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NOVEMBER 23rd, 2025

 

Welcome to

American Martyrs Catholic Church

St. Patrick Catholic Church

November 23rd, 2025

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

 

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 ManagerTracy 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.

 

Adoration at Saint Patrick:

The First Wednesday of the Month at 4:00 p.m.

 

Rosary at Saint Patrick:

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, November 22nd 5:00 p.m. Mass Intention is for: Fr. Don Buchanan

 

Sunday, November 23rd at 8:30 a.m. Servers: Hayes & Greer Willes

Mass Intention is for: Francisco Cruz

 

November Greeters & Readers

Saturday Greeter - Patricia Brock

Saturday Reader - Susan Anderson

Sunday Greeter - Briar Willes

Sunday Reader - Brinley Wilson

 

November Eucharist Ministers

Saturday - Ramona Barger & Mary Smith

Sunday - Ann Jentzen & Jennifer Willes

 

December Counters

Kathy Karmire & Helen Reynolds

 

Mass Intentions

 

Friday, Nov. 28th - Ronald Burns (Dean & Kathy Karmire)

 

Sat., November 29th - Lupe Brunner (Ramona Barger)

 

Sunday, November 30th - The Hayes Family (Lois Bridges & Helen Reynolds)

 

Thursday, Dec. 4th – Pete Renn (Teresa Wheat)

 

Sat., December 6th - Martha Boswell (Bea Boswell)

 

Sunday, Dec. 7th - Providena Cruz (James & Cindy Cruz)

 

Sat., December 13th - Jim Moyna (Brenda Moyna)

 

Sunday, December 14th – Dolores Obergfell (Steve & Patricia Brock)

 

Saturday, December 20th – Kiesler & Renn Families (Jay & Janet Arbuckle)

 

Sunday, December 21st - Ronald & Monica Burns (Dean & Kathy Karmire)

 

Wednesday, December 24th - Kiesler & Renn Families (Jay & Janet Arbuckle)

 

Sun., Dec. 28th – Dolores Obergfell  (Steve & Patricia Brock)

 

 

 

Saint Patrick

Weekly Mass Schedule

Sunday, November 23rd at 10:30 a.m. Mass Intention is for: Fr. Joe Villa

 

Wednesday, November 26th The Rosary at 4:30 pm. Mass at 5:00 p.m.

Mass Intention is for: Terry Stout

 

Lector Schedule

November 30th - Morgan Cullins

December 7th - Peg Boulet

December 14th – Mary Cannello

December 21st – Judy Saunders

December 25th – Janet Paynter

 

Eucharist Minister Schedule

November 30th - Carolyn Saltsgaver, Jane Zatonsky, & Peg Boulet

 

December 7th - Willie Harlen, Diana Dick, & Judy Saunders

 

December 14th - Joe Cannello, Gordan Emily, & Terry Thixton

 

December 21st – Carolyn Saltsgaver, Jane Zatonsky, & Peg Boulet

 

December 25th – Judy Saunders, Diana Dick, & Joe Cannello

 

December Counters

Betty Bowers & Carol Lanham

 

Mass Intentions

 

Sunday, Nov. 30th - Fr. Don Buchanan (Mary Cannello)

 

Wed., December 3rd – Joe Stout (Rose Anna Stout)

 

Sunday, December 7th - Brian Cannello (Mary Cannello)

 

Sun., December 14th - Mary Carolyn & Greg Mitton (Mary Cannello)

 

Sun., December 21st - Reno & Ramona Baiocchi (Mary Cannello)

 

Sunday, Dec. 28th - Phyllis Virgilio (Mary Cannello)

 

Sunday, January 4th - Brian Cannello (Mary Cannello)

 

Sunday, January 11th - George Bowers (Mary Cannello)

 

Sunday, January 18th – Vicki Ernst (Mike Ernst)

 

 

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

 

LITURGY OF THE WORD

 

1st READING 2nd SAMUEL 5:1-3

(Shepherd My People)

David is anointed to be king in fulfillment of the promise of the Lord.

 

RESPONSORIAL PSALM PS 122

(The House of the Lord)

“Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.”

 

2nd READING COLOSSIANS 1:12-20

(Primacy of Christ)

We belong to the Kingdom of God through his Son who has dominion over all creation.

 

THE GOSPEL OF LUKE 23:35-43

(The Crucifixion)

The son of David, King of the Jews, the crucified Savior, reigns- he is the King of paradise.

 

 

NEWS, INFO, & EVENTS

 

SCRIP

SCRIP orders are due the weekend of November 29th & 30th in order for them to arrive in time for Christmas. Order forms are located at all church 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 Missals

The new Saint Joseph Missals are in the Sacristy and the Parish Office for $5.00 each.

 

Saint Patrick Advent Luncheon

Is coming up on Nov. 30th! Chicken, ham and drinks will be provided. Please bring your favorite covered dishes to share and celebrate Advent with us.

 

 

Saint Patrick Angel Tree

The Names of the Angel Tree Children are on the bulletin board. Monetary donations are accepted.

 

 

Saint Patrick Ladies’ Christmas Party

Ladies! Bring a covered dish for the annual Saint Patrick Ladies’ Christmas party on Sunday, December 7th at 1:00 pm. If you have any questions, please see Diana Dick, Jackie Irwin, Pat Daugherty, or Jane Zatonsky.

 

 

Knights of Columbus Christmas Cheer

Please join the K of C for a bit of Christmas cheer, fellowship, and a catered meal on Sunday, Dec. 7. Doors will open at 4:00 p.m. with dinner commencing at 4:30. Bingo games will be played for prizes following the meal. The address is

1460 N Gardner St., Scottsburg.

 

 

Saint Patrick’s Cereal Collection

Saint Patrick’s will be doing a cereal collection for the Washington County Food Bank through November 30. Boxes may be placed in the Narthex.

 

 

 

Daily & Weekend Mass Dates that are open for Mass Intentions for 2025

 

Saint Patrick

Wednesday, December 10th

Wednesday, December 17th

Wednesday, December 24th

Thursday, Dec. 25th Christmas Day

Wednesday, December 31st

Thursday, January 1st

 

American Martyrs

Friday, December 5th

Thursday, December 11th

Friday, December 12th

Thursday, December 18th

Friday, December 19th

Thursday, Dec. 25th Christmas Day

Friday, December 26th

Saturday, December 27th

 

St. Patrick Fish Fry Group

Is looking for dessert (cookies, brownies, etc.), cracker & sandwich donations. We are providing dinner for the Washington County Warming Station on 12/29. For approximately 30 people.  We will be using some of the 2025 fish fry proceeds to fund the main course (soups). If anyone would like to help or if you have questions, please contact Jackie Irwin at 812-620-0800

 

Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass Dec. 6, 2025

Everyone is welcome to attend on Dec. 6, 2025. Dancers will perform Saturday 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.  The Rosary 4:30 p.m. ,Mass at American Martyrs  5:00 p.m – 6:00 p.m,  Dinner after Mass at Parish Hall. A Mariachi band will perform during mass and at dinner.

Misa de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. Todos están invitados a asistir el 6 de diciembre de 2025, Sabado 16:00 - 16:30h. Actuacion de danzantes 16:30 h – Rosario 17:00 - 1800h. Misa en la iglesia de los Mártires Americanos Cenadespués de la misa en el salon Parroquial Banda de mariachis se presentara durante la misa y la cena.

 

 

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS

LEON CHASTAIN 11/10

MICHELLE CHASTAIN 11/22

WILLIE HARLEN 11/22

KATIE ROWE 11/25

 

 

NOVEMBER ANNIVERSARIES

11/01 DEAN & KATHY KARMIRE

 

 

The Saint Patrick & American Martyrs Thanksgiving/Advent/Christmas schedule:

 

Thanksgiving Mass at Saint Patrick’s

Wednesday, November 26th at 5:00 p.m.

 

Thanksgiving Mass at American Martyrs

Thursday, November 27th at 8:30 a.m.

 

Advent Wreath

Blessed on November 30th on the 1st Sunday of Advent.

Advent Wreath Family Lighters:

November 30th – Ed and Becky Cloud Family

December 7th - Jeremy and Tiffany Hall Family

December 14th - Jeremy and Linda Underwood Family

December 21st – Carlos and Jeni Bravo Family

 

Feast of Immaculate Conception

Monday, December 8th at American Martyrs 8:30 a.m.

& Saint Patrick’s at 5:00 p.m.

 

Christmas Schedule

December 24th at Saint Patrick’s Vigil 5:00 p.m.

December 24th at American Martyrs Vigil 9:00 p.m.

December 25th at American Martyrs 8:30 a.m.

& Saint Patrick’s 10:30 a.m.

 

January 1st, The Solemnity of Mary Mother of God

December 31st at Saint Patrick’s at 5:00 p.m.

January 1st at American Martyrs 8:30 a.m.

& Saint Patrick ‘s 10:30 a.m.