Parish News 2025
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Božić (Christmas) Services!12/23/25The schedule for Christmas Services at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church is as follows: January 6, 202609:30 AM: Divine Liturgy07:30 PM: The Blessing of the Badnjak (Yule Log)08:00 PM: Badnje veče (Ch
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Advent Celebration - Dec 21st!12/21/25Advent Celebration - December 21st We had our Parish Advent Celebration following the Divine Liturgy on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025. Delicious food, excellent fellowship and of course Sv. Nikola was able t
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Stewardship Sunday - Changed to Dec 21st12/17/25Stewardship Sunday, originally scheduled for last week - will now take place this Sunday! We will conclude the Divine Liturgy with a special Moleben Service. This Sunday is also our Parish Adven
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Giving Tuesday - Dec 2, 2025!11/23/25This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to support St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, the cornerstone of our faith and community. St. Sava is much more than a place of worship; it is the vital hub where our
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Thanksgiving Drive 202510/25/25Our St. Sava Parish is once again coordinating a Thanksgiving Food Drive for the needy families in our local community. Last year, we were able to assist six families – this year, we are hoping
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124th Parish Anniversary!10/24/25SAVE THE DATE: NOV 2ND! Please join us as we celebrate our Parish's 124th Anniversary!Sunday, November 2, 2025- 9:15am Matins- 10:00am Divine Liturgy- 11:30am (approx time start) Banquet and Program
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Holiday Roll Sale!10/22/25Our Church is selling our famous Nut Rolls, Apricot Rolls, and Poppy Seed Rolls for the upcoming holidays. Orders are being accepted NOW until December 2nd. Nut Roll Apricot Roll
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St. Sava Sisterhood Slava10/19/25The St. Sava Sisterhood celebrated their Slava on Sunday, October 19, 2025. Following the cutting of the Kolac, a sausage and waffle brunch was held in our Church Hall. The members of the St. Sa
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A Taste of Serbia 2025: THANK YOU!10/05/25A Taste of Serbia 2025: Thank You for a Blessed 6th Annual Serb-Fest! We are thrilled to report on the success of our 6th annual Parish Serb-Fest - A Taste of Serbia, held on October 3-4. I
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Fall Dance - Oct 18th09/25/25Fall Dance - October 18th!Sponsored by St. Sava Men’s ClubFeaturing DJ LARRY RUSS Join us for a night of great music, dancing, food and fellowship, plus a Chinese auction and door prizes! SATU
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A Taste of Serbia - RETURNING!09/21/25Mark your calendars. Our Serb-Fest "A Taste of Serbia" is scheduled to return on October 3-4, 2025! View the Menu and Event Details Find the Event on Facebook!
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Church School Kick Off09/15/25Our Church School is officially back in session! On Sunday, September 14th, we welcomed back our Church School Students and Teachers! It was wonderful to see the children get blessed by Father Stevo b
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REFLECTION: Where our Country is in 202509/13/25We've all been reflecting on the state of our country in 2025 and wanted to share some thoughts. This isn't meant to be a political statement or a judgment. Rather, we are sharing this reflection to e
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Church School Returns Sept 1408/22/25Our St. Sava Church School will be back in session on Sunday, September 14th! We are so excited to welcome your children back for another year of faith-filled learning and spiritual growth. To ensure
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St. Sava Java Hour06/14/25Join Us for the St. Sava Java Hour!Get ready to connect and socialize! Our new St. Sava Java Hour is launching on Sunday, June 29th (after the Divine Liturgy). We're thrilled that our new converts/new
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Mila Evanovich - Native 'Daughter' and International Author Returns for Book Celebration!06/13/25St. Sava Parish Hosts Native ‘Daughter’ Book Celebration (Local International Author Champions The Women Of Serbia) In the evening of the Holy Feast Of Ascension (Spasovdan), the St. Sav
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Pentecost & Holy Trinity Kolo Slava06/10/25Sunday, June 8, 2025 was extra special! On the Feast of Pentecost, our incredible Holy Trinity Kolo celebrated their Slava! These ladies are truly the backbone of our church, and we're so grateful for
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Become a Sponsor!05/27/25Sponsors Needed! Are you interested in becoming a sponsor for the event? St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church has been a part of the McKeesport community for 124 years! This is our 6th year f
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Coffee & Conversation: Mila Evanovich (No Bread Tomorrow)05/04/25Christ is Risen! The Holy Trinity Kolo of St. Sava joyfully invites you to a special evening in conversation with Mila Evanovich, our very own international author and a proud member of the St. Sava f
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Pascha 2025!04/20/25Our Parish Family celebrated the Resurrection of our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, April 20, 2025. The occasion began with the Sunrise (Resurrection) Service followed by the Holy Paschal
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Paschal Encyclical & Archpastoral Word 202504/19/25Paschal Encyclical by His Holiness Patriarch PORFIRIJE and Archpastoral Paschal Word His Grace Bishop IRINEJ English and Serbian Text His Holiness Patriarch PORFIRIJE - Paschal Encyclical (English)
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Services for Holy Week & Pascha!03/27/25The following is the service schedule for Holy Week and Pascha. For more information concerning any of these services, please call the Church Rectory at 412-672-1872.
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Lenten Fish Fry Returns!02/11/25Lenten Fish Fry Returns!Mark your calendars! Our Fish Fry is returning Friday, March 7th for the Lenten Season 2025! Fridays: March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4 (2025)Back by Popular Demand! DINE IN AND TA
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Lenten Vesperal Services - Pittsburgh Deanery02/10/25All are invited to join with our Orthodox Community for Great Lenten Vesperal Services throughout the Pittsburgh Deanery! Any questions can be directed to the St. Sava Church Office - (412) 672-1872.&
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Church Slava!01/26/25On Sunday, January 26, 2025, our Parish celebrated the Slava of our Patron St. Sava (Sveti Sava/Свети Сава). Following the Divine Liturgy, we celebrated Sveti Sava Day by the traditional cutting of th
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Church Slava - Jan. 26th01/08/25Church Slava (Слава Цркве) - Patron Saint Sava (Sveti Sava/Свети Сава)Come and experience one of the most unique customs of the Serbian Orthodox People - the SLAVA Celebration of our Patron St. Sava -
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Božić (Christmas) Jan 202501/07/25Božić (Christmas) services of 2025 took place on Monday, January 6, 2025 (Badnje veče or Christmas Eve) and the Holy Nativity of our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ was Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Many
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NATIVITY MESSAGES - PAT. PORFIRIJE | BSHP. IRINEJ01/04/25Mir Božiji, Hristos se rodi! Мир Божији, Христос се роди! Peace of God, Christ is born! Please read the Nativity Messages from His Holiness Patriarch PORFIRIJE and His Grace Bishop IRINEJ!Serbian and
