Fundraising

There are two unique donation options now available for you to donate to help Srbadija Folklore offset some of the costs associated with hosting their upcoming “Intercultural Dance Festival” event and you may now make your donation online though the new St. Sava Church Online Bookstore using debit or credit card.

Srbadija Donation Options

1. Donate a Table Sponsorship – $25 – Click to see the item and checkout now online
2. Donate a Box of Cevaps – $65 – Click to see the item and checkout now online

You may make your donation for the items listed above paying online with credit or debit card through the new, secure online bookstore (www.saintsava.net/store). You may also continue to donate to Srbadija Folklore by check with option to mail or deliver the check in person to the Church Office.

In addition to the two donation options for Srbadija Folklore available in the online bookstore, there are a few other general items in the bookstore that are available for sale in this initial launch of the new online bookstore. More books and other religious items will be added to the new online bookstore in the coming weeks to expand the selection of items available for shipping directly to your door or available for pick-up in the Church Office during regular business hours.

If you have questions about Srbadija Folklore or would like more information about making a donation to the group in some other way, please contact Karen Knezic at karen.knezic@saintsava.net.

If you have questions about the new online bookstore shopping process, please send e-mail to store@saintsava.net.

The youth folklore dance group “Srbadija” at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church in Merrillville, Indiana will host a special lenten luncheon taking place immediately after the divine liturgy in the South Wing Social Center at the Church Sunday, April 10 (approximately at Noon).

The menu will feature specialty Serbian-style lenten foods. Proceeds from the luncheon will help to purchase new costumes for the young dancers who help to carry on the cultural dance traditions.

The group had a busy 2015 year with multiple special performances at St. Sava, several appearances at Serbian folklore festivals throughout the Midwestern Diocese, the World Cultural Festival 2015 in Valparaiso, Indiana, and a special performance in San Francisco, California.

This fundraiser luncheon is part of a busy month of preparation for Srbadija Folklore as they get ready to host the second annual Intercultural Folklore Festival in the Pavilion at St. Sava taking place Saturday, May 7 which will feature ethnic dance groups from around the region.

Last year groups represented different regions of Serbia, Mexico, Greece, Ireland, and India in the performance. Several of the Serbian troupes traveled from Illinois, Wisconsin, and Canada.

This year there will be some familiar dance groups from the inaugural festival and some new additions to the lineup. In the coming weeks Srbadija will announce the names of the groups performing and some background about what you can expect to experience.

For more information about the upcoming Intercultural Dance Festival, visit the luncheon at St. Sava at approximately Noon Sunday, April 10 or watch the www.saintsava.net/blog or the Intercultural Dance Festival Facebook Event Page for more.

While pranksters may be playing jokes throughout the day on April 1st, some in the Northwest Indiana community may wonder if there really is a Lenten Fish Fry taking place a week after so many people in the community have already celebrated Easter?

It’s no joke as the legendary “Friday Fish Frys” continue at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church in Merrillville, Indiana throughout the Orthodox Lenten season. Everyone is welcome to join us for a delicious meal!

This year the Serbian Orthodox Easter is taking place place May 1, just over a month after Easter was celebrated March 27 on the Western Calendar. This gives everyone in Northwest Indiana community a few extra weeks of delicious Fish Frys!

The Friday Fish Frys will take place every Friday evening until April 22 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Pavilion at St. Sava Church 9191 Mississippi Street, Merrillville, Indiana.

Fish fry choices this week include Ocean Perch, Cod, Butterfly Shrimp 6 piece, or Bakalar served with bean soup, coleslaw, French Fries, and Serbian style green beans. Salad bar option also available. Beverages also available for purchase.

This week’s Fish Fry Sponsor is Srbadija Folklore of St. Sava Church, our youth dance group. Learn more about the our folklore groups at www.saintsava.net/folklore on our website.

Friday Fish Frys will take place throughout the Orthodox Lenten season. These dinners are open to the general public and with Serbian Orthodox Easter taking place place May 1 this year, just over a month after Easter is celebrated March 27 on the Western Calendar, it gives everyone in Northwest Indiana a few extra weeks of delicious Fish Frys!

Volunteers still needed

Volunteers are needed to help in the kitchens, serving, and cleaning up. Salad bar and dessert items from members are also appreciated. Please call the church office at 219-736-9191 to volunteer.

2016 Fish Fry Dates at St. Sava Church – Merrillville, Indiana

We look forward to seeing you at one of our many Friday Fish Fry Dates:

• March 18
• March 25
• April 1
• April 8
• April 15
• April 22