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SEPTEMBER 27th, 2026Saint Patrick Catholic Church The 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time 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 pm & 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 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. The 1st Saturday of the Month at 4:00 p.m. The First Wednesday of the Month at 5:00 p.m. 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, September 26th at 5:00 p.m. Sunday, September 27th at 8:30 a.m. The Mass Intention is Bill Boswell October Greeters & Readers Saturday Greeter – Tina Cozart Saturday Reader – Steve Boswell Sunday Greeter – Cindy Light Sunday Reader – Joe Obergfell October Eucharist Ministers Saturday – Susan Anderson & Patricia Brock Sunday – Ed Escobales & Debbie Ludwick
October Counters Al Riggle & Hank Jentzen Thursday, October 1st – John & Lois Meagher (K of C) Friday, October 2nd – William & Margaret Miller (K of C) Saturday, October 3rd – Kenny Boswell (Bea Boswell) Sunday, October 4th – Daniel & Trinidad Romero (Ramona Barger) Thursday, October 8th – James Moyna (K of C) Friday, October 9th – Lonnie Piet (K of C) Saturday, October 10th – Jim Barrett (Ron Barrett) Sunday, October 11th – Steve & Linda Illingworth Thursday, October 15th – John Read Sr. (K of C) Friday, October 16th – Pete & Patty Renn (K of C) Saint Patrick Weekly Mass Schedule Sunday, September 27th at 10:30 a.m. The Pierce Family Wednesday, September 30th. The Rosary at 5:30 pm. Mass at 6:00 p.m. The Mass Intention is fThe Pierce Family Lector Schedule October 4th – Judy Saunders October 11th – Terry Thixton October 18th – Morgan Cullins October 4th – Diana Dick, October 11th – Carolyn Saltsgaver, October 18th - Joe Cannello, October Counters Chuck Cullins & David Lechlitner Sunday, October 4th – Martha & Tom Bacon Wednesday, October 7th – Fr. Gerry Renn Sunday, October 11th – Larry Dick Wednesday, October 14th – Josephine Zink Sun., Oct. 18th – Opal Davidson & Ginny Spurgeon Wed., Oct. 21st – Opal Davidson & Ginny Spurgeon (Tracy & Lora Winston) Sunday, October 25th – Larry Dick (Evelyn Miller) Wednesday, Oct. 28th – Larry Dick Sunday, November 1st – John & Francis Stengal The 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time LITURGY OF THE WORD 1st READING EZEKIEL 18:25-28 (The Virtuous Man Shall Live) The Lord’s way is fair and just. It is when sinners repent from their faults and do what is right that they are to live. Because of their reform, they deserve to live.
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Ps 25 (God’s Compassion) Remember your mercies, O Lord.
2nd READING PHILIPPIANS 2:1-11 (Jesus is Lord) Paul encourages us to unify, to be of one heart
THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW 21:28-32 (Obeying God’s Will) Jesus sets an example of a son who after having second thoughts obeyed his father. Even sinners, once they repent and sincerely search after God, will be saved.
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
SAINT PATRICK Want peace? Come and hear Father Steve at Saint Patrick’s share "Peace, I leave you. My peace I give you. October 11 @ 11:45, right after Mass. We will have a Pitch-in with meat and drink provided. Bring something to share or just come. Everyone is invited!
AMERICAN MARTYRS OCIA will be held on Monday evenings in the Parish Hall. If you know someone interested in learning more about the Catholic faith (no pressure to join the church), please have them contact Cindy Light @ 812-595-3673. All parishioners are invited to attend also - come support those learning about our faith! The program we will use this year is a new program so, if you've attended in the past, consider attending again. Our Lady of Guadalupe Rosaries at American Martyrs The 46 rosaries of Our Lady of Guadalupe is a traditional 46 day Catholic devotion prayed from October 28th to December 12th to prepare for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Seven volunteers are needed to pray the rosary daily for one week. Father will bless the family and picture of Our Lady of Guadalupe on the first Sunday. Then the family will return the picture the next Sunday for the next family and so on until the seven weeks are completed. Volunteers are needed for the weeks of October 25th, November 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th. Anyone wishing to participate in the weekly rosary may contact Jose Guevara or Hank Jentzen. PARISH OFFICE The Parish Office will be closed on September 28th & on October 5th to October 13th.
OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS 10/06 LORA WINSTON 10/07 MARIA CONKLIN 10/20 BRIAN MILLER 10/20 EVELYN MILLER 10/24 MORGAN CULLINS 10/27 ED COZART 10/31 JAY ARBUCKLE OCTOBER ANNIVERSARIES 10/03 WILLIAM & JANET PAYNTER 10/14 MARK & JENNIFER OLESH 10/19 RICH & KAREN RUSSELL The 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Intercessions 1. For the Church: that we may increasingly put on the attitude of Christ and empty ourselves so that God can raise us to a new life of faithful relationships and loving service. 2. For the grace of conversion: that God will help all who have made poor or destructive choices to change course and follow Christ, who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. 3. For healing of our attitudes: that God will free us from selfishness and the desire to control and help us to strive to serve others with love, patience, and humility. 4. For the Special Intentions of: Pope Leo XIV, Archbishop Thompson, and Father Brian. 5. For the healing all who are sick. Including: Anthony Rowe, Jerry Hartman, That God will answer all prayer requests & help all who are sick. 6. For all who have died and for all other Mass intentions this weekend: The Pierce Family, Bill Boswell, & Jim Barrett. May they share in the resurrection. |
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