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JULY 27th, 2025

 

Welcome to

American Martyrs Catholic Church

St. Patrick Catholic Church

July 27th, 2025

The 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Pope - His Holiness Pope Leo XIV

Archbishop The Most Reverend Charles C. Thompson

Pastor 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:

Saturday & Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. Sunday, Thursday & Friday at 8:30 a.m. First Fridays of the Month, 6:00 p.m. (No Masses Monday & Wednesday)

 

Mass Schedules for St. Patrick:  

Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.

 

Mass Schedule for St. Vincent Hospital in Salem:

The 1st Thursday of Every Month at 11:00 a.m.

 

Reconciliation times for American Martyrs:

Tuesday and Saturday at 4:00 – 4:40 p.m.

 

Reconciliation times for Saint Patrick:

Wednesdays at 5:00 – 5:40 p.m.

 

Adoration at American Martyrs:

Saturdays at 4:00 – 4:40 p.m.

 

Adoration at Saint Patrick:

Wednesdays at 5:00 p.m.

 

Rosary at Saint Patrick: Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. & Sunday 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, July 26th at 5:00 p.m. Mass Intention is for: Brian Cannello

 

Sunday, July 27th at 8:30 a.m. Servers: Hayes & Greer Willes

Mass Intention is for: Ethel Hayes Justice

 

August Greeters & Readers

Saturday Greeter – Mary Smith

Saturday Reader – Patricia Brock

Sunday Greeter – Greer Willes

Sunday Reader – Jeremy Willes

 

August Eucharist Ministers

Saturday- Susan Anderson & Tina Cozart

Sunday- Kathy Karmire & Karen Russell

 

August Counters

James Cruz & Rich Smith

 

Mass Intentions

Tuesday, July 29th – Donna Dean (K of C)

Thursday, July 31st – Elizabeth Harmon (K of C)

Friday, August 1st – Eileen Hennekes (K of C)

Saturday, August 2nd – Jim & Doris Arbuckle (Jay & Janet Arbuckle)

Sunday, August 3rd– Charlene Haye Olivastro

(Lois Bridges & Helen Reynolds)

Tuesday, August 5th – Phyllis Riddlen (K of C)

Thursday, August 7th – Ellen Stout (K of C)

Friday, August 8th – William & Margaret Miller (K of C)

Saturday, August 9th – Bob Bromm (Jon & Mary Harmon)

Sunday, August 10th– Dennis Preble (Joe & Fay Obergfell)

Tuesday, August 12th – James Coomes (K of C)

Thursday, August 14th – Leo & Louise Coomes (K of C)

Friday, August 15th – Daniel & Patrick Cozart (K of C)

Sat., August 16th – American Martyrs Parish

Sunday, August 17th– Tony Hayes (Lois Bridges & Helen Reynolds)

Tuesday, August 19th – Francis McClellan (K of C)

 

Saint Patrick

Weekly Mass Schedule

Sunday, July 27th at 10:30 a.m. Mass Intention is for: Gary Coffey

 

Wednesday, July 30th The Rosary at 5:30 pm. Mass at 6:00 p.m.

 

Lector Schedule

August 3rd – Morgan Cullins

 

Eucharist Minister Schedule

August 3rd – Willie Harlen, Jane Zatonsky, & Judy Saunders

 

August Counters

Peg Boulet & Gordon Emily

 

 

Mass Intentions

Sunday, August 3rd – John Mead (Claudia Coffey)

Wednesday, August 6th – Clovis Ernst (Mike Ernst)

Sunday, August 10th – Gary Coffey (Claudia Coffey)

Wednesday, August 13th – Laura Ernst (Mike Ernst)

Sunday, August 17th – Father Santhosh (Terry Thixton)

Wednesday, August 20th – Doris Ernst (Mike Ernst)

Sunday, August 24th – Brian Cannello (Mary Cannello)

Wednesday, August 27th – The Poor Souls in Purgatory (Mike Ernst)

Sunday, August 31st – Ray & June Gross (Mary Cannello)

Wednesday, September 3rd – Clovis Ernst (Mike Ernst)

Sunday, Sept. 7th – Reno & Ramona Baiocchi (Mary Cannello)

Wednesday, Sept. 10th – The Poor Souls in Purgatory (Mike Ernst)

Sunday, Sept. 14th – Brian Cannello (Mary Cannello)

Wednesday, Sept. 17th – Laura Ernst (Mike Ernst)

 

 

SOME THOUGHTS ON TODAY’S GOSPEL                             
In the gospel for this Sunday Jesus is asked by a disciple: Lord teach us to pray, and Jesus obliged him and taught the disciple the perfect prayer which is the Our Father. If we try to deeply reflect on this prayer we would notice that the Our Father contains our Adoration for God (Hollowed be your name) our Contrition/Repentance for the sins that we have committed (Forgive us our sins) and our Supplication: we request God to give us the food that we need (Give us each day our daily bread).
If we say this prayer with our hearts and minds deeply focused towards God we would feel something that we don’t usually feel. This feeling is very hard to explain but we would certainly notice this healing experience the moment we learn how to pray the Our Father with all our being.
We must always be prayerful and we must not give up on our being prayerful. Because when we pray we connect ourselves with God, we open ourselves to the enormous blessings that are always at God’s disposal when we pray.

 

 

The 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

 

LITURGY OF THE WORD

 

1st READING GENESIS 18:20-32

(Praying with Perseverance)

The Lord is just and merciful.

 

                                RESPONSORIAL PSALM PS 138                                

(The Lord’s Help)

“Lord, on the day I called for help, you answered me.”

 

2nd READING COLOSSIANS 2:12-14

(New Life from God)

The merciful Lord cancels our debt, pardons all our sins.

 

THE GOSPEL OF LUKE 11:1-13

(The Lord’s Prayer)

In the Lord’s Prayer, Jesus urges us to persevere in prayer and trust in the goodness of our loving Father.

 

NEWS & VENTS

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

If you or anyone that you know need Communion (Nursing Home, Hospital, Etc.) Please call Ramona Barger from American Martyrs at 812-525-2043.

 

While in the Church…… 

Be silent. Be thoughtful. Be reverent.

This is God's House. Before Mass, speak to God. During Mass, let God speak to you. After Mass, speak to one another.

 

American Martyrs

We are in desperate need of more Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors for weekend Masses. If you are interested or know of someone who might be, please contact Tracy at the office or Mary Smith.

 

 

Our Lady of Guadalupe

The committee is accepting donations throughout the year for mass celebrations at American Martyrs. Please make check payable to American Martrys, but note on check or envelope for “Our Lady of Guadalupe.” Place checks or cash in collection basket. Any questions, please contact Hank Jentzen or Jose Guevara.

 

 

American Martyrs Parish History

We are looking for pictures of parish events and people to add to the informal book of our Parish history. Please give to Fay Obergfell or put inside the notebook that is kept on shelf above the copier in the Parish Hall, please add names, approximate dates, and event information. Please give copies only if you want to keep them.

 

American Martyrs Religious Education

Religious Education classes will start

on August 17th after mass. There are registration forms at the doors of church.  Fill one out and place it in the collection basket please!

 

American Martyrs Social Night

Our next Family Social Night is scheduled for Saturday, August 9 after Mass with Pizza on the menu, hosted by the Obergfell and Brock families. This will also be a time to celebrate and welcome Father Brian and his mother, Paulette, to our Parish communities.

 

AUGUST BIRTHDAYS

FAY OBERGFELL 08/04

TOM MARLEY 08/08

LONNEY BOWERS 08/05

CALVIN FRAZIER 08/07

PAOLO BARTOCH 08/10

MADISON OWENS 08/22

ROMAN OLESH 08/30

 

AUGUST ANNIVERSARIES

08/08 JAY & JANET ARBUCKLE

08/13 JOE & PAT DAUGHERTY

8/15 LARRY & DIANA DICK

8/16 JOE & FAY OBERGFELL