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NOVEMBER 1st, 2026 ALL SAINTS DAYWelcome to American Martyrs &
Catholic Church
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 Saint Patrick 208 South Shelby Street PO Box # 273 Salem IN 47167 Phone: 812-752-3693 Office Hours Monday-Wednesday 8:00 am-4:00 p.m. & Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Office Manager Tracy Winston E-Mail Website
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. 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, October 31st at 5:00 p.m. Sunday, November 1st at 8:30 a.m. The Mass Intention is Brian Cannello November Greeters & Readers Saturday Greeter – Susan Anderson Saturday Reader – Patricia Brock Sunday Greeter – Greer Willes Sunday Reader – Jeremy Willes November Eucharist Ministers Saturday – Ed Cozart & Ramona Barger Sunday – Karen Russell & Jennifer Willes
November Counters Kathy Karmire & Debbie Ludwick
Thursday, November 5th – Earl & Judy Cozart (Ed & Teresa Cozart) Friday, November 6th – Judy Cozart (K of C) Saturday, November 7th – The Kiesler & Renn Families (Jay & Janet Arbuckle) Sunday, November 8th – Efrain Zapata (Mary Cannello) Thursday, November 12th – Leslie Cozart (K of C) Friday, November 13th – Donna Dean (K of C) Sat., November 14th – James Dwyer (Sue Collins) Sunday, November 15th – Don Boswell (Bea Boswell) Thursday, November 19th – Elizabeth Harmon (K of C) Friday, November 20th – Phyllis Riddlen (K of C) Saint Patrick Weekly Mass Schedule Sunday, November 1st at 10:30 a.m. The Mass Intention is John & Francis Stengal Wednesday, November 4th. The Rosary at 5:30 pm. Mass at 6:00 p.m. The Mass Intention is Lector Schedule November 8th – Ryker Wilson November 15th – Morgan Cullins November 22nd – Leon Chastain November 8th – Terry Thixton, November 15th – Diana Dick, November 22nd – Carolyn Saltsgaver, November Counters Judy Saunders & Claudia Coffey Sunday, November 8th– Larry Dick (Evelyn Miller) Wednesday, November 11th – Larry Dick (Willie Harlen) Sunday, November 15th– Larry Dick (Diana Dick & Family) Wednesday, November 18th – Larry Dick Sunday, November 22nd – Larry Dick (Diana Dick & Family) Sunday, November 29th – John Pierce (Anna Rupert) Wednesday, December 2nd – John Pierce Sunday, December 6th – Fr. Robert Gray (Judy Saunders) Wed., December 9th – Tom & Martha Bacon (Judy Saunders) Sunday, December 13th – Larry Dick (Diana Dick & Family) All Saints Day LITURGY OF THE WORD 1st READING REVELATION 7:2-4, 9-14 (A Huge Crowd of Saints) In the first reading, John relates his heavenly vision of salvation for God’s chosen people.
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Ps 24 (Longing to See God) Lord, this is the people that long to see your face. 2nd READING 1 JOHN 3:1-3 (We Shall See God) In the second reading, John writes that we are the children of God, and we have been called to place our hope in him.
THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW 5:1-12a (The Beatitudes) In the Gospel, Jesus preaches the Sermon on the Mount, reassuring his followers that the reward for those who live according to the new law will be great in heaven.
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 Susan Anderson at 812-595-2139 or Ed Cozart at 812-595-1401
AMERICAN MARTYRS OCIA will be held on Monday evenings in the Parish Hall.
NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS 11/10 LEON CHASTAIN 11/22 MICHELLE CHASTAIN 11/22 WILLIE HARLAN 11/25 KATIE ROWE NOVEMBER ANNIVERSARIES 11/01 DEAN & KATHY KARMIRE 11/05 JEREMY & LINDA UNDERWOOD
PARISH OFFICE CLOSED The Parish Office will be closed Monday & Tuesday, November 2nd, & November 3rd for Doctor Appointments.
AMERICAN MARTYRS SOCIAL NIGHT Our Thanksgiving Social Night will be held on Saturday, November 21st ! There is a side-dish sign-up sheet by the parking lot entrance. Our Lady of Guadalupe - Important Dates 11/15/26 - Build altar for the Mass, Volunteers Welcomed. 12/05/26 is the OLG Mass: Performers at 4:00 p.m., The Rosary at 4:30 p.m., Mass with Mariachi Band at 5:00 p.m., & Dinner at the Parish Hall at 6:00 p.m. 46 Rosaries of OLG Volunteers Needed for Sundays: 11/15, 11/22, & 11/29. RAFFLES We are raffling a freshly processed beef again this year. You may pick up tickets to sell, or buy tickets, at the parish office or after mass on Sundays. You may also call Cindy Light @ 812-595-3673 to arrange a time to get tickets. Tickets are $10 each or 3/$25. We will also be having a half n half drawing at the wine tasting. You may buy tickets, for $2 each and have a chance at winning half the money taken in. Turn the names and money into the office or to Cindy Light. We will fill out tickets for them. The Silent Auction and Basket Raffles will be available in the Parish Hall after all weekend masses, October 31st -November 1st and November 7th – 8th. Come to the hall and buy raffle tickets or bid on the silent auction baskets. Auction & raffle baskets will be given away at the Taste of the Vine Wine tasting on November 13th. Thanksgiving Dinner Baskets Food Collections We are collecting items for Thanksgiving dinner baskets for those in need. We already have the turkeys. At the back of church, there are feathers with items we need. Choose a feather and buy what is on it for the basket. Bring your items back and put them in the box by November 15th. If you know any families in the area, in need of a Thanksgiving basket, you may turn their name into the office. SAINT PATRICK Betty Bowers has graciously donated her collection of Angels and Crucifixes. Proceeds will go toward a field trip for the CCD kids (per her request). The collection will be set up at the Advent luncheon on November 29th, after Mass. Collection items will be available by donation. If any are left, they will be set up at the ladies Christmas party on Sunday December 6th, at 1:00 p.m. Thank you in advance for supporting our Children's Program. SAINT PATRICK’S LADIES CHRISTMAS PARTY The Saint Patrick’s Ladies Christmas Party will be on Sunday, December 6th at 1:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Please bring a covered dish and a gift to exchange. We will also be accepting monetary donations to purchase gifts for the Angel Tree Kids. If you have any questions, please contact: Diana Dick, Jackie Irwin, Pat Daugherrty, or Jane Zatonsky. TRAILS OF FAITH HIKE 2026 Father Steve welcomes us again to his home at 5058 East Nicholson Hollow Road in Salem next Sunday, November 8th at 1:00 p.m. We will have approximately 2 miles of hiking, a fire to gather around and for roasting hot dogs. This invitation includes American Martyrs as well. Hotdogs, buns Ketchup, Mustard and water will be provided. Dress for the weather. Bring chairs. RSVP by text or phone or Facebook would be appreciated. Pitch in if you like, but not necessary. Call or text David Lecklitner 812 569 1764 SEYMOUR DEANERY ADVENT PENANCE SERVICES St. Bartholomew, Columbus/Holy Trinity, Edinburg Wednesday, December 2nd, 2026 Dinner – 5:30 p.m. Service – 7:00 p.m. Jennings County Catholic Churches (St. Mary’s Activity Center) Thursday, December 3rd, 2026 Dinner in Missi Room– 5:30 p.m. Service- 6:30 p.m. Prince of Peace, Madison Wednesday, December 9th, 2026, Dinner – 5:30 p.m. in Rectory East of the Church Service – 6:30 p.m. St. Rose of Lima, Franklin Tuesday, December 15th, 2026 Dinner – Service – 7:00 p.m. St. Ambrose, Seymour Wednesday, December 16th, 2026 Service – 6:30 p.m. |
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