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Mar 03
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St. Sava Milwaukee Children Among Performers at St. Sava Merrillville Choir Festival – Saturday, Mar. 12

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The Children’s Choir of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Cathedral of Milwaukee, Wisconsin will be among many children’s choirs from around the midwest performing at the inaugural Children’s Choir Festival event taking place March 12 at 6:00 p.m. at St. Sava Church in Merrillville, Indiana.

The Children’s Choir of St. Sava will be playing festival host under the direction of Ivana Stankovich. The festival titled “The Crown of Tones” will feature children singing a variety of songs that celebrate the rich Serbian cultural heritage. This special event will take place in the new Pavilion at St. Sava, 9191 Mississippi Street, Merrillville, IN 46410.

Youth choirs from churches around the midwest will share their talents including St. Sava Serbian Church, Merrillville, IN; St. George Serbian Church, Schererville, IN; St. George Serbian Church, East Chicago, IN; and St. Sava Serbian Cathedral, Milwaukee, WI.

Youth orchestras from New Gračanica, Third Lake, IL and St. George Serbian Church, Joliet, IL will also be performing. Additional youth choirs are working on confirming participation so check back for updates.

More details will appear in the coming weeks. Please follow the St. Sava Merrillville, Indiana Facebook Page, “The Crown of Tones” Facebook Event, and the www.saintsava.net website for more.

Mar 02
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Srbadija of St. Sava performs at St. Elijah Folklore Fest; Zabava follows – Saturday, Mar. 5

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The St. Elijah Folklore Group of Merrillville, Indiana is hosting their late Winter Folklore Festival Saturday, March 5 and Srbadija of St. Sava Church will be among the groups to perform.

The program is set to begin at 5:30 p.m. at the St. Elijah Serbian American Hall 8700 Taft Street, Merrillville, Indiana and multiple folklore groups have been invited to perform. A traditional Serbian Zabava will follow the program with music by Veseljak.

Learn more about the St. Elijah Folklore Group late Winter Folklore Festival at their Facebook Event.

Save-the-Date: Srbadija Folklore hosts the Second Annual Intercultural Dance Festival – Saturday, May 7

The Intercultural Dance Festival 2016 taking place Saturday, May 7 is a special program and fundraising event sponsored by Srbadija Folklore at St. Sava Church in Merrillville, IN.

This festival will showcase several Serbian Dance Groups from the around the USA and local dance groups representing a variety of cultures and ethnic heritage. Serbian-style food will be available to purchase. A full cash bar will be available as well as specials from the Famous Serbian Bake Sale.

The goal of the fundraiser is not only to give back to the church and community, but to raise enough funds to maintain basic operating expenses and to purchase new costumes for the youth participants. There is hope to raise enough money to take the group on long-distance trips to perform at other festivals.

Please join Srbadija and the St. Sava Church community for an exciting and unique evening of music and dance celebrating cultural diversity in Northwest Indiana. More details will follow as we get closer to the date.

Learn more about Srbadija Folklore’s Second Annual Intercultural Dance Festival at their Facebook Event.

About Srbadija Folklore

Srbadija is currently adding new performance dates, hosting luncheons, and planning new special events to celebrate the Serbian culture. Look for more performance and event announcements by visiting the Srbadija Folklore website at http://www.saint.sava.net/folklore.

View all events relating to St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church open to church members and the public in the surrounding community by visiting our online calendar – http://sww.saintsava.net/calendar.

Mar 01
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Weekly practices begin for Karageorge Choir at St. Sava – Tuesday, Mar. 1

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Weekly practice are now taking place for the Karageorge Choir at St. Sava Church beginning Tuesday, Mar. 1 at 6:30 p.m. in the North Wing Conference Room at St. Sava Church, 9191 Mississippi Street, Merrillville, Indiana.

All current members of the Karageorge Choir are urged to attend practices, as well as anyone wishing to learn more about the choir and sing with group.

Practice Dates

Practices take place most Tuesdays during March and April beginning at 6:30 p.m., with some exceptions. Please look to the online calendar at www.saintsava.net/calendar regularly to confirm.

  • March 1
  • March 8
  • March 15
  • March 22
  • April 5
  • April 12
  • April 19

About the Karageorge Choir

The Karageorge Choir at St. Sava Church provides the liturgical responses for the Divine Liturgy every Sunday morning and at various events and special services throughout the year. The choir also participates regularly in the annual Serbian Orthodox Choral Association (SOCA) Festivals.

The Karageorge Choir at St. Sava Church is a unique organization within the church. It is one of the few organizations where every member of a family can participate together at the exact same time – moms, dads, grandmas, grandpas, aunts, uncles, kumovi, young people are all able to share their love of singing and their faith together through the gifts of their voices.

Anyone is welcome to join the Karageorge Choir for the weekly open practices taking place at St. Sava Church.

50th Anniversary of the SOCA Festival – Save-the-Date – June 17, 18, 19

This year will be the 50th anniversary of the Serbian Orthodox Choral Association (SOCA) Festivals and you are invited to celebrate this historic milestone the weekend of June 17, 18, and 19 along with the Karageorge Choir of St. Sava Church as the group travels to participate in this special event at Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church in St. Louis, Missouri.

The first ever SOCA Festival took place in St. Louis 50 years ago and in honor of this historic event, the festival this year returns to the city where it all began. Be sure to block out your calendars and spread the word to your choirs, friends, family, and kumovi!

More details about the 50th Anniversary SOCA Festival and Karageorge Choir at St. Sava will be available in the coming weeks. Check back to the St. Sava website at www.saintsava.net and the St. Sava Facebook Page for more information.

Learn more about SOCA and follow their Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=162207370493680

Feb 29
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St. Sava Hosts Inaugural Children’s Choir Festival – Saturday, Mar. 12

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Preparations are underway for the inaugural Children’s Choir Festival event taking place March 12 at 6:00 p.m. at St. Sava Church in Merrillville, Indiana where children’s choirs from around the midwest will be performing.

The Children’s Choir of St. Sava will be playing festival host under the direction of Ivana Stankovich. The festival titled “The Crown of Tones” will feature children singing a variety of songs that celebrate the rich Serbian cultural heritage. This special event will take place in the new Pavilion at St. Sava, 9191 Mississippi Street, Merrillville, IN 46410.

Youth choirs from churches around the midwest will share their talents including St. Sava Serbian Church, Merrillville, IN; St. George Serbian Church, Schererville, IN; St. George Serbian Church, East Chicago; and St. Sava Serbian Cathedral, Milwaukee, WI.

Youth orchestras from New Gračanica, Third Lake, IL and St. George Serbian Church, Joliet, IL will also be performing. Additional youth choirs are working on confirming participation so check back for updates.

More details will appear in the coming weeks. Please follow the St. Sava Merrillville, Indiana Facebook Page, “The Crown of Tones” Facebook Event, and the www.saintsava.net website for more.

Feb 28
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Kathryn “Kata or Katie” Bozich – Memory Eternal ✝ Vjecnaja Pamjat

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Kathryn-Bozich-2016The Clergy, Executive Board, and Members of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church express condolences to the family of Kathryn Bozich. Memory eternal.

Kathryn “Kata or Katie” Bozich (nee Kuruzovich), age 91 (May 15, 1924 – February 25, 2016) of Merrillville, passed away on February 25, 2016.

She was a former employee of U. S. Steel, Gary Works. She was a lifetime member of the St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church where she was the assistant to the Financial Secretary and Treasurer of the Serbian Sister’s Circle (KOLO) for 25 years.

She was also a member of the King Peter Lodge and a supporting member of the Karageorge singing society. Kathryn was a beautiful generous soul who was beloved by her many friends and family. She will always be remembered and cherished as a selfless, loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She worked tirelessly and was totally devoted to her Serbian faith. She was also known for her legendary homemade walnut rolls.

Kathryn was preceded in death by her husband, Steve Bozich; brother, George; father, Dan; mother, Mildred and her stepmother, Rose. She is survived by 3 children – Steven (Gene) Bozich of Cincinnati, OH, Nancy Christensen of Chicago, Daniel (Denise) Bozich of Schererville; 2 grandchildren, Daniel Bozich and Faye Cinquina; great grandchild, Alice Cinquina; sisters, Nadine Bruhl and Darlene Sever; many nieces and nephews; special friend, Missy.

Funeral service will take place Monday February 29, 2016, 10:00 a.m. directly at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, 9191 Mississippi St., Merrillville, IN, V. Rev. Marko Matic officiating. Interment at Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville.

Friends are invited to visit with Kathryn’s family on Sunday from 2:00-7:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN. A pomen service at 6:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Sava Serbian Sisters (Kolo).

See more at: http://www.burnsfuneral.com/obituaries/Kathryn-Bozich/

Feb 24
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Monthly Membership Meeting – Sunday, Feb. 28

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The St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church in Merrillville, Indiana will host the monthly General Membership Meeting Sunday, Feb. 28 following the Divine Liturgy in the South Wing Social Center.

The monthly meeting provides the general membership of St. Sava Church the opportunity to learn about important updates relating to the overall church organization such as the status of the cemetery project, pavilion, and information about the various groups and their activities that make for a vibrant church community.

Everyone is encouraged to attend to join us to learn more and help make our church stronger.

Feb 23
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St. George Children’s Choir Among Performers at St. Sava Choir Festival – Saturday, Mar. 12

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The Children’s Choir of St. George Serbian Orthodox Church of Schererville, Indiana will be among the many children’s choirs from around the midwest performing at the inaugural Children’s Choir Festival event taking place March 12 at 6:00 p.m. at St. Sava Church in Merrillville, Indiana.

The Children’s Choir of St. Sava will be playing festival host under the direction of Ivana Stankovich. The festival titled “The Crown of Tones” will feature children singing a variety of songs that celebrate the rich Serbian cultural heritage. This special event will take place in the new Pavilion at St. Sava, 9191 Mississippi Street, Merrillville, IN 46410.

Youth choirs from churches around the midwest will share their talents including St. Sava Serbian Church, Merrillville, IN; St. George Serbian Church, Schererville, IN; St. George Serbian Church, Joliet, IL; and St. Sava Serbian Church, Milwaukee, WI. A youth orchestra from New Gračanica, Third Lake, IL will also be performing. Additional youth choirs are working on confirming participation so check back for updates.

More details will appear in the coming weeks. Please follow the St. Sava Merrillville, Indiana Facebook Page, “The Crown of Tones” Facebook Event, and the www.saintsava.net website for more.

Feb 22
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Committee Announces Serb Fest 2016 Aug. 5, 6, & 7 – St. Sava, Merrillville, Indiana

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The planning committee recently made the announcement of August 5, 6, and 7 as the official dates for Serb Fest 2016 taking place at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church in Merrillville, Indiana. The planning committee asks everyone to save-the-dates to enjoy this annual summer celebration of music, culture, and cuisine.

For more than three decades the Serb Fest at St. Sava has been among the most celebrated cultural festivals in Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland. Music, dancing, barbecue lamb and pork, cevaps, a variety of other Serbian classic dishes, and the Famous Serbian Bake will all return this summer, along with more special announcements evolving in the coming weeks.

Tours of the Church interior will be available along with a special exhibit by the Historical Society at St. Sava Church in the museum located in the North Wing of the Church complex. The main activities of the festival will take place in the newly completed Pavilion, one of the most modern event venue facilities in Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland, available for rental to the general public throughout the year for weddings, business meetings, conferences, and conventions.

The planning committee will also be announcing sub-committee leaders to begin the process of securing volunteers and resources necessary to host this massive event. While the emphasis of Serb Fest is the celebration of culture, it is also important to note that Serb Fest serves as a primary fundraiser to support the aims and programs of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church throughout the entire year (learn more about the aims of the church).

It takes support of the entire congregation and the wider Northwest Indiana community to make Serb Fest the success it has been for generations. As the committee seeks to build the best festival experience to date, the entire planning committee expresses appreciation to the volunteers and visitors who have enjoyed the festival over the years and continue to provide support.

In these early planning stages, questions about the festival, volunteers, donations, and any other feedback may be directed to the Serb Fest 2016 Planning Committee Chairmen Ray Radjenovich (ray.radjenovich@saintsava.net) and Vlade Stevanovic (vlade.stevanovic@saintsava.net).

The St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church-School Congregation looks forward to welcoming you to Serb Fest 2016 – August 5, 6, & 7.

View memories from last year as we prepare to announce the newest details for Serb Fest 2016 at the www.serbfest.org website.

 

Feb 20
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Pre-order Strudels & Nutrolls through Kolo Bake Sale – Saturday, Mar. 19

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You can now pre-order strudels and nutrolls for Easter through the Serbian Sisters Circle Bake Sale which takes place Saturday, March 19 at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church in Merrillville, Indiana.

The Bake Sale will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the North end of the Pavilion Building located behind St. Sava Church. Various baked items will be available for sale.

Pre-orders for strudels and nutroll will be taken until March 10.

Strudels come in the flavors of Apple, Cherry, Sweet Cheese, Regular Cheese, and Spinach/Cheese for $13 each. Nutrolls will be available for $14 each.

Download the order form now online to fax your order or call the Church Office during regular business hours Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 219-736-9191.

Feb 19
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St. Sava Children’s Choir Performs in Joliet, IL; Srbadija Performs in Lansing, IL – Saturday, Feb. 20

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The Children’s Choir and Srbadija Folklore Group of St. Sava Church in Merrillville, Indiana will both be traveling this weekend to perform at Serbian Churches in Illinois as they share their talents at special dances and festivals. Please share and join our youth to offer your support as they celebrate Serbian culture and heritage.

Srbadija Folklore Group (www.saintsava.net/folklore) will perform at the St. Archangel Michael Folklore Group 50th Anniversary Festival in Lansing, Illinois Saturday, Feb. 20. at 6:00 p.m.

The event will celebrate 50 years of song and dance at the Serbian Social Center located at 18550 Stony Island Avenue, Lansing, IL 60438. This is a special opportunity to celebrate old friendships, make new friendships, and make memories.

For more information about this special event at St. Archangel Michael, please contact Natasa Bastaic at kolo.lansing@gmail.com.

The Children’s Choir (www.saintsava.net/childrens-choir) will perform at a special dance hosted by St. George Serbian Orthodox Church in Joliet, Illinois taking place Saturday, February 20 at 6:00 p.m.

The dance will take place at St. George Serbian Orthodox Church, 300 Stryker Avenue, Joliet, IL 60436.

The Children’s Choir of St. Sava have been invited to perform numerous times over the past year at events including the 2015 World Cultural Festival in Valparaiso, Indiana and a special performance at St. Sava Church in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

The Children’s Choir of St. Sava will host a Children’s Choir Festival titled “The Crown of Tones” taking place Saturday, March 12, 2016 in the new Pavilion at St. Sava Church in Merrillville, Indiana.

For more information about the March 12 Children’s Choir Festival, visit our Facebook Event at www.facebook.com/events/1535545033426865/ or learn more about the Children’s Choir at St. Sava at www.saintsava.net/childrens-choir at our website.