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MARCH 8th, 2026Welcome to American Martyrs Catholic Church St. Patrick Catholic Church March 8th,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 6:00 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 5:00 – 5:40 p.m. Adoration at American Martyrs: The 1st Saturday of the Month at 4:00 p.m. The First Wednesday of the Month at 5:00 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, March 7th at 5:00 p.m. Sunday, March 8th at 8:30 a.m. Mass Intention is for: Tom Hayes March Greeters & Readers Saturday Greeter – Steve Boswell Saturday Reader – Patricia Brock Sunday Greeter – Marcy Donohue Sunday Reader – Cindy Light March Eucharist Ministers Saturday – Mary Smith & Ed Cozart Sunday – Kathy Karmire & Jeremy Willes
March Counters Kathy Karmire & Debbie Ludwick *There will be Special Collections for the Catholic Relief Services on March 15th.
Mass Intentions Thursday, March 12th – Ethel Hayes Justice
(Lois Bridges & Helen Reynolds)
Saturday, March 14th – James Anthony Hayes
(Lois Bridges & Helen Reynolds)
Sunday, March 15th – Theresa Hayes Ketzner
(Lois Bridges & Helen Reynolds)
Thursday, March 19th – Lucy Hayes Collins
(Lois Bridges & Helen Reynolds)
Saturday, March 21st – Jim Barrett (Ron Barrett)
Sunday, March 22nd – Pius Hayes
(Lois Bridges & Helen Reynolds)
Thursday, March 26th – Fr. Maurice Hayes
(Lois Bridges & Helen Reynolds)
Saturday, March 28th – Merly Bao (Win Terry)
Sunday, March 29th – Paul Wilson (Bob Wilson)
Saint Patrick Weekly Mass Schedule Sunday, March 8th at 10:30 a.m. Mass Intention is for: Brian Cannello Wednesday, March 11th – The Rosary at 4:30 pm. Mass at 5:00 p.m. Mass Intention is for: Brian Cannello Lector Schedule March 15th – Judy Saunders March 22nd – Terry Thixton March 15th – Diana Dick, Joe Cannello, & Terry Sowder March 22nd – Carolyn Saltsgaver, Peg Boulet, & Jane Zatonsky Michelle Chastain & Mary Cannello *There will be Special Collections for the Catholic Relief Services on March 15th.
Wednesday, March 18th – Lois Miller
Sunday, March 22nd – Patricia Ernst (Mike Ernst)
Wednesday, March 25th – Patricia Ernst
Sunday, March 29th – Brian Cannello (Mary Cannello)
Wednesday, April 1st – Gary Coffey
Sunday, April 5th – Jenette Sharp (Terry Thixton)
Wednesday, April 8th – Chris Ernst
Sunday, April 12th – The Pierce Family (Anna Rupert)
Wednesday, April 15th – George Bowers
The Third Sunday of Lent LITURGY OF THE WORD
1st READING EXODUS 17: 3-7 (Water from Rock) The Israelites murmured against God in their thirst. God directs Moses to strike a rock with his staff, and water issues forth. RESPONSORIAL PSALM 95 (The Lord Our Rock) If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts. 2nd READING ROMANS 5:1-2, 5-8 (God’s Love for Us) Through Jesus we have received the grace of faith. The Love of God has been poured upon us. Jesus laid down his life for us while we are still sinners. THE GOSPEL OF JOHN 4:5-42 (Samaritan Woman) Jesus speaks to the Samaritan woman at the well. He searches her soul, and she recognizes him as a profit. Jesus speaks of the water of eternal life. He also notes that the fields are ready for harvest.
Intercession Prayers
1. For the Church, that we may be a source of living water for all who thirst for meaning and purpose in their lives.
2. For the grace of courage: that through our encounters with Christ, we may be strengthened, freed from fear, and emboldened to share our experience of knowing Christ.
3. For a deepening of hope: that the Spirit of God will help us experience the length and depth of God‘s love for us and renew our trust in God’s faithfulness as we face our daily challenges.
4. For the Special Intentions of: Pope Leo XIV,
Archbishop Thompson, and Father Brian.
5. For the healing all who are sick, including: Ramona Barger,
Sue White, Ashley Lehto, Bill & Carol Gilstrap, Raymond Herbert,
Tom Bowers, Jane Zatonsky, Bea Boswell, Janice Teipen,
Sonia Weddle, Ron Bailiff, & Martha Spicer.
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: †Jim Barrett, †Brian Cannello, & †Tom Hayes. That those who have died may share in the resurrection.
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 The Saint Patrick Fish Fry, Quilt Raffle/Silent Auction The Saint Patrick Fish Fry is every Friday (except Good Friday) from 4:30 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. during Lent. The Fish Dinner is $11 & includes: Fish, 2 sides, a drink, & dessert. We need volunteers & Dessert donations. The Quilt Raffle tickets are $1.00 or 6 for $ 5.00. Please see Darrel or Judy for Tickets. Tickets can also be purchased at the Parish Office. The Drawing will be held on Friday, March 27thalong with the Silent Auction. 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 There will be no evening masses on Fridays at American Martyrs during Lent.
American Martyrs Our next Social Night at American Martyrs is Saturday, March 14th, following Mass. The Bartoch Family will be serving Pulled Pork. Bring a side dish or dessert. There will not be a dinner in April, we will be having Breakfast following Easter Mass. We still need hosts to sign up. For more information on hosting, you can talk to Tina Cozart or Jeremy Willes.
American Martyrs Many thanks to Kathy Karmire for her generous donation which permitted us to purchase new banners to advertise the Lenten Fish Fry’s. Recently, a finance report was shared with our congregation regarding our monthly income and expenses. In that report, it was noted that, from July 2025 to January 2026, our church had a deficit of over $7,000. An anonymous donor wrote a check to cover that entire deficit. On behalf of Father Brian, our Parish Council, and our entire church family, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to this donor for the extremely generous gift. We pray God Bless you as you have Blessed us. K of C Lenten Fish Fry Lenten Fish Fry’s will be Every Friday during Lent from 4:30-7:00 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Volunteers are needed to make this fundraising event successful. The Fish Dinner Menu: Fish, Cole slaw, Hush Puppies and 2 sides. Sides choose from, Baked Potatoes, French Fries, Green Beans or Macaroni and Cheese. Dessert and a drink. All for $14.00. We accept credit cards this year! Lenten Reconciliation Schedules March 10th at 6:30 p.m.- St. Mary, North Vernon with March 19th at 6:30 p.m.- Prince of Peace, Madison with Most Sorrowful Mother March 25th at 6:30 p.m.- Holy Trinity, Edinburgh March 25th at 6:30 p.m.- St. Ambrose, Seymour with American Martyrs and St. Patrick Trails of Faith Hike at Father Steve's! April 12th, save the date!
MARCH BIRTHDAYS 03/11-JIM BOSWELL 03/28- ANN JENTZEN 03/28- ALBERT BARTOCH 03/28- CHUCK CULLINS MARCH ANNIVERSARIES 03/18 †DON & BEA BOSWELL 3/23 LONNEY & BARBARA BOWER |
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