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OCTOBER 5th, 2025

 Welcome to

American Martyrs Catholic Church

St. Patrick Catholic Church

October 5th, 2025

The 27th 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.

 

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.

 

Rosarat 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 4that 5:00 p.m. Mass Intention is for: Kenny Boswell

 

Sunday, October 5th at 8:30 a.m. Servers: Emerson Prewitt & Xochitl Mejia Flores

Mass Intention is for: Elvira & Modesta Bao

 

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, October 9th – Kelly Robbins (K of C) 

Fri., Oct. 10th – Daniel & Patrick Cozart (K of C) 

Sat., Oct. 11th – Marialane Ficht (Bill Ficht) 

Sunday, October 12th – Father Maurice Hayes

(Lois Bridges & Helen Reynolds) 

Thursday, Oct. 16th – Father Joe Villa (Teresa Wheat)

Saturday, October 18th – Jackie McGannon (Bill Ficht) 

Sunday, October 19th – Doris Horvath (Debbie Ludwick) 

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 – Elanor Deloach (Teresa Wheat) 

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

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

 

 

Saint Patrick

Weekly Mass Schedule

Sunday, October 5th at 10:30 a.m. Mass Intention is for: Brian Cannello

 

Wednesday, Oct. 8th  The Rosary at 5:30 pm. Mass at 6:00 p.m.

Mass Intention is for: The Poor Souls in Purgatory

 

Lector Schedule

October 12th – Terry Thixton

October 19th – Peg Boulet

October 26th – Morgan Cullins

November 2nd – Judy Saunders

November 9th – Janet Paynter

 

Eucharist Minister Schedule

October 12th – Jane Zatonsky, Judy Saunders, & Peg Boulet 

October 19th – Terry Thixton, Joe Cannello, & Willie Harlen 

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

November 2nd – Diana Dick, Jane Zatonsky, & Terry Thixton 

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

 

Chuck Cullins & David Lechlitner

 


Mass Intentions

Sunday, October 12th – Gary Coffey (Claudia Coffey)

Wed., October 15th – Mr. & Mrs. Michael Paynter (Bill & Janet Paynter)

Sunday, Oct. 19th – Dianne Hammett (Mary Cannello) 

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

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

 

 

The 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

 LITURGY OF THE WORD

1st READING HABAKKUK

(Reward of the Just)

We might become discouraged. But let us take heart;  in His own time the Lord will save us.

 

                                        RESPONSORIAL PSALM PS 95                                   

(Worship the Lord)

“If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.”


2nd READING 2nd TIMOTHY 1:6-8, 13-14

(Gift of the Spirit)

Be firm in faith despite all adversity. The Holy Spirit dwells in us-  He is the Spirit of strength.

 

THE GOSPEL OF LUKE 17: 5-10

(The Power of Faith)

Our faith is to be lived.  We cannot be satisfied with merely doing no more than our duty. We must strive to excel.

 

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)

 

PRAYERS FOR THOSE IN NURSING HOMES & HOSPITALS 

Wilma “Sissy” Couch, Janet Hall, Rita Castilla, Broc Craig, Joan Mulcahey Brown, Russell Ames, Darcy Miller, Craig Rose, Scott Lush, Patricia Harrell, Dennis Dryer, Delbert Smith, & Christopher Abney

 

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.

 

Parish Office

The Parish Office will be closed on Mon., Oct. 6th to Thurs., Oct. 9th.

 

Father Brian’s Vacation

Father Brian will be on vacation from October 16th -October 20th.



The Knights of Columbus will be giving free coats to all elementary and middle school aged children from noon to 4 p.m. On Saturday, October 18th at the Knights of Columbus hall in Scottsburg. Please help spread the word for anyone in need. The Knights of Columbus will also be taking all coat donations. Please ask a Knight if you have any questions or call Jacob Rooks 812-595-3144.”

 

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.


American Martyrs’ Needs

The Taste of the Vine event will take place November 8 from 1 - 7 p.m. at the K of C hall, which will be a large fundraiser for our church.  We need volunteers. There are sign-up sheets located on the table in the back of church. Your help is greatly appreciated.

 

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


 

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