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🌟 Join Us for Holy Week Celebrations! 🌟
Dear Parishioners, As we stand on the threshold of Holy Week, let us ready our hearts and minds for the magnificent Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. In the cherished Orthodox tradition, this week—known as Passion Week or Holy Week (In Serbian: Велика Недеља или Страсна Седмица)—carries profound significance, marking…
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St. George Serbian Orthodox Parish to Celebrate Church Slava
Schererville, Indiana- St. George Serbian Orthodox Parish is excited to announce its upcoming church slava celebration on May 12, 2024. This revered tradition, honoring the parish’s patron saint, St. George the Great Martyr, holds significant importance for Orthodox Christians worldwide. Fr. Aleksandar Novakovic and parishioners from St. Elijah Serbian Orthodox…
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Annual Vrbica Mini Retreat: Celebrating Lazarus Saturday
As we approach the holiest time of the year in the Orthodox Christian calendar, our St. George Serbian Orthodox Church is excited to announce the annual Vrbica mini-retreat for all the children in our parish. This cherished event, organized and sponsored by the Education Board, will occur on Lazarus Saturday,…
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Lenten Service at our Church
We are delighted to announce that St. George Serbian Orthodox Church in Schererville will host the annual Lenten service for the Southern Chicago Deanery of our Serbian Orthodox New Gracanica Midwestern Diocese on Friday, April 26, 2024. The service will commence with the Presanctified Divine Liturgy at 6:00 PM, led…
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Embracing Lenten Transformation Zoom Lecture by Fr Radovan
In a digital age rife with social media comparisons and hasty judgments, ancient wisdom guides a more empathetic and humble way of life. On Thursday, March 28, 2024, Fr. Radovan Jakovljevic, director of the Diocesan Religious Education Department, led a thought-provoking Zoom lecture exploring the timeless prayer of St. Ephrem…
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Embracing the Journey: Great Lent in the Orthodox Christian Tradition
Fasting is wonderful because it tramples our sins like a dirty weed while cultivating and raising truth like a flower. St. John Chrysostom Dear Parishioners, As we anticipate the arrival of spring, we are also preparing for a sacred journey – the spiritual pilgrimage of Great Lent. Commencing on Monday,…
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From Badnjak to Blessings: St. George Church Welcomes the Birth of Christ with Tradition and Love
In the heart of Schererville, Indiana, the St. George Serbian Orthodox Church came alive with the spirit of Christmas as the community joyfully celebrated the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ. Steeped in tradition, the Serbian Orthodox Church marks this sacred occasion on January 7th or December 25th, following the…
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Introducing Online Giving: Enhancing Our Commitment to St. George Parish
Dear Beloved Members of St. George Parish, As we approach the conclusion of this year, we find ourselves reflecting on the abundant blessings that have graced our community. Your unwavering support, dedication, and generosity have been the bedrock of our church’s strength and vitality. Amid our gratitude, we acknowledge the…
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Fifth Annual Kettle Cook-Off/Kotlicijada
This years Fifth Annual Kettle Cook-Off had an amazing turnout! Everyone was excited for the return of this event. Five years ago, this was started as a way to bring the community together and to dive back into the traditional sense of making food. After a brief break, due to COVID-19, this…
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Circle of Serbian Sisters Celebrate Slava at St. George Serbian Orthodox Church
Schererville, IN – September 24, 2023 The Circle of Serbian Sisters at St. George Serbian Orthodox Church in Schererville, Indiana, came together on Sunday, September 24, 2023, to celebrate their annual slava, which honors the Nativity of the Theotokos feast. The day began with a profoundly spiritual start as the…
