St. George Serbian Orthodox Church in Joliet, IL
St. George Serbian Orthodox Church and Social Center in Joliet, IL
Saint George

Serbian Orthodox Church

300 Stryker Avenue, Joliet, IL 60436 / Ph: (815) 741-1023
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Christmas Eve Services: January 6, 2008 6 pm.
  On Christmas Eve (Badnje Vece) the Nativity Church Services will be held at 6 p.m.  The Choir will be singing responses.  Traditionally Christmas Eve Service is well attended.  All our members, parishioners and friends are invited to attend and participate in this special religious event.

Burning of the Yule Logs (Badnjaci): January 6, 2008 7p.m.
   Traditional blessing and burning of Yule Logs will take place immediately following Church Services, approximately at 7 p.m.  This ritual will take place in the Social Center.  The Yule Logs are carried by our officers and elders.  After being blessed, Yule Logs are put on the fire.

Lenten Refreshments: January 6, 2008
   Following blessings and burning of the Yule Logs there will be Lenten refreshments, along with Serbian hot tea.  This is an opportune time for our parishioners and friends to visit and exchange greetings and pleasantries.  Come and rejoice in this great Holy Day - nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ.

St. Sava's Day Celebration: Sunday, January 25th immediately following Holy Lituragy

Folklore Winter Festival: Saturday, February 7th, 2009

Serbian Singing Federation Festival: May 22nd, 23rd & 24th, 2009 hosted by Mita Topalovich Choir
Details for rooms and schedule can be found at www.ssffestival.com.

Kolo Slava: August 30, 2009

Mita Topalovich Choir 50th Anniversary Celebration: November 7, 2009

St. George Anniversary Celelbration: November 8, 2009

Kolo Chicken and Bake Sale: November 15, 2009


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Last Updated: December 27, 2008.