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Volunteers needed today, June 2 through Sunday

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[fusion_text]Preparations for the SNF Tournament including food preparation, organizing, and cooking began Tuesday, June 2 and the need for volunteers will continue through Sunday. There are many volunteer time slots remaining.

This event represents san important fundraising opportunity for our Church, so any time you are able to volunteer, you are helping to raise funds for St. Sava. Please call the Church Office at 219-736-9191 to volunteer as much time as you can spare at one of the options listed below.[/fusion_text][fullwidth background_color=”” background_image=”” background_parallax=”none” parallax_speed=”0.3″ enable_mobile=”no” background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_position=”left top” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_webm=”” video_mp4=”” video_ogv=”” video_preview_image=”” overlay_color=”” overlay_opacity=”0.5″ video_mute=”yes” video_loop=”yes” fade=”no” border_size=”0px” border_color=”” border_style=”” padding_top=”20″ padding_bottom=”20″ padding_left=”0″ padding_right=”0″ hundred_percent=”no” equal_height_columns=”no” hide_on_mobile=”no” menu_anchor=”” class=”” id=””][fusion_text]St. Sava will be hosting the 76th Annual SNF Basketball Tournament beginning Thursday June 4 and ending with a picnic on Sunday June 7, but volunteers are needed as soon as June 2 to begin preparations.

Over 1500 people are expected to attend between Thursday and Sunday and we want to be gracious hosts for all the guests because this event will help to generate much needed revenue for our church.

We need your time and talents, asking for your help as a volunteer in the following areas: Kitchen, Bar, and General Support.

PLEASE VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME BY PHONING THE CHURCH OFFICE at 219-736-9191 and indicating the time and area you will be able to volunteer based upon the listing below.[/fusion_text][title size=”1″ content_align=”left” style_type=”default” sep_color=”” class=”” id=””]Current Volunteer Commitment Levels[/title][two_fifth last=”no” spacing=”yes” center_content=”no” hide_on_mobile=”no” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_position=”left top” border_size=”0px” border_color=”” border_style=”” padding=”” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”” animation_speed=”0.1″ class=”” id=””][fusion_text]

Help us move the volunteer commitment levels from red to green. Call the Church Office at 219-736-9191 to volunteer today!

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KITCHEN Volunteers

Tuesday, June 2

  • 9:00AM
    • 4 – 5 Volunteers needed to begin food preparation, organizing, and cooking.

Wednesday June 3

  • 9:00AM
    • 4 – 5 Volunteers needed to continue food preparation and cooking.

Thursday June 4

  • 9:00AM
    • 4 – 5 Volunteers needed to continue food preparation and cooking.
  • 4:00PM
    • 3 Volunteers to grill cevaps, pljeskavica, hamburgers.
    • 2 Volunteers to work the fryers
    • 3 Volunteers to work the hot line
    • 2 Volunteers to work the cold side – salads
    • 2 Volunteers to bag bread
    • 2 Dishwashers

Friday June 5

  • 10:00AM
    • 10 Volunteers to begin food preparation and cooking
  • 4:00PM
    • 3 Volunteers on fryers
    • 3 Volunteers to grill
    • 4 Volunteers working the hot line
    • 2 Volunteers working the cold side – salads
    • 2 Volunteers to bag bread
    • 2 Dishwashers
    • 2 – 3 Volunteers to clean up and wrap food

Saturday June 6

  • 10:00AM
    • 10 Volunteers to begin food preparation and cooking
  • 4:00PM
    • 3 Volunteers on fryers
    • 3 Volunteers to grill
    • 4 Volunteers working on the hot line
    • 3 Volunteers working the cold side – salads
    • 2 Volunteers to bag bread
    • 3 Dishwashers
    • 3 Volunteers to clean up and wrap food.

Sunday June 7

  • 8:00AM
    • 10 Volunteers to begin food preparation
  • 10:00AM
    • 2 Volunteers on fryers
    • 3 Volunteers to grill
    • 4 Volunteers working on the hot line
    • 3 Volunteers working the cold side – salads
    • 2 Volunteers to bag bread
    • 3 Dishwashers
    • 4 Volunteers to clean up and wrap food.

BAR Volunteers

Thursday June 6

  • Noon – 6:00PM
    • Set up Volunteers
  • 6:00PM – 9:00PM
    • Bartenders Keg Runners
  • 9:00PM – Midnight
    • Bartenders Keg Runners

Friday June 7

  • Noon – 3:00PM
    • Bartenders
  • 3:00PM – 6:00PM
    • Bartenders

Saturday June 8

  • Noon – 3:00PM
    • Bartenders
  • 3:00PM – 6:00PM
    • Bartenders

Sunday June 9

  • 11:00AM – 4:00PM
    • Bartenders

GENERAL Volunteers

  • We will also need help in setting up during the day on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
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Early Bird Drawing May 31 – Serb Fest Annual Cash Raffle

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The Serb Fest Annual Cash Raffle “Early Bird Drawing” will take place May 31, 2015 with the winner taking home $1,000. This first “Early Bird Drawing” will take place at 1:00 p.m. in the South Wing of St. Sava Church.

This “Early Bird Drawing” is one of 18 total prizes in the annual raffle where a grand prize winner, chosen the last day of the Serb Fest,  takes home $25,000.

Early Bird Winners are still eligible for the final drawing which will take place the last day of the Serb Fest, Sunday, August 2, 2015 at 8:00 p.m.

There are only 1,000 tickets sold for the entire raffle. Tickets are a $100 donation and the winner need not be present.

A second Early Bird Winner will be selected July 12, 2015 where another lucky “Early Bird” will take home $1,000 as well.

To secure your ticket, contact Mike Jaksich at 219-880-6307, David Gerbick at 219-588-3604, or the Church Office at 219-736-9191.

The St. Sava Serb Fest will take place Friday, July 31 through Sunday, August 2 at St. Sava Church and Pavilion, 9191 Mississippi Street, Merrillville, IN 46410.

33rd Annual Serb Fest Cash Raffle Prize Listing

  • Grand Prize – $25,000
  • 2nd Prize – $10,000
  • 3rd Prize – $5,000
  • 4th – 6th Prize – $1,000
  • 7th-16th Prize – $500
  • 17th Prize – $1,000 – Early Bird Drawing July 12th
  • 18th Prize – $1,000 – Early Bird Drawing May 31st

Sunday May 24 Brunch to recognize basketball champions

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Please join Karageorge Choir for the Sunday, May 24 Brunch following the Divine Liturgy to recognize the St. Sava Intermedia Boys Basketball Team, the Champions of the 48th Annual Pan Orthodox Basketball Tournament which took place recently in Detroit, MI.

All proceeds for the brunch will benefit the SNF Basketball. Please join us at this special brunch to support our youth.

Kolo Sisters Once Again Host Successful Holiday Bake Sale

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They’ve done it again! Another successful holiday bake sale, making it possible for all of us to enjoy delicious homemade strudels and nut rolls this holiday season. NO ONE makes homemade strudel dough anymore – except St. Sava’s fabulous KOLO Sisters! The proof is in the taste – light and flaky – and so good! Thanks, ladies!

Many sisters worked tirelessly for several weeks preparing for the November 23rd Bake Sale and are not pictured below. We’ll try to catch them next time!