St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church
Serbian Orthodox Church, Merrillville, IN, was established in 1914 in Gary, IN. Divine Liturgy Sundays 10am, Fr. Marko Matic officiating. Liturgical responses by Karageorge Choir. Sunday School starts after Holy Communion (around 11:15) until 12:15. Serbian School will be incorporated into Sunday School. Vespers served Tuesdays and Saturdays at 6:00 p.m. Join us, everyone welcome! Folklore dance group and choir always accepting new members. Attend Sunday Luncheons after Liturgy, hosted by families or organizations, serving delicious homemade food and desserts.
South Wing SOCIAL CENTER NOW AVAILABLE for hosting social events, newly renovated and tastefully decorated. Showers, graduation parties, business meetings, Skup Svatova, wedding receptions, baptisms, birthdays, and retirements can all be accommodated. For more info, call (219)736-9191.
Monday-Friday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday: closed
Sunday: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
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Schedule of Services for Holy Week
Father Marko reminded us that every service during Holy Week offers a unique spiritual and informative experience. Please attend any of the morning or evening services listed below.
HOLY WEDNESDAY - APRIL 11
Presanctified Divine Liturgy at 9:00 a.m.
The Sacrament of Holy Unction, St. George Schererville at 6:00 p.m.
HOLY THURSDAY - APRIL 12
Divine Liturgy at 9:00 a.m.
The Great Vigil: Reading of 12 Passion Gospels at 6:00 p.m.
HOLY FRIDAY - APRIL 13
Morning Service at 10:00 a.m.
Vespers with laying of Holy Shroud & Funeral Service at 6:00 p.m.
HOLY SATURDAY - APRIL 14
Divine Liturgy at 9:00 a.m.
Resurrection Matins at 11:30 p.m.
PASCHA - SUNDAY, APRIL 15
Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m.
EASTER MONDAY - APRIL 16
Divine Liturgy at 9:00 a.m.
EASTER TUESDAY - APRIL 17
Divine Liturgy at 9:00 a.m.
In many Orthodox churches, Palm Sunday is marked by the distribution of palm leaves (often tied into crosses) to the assembled worshipers. The difficulty of procuring palms for that day's ceremonies in unfavorable climates for palms led to the substitution of pussy willows or other native trees.
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