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Aug 02
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Maya Radjenovich takes stage as Belle in Disney’s “Beauty and The Beast” – August 5-7

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Maya Radjenovich takes the stage as Belle in the local Bearcat Theatre Company production of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” taking place in the Wheeler High School Auditorium Friday, August 5 and Saturday, August 6 at 7:00 p.m. and then again Sunday, August 7 at 2:00 p.m.

Maya Radjenovich

Maya Radjenovich

Tickets are available for purchase by card online at https://www.bearcattheatre.org/summer-production.html. All tickets are general admission and will also be available for purchase at the door by cash or check.

Radjenovich, daughter of Ray and Vesna Radjenovich, grew up at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church in Merrillville, Indiana participating in the choir and folklore groups.

The performance will mark the first time since 2019 that Radjenovich will take the stage in Northwest Indiana, but she has been active in a number of recent productions with credits including Hairspray (Amber);  In the Blood (Amiga Gringa); La Cage Aux Folles (Anne); and Sweat (Jessie).

She is an upcoming senior at Purdue University with a double major studying Acting as well as Speech Pathology. She is also currently the Vice President Alpha Psi Omega Purdue Chapter. In her earlier education, Radjenovich was regularly involved in Munster High School’s theatre program and community theatre in Northwest Indiana.

Since her undergraduate academic journey began, Radjenovich has credits among educational, community, and pre-professional level performances. She plans on moving to Chicago post-graduation to pursue acting professionally.

Radjenovich shared, “I’d like to invite you and your families to come and enjoy the magic this weekend! I’m thankful for my family, friends, and cast mates for their constant love and support through the years.”

The performance is part of the Bearcat Theatre Company’s local summer community production with students and adults participating from throughout Northwest Indiana. It is produced by Jay Hanaway; directors Andrew Hanaway and Maddie Lessig; vocal direction by Jessica Ball; choreography by Kailee Turner.

The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.

“Beauty and the Beast” was originally produced by Disney’s Theatrical Productions with original direction by Robert Jess Roth. Original music was by Alan Menken with lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice. The original book was by Linda Woolverton.

Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

Additional limited tickets are also available for purchase to a special pre-show experience taking place Saturday, August 6 at 1:00 p.m. titled “Mrs. Potts Tea Party” where desserts and tea will be served, a special royal craft available for the attendees to make, and a story time with Belle, played by Radjenovich.

Participants will also have an opportunity to meet and get a photo with Belle and the Beast. Limited tickets are available for this special pre-show experience and may be purchased online at – https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/66216?fbclid=IwAR2UYIM5Ofzm-cy4NUwhdbRNqKP_pp2lx0x5FDr8d-079de_s7fmFKrOWBM

The entire cast list for this local production is available at the Bearcat Theatre Company website – https://www.bearcattheatre.org/cast-lists.html.

Tickets are $10 for Adults; and $7 for Students (18 and under) and Seniors (60 and over). For more information e-mail bearcattheatrecompany@gmail.com  or call 219-759-2561.

Wheeler High School Auditorium is located at 587 W. 300 N., Valparaiso, Indiana, 46385.

Jul 29
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Mirjana “Beba” Radovich – Memory Eternal ✝ Vjecnaja Pamjat

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The Clergy, Executive Board, and Members of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church express condolences to the family of Mirjana “Beba” Radovich. Memory eternal.

Mirjana “Beba” Radovich

Mirjana “Beba” Radovich, age 56, of Chesterfield, MO formerly of Crown Point, IN passed away July 26, 2022.

Preceded in death by her father Vukosav Radovich.

Mirjana is survived by her beloved son, Stevan Torrez; loving mother Desanka Radovich; adored brothers Ranko Radovich, Miladin (Mike) Radovich, Rade (Ray) Natasha Radovich, nephew Maxim Radovich; Kumovi Stevan & Sladjana Vojcanin; and many other family, friends and Kumovi all over the United States and Europe. Vecnaja Pamjat.

Visitation will take place Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, 9191 Mississippi St., Merrillville from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. with Funeral Service beginning at 11:30 a.m. V. Rev. Aleksandar Novakovic, officiating. Interment Calumet Park Cemetery. For further information contact Mileva or David at Calumet Park Funeral Chapel (219) 736-5840.

Jul 04
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SerbFest 2022 announces music acts July 29, 30, & 31 at St. Sava in Merrillville, Indiana

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Three days, 7 unique musical acts, and 40 hours of live performances – it’s part of the core of what Serb Fest 2022 is all about – music, singing, and dancing taking place at St. Sava in Merrillville, Indiana July 29, 30, & 31.

From the classic kolo dances to the traditional tones of the plucked tamburica and the talented singers in our Serbian Kafana, you’ll experience a dynamic range of cultural music and dance at St. Sava Serb Fest 2022.

Opening night Friday, July 29 will also feature “Together Band” – an exciting and versatile 12-piece band from the Indiana & Chicagoland area performing American music from Big Band to Oldies and popular Top 40’s Hits under the big tent in the parking lot.

In addition to all the amazing food, drinks, and baked goods at St. Sava Serb Fest, our musical and entertainment offerings are a critical part of the cultural experience. Let’s face it, we love to sing, dance, and celebrate culture with family and friends!

Check out the complete daily schedule at www.serbfest.org to see who is playing and performance times for each day of the fest.

With musical acts playing simultaneously throughout nearly all of the fest, you’ll never know exactly where a Kolo dance may spontaneously begin. One thing is certain, you’ll know it when it happens and you’ll probably want to join in the fun!

Musical acts throughout SerbFest 2022 include:

  • DUNAV OF CHICAGO
  • ORKESTRA SUMADIJA
  • PRAZNA FLASHA from Wisconsin
  • TOGETHER BAND
  • KO TO TAMO PEVA
  • VLATKO MISKOVIC & JELKA JEKNIC
  • NIKOLA PRVULOVIC & SANDRA OSTOJIC

Check out the complete daily schedule at www.serbfest.org to see who is playing and performance times for each day of the fest.

May 23
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Blessing of graves Memorial Day Weekend 2022

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With the weekend of Memorial Day approaching, let us remember all of the departed from this life, their names and their deeds, and let us rededicate ourselves to work for peace and good will and love among all people.

Beginning Saturday, May 28 Father Marko Matic will be blessing graves at Graceland cemetery in Valparaiso. Sunday, May 29 Father Marko will be blessing graves at our Holy Cross Cemetery at St. Sava Church. Monday, May 30 Father Marko will be blessing graves at Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville and Oak Hill Cemetery in Gary. The complete list of times is available below.

In these days when so much is said about the high cost of living, it is fitting to pause on Memorial Day and acknowledge the great price that thousands of others have paid that we might live in this land of freedom, the United States of America.

Memorial Day came as a result of Civil War. This was America’s greatest war – in the lives that were lost, in the issues and principles at stake, in the fact that it was fought on American soil, and in the results that have come from it. American Land flowed red with blood in this terrible conflict. It was fitting that a solemn day of memory be set aside for such a conflict as that.

Just as the Jewish people have their feast of Passover to remind them of their freedom from Egyptian bondage, so America has its Memorial Day to remind us of the Salvation and rebirth of the United States as a free nation.

Since that time, Memorial Day has become a national holiday to honor the dead of all wars. Even more, it has become a day in which fitting remembrance is made of all of our relatives, kumovi and friends who rest in peace.

On this Memorial Day Weekend, let us remember all of the departed from this life, their names and their deeds, and let us rededicate ourselves to work for peace and good will and love among all people.

Memorial Day Weekend May 28-30, 2022

Services offered by Saint Sava Church

Saturday:

  • 9:00 a.m. – Parastos and blessing of graves at the Graceland Cemetery in Valparaiso

Sunday:

  • Parastos and blessing of graves at the Holy Cross Cemetery (at Saint Sava Church) immediately after Holy Liturgy

Monday:

  • 10:00 a.m. – Parastos and blessing of graves at the Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville
  • 1:00 p.m. –  Parastos and blessing of graves at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Gary
May 09
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Desse Crnoevich – Memory Eternal ✝ Vjecnaja Pamjat

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The Clergy, Executive Board, and Members of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church express condolences to the family of Desse Crnoevich (née Chelovich). Memory eternal.

Desse Crnoevich

Desse Crnoevich (née Chelovich), age 98, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Milan “Mickey” Crnoevich and cherished son Michael “Butch” Crnoevich. She is survived by her devoted son Charles (Marcia) Crnoevich, adored grandchildren Charles and Alexandra, and many dear nieces, nephews, and kumovi.

Desse and Mickey operated the Glen Park Tavern for over thirty years and were lifelong members of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church. Desse was also a lifelong member of the Church’s Circle of Serbian Sisters and, in retirement, was the financial secretary of the Church for twelve years. She was a champion bowler and an even better baker. Her family especially enjoyed her Christmas cookies and her chocolate chiffon cake.

Desse lived a long, full life and will be missed.

Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church. The funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. at St. Sava with the Very Reverend Marko Matic officiating. The burial will follow at Calumet Park Cemetery. For further information, please call Mileva or David at Calumet Park Funeral Chapel, 219-736-5840.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church – Click now to make a donation at www.saintsava.net/donate on our secure online form.

Apr 18
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Mille Kokotovich – Memory Eternal ✝ Vjecnaja Pamjat

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The Clergy, Executive Board, and Members of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church express condolences to the family of Mille Kokotovich (née Kuprešanin). Memory eternal.

Mille Kokotovich

Mille Kokotovich (née Kuprešanin), age 92, passed away peacefully April 8, 2022. Mille was a life-long member of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church and its Circle of Serbian Sisters, Kolo Sestara.

She is preceded in death by her husband William Kokotovich; parents Dusan and Sofi Kuprešanin;  and sister Ann Keprešanin Markovic.

Mille is survived by her 4 loving children, Dara (Tom) Perry, Vasilije (Mileva) Kokotovich, Desa Kokotovich- Halstead, Kevin (Betty) Kokotovich; beloved grandchildren, Timothy, Jacquelyn, Kristina, Nicole, Dustin, Aleksandra & Natalija; cherished great-grandchildren, Matthew, Kalani, Aria, Lawson & Brynn; Nieces and Nephews, Chris, Karen & Sophie; and dear Kumovi Gerbick, Ivankovich, Rudman & Derado.

Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church. Funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. at St. Sava with V. Rev. Marko Matic officiating. Public burial will follow at Calumet Park Cemetery. For further information please call Mileva at Calumet Park Funeral Chapel 219-736-5840.

Any expressions of sympathy including flowers, cards, or donations to the family in Mille’s loving memory are welcome.

Apr 17
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Post-Tribune Easter article features Father Marko and holiday message

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A special holiday Easter newspaper article in the Post-Tribune features Father Marko Matic from St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church.

In the article written by Post-Tribune freelance reporter Jane Bokun, Easter is recognized as a time where congregations celebrate the holiday as a way of forgiveness for their sins.

Father Marko reminds us in the the article, “The best thing we can do is have compassion for each other and pray for each other.”

Read the entire article online: https://digitaledition.post-trib.chicagotribune.com/html5/desktop/production/default.aspx?&edid=dbc8eab3-7ca8-45f7-bdf2-612c7c6e7a96

Photo credit: Kyle Telechan/Post-Tribune

Apr 13
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Mladen Bobic – Memory Eternal ✝ Vjecnaja Pamjat

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The Clergy, Executive Board, and Members of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church express condolences to the family of Mladen Bobic. Memory eternal.

Mladen Bobic

Mladen Bobic age 64 of Schererville, IN passed away April 7, 2022. Son of Milos and Savka. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Milka. Daughters: Tatjana and Radmila. Future son in law Richard. Brother Rade. Kumovi and dear friends.

Mladen was born in Otocac, Croatia. He attended school in Zagreb and Gospic, Croatia where he studied to be an electrician. He then worked in Rijeka, Croatia for 14 years.

In 1994, he married Milka and had two daughters. In the year 2000, the family immigrated to the United States and were generously taken in by Jovan and Mara Mileusnic. He then continued to work as an electrician on boats for numerous years.

Funeral Services for Mladen Bobic will take place Friday, April 15, 2022 at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church in Merrillville, IN at 11:00 AM, with visitation being held an hour prior to the service. At rest, Holy Cross Cemetery Merrillville, IN.

Mar 23
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Dragica Matijevich – Memory Eternal ✝ Vjecnaja Pamjat

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The Clergy, Executive Board, and Members of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church express condolences to the family of Dragica Matijevich. Memory eternal.

Dragica Matijevich age 84 of Crown Point, Indiana passed away Monday, March 21, 2022. She is survived by her loving daughters;  Anka Matijevich and Danka Lekovic,  and son Rade Vuckovic.  Five grandchildren;  Nikola, Ivan, Vladimir, Stefan, and Natalia.  Dragica is preceded in death by her husband Radomir.

Funeral Service for Dragica will take place Friday, March 25, 2022 directly at the St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church Merrillville, Indiana at 10:00 a.m.  Friends are invited to visit with Dragica’s family on Friday at Church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.  At rest, Holy Cross Cemetery Merrillville, Indiana.