American Martyrs and St. Patrick Catholic Church
Tuesday, April 01, 2025
APRIL 6th, 2025American Martyrs Catholic Church
St. Patrick Catholic Church
The 5th Sunday of Lent
Pope- His Holiness Pope Francis
Archbishop – The Most Reverend Charles C. Thompson
Administrator – Rev. Santhosh Yohannan
American Martyrs:
Office: 262 West Cherry St. Scottsburg, In 47170-2013
Phone:812-752-3693
St. Patrick:
PO Box # 273 Salem IN 47167
Phone: 812-752-3693 or 812-883-3589
Office Manager – Tracy Winston
Phone: 812-752-3693
Mass Schedules for American Martyrs:
Saturday & Tuesday at 5:00 pm Sunday, Thursday & Friday at
8:30 am. First Fridays of the Month, 6:00 p.m.
(No Masses Monday & Wednesday)
Mass Schedules for St. Patrick:
Sunday at 10:30 am and Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.
Mass Schedule for St. Vincent Hospital in Salem:
The 1st Thursday of Every Month at 11:00 a.m.
Reconciliation times for American Martyrs:
Tuesday and Saturday at 4:00 – 4:40 p.m.
Reconciliation times for Saint Patrick:
Wednesdays at 5:00 – 5:40 p.m.
Adoration at American Martyrs:
Saturdays at 4:00 – 4:40 p.m.
Adoration at Saint Patrick:
Wednesdays at 5:00 p.m.
Rosary at Saint Patrick:
Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. & Sunday at 9:45 a.m.
Office Hours:
Monday-Wednesday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 pm &
Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Baptisms & Marriages & Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults:
Both Parishes Contact American Martyrs Parish Office
American Martyrs
Weekly Mass Schedule
Saturday, April 5th at 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 6th at 8:30 a.m.
April Greeters & Readers
Saturday Greeter – Patricia Brock
Saturday Reader – Linda Illingworth
Sunday Greeter Greer Willes
Sunday Reader – Jeremy Willes
April Eucharist Ministers
Saturday- Tina Cozart & Mary Smith
Sunday- Jose Guevara & Doris Marcum
April Counters
James Cruz & Rich Smith
Thursday, April 10th – Father Joe Villa (K of C)
Friday, April 11th – Father Carman Patrone (K of C)
Saturday, April 12th – A Special Intention (Sue Collins)
Thursday, April 18th – Father Don Buchanan (K of C)
Friday, April 19th – Steve Gavin (Fay & Joe Obergfell)
Sunday, April 20th – Ida Hankin (Teresa Wheat)
Tuesday, April 22nd – Rudolfo Bardelli (K of C)
Thursday, April 24th – Bill Boswell (K of C)
Friday, April 25th – Joe Boswell (K of C)
Weekly Mass Schedule
Sunday, April 6th at 10:30 a.m. Mass Intention is for: Cecil Miller
Wednesday, April 9th - The Rosary at 5:30 pm. Mass at 6:00 p.m.
April 17th – Janet Paynter
April 18th – Terry Thixton, Jane Zatonsky
April 20th – Carolyn Saltsgaver
April 27th – Morgan Cullins
April 13th – Gordon Emily, Joe Cannello, & Carolyn Saltsgaver
April 17th – Peg Boulet, Terry Thixton, & Judy Saunders
April 18th – Joe Cannello, Diana Dick, & Judy Saunders
April 20th – Peg Boulet, Jane Zatonsky & Judy Saunders
April 27th – Peg Boulet, Carolyn Saltsgaver, & Jane Zatonsky
April Counters
Chuck Cullins & David Lecklitner
Mass Intentions
Sunday, April 13th – John Stankus (Darrell Lanham)
Sunday, April 20th – John Pierce (Anna Rupert)
Sunday, April 27th – Cheryl Wilde (Jason & Jessica Wilde)
Sunday, May 4th – The Pierce Family (Anna Rupert)
Sunday, May 11th – Cheryl Wilde (Jason & Jessica Wilde)
Sunday, May 18th – Don Boulet (Peg Boulet)
SOME THOUGHTS ON TODAY’S GOSPEL
Jesus is the one who never condemns, even when we are most condemnatory of ourselves. The look of Jesus to this condemned woman saved her - the look of divine and everlasting love. In prayer we can bring
The Fifth Sunday of Lent
LITURGY OF THE WORD
1st Reading ISAIAH 43:16-21
(Hope for the Future)
A call to look with hope to the future. God is not dead. Look around you and see his wonderful works.
RESPONSORIAL PSALM PS 126
(Joy of the Redeemed)
“The Lord has done Great Things for Us, We are filled with Joy”
2nd Reading PHILIPPIANS 3: 8-14
(Life in Christ)
Faith in Christ is our Salvation, but we cannot relax. We must continue, while in this life, to strive for The good things of life in Christ. - Heaven
The Gospel of JOHN 8:1-11
(Christ’s Forgiveness)
By his example and works, the Lord teaches us that God extends his mercy to sinners to free them from slavery to sin.
SCRIP
PRAYER REQUESTS
COMMUNION NEEDS
If you or anyone that you know need
Communion (Nursing Home, Hospital, Etc.) Please call Ramona Barger at American Martyrs at Phone Number 812-525-2043
While in the Church……
Be silent. Be thoughtful. Be reverent.
This is God's house. Before Mass, speak to God. During Mass, let God speak to you. After Mass, speak to one another.
Our Lady of Guadalupe
We are accepting donations for Mass celebrations at American Martyrs. Please contact Hank Jentzen or Jose Guevara.
Parish Office
The Parish Office will be closed from April 14 to April 17th &
April 23rd and April 24th.
Free Washer & Dryer
FREE - Electric washer and dryer. Both still work and if interested, or you know someone in need, contact Dan Loebker at
(812) 240-7495.
APRIL BIRTHDAYS
04/01 TERRY THIXTON
04/04 MARY SMITH
04/12 CINDY LIGHT
04/12 BRANDY FRAZIER
04/15 WILLIAM PAYNTER
04/20 JASON OBERGFELL
04/29 LORRAINE GABLE
APRIL ANNIVERSARIES
4/15 TERRY & CINDY LIGHT
04/23 ADAM & MARIA CONKLIN
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE AMERICAN MARTYRS
SATURDAY, APRIL 12th FOR “PALM SUNDAY”
MASS STARTS IN THE PARISH HALL WITH THE BLESSING OF THE PALMS AT 5:00 P.M.
PALM SUNDAY, APRIL 13th
MASS STARTS IN THE PARISH HALL WITH THE BLESSING OF THE PALMS AT 8:30 A.M. WITH FATHER STEVEN SCHAFTLEIN
TUESDAY, APRIL 15th
NO MASS AT AMERICAN MARTYRS. FATHER SANTHOSH WILL BE IN INDIANAPOLIS AT THE CHRISM MASS.
HOLY THURSDAY, APRIL 17th
NO MASS MORNING OR EVENING
MASS WILL BE CONCELEBRATED WITH FATHER SANTHOSH AND FATHER STEVEN SCHAFTLEIN AT SAINT PATRICK’S AT 6:00 P.M.
GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 18th
“THE PASSION OF THE LORD” SERVICE STARTS AT 6:00 P.M.
WITH FATHER STEVEN SCHAFTLEIN.
WILL BEGIN AT SUNDOWN. THE TIME WILL BE ISSUED BY THE ARCHDIOCESE AND ANNOUNCED AT A LATER DATE
EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 20th - MASS STARTS AT 8:30 A.M. WITH FATHER SANTHOSH
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE SAINT PATRICK’S
PALM SUNDAY, APRIL 13th
MASS STARTS IN THE NARTHEX WITH THE BLESSING OF THE PALMS AT 10:30 A.M. WITH FATHER SANTHOSH
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16th
ADORATION AT 5:00 P.M., THE HOLY ROSARY AT 5:30 P.M., MASS AT 6:00 P.M.
HOLY THURSDAY, APRIL 17th
“MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER” STARTS AT 6:00 P.M. WITH THE WASHING OF FEET CONCELEBRATED WITH FATHER SANTHOSH AND FATHER STEVEN SCHAFTLEIN
GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 18th
“THE PASSION OF THE LORD” SERVICE STARTS AT 3:00 P.M. WITH FATHER SANTHOSH. NO EASTER VIGIL ON SATURDAY, APRIL 19th. IT WILL BE AT AMERICAN MARTYRS.THE TIME WILL BE ISSUED BY THE ARCHDIOCESE AND ANNOUNCED AT A LATER DATE.
EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 20th - MASS STARTS AT 10:30 A.M.
WITH FATHER STEVEN SCHAFTLEIN |
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