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Serbian Sisters Circle Annual Meeting at St. Sava Church – Sunday, Jan. 31

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The Serbian Sisters Circle at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church in Merrillville, Indiana will host their Annual Meeting and elect the new leadership to serve throughout 2016. The meeting will take place Sunday, Jan. 31 after the luncheon following the Divine Liturgy. All Kolo Sisters are encouraged to attend.

The luncheon will take place in the South Wing Social Center. The meeting will take place in the North Wing Conference Room.

The Serbian Sisters Circle has had a successful year of fundraising through their tireless efforts throughout the year and have offered tremendous support to the many organizations dedicated to making the St. Sava Church-School community stronger.

Serbian Sisters Circle Annual Christmas Luncheon – Sunday, Dec. 6

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The Annual Christmas Luncheon for the Serbian Sisters Circle of St. Sava Church will take place Sunday, Dec. 6 at 1:00 p.m. at the Innsbrook Country Club in Merrillville, IN.

This annual luncheon has been a tradition for years and it is an opportunity to celebrate the Christmas season, but to also honor and recognize the tireless work the women perform year round in support of St. Sava Church.

All women involved in Kolo are encouraged to attend, along with their guests. The luncheon is buffet style and the cost is $20 per person. RSVP is required and since the event is only days away, it is important to call Milena Ivanovic at 219-588-2259 as soon as possible to be included in this special event.

St. Sava Serbian Sisters Circle Bake Sale – Saturday, Nov. 21

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UPDATE – Road Construction: Please use caution and note that lane configuration changes are taking place to transition the traffic onto new pavement on Mississippi Street. Construction at the corner of 93rd and Mississippi Street may cause that intersection to remain closed until Noon, Saturday, Nov. 21. All traffic north and south on Mississippi Street remains open and accessible in front of St. Sava from between 101st Avenue and US 30. 


Holiday strudels, nutrolls, and cookies are stacking up as the ovens continue to bake the handmade specialities by the women of the St. Sava Serbian Sisters Circle for the upcoming Bake Sale taking place Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015 at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church at 9191 Mississippi Street, Merrillville, IN.

The Bake Sale will be located at the north side of the Pavilion near the kitchen. It begins at 9:00 a.m. and will go until 3:00 p.m. or until supplies last. Pre-orders will be available for pick-up, but all other items are available on a first come, first served basis.

Members of the Kolo will have a variety of cookies, strudels, nutrolls and other pasteries for sale. Strudels will include apple, cherry, spinach/cheese, and sweet or regular cheese.

Everyone is invited to this Bake Sale. This will be the best opportunity to take home some of the finest handcrafted, traditional desserts in the greater Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland area. Funds generated through this Bake Sale help support the church and the various humanitarian efforts of the St. Sava Serbian Sisters Circle.

Please refer to the St. Sava Church online calendar at www.saintsava.net/calendar for more information about the Bake Sale and other events open to members of St. Sava Church, fellow Orthodox Christians, and the general public from around our community.

Slava luncheon for Circle of Serbian Sisters at St. Sava – Sunday, Oct. 25

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Please join us along with your family to celebrate the Krsna Slava Sveta Petka Paraskeva of The Circle of Serbian Sisters of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church – Merrillville, IN taking place Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015.

Divine Liturgy will take place at 10:00 a.m. with a blessing of Slavski Kolach and Parastos. A luncheon will follow immediately after the services.

A group picture will be taken of the Sisters. Pastries prepared by the Sisters would be appreciated.

St. Sava Circle of Serbian Sisters invites you to Slava Banquet – Sunday, Oct. 25

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The Circle of Serbian Sisters of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church – Merrillville, IN cordially invite you and your family to the celebration of their Krsna Slava Sveta Petka Paraskeva Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015.

Divine Liturgy will take place at 10:00 a.m. with a blessing of Slavski Kolach and Parastos. A luncheon will follow immediately after the services.

A group picture will be taken of the Sisters. Pastries prepared by the Sisters would be appreciated.

Serbian Bake Sale at St. Sava Church – Save-the-Date – November 21

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Preparations are ongoing among the Kolo Sisters as they get ready to host the Annual Serbian Bake Sale taking place November 21, 2015 at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church at 9191 Mississippi Street, Merrillville, IN.

More details will be coming soon.

Members of the Kolo will have a variety of cookies, strudels, nutrolls and other pasteries for sale. Everyone is invited to this Bake Sale. This will be the best opportunity to take home some of the finest handcrafted, traditional desserts in the greater Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland area. Funds generated through this Bake Sale help support the church and the various humanitarian efforts of the St. Sava Serbian Sisters Circle.

Please refer to the St. Sava Church online calendar at www.saintsava.net/calendar for more information about the Bake Sale and other events open to members of St. Sava Church, fellow Orthodox Christians, and the general public from around our community.

Senior Luncheon at St. Sava begins at Noon – Thursday, Oct. 15

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Please attend the Senior Luncheon beginning at Noon, Thursday, October 15 in the South Wing Social Center at St. Sava Church in Merrillville, IN.

The Senior Luncheon is hosted by Kolo for all members of our Church and Kolo. This luncheon will be hosted by Kathy Kolenich. You’ll enjoy a delicious meal prepared by Kolo members and see what else they have in store for you. Please feel free to bring a friend.

This is a great opportunity to show appreciation for our seniors, hear stories of so much great history, and share in the fellowship with the people who have helped build the vibrant spirit and culture of St. Sava Church. Please share word of this unique opportunity and consider helping our seniors with rides to help them attend and celebrate a delicious lunch with dear friends.

For more information, please call the Church Office at 219-736-9191.

St. Sava Kolo Sisters Meeting – Sunday, Oct. 11

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The Merrillville St. Sava Kolo Sisters will have a meeting taking place this coming Sunday, Oct. 11 following the Divine Liturgy and luncheon to discuss and organize several special upcoming events.

The meeting will focus primarily on the planning for the upcoming Kolo Slava celebration taking place Sunday, Oct. 25 and will include a banquet at St. Sava following the Divine Liturgy. The Kolo Sisters are actively seeking the donation of pastries for the Oct. 25 celebration.

Also on the agenda for this Sunday’s meeting will be discussion about the annual Kolo Bake Sale and Church Anniversary which will both take place in late November.

Please join the Kolo this Sunday, Oct. 11 to learn more and offer support for these important upcoming events.

 

Northwest Indiana 4 Kolos Humanitarian Relief Banquet

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The Four Circles of Serbian Sisters in the Northwest Indiana region ask for your assistance by attending their Annual Humanitarian Relief Fund event taking place Sunday, October 4, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at the Halls of St. George in Schererville, IN.

Donation checks may be made payable to “Humanitarian Fund” or “Four Serbian Sisters Circle” and presented at the banquet or may be mailed to the St. Sava Church Office at 9191 Mississippi Street, Merrillville, IN, 46410.

Humanitarian Relief Banquet Committee

  • St. George Circle of Serbian Sisters – Schererville – President Mara Dobrijevich
  • St. George Circle of Serbian Sisters – East Chicago – President Jelena Karagic
  • St. Elijah Circle of Serbian Sisters – Merrillville – President Susan Grubnich
  • St. Sava Circle of Serbian Sisters – Merrillville – President Milena Ivanovic

 

Local Newspaper Features Kolo Sisters and Strudels

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Local newspaper, The Times, featured a few images of Kolo Sisters preparing studels for the annual St. Sava Serb Fest. The photo above is by John J. Watkins of The Times.

The caption from the newspaper reads:

Zorka Glumac and Sandy Shinovich transfer freshly baked strudel to pans for cooling in preparation for this weekend’s Serb Fest at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church in Merrillville. The festival runs from noon to midnight Friday and Saturday and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday on the parish grounds, 9191 Mississippi St., Merrillville.