NOVEMBER 23rd, 2025American 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 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, 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 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) 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 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.
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. 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. |
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