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Father Marko Matic blessing the Badnjak inside the Pavilion at St. Sava Church, Merrillville, Indiana.
Join us for the celebration of Orthodox Christmas beginning with Divine Liturgy taking place at 9:00 a.m. and Great Vespers taking place at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, January 6 at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church at 9191 Mississippi Street, Merrillville, Indiana.
The Blessing and burning of the Badnjak will take place immediately following the Great Vespers.
Divine Liturgy will take place Christmas morning beginning at 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 7.
The complete listing of services taking place during this special time of the year is listed below.
The Spiritual Meaning of the Badnjak
Burning of the Badnjak outside the Pavilion at St. Sava Church, Merrillville, Indiana.
Have you ever brought a Badnjak into your home? Do you know that the Badnjak is the finest and foremost custom of all the many traditions by which our people enhance the Christmas celebration?
Click here to read an article explaining the Spiritual Meaning of the Badnjak.
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES – РАСПОРЕД БОГОСЛУЖЕЊА
THURSDAY, January 6th
- CHRISTMAS EVE: Divine Liturgy at 9:00AM. Great Vespers at 6:00PM. Blessing and burning of Badnjak.
- БАДЊИ ДАН: Света Литургија у 9:00 ујутру. Празнично вечерње у 6:00 увече. Освећење и паљење Бадњака.
FRIDAY, January 7th
- CHRISTMAS: Divine Liturgy at 10:00AM
- БОЖИЋ: Света Литургија у 10:00 ујутру
SATURDAY, January 8th
- ALL HOLY MOTHER OF GOD FEAST: Divine Liturgy at 9:00AM
- САБОР ПРЕСВЕТЕ БОГОРОДИЦЕ: Света Литургија у 9:00 ујутру
SUNDAY, January 9th
- ST. STEPHEN THE ARCHDEACON: Divine Liturgy 9:30AM
- СВЕТИ АРХИЂАКОН СТЕФАН: Света Литургија у 9:30 ујутру
- Cutting of Slava Kolach after Holy Liturgy
FRIDAY, January 14th
- ST. BASIL (SERBIAN NEW YEAR’S DAY): Divine Liturgy at 9:00AM
- СВ. ВАСИЛИЈЕ (СРПСКА НОВА ГОДИНА): Св. Литургија у 9:00 ујутру
SUNDAY, January 16th
- SUNDAY 30th AFTER PENTECOST: Divine Liturgy at 10:00AM
- НЕДЕЉА 30. ПО ДУХОВИМА: Света Литургија у 10:00 ујутру
WEDNESDAY, January 19th
- HOLY THEOPHANY: Div. Liturgy and Great Blessing of Water at 9:00AM.
- БОГОЈАВЉЕЊЕ: Св. Литургија и Велико освећење воде у 9:00 ујутру.
THURSDAY, January 20th
- ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST: Divine Liturgy at 9:00AM
- СВЕТИ ЈОВАН КРСТИТЕЉ: Света Литургија у 9:00 ујутру
- Cutting of Slava Kolach after Holy Liturgy
SUNDAY, January 23rd
- SUNDAY 31th AFTER PENTECOST: Divine Liturgy at 10:00AM
- НЕДЕЉА 31. ПО ДУХОВИМА: Света Литургија у 10:00 ујутру
THURSDAY, January 27th
- ST. SAVA DAY: Divine Liturgy at 9:00AM
- СВЕТИ САВА: Света Литургија у 9:00 ујутру
SUNDAY, January 30th
- ST. SAVA DAY CELEBRATION: Divine Liturgy at 10:00AM. Blessing and cutting of Slava Kolach; Dinner and Program.
- CABИНДАH: Света Литургија у 10:00 ујутру. Светосавска Прослава. Сечење Славског колача, ручак и програм.
The Famous Bake Sale is back Saturday, Dec. 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The St. Sava Serbian Sisters Circle members have been busy baking your favorite flavors!
Apple, cherry, and cheese strudels are $15. Nutrolls also available for $15.
There are no pre-orders this year, first come, first serve so arrive early for the best selection.
The Serbian Singing Society Karageorge of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church invites you to celebrate Krsna Slava, Apostle Andrew – The First Called, taking place Sunday, Dec. 12.
Luncheon and cutting of the Slava Kolach will follow the Divine Liturgy in the South Wing of St. Sava Church at 9191 Mississippi Street, Merrillville, IN.
Please save-the-date, share with family and friends.
Join us for a special fundraiser Sunday, Dec. 12 to watch and cheer for our very own Sasha Stefanovic from St. Sava Chuch as the black and gold men’s basketball team play on the giant screens in the Pavilion at St. Sava!
Doors open at 12:30 p.m. and the game will tip-off at 1:00 p.m.
We’ll be serving a buffet with lenten options as well as with italian beef sandwiches, fries, and more for $20 adults, $10 children 12 and under.
Cash bar will be available and there will be raffles for an autographed basketball and shirts with Sasha Stefanovic’s signature!
If you’re not hungry and just want to join us for the excitement of the game and fellowship, $5 donation at the door for adults, children free.
If you’re definitely going to join us for this big game, please call 219-736-9191 to RSVP. All proceeds from this event will benefit St. Sava Church – Merrillville, Indiana.
The Clergy, Executive Board, and Members of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church express condolences to the family of Julio Cesar Velazquez. Memory eternal.
Julio Cesar Velazquez, age 73 of Portage IN, passed away on Thursday October 14, 2021. He lived the life he loved and loved the life he lived. He retired with over 30 years of service as a licensed clinical social worker.
He was a member of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, and a former coach/board member of the Portage Soccer Club.
He was preceded in death by his parents Rose and Julio Velazquez Sr. and sister Rosemary Cothran. Survived by wife Olga (nee Galic) of 43 years; sons: Adam (Christine) and Daniel (Kelly) Velazquez; grandchildren: Mara, Charlie, and Nick Velazquez; Brothers, Bob (Mary) and Jim (Julie) Velazquez; aunts: Maria Miller and Libia Pabon.
Also survived by many nieces, nephews, sister and brothers-in-law, cousins, dear Kumovi, and CLOSE friends.
Julio was gentle, kindhearted, and full of life. He brought humor to any gathering and prided himself on his ability to bring joy/laughter to others. The “Sugar Bear” was always there when you needed him, never met a stranger, and LOVED his family. In the end, Julio fought his health battles with tenacity and immense courage. He will be missed by all who knew him. May his Memory be Eternal.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 11am St Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, 9191 Mississippi St, Merrillville, IN with V. Rev Marko Matic Officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. until the time of service, 11:00 a.m. Interment St Sava Holy Cross Cemetery, Merrillville. May his Memory be Eternal. For further information please call Mileva or David at CALUMET PARK FUNERAL CHAPEL, 219-736-5840.
The Clergy, Executive Board, and Members of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church express condolences to the family of Radmilo “Rade” Radojcic. Memory eternal.
Age 83, of Crown Point, Indiana. Born on the 23rd of September, 1938 in Kragujevac, Serbia. Loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home with family by his side on Friday October 8th. Radmilo emigrated to the U.S. in 1965, became a U.S. citizen, and established roots in Northwest Indiana. He was a retired steelworker with 37 years of service at U.S. Steel, Gary Works.
Radmilo was a member of St Sava Serbian Orthodox Church in Merrillville, Indiana and was well-known in the community. A lifelong soccer enthusiast, he was also a member of Avala Soccer Club for many years and enjoyed playing in his youth, as well as coaching and staying active. After retirement, Radmilo stayed busy by gardening and tending to his large fruit orchards with his wife Mimi. When he wasn’t busy with his horticultural interests, he would care for his honey bees and enjoyed his retirement hobby of beekeeping. Being a life-long learner and doer, there wasn’t much he couldn’t do.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paun and Borika Radojicic. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Milovanka “Mimi” Radojicic, his sons Milan, Nenad (Tami) and Tomislav as well as his grandchildren Stevan (18) and Tijana (15). Radmilo also had an extensive network of family and friends in Serbia and here in the U.S. He was well loved and will be dearly missed by many.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, October 13, 2021 directly at 9:00 a.m. at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, 9191 Mississippi St, Merrillville, with V Rev Marko Matic officiating. Interment New Gracanica Cemetery, Third Lake, Illinois. For further information please call Mileva or David at Calumet Park Funeral Chapel, 219-736-5840.
The Clergy, Executive Board, and Members of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church express condolences to the family of Nedeljka “Nena” Marinkovich. Memory eternal.
Nedeljka “Nena” Marinkovich, age 93, of Crown Point, IN passed away peacefully on October 4, 2021. She was lifelong member of St Sava Serbian Orthodox Church and it’s Kolo Sestara. She served her church and Kolo Sestara faithfully with joy in her heart. You saw her working every banquet, funeral and Serb Fest. She loved her church and it’s people dearly. Her love for the Karageorge Choir of St Sava was immeasurable. Nena retired from St Mary Medical Center in Gary, IN with over 15 years of dedicated service in the housekeeping department.
She was preceded in death by her siblngs: Marija, Milica, Dragan and Sava.
Nena is survived by her beloved son Milan (Rada) Marinkovich; two cherished grand children, Milan Jr and Aleksandra Marinkovich (fiancé Nicholas); sister Milka of Germany, Niece Mitzie (Zarko) Zakula and family, nephew Danny Ivankovich and family; and her dear Kuma Stana Djinovich and family; and many other relatives and friends both here and in Europe.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, October 12, 2021 directly at 10am St Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, 9191 Mississippi St, Merrillville, IN with V Rev Marko Matic officiating. Interment Holy Cross St Sava Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St Sava Serbian Orthodox Church. Nena will be fondly remembered and dearly missed. Vecnaja Pamjat.
For further information please call Mileva or David at Calumet Park Funeral Chapel, 219-736-5840
*Due to the Covid-19 virus that has sadly affected the family, we are requesting all precautionary measures be taken including face coverings – masks to be worn indoors at the funeral and social distancing to protect everyone. Thank you.*
The celebration of the 107th anniversary and the 30 year anniversary since the consecration of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church in Merrillville, Indiana will begin Sunday, October 17, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. with Divine Liturgy and a banquet following that is scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m.
Special guest speakers at the banquet will include former St. Sava President Ted Erceg, Very Reverend Jovan Todorovich, and His Grace Bishop Longin.
His Holiness Patriarch PORFIRIJE was previously scheduled to speak at the banquet but his visit to the United States has been postponed until further notice.
Schedule Anniversary Celebration – October 17, 2021
- 10:00 a.m. – Divine Hierarchial Liturgy, followed by Memorial Service and laying of Memorial Wreaths
- 1:00 p.m. – Anniversary Banquet and Program at the St. Sava Event Center, Merrillville, Indiana
- St. Sava Hymn – Children of St. Sava
- Posting of Colors and National Anthem – S.S.S. Karageorge Choir
- Welcoming and Introduction of Guests
- Remarks by Ted Erceg, former St. Sava President
- Remarks by Very Reverend Jovan Todorovich
- Remarks by His Grace Bishop Longin
Sunday School at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church in Merrillville, Indiana is currently active for grades Preschool through 8th grade, offering classes for children (religious and Serbian language) along with special extra activities from now through May 2022.
Classes began in September, so now is a great time to register.
Click here to sign-up online with the “SUNDAY SCHOOL REGISTRATION FORM”
Classes meet every Sunday from 11:20 to 11:55 a.m. and from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m.Classes are also offered virtually, for those not able to join in person.