SEPTEMBER 28th, 2025American Martyrs Catholic Church St. Patrick Catholic Church September 28th, 2025 The 26th 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 Manager – Tracy 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 Saint 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.
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 27that 5:00 p.m. Mass Intention is for: Kiesler & Renn Families
Sunday, September 28th at 8:30 a.m. Mass Intention is for: Pius Hayes
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
Sat., October 4th – Kenny Boswell (Bea Boswell)
Sunday, Oct. 6th – Elvira & Modesta Bao (Win Terry)
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)
Thurs., Oct. 16th – Father Joe Villa (Teresa Wheat)
Saturday, Oct. 18th – Jackie McGannon (Bill Ficht)
Sun., Oct. 19th – Doris Horvath (Debbie Ludwick)
Thurs., Oct. 23rd – Elanor Deloach (Teresa Wheat)
Saturday, Oct. 25th – The Doane & Anderson Families (Dawn Doane)
Sunday, October 26th – Paul Hayes (Lois Bridges & Helen Reynolds)
Saturday, November1st – The Kiesler & Renn Families (Jay & Janet Arbuckle)
Sunday, November 2nd – Lucille Hayes Warren (Lois Bridges & Helen Reynolds)
Saint Patrick Weekly Mass Schedule Sunday, September 27th at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, October 1st – The Rosary at 5:30 pm. Mass at 6:00 p.m. Mass Intention is for: Patricia Ernst
Lector Schedule October 5th – Judy Saunders October 12th – Terry Thixton October 19th – Peg Boulet October 26th – Morgan Cullins
October 5th – Willie Harlen, Joe Cannello, & Carolyn Saltsgaver
October 12th – Jane Zatonsky, Judy Saunders, & Peg Boulet
October 19th – Willie Harlen Terry Thixton, & Joe Cannello
October 26th – Judy Saunders, Gordan Emily, & Peg Boulet
Chuck Cullins & David Lechlitner
Sunday, Oct. 5th – Brian Cannello (Mary Cannello)
Wed., October 8th – The Poor Souls in Purgatory (Mike Ernst)
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, Nov. 23rd – Fr. Joe Villa (Mary Cannello)
The 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
LITURGY OF THE WORD
1st READING AMOS 6:1a, 4-7 (Lack of Compassion) There is no security in wealth. Those who seek only pleasure will not find
RESPONSORIAL PSALM PS 146 (Praise the Lord) “Praise the Lord my soul!”
2nd READING TIMOTHY 6:11-16 (A Virtuous Life) In faith is salvation. Be positive and steadfast; hold firm for the Lord. Jesus will come again.
THE GOSPEL OF LUKE 16: 19-31 (Eternal Consolation) Even the richest person cannot buy. This comes from being faithful to the Word of God.
SCRIP SCRIP orders are due on the first weekend of every month. Order forms are
PRAYER REQUESTS Please email any prayer requests to Kathy Karmire (karmire54@gmail.com)
PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE IN NURSING HOMES & HOSPITALS Wilma “Sissy” Couch, Joe Hennekes, 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 If you or anyone that you know need Communion (Nursing Home, Hospital, Etc.) Please call Ramona Barger from American Martyrs at 812-525-2043 or
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.
American Martyrs’ Needs There are two opportunities coming up which volunteers from our parish are needed. First is the Marley auction at the K of C hall Saturday, October 4 starting at 9:30 a.m. Help is needed in the concession stand. 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. There are sign-up sheets located on the table in the back of church. Your help is greatly appreciated.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass December 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.
PRAYERS FOR OUR SICK For the healing all who are sick, including: Bill Ficht, Bill & Carol Gilstrap, Baby Aria, Willie Harlen, Jane Zatonsky, Virginia Hammond, Jacob Roman, Chris Jackson, Brett Usher, Lorraine Gable, & Gearleen Thevenow. That God will answer all prayer requests & help all who are sick.
OUR MASS INTENTIONS For all who have died and for all Mass intentions this weekend: The Kiesler & Renn Families, †Reno & Ramona Baiocchi, †Pius Hayes, †Onie Stankus, & The Prayers of all our Parishioners, That those who have died may share in the resurrection.
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
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