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Welcome to American Martyrs Pastor: Rev. Joseph L. Villa STL 18th Sunday of Ordinary time August 4, 2019 FOCUS : Following foolishly after the things of this world leads us in the wrong direction. Temptation is all around us. It is tempting to get ahead at the expense of others, and we are tempted to put material wealth ahead of spiritual wealth. Following Christian virtues requires grace, and takes practice and hard work. Let us pray for that grace, For what profit comes to man from all the toil and anxiety of heart if we are not rich in what matters to God? LITURGY OF THE WORD
Reading 1 Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23; Our first reading speaks about of the foolishness of vanity, and misdirected labor. R) Psalm 90: If today you hear his voice harden not your hearts Reading 2: Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11; Saint Paul writes
to the Colossians, instructing them not to return to their old way of life, but to seek what is above. Gospel: Luke 12:13-21; In the Gospel, Jesus tells the crowd to Take care to guard against all greed, and then relates the parable of the foolish rich man. Weekly Mass Schedule
EVERYONE is welcome and encouraged to attend. Parents, Thank You for bringing your children to Mass. We want your children with us.
Saturday; August 3; 5:00 PM – 11 Bravo’s K. I. A.
***2nd Collection – Scott County Clearinghouse Servers: Blake Russell & Nick Bautisa Sunday; August 4; 8:30 AM – Rick Horvath 18th Sunday of Ordinary time
***2nd Collection – Scott County Clearinghouse Servers: Raeann Baker & Brinley Willson Monday Aug. 05; 8:00 AM – Petronilla Hutchins Manna Tuesday Aug. 06; 8:00 AM – Carina Sturgill
Wednesday Aug. 07; 8:00 AM – Cary Moenter Thursday Aug. 08; 8:00 AM – John Read Jr.
Saturday; August 10; 5:00 PM – Beth Smith Servers: Mario Martinez & Leandro Caceres Sunday; August 11; 8:30 AM – American Martyrs; Schafer, Long, & Mays Family’s
19th Sunday of Ordinary time
Servers: Catherine Valencia & Isabella Marcum Membership / Discipleship If you are new to the parish or
have any change with your phone number or have you moved please let the Parish office know, it is as easy as a phone call, 812-752-3693 email, amartyrs@frontier.com . Stop by the Parish Office at 262 W. Cherry Street, Scottsburg, IN 47170 Or there are forms at all the entrances of the church. Votive Candles A requested donation of $3.00 for the 7 day votive candles. The Candles are located in the North West corner in the Church The Prayer Shaw / Blanket These are for to anyone needing the gift of love and or prayer. The shawls / blankets in the back of the church are blessed. Anyone can contribute to the Shawl/ Blanket basket
Mass Intentions Are requested $10.00 per Mass Envelopes are at the entrance s of the church.
Follow us on Facebook St Patrick and American Martyrs Catholic Church Community A Baby is a Gift - Pregnancy Helpline - 877-734-2444;
CRADLE -812-752-0123; Adoption Options- 317-878-3412 The "Share the Harvest" TABLE will be Anyone is welcome to bring excess items
from your garden to share with parishioners.
Stewardship Moment In today’s Gospel, Jesus offers a warning to those who pursue leisure and pleasure as their goal in life without concern for the poor and less fortunate. He tells the parable of the wealthy landowner who, upon yielding an exceptionally profitable harvest one year, determines that he will live the rest of his days in relaxation; to eat, drink and be merry. God calls the miser a “fool” and lets him know that his greed and self-indulgence will not bring him the security he seeks. Good stewards acknowledge that the money and possessions entrusted to them are to be used to further the mission of Jesus Christ. This week let us reflect on our own daily consumption habits. Do we spend money on articles that make us better ambassadors of Christ? Does our personal lifestyle bring “good news to the poor” (Luke 4:18)?
Religious Education
Sunday Religious Education Pre K through 12th
Classes Resume in August 18, 2019 Classes are Sunday’s after 8:30 Mass in the Parish Hall. No charge for our Religious Education program. Contact; Cindy Light for more information.
SCRIPT Orders Due TODAY Sunday, August 4, 2019
THANK YOU for your support of the youth of our parish! RCIA; Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
These classes are for anyone interested in
learning more about the Catholic Church.
As Catholics, we are all called to evangelize.
This would be one way for you to fulfill this calling.
Instructions will begin again on Monday’s, January 2020
At American Martyrs for both American Martyrs and
St. Patrick.
Respect Life Reflection “Precisely in an age when the inviolable rights of the person are solemnly proclaimed and the value of life is publicly affirmed, the very right to life is being denied or trampled upon, especially at the more significant moments of existence: the moment of birth and the moment of death.” Pope Saint John Paul II, Evangelium vitae © 1995, Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission. All rights reserved. August Ministries
Saturday – Lectors Eucharist Ministers Linda Illingworth (G) Mary Smith (*) Joe Obergfell (R) Bev Schafer
Sunday – Lectors___Eucharist Ministers Doris Marcum (G) Debbie Young (*)
Marcy Donohue (R) Kathy Karmire Counters - Julie Donovan & Doris Marcum BULLETIN CHANGES
Starting next week August 11th we will begin sharing a Bulletin with St. Patrick, in order that both churches will have the same information. In the transition there will have to be some changes in the content of the Bulletin. Please continue you to send me information for the bulletin the new cut off day will be the 5 pm Wednesday’s. amartyrs@frontier.com Thank you, Parish Secretary, Debbie Young American Martyrs Parish Family Social
Parish Social is scheduled for Sunday, August 17th after 6pm Mass in the Parish Family Hall. Light Family will be serving Pizza and Ice cream
Bring your covered dish and come and enjoy the meal with your Church family and have great food and plan to have fun September 21 - Light Family- Fresh Fish Fry Thank you The Parish Picnic was a huge success because of all the parishioners who came out to eat and enjoy fellowship together. Special thanks to the following people who donated a little extra time to do some ‘behind the scenes' work: God and Father Joe for working together to provide the wonderful weather Those who helped set up and take down the tent—Russell and Marcum families, Diana Cozart, Carmen Grap, Frank Niccum, Hank Jentzen, Al Riggle and members of the Kiwanis Club, Bev and David Schafer, Shelly and Albert Bartoch and Jim and Steve Boswell (who were also the grill masters). Knight’s of Columbus Council 8052 for providing the location, meats, drinks, and water slides Tom Marley for making the delicious Pulled Pork Tina Cozart for organizing the kid’s entertainment Church Cleaning
Need Volunteers 2019 Church Cleaning Signup Sheet
is posted at the Southwest entrance of the Church
Aug 05 – Aug 10 Tina Cozart
Aug 12 – Aug 17 Joan Mace
Aug 19 – Aug 24 Janet McNear & Noreen Faulkenberg
Aug 26 – Aug 31 David & Bev Schafer
Cleaning the Church only takes a couple hours.
A cleaning list is in the Northwest cleaning closet.
Thank you for taking your time to volunteer Volunteers needed American Martyrs is beginning to work on forming a group who would be interested in providing a meal for "Conquer the Chaos" (formerly known as "Circles") group in November. A few volunteers have already expressed an interest in helping out as our church looks ahead at the opportunity to provide meals on a more regular basis in 2020. Your only commitment would be to prepare a main entree, salad, or dessert which can be dropped off either at the church office or at the group's meeting site in Austin. Contact Mary Smith if interested in helping (812) 595-2243 and Her is email: ocracokemary@gmail.com
August Birthdays
01 – Jo Nell Buchanan 04 – Fay Obergfell 05 – Steve Brock 06 – Linda Illingworth
08 – Tom Marley 08 – Victoria Martinez
08 – Debbie Young
09 – Yessica Valencia 10 – Tina Cozart 19 – Paul Reynolds 21 – Robert Ritter 23 – Jim Cozart 24 – Lola Willes 27 – Pat Read 27 – Wilma Couch 30 – Marie Ficht 31 – Catherine Valencia
PRAYERS
What is Prayer? – Talking With God He wants us to communicate with Him,
like a person-to-person phone call..
If you are in need of prayer support, Please contact; Parish Office 812-752-3693 or amartyrs@frontier.com Prayers for Those in Nursing Facilities: Hampton Oaks; Bob Ligda, Wanda Mays, Norma Campbell, Shirley Novak,
Hickory Creek; Elberta Lundy, Martha Kiesler Lake Iola Assisted Living; Josephine Zink Lake Pointe Village: Rita Castillo Waters of Scottsburg; Bob Aker, Providence Transitional Care Community; Lois Meagher Prayers for the Sick at home or in Hospital: Anna Kaelin, Bertha Herrera, Mary Rainwater, Sylvia Smith, Joe Brown, Carol Higdon, Felix Lewis, Ann Jentzen, Lorraine Gable, Clabie Barger
Remember these and all those that are ill or troubled in your prayers. There is a list of sick by the Prayers Intention Book. Seeking Food Donations for Homeless The Scott County Homeless Coalition needs the help of the Community for food donations to help feed the homeless. Those who are having a celebration, graduation party, reunion or pitch in and have leftovers, these food items can be donated to help feed the homeless in Scott County. Contact the Scott County Homeless Outreach on Facebook or Bring them to 649 West Moonglo Road in Scottsburg. Stewarding Our Families When “Back to School” means “Back to the Family Dinner Table” August brings us face to face with one of life’s realities: summer vacation has to end. Children may groan and parents may breathe a sigh of relief, but one thing is certain. The beginning of school brings a return to routine, and this translates into less eating on the run and more scheduled meals around the family dinner table. It’s not always possible for the whole family to eat together, but making it a priority at least some nights of the week can pay big dividends for the Christian steward trying to raise a family of faith. Here are a few dinner table tips: • Everyone should know certain nights are family dinner nights. Look closely at everyone’s schedule, make a plan, and then hold family nights sacred. • Whether frozen pizza or prime rib, set the table nicely and sit down. Maybe light a dinner candle or pull out the cloth napkins now and then. Pick up a special dessert once in a while. • Parents and kids often hit the dinner hour fatigued. Make an effort to relax. Start off with a smile and laughter, even when you’d rather hit the couch. • If you haven’t already, begin the family custom of praying before meals in a spontaneous way. What was I most thankful for today? Where did I see a situation that calls for prayer? Let everyone take a brief turn. It may lead to a great conversation after the “amen.” • Resist scolding or criticizing a child at dinner. Never demand to know why the math paper wasn’t turned in, or why the kid will not get out of bed on time. Save it for a private discussion later. Allow the dinner table to be a place of welcome and support. • Share the ups and downs of your own day. Listen respectfully to their exploits and complaints. • As you review the day’s events, don’t forget God. Just as you are interested in what your children are reading in literature class or library hour, express an interest in what’s being taught in religion class or in weekly faith formation. • Set the rule that everyone remains seated until all are finished. Then the meal is complete. • But the work’s not done. Divide the duties of setting the table, clearing, washing dishes, even cooking so that everyone has a role to play and the work goes quickly. • Bring back the custom of an “after dinner” prayer, brief and blessed. |
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