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Circle of Serbian Sisters History Please click on the links below for more information on the history of our religion and culture, both here and abroad:
The first organizational meeting of the women of St. Sava was held on January 12, 1992 with the express purpose of establishing a Circle of Serbian Sisters. Twenty-three Sisters were in attendance. The meeting was called to order by Helena Shelly, who explained the purpose of the Sisters organization was to help support our church. A copy of the By-Laws of the Federation of Circle Serbian Sisters of the Western Diocese was distributed to all of the ladies present for review with the intention of preparing By-Laws for this organization. In addition, nominations for officers were presented and approved: Bisenija Kisovec, President; Ljubica Remi, Vice President; Helen Penovich, Recording Secretary; Zorka Jaksich,Corresponding Secretary; Jessica Larsen, Treasurer. In a subsequent meeting the St. Mary Magdalene, August 4, was approved as our patron saint and Zorka Jakcich as our first Kuma.
K.S.S. Accomplishments: Preparation and presentation of By-Laws to the Bishop Began the Bookstore Feeding the Homeless in Seattle – one Thursday each month Ladies Lenten Retreat at Raft Island Booth at Issaquah Salmon Days Nursery for babies and young children Established Sunshine Committee Children’s Camp Furnished / Established Sunday school class rooms Donated funds for the kitchen renovation Began the Bookstore Ladies Lenten Retreat at Raft Island Nursery for babies and young children Children’s Camp Donated funds for the kitchen renovation Assist with the cleanup of the Serbian Cemetery in Roslyn, WA Assisted Church Board with catered meals at a large local church Purchased commercial refrigerator, stainless steel worktable, vacuum, convection oven Fund Raisers- Raffles, Dinners - Picnics, Bake Sales, Garage & Rummage Sales, Craft Sales and the Auction
The fund raising efforts were endless and successful, allowing the K.S.S. to donate monies towards the IOCC Orphans, a sound system, kitchen equipment, and matching funds for the purchase of the Epitaphios. The sisters each donate time and materials for bake sales and our Sunday lunches. They plan, clean, decorate, cook, bake, serve and cleanup for every special event sponsored by or supported by the church. Special remembrance to our departed sisters who were instrumental in establishing our group, teaching and supporting us in all of our endeavors:Baba Katja, Mildred Schrensky, Stephanija Antovich, Angie Mladenovich, Lijubica (Vi) Popovich
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