule: BADNJE VECE-CHRISTMAS EVE Exhibit, Service, Pageant, Burning of Yule Log
Schedule: Tuesday, January 6th, 2009
9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy
5:00 p.m. Serbian Christmas Traditions Exhibit in Cultural Center, open all evening.
6:00 p.m. Badnji Dan Service, Children's Christmas Play, followed by Burning of Yule Log and refreshments in south wing.
Photos with Santa, location to be announced.
SERB FEST 2008 Music Schedule
ST. SAVA SERBIAN FESTIVAL 2008 ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE
FRIDAY AUGUST FIRST: LOCATION TIME
T-RROMA TAMBURA NORTH TENT (golfers only) 2 – 6 PM
MISMO TAMBURA NORTH TENT 6 – 9 PM
DRINA TAMBURA NORTH TENT 9 – MIDNIGHT
SASA KUSEVIC SOUTH TENT 4 – 8 PM
NOCNA SMENA SOUTH TENT 8 – MIDNIGHT
SATURDAY AUGUST SECOND: LOCATION TIME
DUNAV TAMBURA NORTH TENT NOON – 4 PM
T-RROMA TAMBURA NORTH TENT 4 – 8 PM
DRINA TAMBURA NORTH TENT 8 – MIDNIGHT
SASA KUSEVIC SOUTH TENT NOON – 4 PM
JO-JO BLUES BAND SOUTH TENT 4 – 7 PM
ORKESTRA SUMADIJA SOUTH TENT 8 – MIDNIGHT
SUNDAY AUGUST THIRD: LOCATION TIME
DUNAV TAMBURA NORTH TENT NOON – 4 PM
MISMO TAMBURA NORTH TENT 4 – 8 PM
SASA KUSEVIC SOUTH TENT NOON – 4 PM
UNITED SERBS SOUTH TENT 4 – 8 PM
SNF Basketball Tournament Schedule of Events
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
SNF Basketball Tournament 2008 Brackets
The schedule is available in Microsoft Excel or PDF formats. St. Elijah Church in Merrillville is this year's host. Plan to attend this exciting event Thursday, May 29th through Sunday, June 1st.
Blessing of Homes Schedule
The following schedule was provided by Father Marko. If you have a conflict, please notify the Church office at (219)736-9191.
Whiting, East Chicago, Hammond, Munster, Highland, Griffith
[Thurs. Jan. 24th to Thurs. Jan. 31st]
Schererville, Dyer, St. John, Cedar Lake, Lowell
[Fri. Feb. 1st to Sunday, Feb. 10th]
Gary, Merrillville
[Mon. Feb.11th to Sunday, Feb. 24th]
Crown Point
[Mon. Feb. 25th to Sunday, Mar. 16th]
Hebron, Kouts, La Crosse, De Motte, Wheatfield
[Mon. Mar. 17th to Sunday, Mar. 23rd]
Hobart
[Mon. Mar. 24th to Sunday, Mar. 30th]
Portage, Ogden Dunes
[Mon. Mar. 31st to Sunday, April 6th]
Chesterton, Valparaiso
[Mon. April 7th to Sunday, April 20th]
Chicago
[Mon. April 21st to Sat. April 26th]
