Lenten Services throughout the Midwest Diocese offer an opportunity for your family to attend many area church services during this Holy period leading to the Resurrection.

His Grace Bishop Longin presided at Lenten Vespers on Saturday, March 17. Also serving were visiting clergy from various Orthodox parishes throughout Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana. Rev. Dobrivoje Milunovic from St. George Serbian Church in Schererville was preaching. After Vespers, a delicious Lenten supper was served by our Kolo Sisters in the south wing. Thank you to Xenia Jancarich for taking photos.

Ruth Ann Bjelopetrovich has a talent for baking beautiful, tasty cakes. She uses the classic Lenten chocolate cake recipe submitted by +Loretta Popyk from page 23 of the Serbian Sisters Cook Book. The frosting recipe is a blend she has created. Once you've tasted it, you'll find it hard to believe it's Lenten!

CHOCOLATE CAKE

3 cups flour, 2 cups sugar, 2 tsp. soda, 1 tsp. salt, 1/3 cup cocoa, 2 cups water,

1 tsp. vanilla, 2 Tbsp. vinegar, 3/4 cup oil

Combine oil, sugar, water, vinegar, and vanilla until well mixed. Sift together flour, soda, salt, and cocoa; add dry ingredients to liquid mixture, mixing after each addition. Bake at 350 degrees until it tests done.   +Loretta Popyk

FROSTING

Amounts are approximate: 1 to 2 sticks Fleischmann's corn oil margarine, 1/3 cup Crisco, 1 tsp. vanilla, 1/3 cup cocoa powder, 1 1/2 to 2 cups confectioner's sugar. Add water or liquid non-dairy creamer in small amounts to get the right consistency. For a 9X13 cake, cut recipe in half. For white frosting, omit cocoa powder and sprinkle coconut on the cake. She uses a pastry bag and tops with nuts, cherries, or coconut.

Thanks to Ruth Ann for sharing this delicious recipe.

Support our Srbadija Folklore Groups by attending their great and never ending Lenten pasta buffet on Friday, April 6th in the south wing from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Also available are Bakalar dinners sold individually, not all-you-can-eat. Details below:

Mike Suvajac and his family will be your hosts this Sunday, April 1st after Divine Liturgy in the South Wing Social Center. Please join us for this great meal among friends, all to support St. Sava Church. There are still open dates available for families or groups to host a Sunday Luncheon. Contact Snezana at 219-736-9191 for information.

Confession at 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.

Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m.

Please join us this Sunday in the south wing for a delicious Lenten Meal hosted by Krajina Club after Divine Liturgy. This luncheon is a fund raiser to benefit St. Sava Church. Hope to see you there!

Confession at 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.

Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m.

His Grace Bishop Longin will preside and visiting clergy will officiate at Lenten Vespers starting at 6:00 p.m. this Saturday evening. Lenten dinner will be served by Kolo Sisters in the south wing after Vespers. Preacher is Rev. Dobrivoje Milunovic from St. George Church in Schererville. Please bring the entire family for this spiritual evening.

Families and friends of the Serbian Historical Society will host this Sunday's Lenten Buffet to raise funds for St. Sava Church. Please join us after Divine Liturgy for a wonderful meal. followed by the MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING, also in the South Wing Social Center. Your attendance is important, as well as your input and participation. Share your talents; there are many projects around the church and for the upcoming Serb Fest.

Don't forget to set your clocks ahead one hour - it's that time of year.

Support our talented folklore dancers by attending this All-You-Can-Eat Pasta Buffet Dinner with all the trimmings and dessert! Traditional and Lenten selections will be available. While they last, Bakalar dinners will be available, for separate purchase, as well as Palachinke. Bring the entire family to this fund raiser to help pay an instructor and travel expenses. Monetary Donations are always welcome. See you there, and bring a friend for a delicious meal. 

The Midwest Diocese has issued the following schedule so that you may attend the services for this year's Lenten season.

Please make every effort to attend Saturday Evening Vespers at 6 pm, followed by Lenten Dinner in the South Wing. We are blessed to have His Grace Bishop Longin attend this service. Guest speaker is Fr. Sasha Nedic.

Also, be sure to attend evening Vespers and Lenten dinner at St. Elijah Sunday at 6 pm, followed also by a Lenten Dinner at their Church Hall.

The favorite recipes of your Babas and Mamas have been preserved in this 300 page collection of Serbian and International recipes. They're almost all sold out, so be sure to order soon. Stop by the church office to pick one up, or order with your credit card in the  "Goods & Services" section on your right. You can also call Dorothy at (219) 613-6133 to order one if you don't use PayPal. Price is $15 plus $5 Priority shipping & handling, and includes free gift wrap.

For Canadian and International orders, shipping & handling is $14, so contact Dorothy at (219) 613-6133 to order.

* Includes Lenten and Slava recipes

Be sure to attend the fabulous Lenten Seafood Buffet with homemade bean soup, endless salads, and desserts this Friday, March 20th in the South Wing Social Center. Karageorge Choir members invite you to enjoy this meal with family and friends. Prices are only $10 for Adults, and $5 for children.

Please join us this Sunday, March 8th after Divine Liturgy in the south wing of the church. The Landscape Committee will sponsor a delicious meal for all to enjoy, and the proceeds directly benefit the improvements of the areas around the front of the church. Gordana Gerbick, Ray Radjenovich, and Vlad Stevanovich thank you in advance, and invite everyone to attend.

Also, please remember to attend the Sunday of Orthodoxy Services at 5 p.m. in Schererville, and remember that the following Sunday, March 15th is the sign-up deadline for SNF Membership in time for participating in this year's basketball tournament. There are many great reasons to join the SNF, so please contact Mr. Eli Roknich for details. More information about these events can be found under the "EVENTS" section to your right.