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DECEMBER 7th, 2025American Martyrs Catholic Church St. Patrick Catholic Church December 7th, 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 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 American Martyrs Weekly Mass Schedule Saturday, December 6th 5:00 p.m. Mass Intention is for: Martha Boswell Sunday, December 7th at 8:30 a.m. Servers: Violeta & Martin Bernal Mass Intention is for: Providena Cruz 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 Saturday, December 13th - Jim Moyna (Brenda Moyna) Sunday, December 14th – Dolores Obergfell (Steve & Patricia Brock) Sat., Dec. 20th – Kiesler & Renn Families (Jay & Janet Arbuckle) Sunday, Dec. 21st - Ronald & Monica Burns (Dean & Kathy Karmire) Wed., Dec. 24th - Kiesler & Renn Families (Jay & Janet Arbuckle) Sun., Dec. 28th – Dolores Obergfell (Steve & Patricia Brock) Saturday, January 10th – Jim Barrett (Ron Barrett) Saturday, January 24th – Jim Barrett (Ron Barrett) Saint Patrick Weekly Mass Schedule Sunday, December 7th at 10:30 a.m. Mass Intention is for: Brian Cannello Wed., Dec. 10th – The Rosary at 4:30 pm. Mass at 5:00 p.m. Mass Intention is for: Mary Hacker Lector Schedule December 8th - Judy Saunders December 14th – Jane Zatonsky December 21st – Judy Saunders December 24th – Morgan Cullins December 8th - Joe Cannello, Gordan Emily, & Carolyn Saltsgaver December 14th – Peg Boulet, Gordan Emily, & Terry Thixton December 21st – Carolyn Saltsgaver, Peg Boulet, & Jane Zatonsky December 24th – Diana Dick, Judy Saunders, & Terry Thixton December Counters Betty Bowers & Carol Lanham Mass Intentions Sunday, Dec. 14th - Mary Carolyn & Greg Mitton (Mary Cannello) Sunday, Dec. 21st - Reno & Ramona Baiocchi (Mary Cannello) Wed., Dec. 24th – Larry Benson (Peg Boulet) Sun., Dec. 28th - Phyllis Virgilio (Mary Cannello) Sunday, January 4th - Brian Cannello (Mary Cannello) Sunday, Jan. 11th – George Bowers (Mary Cannello) Sunday, January 18th – Vicki Ernst (Mike Ernst) Sunday, January 25th – The Pierce Family (Anna Rupert) LITURGY OF THE WORD 1st READING ISAIAH 11:1-10 (Messiah of Peace) Jesse, the father of David, is the ancestor of the Messiah. All nations will turn to him. RESPONSORIAL PSALM PS 72 (Justice and Peace) “Justice will flourish in his time, and fullness of peace forever.”
2nd READING ROMANS 15:4-9 (Instructions from Scripture) Remember that the Scriptures are written for our instruction. In Christ the promise of Scripture is fulfilled. THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW 3:1-12 (Prepare for the Lord) John the Baptist calls the people to prepare for the Messiah. He urges a change in lifestyle and calls for repentance. SCRIP orders are due this weekend for them to arrive in time for Christmas. 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 Missals The new Saint Joseph Missals are in the Sacristy and the Parish Office for $5.00.
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 Wednesday, December 17th Thursday, December 25th Christmas Wednesday, December 31st Thursday, January 1st American Martyrs Friday, December 12th Thursday, December 18th Friday, December 19th Thursday, Dec. 25th Christmas Friday, December 26th Saturday, December 27th
Seymour Deanery Penance Service Schedule Tues., Dec. 9th at Holy Trinity in Edinburgh at 6:00 p.m. Wed., Dec. 10th at St. Rose in Franklin at 6:30 p.m. 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. American Martyrs Reflections Group Please join us in the Parish hall, at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 10th & 17th, for reflections on Waiting Well during Advent. St. Patrick Advent Wreath Lighting December 7th - Jeremy and Tiffany Hall Family Dec. 14th - Jeremy and Linda Underwood Family December 21st – Carlos and Jeni Bravo Family Feast of Immaculate Conception Monday, Dec. 8th American Martyrs at 8:30 a.m. & Saint Patrick’s at 5:00 p.m. 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 AMERICAN MARTYRS ANNOUNCEMENTS · There will be a Special Collection next week for “The Retirement fund for Religious”. · There will be a Special Collection on December 21st for The Maintenance Fund.
· The new Saint Joseph Missals are in the sacristy and the Parish Office for $5.00 each. · A complete Penance service schedule is in this week’s bulletin. It will include: 4 different Churches, Dates, & Times.
· Please join the K of C on 1460 N Gardner St., Scottsburg for some Christmas cheer, fellowship, and a catered meal on Sunday, Dec. 7. Doors will open at 4:00 p.m. with dinner at 4:30 p.m. Bingo games will be played for prizes following the meal.
· Please join us in the Parish hall, at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 10th & 17th, for reflections on Waiting Well during Advent.
· Feast of Immaculate Conception Masses are Monday, Dec. 8th American Martyrs at 8:30 a.m. & Saint Patrick’s at 5:00 p.m.
SAINT PATRICK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS · There will be a Special Collection next week for “The Retirement fund for Religious”. · The Names of the Angel Tree Children are on the bulletin board. Monetary donations are accepted. · Ladies! Today is the annual Saint Patrick Ladies’ Christmas Party. · Please join the K of C on 1460 N Gardner St., Scottsburg for some Christmas cheer, fellowship, and a catered meal on Sunday, Dec. 7. Doors will open at 4:00 p.m. with dinner at 4:30 p.m. Bingo games will be played for prizes following the meal. · A complete Penance service schedule is in this week’s bulletin. · The Saint Patrick Fish Fry Group is looking for dessert (cookies, brownies, etc.), crackers & sandwich donations. We are providing dinner for the Washington County Warming Station · Feast of Immaculate Conception Masses are Monday, Dec. 8th American Martyrs at 8:30 a.m. & Saint Patrick’s at 5:00 p.m. |
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