AUGUST 3rd, 2025

 

Welcome to

American Martyrs Catholic Church

St. Patrick Catholic Church

August 3^rd, 2025

The 18^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 Saint 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 2^nd at 5:00 p.m. Mass Intention is for: Brian Cannello

 

Sunday, August 3^rd at 8:30 a.m. Servers: Violeta & Martin Bernal

Mass Intention is for: Charlene Hayes Olivastro

 

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 5^th – Phyllis Riddlen (K of C)

 

Thursday, August 7^th – Ellen Stout (K of C)

 

Saturday, August 9^th – Bob Bromm (Jon & Mary Harmon)

 

Sunday, August 10^th– Dennis Preble (Joe & Fay Obergfell)

 

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

 

 

Saint Patrick

Weekly Mass Schedule

Sunday, August 3^rd at 10:30 a.m. Mass Intention is for: John Mead

 

Wednesday, August 6^th – The Rosary at 5:30 pm. Mass at 6:00 p.m.

Mass Intention is for: Clovis Ernst

 

Lector Schedule

August 10^th – To Be Announced

 

Eucharist Minister Schedule

August 10^th – To Be Announced

 

August Counters

Peg Boulet & Gordon Emily

 

Mass Intentions

 

Sunday, August 10^th – Gary Coffey (Claudia Coffey)

 

Wednesday, August 13^th – Laura Ernst (Mike Ernst)

 

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                            
What Am I Attached To? Jesus reminds us now and again of the danger of attachments to worldly goods. The Gospel here refers to prosperity and wealth; perhaps we feel this warning doesn’t apply to us. However, we could all be attached to other material aspects of life—work, pleasures, health, talents, honor, or family. These things are not necessarily bad; many of them are God's gifts to us. The problem is the absolute worth we may allocate to them. After all, these things are transient and will not last forever. Through an examination of conscience, we can ask the Lord to show us what attachments we have that need purification.

Detachment: The Gospel today refers to food, drinks, and possessions, which are necessities of life, but Jesus invites us to “seek first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness, and the rest will be given to you” (Matthew 6:33). There are many delightful and decent things in creation for our enjoyment and well-being. We should not shun them but put them to good use as long as they bring us to God and not away from him. Detachment is not about rejecting possessions but prioritizing our lives so that God and eternal salvation always come first.

 

The 18^th Sunday in

Ordinary Time

 

LITURGY OF THE WORD

 

1^st READING ECCLESIASTES 1:2, 2, 21-23

(The Folly of Vanity)

Without our faith, all of our strivings lead to nothing.

 

                         RESPONSORIAL PSALM PS 90                                

(Worship the Lord)

“If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.”

 

2^nd READING COLOSSIANS 3:1-5, 9-11

(Christ Our Life)

A life worthy of the Lord consists of selflessness, gentleness, patience, and

bearing love for one another.

 

THE GOSPAEL OF LUKE 12:13-21

(True Wealth in God)

How foolish and vain are those who put all their trust in their own devices.

 

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 from American Martyrs 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!

 

American Martyrs Social Night

Our next Family Social Night is scheduled for Saturday, August 9 after Mass with Pizza on the menu, hosted by the Obergfell and Brock families. This will also be a time to celebrate and welcome Father Brian and his mother, Paulette, to our Parish communities.

 

 

 

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