JANUARY 4th, 2026American Martyrs Catholic Church St. Patrick Catholic Church January 4th, 2026 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, January 3rd at 5:00 p.m. Mass Intention is for: Harry Hasselbrock Sunday, January 4th at 8:30 a.m. Servers: Hayes & Greer Willes Mass Intention is for: Anita Rothring 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 Thursday, January 8th – Anita Rothring Friday, January 9th – Bill Ficht Saturday, January 10th – Jim Barrett (Ron Barrett) Friday, January 16th – Bill Ficht Sunday, January 18th – Leoncio Taitano (James & Cindy Cruz) Saturday, January 24th – Jim Barrett (Ron Barrett) Saint Patrick Weekly Mass Schedule Sunday, January 4th at 10:30 a.m. Mass Intention is for: Brian Cannello Wednesday, January 7th – The Rosary at 4:30 pm. Mass at 5:00 p.m. Mass Intention is for: James Beam Lector Schedule January 11th – Judy Saunders January 18th – Peg Boulet January 25th – Morgan Cullins February 1st – Judy Saunders February 8th – Janet Paynter January 11th - Diana Dick, Jane Zatonsky & Peg Boulet 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
December Counters Darrell Lanham & Linda Brown Mass Intentions 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) Wed., January 28th – George Bowers The Epiphany of the Lord LITURGY OF THE WORD 1st READING ISAIAH 60:1-6 (Glory of God’s Church) Jerusalem is favored by the Lord. Kings and peoples will come before you. The riches of the earth will be placed at the gates of Jerusalem. RESPONSORIAL PSALM PS 72 (The Messiah-King) “Lord, every nation on earth will adore You.”
2nd READING EPHESIANS 3:2-3a, 5-6 (Good News for All) Paul admits that God has revealed the divine plan of salvation to him. Not only the Jews, but also the whole Gentile world, will share in the good news. THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW 2: 1-12 (Magi with Gifts) King Herod, being jealous of his earthly crown, was threatened by the coming of another king. The magi from the east followed the star to Bethlehem from which a ruler was to come. 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 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: 32 Amount pledged: $9,565.00 Parish goal: $6,717.00 Total: $11,325.00 Percentage to goal: 168.60%!!!! You Did It! American Martyrs Number of donors: 29 Amount pledged: $8,985.00 Parish goal: $12,507.00 Total: $13,605.00 Percentage to goal: 108.78%!!!! You Did It! Grow Young Fitness Classes at American Martyrs New Year is a coming. What time could be better to get that body moving? Come join us at 10:00 am on Monday and Wednesdays for Senior exercise and fellowship in American Martyrs hall. We just do what we can. No judgement or pressure, we are just excited to keep our God given bodies moving. Weights and bands are available if you so wish to use them. Any questions, feel free to give me a call. Need a ride, we will try to arrange that as well. God bless. Debbie. 502-751-1976 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 |
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