AUGUST 30th, 2026Welcome to American Martyrs & The 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Pope - His Holiness Pope Leo XIV Archbishop – The Most Reverend Charles C. Thompson Administrator – Rev. Brian Esarey
American Martyrs Office: 262 West Cherry St. Scottsburg, In 47170-2013 Phone:812-752-3693 Saint Patrick 208 South Shelby Street PO Box # 273 Salem IN 47167 Phone: 812-752-3693 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 Website
Mass Schedules for American Martyrs Thursday and Friday at 6:00 p.m. Saturday at 5:00 p.m. Sunday, at 8:30 a.m. Any Sacramental needs or to speak with Father Brian, please call the Parish Office. Mass Schedules for St. Patrick Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. Reconciliation times for American Martyrs Saturdays at 4:00 – 4:40 p.m. Thursdays & Fridays 5:00 – 5:40 p.m. Reconciliation times for Saint Patrick Wednesdays at 5:00 – 5:40 p.m. The 1st Saturday of the Month at 4:00 p.m. The First Wednesday of the Month at 5:00 p.m. The 2nd, 3rd, & 4th 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 29th at 5:00 p.m. The Mass Intention is for The Kiesler & Renn Families Sunday, August 30th at 8:30 a.m. The Mass Intention is for The Guevara Family September Greeters & Readers Saturday Greeter – Mary Smith Saturday Reader – Mary Cannello Sunday Greeter – Briar Willes Sunday Reader – Jeremy Willes September Eucharist Ministers Saturday – Ed Cozart & Helen Reynolds Sunday – Jennifer Willes & Ann Jentzen
September Counters James Cruz & Rich Smith Thursday, September 3rd – Francis & Martha Kiesler (K of C) Friday, September 4th – Ken & Linda Kiesler (K of C) Saturday, September 5th – Jim Barrett (Ron Barrett) Sunday, September 6th – Joan Mulcahy (Joe & Fay Obergfell) Thursday, September 10th – Sam Ledonne (K of C) Friday, September 11th – Robert & Diana Lundergan (K of C) Saturday, September 12th – Jim Barrett (Ron Barrett) Sunday, September 13th – Patrick Hayes (Lois Bridges & Helen Reynolds) Thursday, Sept. 17th – Henri & Mary Lynn May (K of C) Friday, September 18th – Frank & Wanda Mays (K of C) Saturday, September 19th – Keisler & Renn Families (Jay & Janet Arbuckle) Saint Patrick Weekly Mass Schedule Sunday, August 30th at 10:30 a.m. The Mass Intention is for Jade Ernst Wed., September 2nd. The Rosary at 5:30 pm. Mass at 6:00 p.m. The Mass Intention is for Jade Ernst Lector Schedule September 6th – Morgan Cullins September 13th – Peg Boulet September 6th – Diana Dick, Terry Sowder, September 13th – Joe Cannello, Terry Thixton, September Counters Michelle Chastain & Mary Cannello Sunday, September 6th – Burwell & Lillian Bacon (Judy Saunders) Wed., September 9th – Jim & Tommie Saunders (Judy Saunders) Sunday, September 13th – Vicki Ernst (Mike Ernst) Wed., September 16th – Vicki Ernst (Mike Ernst) Sunday, September 20th – Patricia Ernst (Mike Ernst) Wed., September 23rd – Mary Hacker (Willie Harlen) Sunday, September 27th – The Pierce Family (Anna Rupert) Wed., September 30th – The Pierce Family Sunday, October 4th – Martha & Tom Bacon (Judy Saunders) Wed., October 7th – Fr. Gerry Renn (Judy Saunders) Sunday, October 11th – Larry Dick (Willie Harlen) The 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
LITURGY OF THE WORD 1st READING JEREMIAH 20:7-9 (Power of God’s Word) Jeremiah admits that he has become a mockery for the Lord. He is derided and reproached, but he cannot help but speak the word of the Lord.
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Ps 63 (Thirsting for God) My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.
2nd READING ROMANS 12:1-2 (A Living Sacrifice) Paul recommends sacrifice, to offer our bodies THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW 16:21-27 (Taking Up the Cross) Jesus foretells his suffering, Passion, and Death. All those who wish to follow Jesus must take up their cross. NEWS, INFO, & 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 at American Martyrs Please call Susan Anderson at 812-595-2139 SAINT PATRICK RELIGIOUS ED. CCD classes will begin Sept 13th. There will be registration forms available in the Narthex beside the Bulletins. Please fill out and return by August 30th to Denise Sowder or leave at the office desk across from restrooms. Thank you. Eucharistic Adoration at American Martyrs Will take place at American Martyrs on Saturday, September 5th, starting at 4:00 p.m. Come spend some quiet time with Jesus!
AMERICAN MARTYRS OCIA classes will start on Monday, September 14th at 6:00 p.m. in the parish hall. If you know someone interested in learning more about the Catholic faith (no pressure to join the church), please have them contact Cindy Light @ 812-595-3673. All parishioners are invited to attend also – come support those learning about our faith! The program we will use this year is a new program so, if you've attended in the past, consider attending again. WE NEED ALTAR SERVERS! If your child has made 1st Communion, please talk to them about becoming server. Again, contact Cindy Light to sign up for a training.
SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS 09/02 MARK OLESH 09/06 JACKIE IRWIN 09/09 RICH RUSSELL 09/10 LONNA RIGGLE 09/11 CAROL LANHAM 09/11 JANET PAYNTER 09/14 JANET ARBUCKLE 09/23 JULIA FRAZIER 09/24 AL RIGGLE 09/26 LASWELL SHARON SEPTEMBER ANNIVERSARIES 09/29 DAVID & DEBBIE LECKLITNER |
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