AUGUST 1Oth, 2025

American Martyrs Catholic Church

St. Patrick Catholic Church

August 10^th, 2025

The 19^th Sunday in Ordinary Time

 

Pope - His Holiness Pope Leo XIV

Archbishop – The Most Reverend Charles C. Thompson

Pastor – Rev. Brian Esarey

 

 

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 Hours:

Monday-Wednesday 8:00 am-4:00 pm & Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

 

Office Manager – Tracy Winston

 

E-Mail:  amartyrs47170@gmail.com  Website:  www.amartyrs.org     Phone: 812-752-3693

 

Mass Schedules for American Martyrs:

Saturday & Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. Sunday, Thursday at 8:30 a.m.

(No Masses on Monday, Wednesday, & Friday)

Fridays will be Father Brian’s Sick Call Days at the Local Hospitals and Nursing Homes for Both Parishes.

 

Mass Schedules for St. Patrick:  

Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and Wednesday at 6:00 p.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:

The 1^st Saturday of the Month at 4:00 p.m. 

 

Adoration at Saint Patrick:

The First Wednesday of the Month at 5:00 p.m. 

 

Rosary at Saint Patrick:

The 2^nd, 3^rd, & 4^th Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. & all Sundays at 9:45 a.m.

 

Baptisms & Marriages & Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults:

Both Parishes Contact American Martyrs Parish Office

 

American Martyrs 

Weekly Mass Schedule

Saturday, August 9^th at 5:00 p.m. Mass Intention is for: Bob Bromm

 

Sunday, August 10^th at 8:30 a.m. Servers: Briar & Ford Willes

Mass Intention is for: Dennis Preble

 

August Greeters & Readers

Saturday Greeter – Mary Smith

Saturday Reader – Patricia Brock

Sunday Greeter – Greer Willes

Sunday Reader – Jeremy Willes

 

August Eucharist Ministers

Saturday- Susan Anderson & Tina Cozart

Sunday- Kathy Karmire & Karen Russell

 

August Counters

James Cruz & Rich Smith 

 

Mass Intentions

Tuesday, August 12^th – James Coomes (K of C) 

Thursday, August 14^th – Leo & Louise Coomes (K of C) 

Sat., August 16^th – American Martyrs Parish 

Sunday, August 17^th– Tony Hayes (Lois Bridges & Helen Reynolds) 

Tuesday, August 19^th – Francis McClellan (K of C) 

Thursday, August 21^st – Charles McClure (K of C) 

Sat., August 23^rd – American Martyrs Parish 

Sunday, August 24^th– Alberta Wilson (Bob Wilson) 

Tuesday, Aug. 26^th – William & Margaret Miller (K of C) 

Thursday, August 28^th – Joe Boswell (Bea Boswell) 

Sat., August 30^th – American Martyrs Parish 

Sunday, August 31^st– Teresa Kitzner & The Hayes Family

(Lois Bridges & Helen Reynolds) 

Tuesday, Sept. 2^nd – Pete & Patty Renn (K of C)

Thursday, Sept 4^th – Leslie Cozart (K of C)

 

 

 

 

Saint Patrick

Weekly Mass Schedule

Sunday, August 10^th at 10:30 a.m. Mass Intention is for: Gary Coffey

 

Wednesday, August 13^th –The Rosary at 5:30 pm.  Mass at 6:00 p.m.        Mass Intention is for: Laura Ernst

 

Lector Schedule

To Be Announced

 

Eucharist Minister Schedule

To Be Announced

 

August Counters

Peg Boulet & Gordon Emily

 

 

Mass Intentions

Sunday, August 17^th – Father Santhosh (Terry Thixton) 

Wednesday, August 20^th – Doris Ernst (Mike Ernst) 

Sunday, August 24^th – Brian Cannello (Mary Cannello) 

Wednesday, August 27^th – The Poor Souls in Purgatory (Mike Ernst) 

Sunday, August 31^st – Ray & June Gross (Mary Cannello) 

Wednesday, September 3^rd – Vicki Ernst (Mike Ernst) 

Sunday, Sept. 7^th – Reno & Ramona Baiocchi (Mary Cannello) 

Wednesday, Sept. 10^th – Rebecca Mexin (Mike Ernst) 

Sunday, Sept. 14^th – Brian Cannello (Mary Cannello) 

Wednesday, Sept. 17^th – Chris Ernst (Mike Ernst) 

Sunday, Sept. 21^st – Vito & Anna Cannello (Mary Cannello) 

Wednesday, Sept. 24^th – Jade Ernst (Mike Ernst) 

Sunday, Sept. 28^th – Reno & Ramona Baiocchi (Mary Cannello)

 

    SOME THOUGHTS ON TODAY'S GOSPEL            The longer form of today’s gospel brings together a number of loosely connected sayings of Jesus about trust and vigilance. Jesus addresses his disciples affectionately as a ‘little flock’. There is no need for fear: God, their ‘father’, has given them ‘the kingdom’ and they are to give in their turn. They are to sell their material possessions and give ‘alms’ or, in another interpretation, use their resources to engage in ‘works of mercy’ (eleēmosunē).

Their security resides in Jesus’ assurance: ‘Where your treasure (or treasury) is, there your heart will be also.’ The parental and affectionate language of the opening verses is in sharp contrast with the violent imagery towards the end of the gospel reading. Contrary to what some have argued in the past, the murderous slave master who cuts recalcitrant slaves into pieces is in no sense a gospel image of God. The Lukan Jesus is simply engaging his hearers’ experience of slavery, from whatever perspective, to make a point about the need for attentiveness to the demands of the gospel. The vigilant are ‘blessed’.

 

The 19^th Sunday in Ordinary Time

 

LITURGY OF THE WORD

 

1^st READING WISDOM 18:6-9

(Salvation of the Just)

The first Passover is recalled, when the faithful people of God prayed behind closed doors, and the Angel of Death struck the firstborn of Egypt.

 

                                 RESPONSORIAL PSALM PS 33                                

(Refuge in God)

“Blessed the people the Lord has chosen to be His own.”

 

2^nd READING HEBREWS 11:1-2, 8-19

(Faith)

Abraham, our father in faith, relies on the confident assurance of what he hopes for. May we take courage from his example.

 

THE GOSPEL OF LUKE 12:32-48

(Awaiting the Lord

As the faithful people of God, we must act in accordance with our faith. We must be constant.

 

NEWS & EVENTS

 

SCRIP

SCRIP orders are due on the first weekend of every month. Order forms are located at the entrances.

 

PRAYER REQUESTS

Please email any prayer requests to Kathy Karmire (karmire54@gmail.com)

 

COMMUNION NEEDS

           If you or anyone that you know need Communion (Nursing Home,         Hospital, Etc.) Please call Ramona Barger at 812-525-2043 or Susan Anderson at 812-595-2139

 

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.

 

American Martyrs

We are in desperate need of more Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors for weekend   Masses. If you are interested or know of someone who might be, please contact Tracy at the office or Mary Smith.

 

The Feast of the Assumption

The Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, August 15, is a Holy Day of Obligation.

Mass at American Martyrs is Friday the 15^th at 8:30 a.m.

Mass at St. Patrick is Friday the 15^th at 6:00 p.m.

 

American Martyrs Religious Education

Religious Education classes will start on August 17^th after mass. There are registration forms at the doors of church. Fill one out and place it in the collection basket please!

 

Our Lady of Guadalupe

The committee is accepting donations throughout the year for mass celebrations at American Martyrs. Please make check payable to American Martrys, but note on check or envelope for “Our Lady of Guadalupe.” Place checks or cash in collection basket. Any questions, please contact                    Hank Jentzen or Jose Guevara.

 

 

AUGUST BIRTHDAYS

FAY OBERGFELL 08/04

TOM MARLEY 08/08

LONNEY BOWERS 08/05

CALVIN FRAZIER 08/07

PAOLO BARTOCH 08/10

MADISON OWENS 08/22

ROMAN OLESH 08/30

 

AUGUST ANNIVERSARIES

08/08 JAY & JANET ARBUCKLE

08/13 JOE & PAT DAUGHERTY

8/15 LARRY & DIANA DICK

                                                      8/16 JOE & FAY OBERGFELL