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Take a Jorney Through Time and History on a Pilgrimage to Greece and Constantinople ( Istanbul ) – June 21, to July 6, 2011

Join his grace Maxim, Bishop of Western America and Fr Blasko Paraklis of Orange County, CA on a fascinating guided tour of the Orthodox monasteries and historic sites of ancient Greece and its flourishing Byzantine Empire of a begone age! Enjoy the stunning scenery and legendary places. Experience a spiritual renewal as your guides share […]

St. Sava Sunday School Classes in 2009-2010-Suggested Curriculum – Shari Blagojevic

Youngest Group – ages 3-5 Class Time: 11:15 – 12:00 noon Children will learn the basics of their faith: sign of cross, Lord’s prayer, coloring activities   Middle Group – ages 6-10 Class Time: 11:15 – 12:00 noon 12:00 – 12:30 p.m. Children alternate time slots but attending both religion and music classes – Sondra […]

Learning and Praying at St. Sava Sunday School Classes in 2009-2010

Dear Parents Our Sunday School was open on Sunday, September 13, 2009. Children attended Divine Liturgy and a prayer for the beginning of the school year at 10:00 a.m. After the church service all children and teachers were photographed for the 100-year Anniversary of St. Sava Church year book, to be published next year. Sunday […]

Lent begins today in Eastern Orthodox tradition – Article from a Valley Tribune

SAN GABRIEL – Lent began today for members of the Eastern Orthodox Christian faith, who will now embark on seven weeks of fasting and purification in preparation for Easter. At the St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church in San Gabriel on Sunday, about 50 parishioners congregated to pray, take Holy Communion and perform other traditional rites. “(Lent) is our inner springtime,” Father Petar Jovanovic said. […]

California Agricultural Leadership- Program at St. Sava Church of San Gabriel

On November 18, 2008 St. Sava Church was honored to host 26 members of the California Agricultural Leadership. Their visit was organized by Dr. Peggy S. Perry of Cal Poly Pomona University and V. Rev. Father Petar Jovanovic, rector of St. Sava Church. The group arrived at the Church at 3:30m p.m. Mr. Jon Reelhorn, […]

Vidovdan – Kosovo Charity Banquet

The Serbian Orthodox Diocese of Western America sponsored a  special commemoration of Vidovdan and Kosovo Charity Banquet at the St. Sava Church of San Gabriel, held on Saturday, June 21, 2008. His Grace Serbian Bishop Dr. Maxim hosted his brothers in Christ, His Grace Antiochian Bishop Joseph, His Grace Bishop Longin of Gracanica Metropolitan, and […]