DECEMBER 14th, 2025Welcome to American Martyrs Catholic Church St. Patrick Catholic Church December 14th, 2025
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
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 Website: www.amartyrs.org
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 5:00 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 4:00 – 4:40 p.m.
Adoration at American Martyrs: The 1st Saturday of the Month at 4:00 p.m.
The First Wednesday of the Month at 4:00 p.m.
The 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Wednesdays at 4:30 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, December 13th 5:00 p.m. Mass Intention is for: Jim Moyna
Sunday, December 14th at 8:30 a.m. Servers: Briar & Ford Willes Mass Intention is for: Dolores Obergfell
December Greeters & Readers Saturday Greeter – Tina Cozart Saturday Reader – Mary Smith Sunday Greeter – Greer Willes Sunday Reader – Jeremy Willes
December Eucharist Ministers Saturday – Teresa Wheat & Helen Reynolds Sunday – Karen Russell & Debbie Ludwick
December Counters Kathy Karmire & Helen Reynolds
Mass Intentions Saturday, December 20th – Kiesler & Renn Families (Jay & Janet Arbuckle) Sunday, December. 21st - Ronald & Monica Burns (Dean & Kathy Karmire) Wednesday, December24th - Kiesler & Renn Families (Jay & Janet Arbuckle) Friday, December 26th – Linda Dickerson (Bob Wilson) Sunday, December28th – Dolores Obergfell (Steve & Patricia Brock) Sunday, January 4th – Anita Rothring (John Rothring) Saturday, January 10th – Jim Barrett (Ron Barrett) Sunday, January 18th – Leoncio Taitano (James & Cindy Cruz) Saturday, January 24th – Jim Barrett (Ron Barrett)
Saint Patrick Weekly Mass Schedule Sunday, December 14th at 10:30 a.m. Mass Intention is for: Mary Carolyn & Greg Mitton
Wednesday, December 17th – The Rosary at 4:30 pm. Communion Service at 5:00 p.m. Father Brian will be at the Seymour Deanery Penance Service.
Lector Schedule December 14th – Jane Zatonsky December 21st – Judy Saunders December 24th – Morgan Cullins
December 14th – Peg Boulet, Gordan Emily, & Terry Thixton December 21st – Carolyn Saltsgaver, Peg Boulet, & Jane Zatonsky December 24th – Diana Dick, Judy Saunders, & Terry Thixton
Betty Bowers & Carol Lanham
Mass Intentions Sunday, December 21st - Reno & Ramona Baiocchi (Mary Cannello) Wednesday, December 24th – Larry Benson (Peg Boulet) Sunday, December 28th - Phyllis Virgilio (Mary Cannello) Sunday, January 4th - Brian Cannello (Mary Cannello) Sunday, January 11th – George Bowers (Mary Cannello) Sunday, January 18th – Vicki Ernst (Mike Ernst) Sunday, January 25th – The Pierce Family (Anna Rupert)
The Third Sunday of Advent LITURGY OF THE WORD 1st READING ISAIAH 35:1-6, 10 (Here is Your God) The vision of the Messiah describes his work-not only in restoring health & well-being to the infirm, but also in bringing the mercy & forgiveness of salvation.
RESPONSORIAL PSALM PS 146 (The Lord Our Savior) “Lord, come and save us.”
2nd READING JAMES 5: 7-10 (The Lord’s Coming is at Hand) Look to the example of prophets and learn patience under severe hardships.
THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW 11: 2-11 (Effects of the Lord’s Coming) Jesus applies the words of Isaiah to himself. He proclaims the good news of salvation, freedom, and joy.
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 Ramona Barger at 812-525-2043 or Susan Anderson at
American Martyrs 2026 Collection Envelopes The 2026 Collection Envelopes are in the back of the church. If you don’t see your name, please see Tracy.
Saint Patrick Angel Tree The Names of the Angel Tree Children are on the bulletin board. Monetary donations are accepted.
Mass Intentions Available for 2025 Saint Patrick Thursday December 25th Christmas Wednesday, December 31st Thursday, January 1st
American Martyrs Friday, December 19th Thursday, December 25th Christmas Saturday, December 27th
Seymour Deanery Penance Wednesday, Dec. 17th at St. Ambrose in Seymour with American Martyrs and St. Patrick at 6:30 p.m. Dinner at 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 18th at Prince of Peace with Most Sorrowful Mother at Madison at 6:30 p.m. Dinner at 5:00 p.m.
St. Patrick Advent Wreath Lighting Dec. 14th - Jeremy and Linda Underwood Family December 21st – Carlos and Jeni Bravo Family
American Martyrs Reflections Group Please join us in the Parish hall, at 6:00 p.m. on
DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS KAREN RUSSELL 12/01 DON PREBLE 12/05 SHELLY BARTOCH 12/06 DEBBIE LECKLITNER 12/12 MARY CANNELLO 12/16 PEGGY BOULET 12/24 TERESA WHEAT 12/28 HILDEGARD SATTERWHITE 12/30
DECEMBER ANNIVERSARIES 12/18 HELEN REYNOLDS 12/18 JIM & JUDY SAUNDERS
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