DECEMBER 28th, 2025American Martyrs Catholic Church St. Patrick Catholic Church December 28th, 2025 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph 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 E-Mail: amartyrs47170@gmail.com Website: www.amartyrs.org Phone: 812-752-3693
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 Weekly Mass Schedule Saturday, December 27th 5:00 p.m. Mass Intention is for: James Beam Sunday, December 28th at 8:30 a.m. Mass Intention is for: Dolores Obergfell January Greeters & Readers Saturday Greeter – Tina Cozart Saturday Reader – Mary Smith Sunday Greeter – Brinley Wilson Sunday Reader – Mary Cannello January Eucharist Ministers Saturday – Patricia Brock & Tina Cozart Sunday – Ed Escobales & Ann Jentzen December Counters Kathy Karmire & Debbie Ludwick 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 28th at 10:30 a.m. Mass Intention is for: Phyllis Virgilio Wed., Dec. 31st – The Rosary at 4:30 pm. Mass at 5:00 p.m. Mass Intention is for: Larry Benson Lector Schedule December 31st – Morgan Cullins January 1st – Janet Paynter January 4th – Carolyn Saltsgaver January 11th – Judy Saunders December 31st – Terry Thixton, Judy Saunders, & Carolyn Saltsgaver January 1st – Joe Cannello, Gordon Emily, & Peg Boulet January 4th – Willie Harlen, Diana Dick, & Joe Cannello January 11th - Diana Dick, Jane Zatonsky & Peg Boulet January Counters Darrell Lanham & Linda Brown Mass Intentions Sunday, January 4th – Brian Cannello (Mary Cannello) Wednesday, January 7th – James Beam Sunday, January 11th – George Bowers (Mary Cannello) Wednesday, January 14th – Lois Miller Sunday, January 18th – Vicki Ernst (Mike Ernst) Wednesday, January 21st – Gary Coffey Sunday, January 25th – The Pierce family (Anna Rupert) Wednesday, January 28th – George Bowers The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph LITURGY OF THE WORD 1st READING SIRACH 3:2-6, 12-14 (Duties Towards Parents) Fidelity to Yahweh implies many particular views, and among them Sirach gives precedence to duties towards parents. He promises atonement for sin to those who honor their parents.
RESPONSORIAL PSALM PS 128 (Happiness in Families) “Blessed are those who fear the Lord and walk in His ways.”
2nd READING COLOSSIANS 3: 12-21 (Plan for Family Life) Paul describes the life a Christian embraces through baptism.
THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW 2: 13-15, 19-23 (Escape into Egypt) In Christ all prophecies are fulfilled. He is the Messiah, the dominant one- the Son of God. In all things he carries out the will of his Father. 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 812-595-2139.
American Martyrs Collection Envelopes The 2026 Collection Envelopes are in the back of the church. If you don’t see your name, please see Tracy.
American Martyrs 2026 Social Night The New Social Night sign up sheet is by the parking lot entrance/exit. United Catholic Appeal Update! Saint Patrick Number of donors: 27 Amount pledged: $9,380.00 Parish goal: $6,717.00 Percentage to goal: 139.64%!!!! You Did It! American Martyrs Number of donors: 25 Amount pledged: $11,485.00 Parish goal: $12,507.00 Percentage to goal: 91.83% Almost There! We are bout $1025.00 away to meeting our Goal at American Martyrs. Please consider donating so we can finish out 2025 by meeting or exceeding our United Catholic Appeal Goal! The Giving Chart is by the Parking Lot Entrance/Exit along with envelopes that can be dropped in the collection baskets or by the Parish office. Thank You!
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