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DECEMBER 28th, 2025

 

Welcome to

American 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 ManagerTracy 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.

 

Adoration at Saint Patrick:

The First Wednesday of the Month at 4:00 p.m.

 

Rosary at Saint Patrick:

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 27th 5:00 p.m.

Mass Intention is for: James Beam

 

Sunday, December 28th at 8:30 a.m. 

Servers: Emerson Prewitt & Xochitl Mejia-Flores 

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

 

Mass Intentions

 

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. 31stThe 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

 

Eucharist Minister Schedule

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.

 

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 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!