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OCTOBER 19th, 2025

 

Welcome to

American Martyrs Catholic Church

St. Patrick Catholic Church

October 19th, 2025

The 29th 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 ManagerTracy Winston

 

E-Mail:  amartyrs47170@gmail.com 

Website:  www.amartyrs.org    

Phone: 812-752-3693

 

Mass Schedules for American Martyrs:

Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 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.

 

Adoration at Saint Patrick:

The First Wednesday of the Month at 5:00 p.m.

 

Rosary at Saint Patrick:

The 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Wednesdays at 5:30 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 18that 5:00 p.m. Mass Intention is for: Jackie McGannon

 

Sunday, October 19th at 8:30 a.m. Servers: Abrianney Guevara & Oliver Soto

Mass Intention is for: Doris Horvath

 

October Greeters & Readers

Saturday Greeter – Tina Cozart

Saturday Reader – Steve Boswell

Sunday Greeter – Joe Obergfell

Sunday Reader – Cindy Light

 

October Eucharist Ministers

Saturday- Tina Cozart & Mary Smith

Sunday- Ed Escobales & Jose Guevara

 

October Counters

Doris Marcum & Julie Donovan

 

Mass Intentions

 

Thursday, Oct. 23rd – Elanor Deloach (Teresa Wheat)

 

Saturday, Oct. 25th – The Doane & Anderson Families (Dawn Doane)

 

Sun., Oct. 26th – Paul Hayes (Lois Bridges & Helen Reynolds)

 

Saturday, November 1st – The Kiesler & Renn Families (Jay & Janet Arbuckle)

 

Sunday, November 2nd – Lucille Hayes Warren (Lois Bridges & Helen Reynolds)

 

Saturday, November 8th – Pete Renn (Teresa Wheat)

 

Sunday, November 9th – Doris Horvath (Debbie Ludwick)

 

Thursday, November 13th – Martha Kiesler (Teresa Wheat)

 

Saturday, November 15th – The Kiesler & Renn Families (Jay & Janet Arbuckle)

 

Sunday, November 16th – The Hayes Family (Lois Bridges & Helen Reynolds)

 

Thursday, November 20th – Don Boswell (Bea Boswell)

 

Saturday, November 22nd – Fr. Don Buchanan (Ramona Barger)

 

Sunday, Nov. 23rd – Francisco Cruz (James & Cindy Cruz)

 

Saint Patrick

Weekly Mass Schedule

Sunday, October 19th at 10:30 a.m. Mass Intention is for: Dianne Hammett

 

Wednesday, Oct. 22nd The Rosary at 5:30 pm. Mass at 6:00 p.m. Mass Intention is for: Sylvia Schwartz

 

Lector Schedule

October 26th – Morgan Cullins

November 2nd – Judy Saunders

November 9th – Janet Paynter

November 16th – Terry Thixton

 

 

Eucharist Minister Schedule

October 26th – Judy Saunders, Gordan Emily, & Peg Boulet

 

November 2nd – Wilie Harlen, Jane Zatonsky, & Terry Thixton

 

November 9th – Gordan Emily, Terry Thixton, & Carolyn Saltsgaver

 

November 16th – Joe Cannello, Diana Dick, & Judy Saunders

 

October Counters

Chuck Cullins & David Lechlitner

 

Mass Intentions

Wed., October 22nd – Sylvia Schwartz (Jane Zatonsky)

 

Sunday, October 26th – William Diaz (Mary Cannello)

 

Sunday, Nov. 2nd – Brian Cannello (Mary Cannello)

 

Sunday, Nov. 9th – Fr. Louis Manna (Mary Cannello)

 

Sunday, Nov. 16th – Reno & Ramona Baiocchi (Mary Cannello)

 

Sunday, Nov. 23rd – Fr. Joe Villa (Mary Cannello)

 

Sunday, Nov. 30thFr. Don Buchanan (Mary Cannello)

 

Sunday, Dec. 7th – Brian Cannello (Mary Cannello)

 

 

The 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

LITURGY OF THE WORD

1st READING EXODUS 17:8-13

(God Our Warrior)

Moses prays without ceasing, not losing heart despite physical fatigue.

 

RESPONSORIAL PSALM PS 121

(God Our Guardian)

“Our help is from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.”

 

2nd READING 2ndTIMOTHY 3:14 – 4:2

(Inspiration of Scripture)

The Bible is the source of teaching, the safe guide for the man of God in every work.

 

THE GOSPEL OF LUKE 18:1-18

(The Justice of God)

Jesus urges us to pray without ceasing and to have faith in the goodness of God.

 

NEWS, INFO, & EVENTS

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

Please call Ramona Barger from American Martyrs at 812-525-2043 or Susan Anderson at 812-595-2139

 

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.

 

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 @812-620-0800.

 

St. Patrick Lady’s Christmas Party

The Saint Patrick Lady’s Christmas Party will be on Sunday, December 7th at 1:00 p.m. More info to come

 

Trails of Faith Hike

Save the Date! Our Trails of Faith hike at Father Steve's and will be Sunday, November 2nd after mass. Come and hike with us or sit around the fire. Hot dogs and bottled water will be provided.  Hike will begin at 1:00 to give everyone time to grab a snack and or change clothes.  Please dress for the weather! Bring chairs! Bring additional snacks if you can but not necessary! Come share the Lord's natural blessings with us!!

 

CHOICES, Collection at Saint Patrick’s

Throughout the month of October, which is Prolife Month, Saint Patrick’s will collect needs for CHOICES, our local Pregnancy Center. We need: Newborn girls Winter clothes Size 2T-4T, Winter clothes, Sippy cups (must be new), Wipes, Diapers size 5, 6 and 7, Highchairs, & Strollers.

 

UNITED CATHOLIC APPEAL IS HERE!

Please return your completed cards that were/will be sent to your home in the coming days, or the ones that are available at the entrances/exits to the collection baskets by November 16th.

 

BEEF RAFFLE

May be an image of steak and text that says 'Freshly Processed Beef Raffle GROUND BEEF, STEAKS, ROASTS Grand Prize Drawing: 1/2 processed beef 2nd & 3rd place drawings: 1/4 processed beef 155 After processing, winner must pickup up in Fredericksburg, IN Drawing on Nov. 9, 2025, at 9:45am in Parish Hall Proceeds to benefit American Martyrs Catholic Church $10.00 Per Ticket or 3 for $25.00 Winner need not be present to win Indiana Gaming Commission Qualified Event'

Get your Tickets at the Parish Office

 

 

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 - Rosario17:00 - 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.

 

OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS

LORA WINSTON 10/06

MARIA CONKLIN 10/07

BRIAN MILLER 10/20

EVELYN MILLER 10/20

MORGAN CULLINS 10/24

JAY ARBUCKLE 10/31

 

OCTOBER ANNIVERSARIES

10/03   WILLIAM & JANET PAYNTER

10/14   MARK & JENNIFER OLESH

10/19   RICH & KAREN RUSSELL