JANUARY 18th, 2026American Martyrs Catholic Church St. Patrick Catholic Church January 18th, 2026 The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 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, January 17th at 5:00 p.m. Mass Intention is for: Dolores Obergfell Sunday, January 18th at 8:30 a.m. Servers: Violeta & Martin Bernal Mass Intention is for: Leoncio Taitano 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
January Counters James Cruz & Rich Smith *There will be a Special Collection next week for the Church in Latin America. Mass Intentions
Thursday, January 22nd – Leoncio Taitano Friday, January 23rd – Harry Hasselbrock Saturday, January 24th – Jim Barrett (Ron Barrett) Sunday, January 25th – Anita Rothring (John Rothring) Thursday, January 29th – Cecil Miller Friday, January 30th – Bill Ficht Saturday, January 31st – Don Boswell Sunday, February 1st – Father Joe Villa
Saint Patrick Weekly Mass Schedule Sunday, January 18th at 10:30 a.m. Mass Intention is for: Vicki Ernst Wednesday, January 21st – The Rosary at 4:30 pm. Mass at 5:00 p.m. Mass Intention is for: Gary Coffey Lector Schedule January 18th – Peg Boulet January 25th – Morgan Cullins February 1st – Judy Saunders February 8th – Janet Paynter February 15th – Peg Boulet February 22nd – Morgan Cullins January 18th – Joe Cannello, Terry Thixton, & Carolyn Saltsgaver January 25th – Judy Saunders, Diana Dick, & Jane Zatonsky February 1st – Willie Harlen, Joe Cannello, & Carolyn Saltsgaver February 8th – Joe Cannello, Diana Dick, & Terry Thixton February 15th – Willie Harlen, Joe Cannello, & Carolyn Saltsgaver February 22nd – Peg Boulet, Judy Saunders, & Jane Zatonsky January Counters Darrell Lanham & Linda Brown Mass Intentions 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 Sunday, February 1st – Brian Cannello (Mary Cannello) LITURGY OF THE WORD
1st READING ISAIAH 49: 3, 5-6
(God is My Strength)
Through Israel, the Lord will show forth His Glory. Israel is to be a light for all nations whereby salvation will come to all people.
RESPONSORIAL PSALM PS 40
(Doing God’s Will)
“Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.”
2nd READING 1 CORINTHIANS 1:1-3
(A Holy People)
Paul & Sosthenes greet the people at Corinth. They are to be a holy people as are all who call upon the name of Jesus, acknowledging him as Lord.
THE GOSPEL OF JOHN 1:29-34
(Encountering Christ)
John the Baptist recognized Jesus, the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. This is God’s Chosen One upon whom the Spirit descended and came to rest.
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 Donation Boxes There will be boxes in church at the back & parking lot doors to gather donations for the clearinghouse. You may put donations there any time. Thank you!
American Martyrs Social Night We still need a volunteer to host the February 14th Social Night. Adoration and Mass at St. Patrick’s On Friday January 23rd, starting at 9:00 a.m., Father Brian will be having Adoration and Mass at St. Patrick’s on the day of the Washington DC, National March for Life. The Rosary and other prayers will be prayed as well. EWTN will provide live coverage from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Live Action President Lila Rose will be one of the speakers, as well as " Soul Surfer" Bethany Hamilton and several others. A pre-rally concert will start at 11:00 a.m., with the rally at noon. The Walk will begin at 1:00 p.m. starting near the Washington Monument and conclude at the Parish Office The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, January 19th for MLK day. JANUARY BIRTHDAYS
01/05 ANTHONY ROWE
01/09 JOY CANNELLO
01/12 NORMA SMITH
01/14 JOE DAUGHERTY
01/24 LONNY BOWERS JR.
01/25 ADAM CONKLIN
01/30 JANE ZATONSKY
The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Prayers 1. For the Church, that we may be a witness to Christ's love by practicing charity and promoting justice and peace throughout the world.
2. For Catholics throughout our nation, that the values of our faith may guide us to be active participants in civic life
3. For the members of this community, we may find ways to help build a world of greater respect for human life and human dignity.
4. For the Special Intentions of: Pope Leo XIV, Archbishop Thompson, and Father Brian.
5. For the healing all who are sick, including: Thomas Bowers, Chris Jackson, Bob Stone, Jane Zatonsky, Bea Boswell, Martha Spicer, Brian Miller, & Shelly Bartoch. That God will answer all prayer requests & help all who are sick.
6. For all who have died and for all Mass intentions this weekend: †Dolores Obergfell, †Vicki Ernst, †Carolyn Buckley, & †Leoncio Taitano. That those who have died may share in the resurrection.
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