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NOVEMBER 3rd, 2024

 

Welcome to

American Martyrs Catholic Church

St. Patrick Catholic Church

November 3rd, 2024

The 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time

 

Pope - His Holiness Pope Francis

Archbishop – The Most Reverend Charles C. Thompson

Administrator – Rev. Santhosh Yohannan

 

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 Manager – Tracy Winston

 

 

E-Mail  amartyrs47170@gmail.com        

Website  www.amartyrs.org       

Phone:  812-752-3693

 

 

Mass Schedules for American Martyrs

Saturday & Tuesday at 5:00 pm. Sunday, Thursday & Friday at 8:30 am. First Fridays of the Month, 6:00 pm.

(No Masses Monday & Wednesday)

 

Mass Schedules for St. Patrick

Sunday at 10:30 am and Wednesday at 5:00 pm

 

Mass Schedule for St. Vincent Hospital in Salem

 The 1st Thursday of Every Month at 11:00 am

 

Reconciliation times for American Martyrs

 Tuesday and Saturday at 4:00 – 4:40 pm

 

Reconciliation times for Saint Patrick

 Wednesdays at 5:00 – 5:40 pm

 

Adoration at American Martyrs

 Saturdays at 4:00 – 4:40 pm

 

Adoration at Saint Patrick

 Wednesdays at 4:00 pm

 

Rosary at Saint Patrick

Wednesday at 5:30 pm & Sunday at 9:45 am

 

Office Hours:  Monday-Wednesday 8:00 am-4:00 pm & Thursday 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

 

Baptisms & Marriages & Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

 Both Parishes Contact American Martyrs Parish Office

 

American Martyrs

Weekly Mass Schedule

Saturday, November 2nd at 5:00 pm

Mass Intention is for: Beth & Sylvia Smith

 

Sunday, Nov. 3rd at 8:30 am Servers:

Gabriela & Victoria Martinez

Mass Intention is for: The Anthony Oesterling Family

 

November Greeters & Readers

Saturday Greeter – Linda Illingworth

Saturday Reader – Mary Smith

Sunday Greeter – Joe Obergfell

Sunday Reader – Steve Boswell

 

November Eucharist Ministers

Saturday- Helen Reynolds

Sunday- Doris Marcum

 

November Counters

James Cruz & Rich Smith

 

Mass Intentions

Sat., Nov. 9th – Charlotte Wilson (Bob Wilson)

Sunday, Nov. 10th – Sharon Whelan (Cindy Light)

Sat., Nov. 16th – Kiesler & Renn Families (Jay & Janet Arbuckle)

Sunday, Nov. 17th – Mary Dufour (Mary Cannello)

Sat., Nov. 23rd – Brian Cannello (Mary Cannello)

Sun., Nov. 24th – Daniel & Trinidad Romero & Lupe Bruner (Ramona Barger)

             Saturday, Nov. 30th – Richard & Bernice Pollitz                   (Rich & Mary Smith)

Sunday, Dec 1st – Doris Ann Huffman (Dan Loebker)

Tuesday, Dec 3rd – James Moyna (Brenda Moyna)

Saturday, Dec 7th – Maria Ficht (Bill Ficht)

Saturday, December 14th – Brian Cannello (Mary Cannello)

              Sunday, December 15th – Doris Ann Huffman                     (Dan Loebker & Family)

 

Saint Patrick

Weekly Mass Schedule

Sunday, November 3rd at 10:30 AM Mass

Intention is for: Brian Cannello

 

Wednesday, November 6th - The Rosary at 4:30 pm.

Mass at 5:00 pm.

 

Thursday, November 7th – Mass at Saint Vincent Hospital

at 11:00 am.

 

Lector Schedule

November 3rd – Carolyn Saltsgaver

November 10th – Peggy Boulet

November 17th – Morgan Cullins

November 24th – Janet Paynter

 

Eucharist Minister Schedule 

Nov. 3rd – Terry Thixton, Diana Dick, & Willie Harlen

Nov. 10th – Joe Cannello, Gordan Emily, & Carolyn Saltsgaver

Nov. 17th – Jane Zatonsky, Judy Saunders, & Peggy Boulet

Nov. 24th - Diana Dick, Terry Thixton, & Gordan Emily

 

November Counters

Judy Saunders & Cheryl Drumm

 

Mass Intentions

Sunday, November 10th – Father Don Buchanan (Mary Cannello)

Sunday, November 17th – Jon Boulet (Peg Boulet)

Sunday, November 24th – Mary Fleck (Debbie Lecklitner)

Sunday, December 1st Mary Dufour (Mary Cannello)

Sun., December 8th – Brian Cannello (Mary Cannello)

Sun., December 15th – Fr. Louis Manna (Mary Cannello)

Sunday, December 22nd – The People of the Parish

Sunday, December 29th – The People of the Parish

 

     SOME THOUGHTS ON TODAY’S GOSPEL  

Lord, what commandment do we live by? To look after Number One? To seek comfort in retail therapy or selfish pleasures when we are down.  What is it, to love you with all our heart? We think that only you can do that for us. You purify our hearts by chipping away at our selfishness and our illusions, by showing us that you have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless till they rest in you. 
When we are committed to love, we are not far from the kingdom of God. It's like the open door to the kingdom. Our need for love sometimes brings us to darker places and selfishness, so we need the help of God that love be purified and so bring us closer and closer to the sincerity and purity of love in God's kingdom.

    

The 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time

LITURGY OF THE WORD

 

1st READING DEUTERONOMY 6:2-6

(Keeping the Commandments)

Moses instructs the people to hold fast to the commandments of the Lord. In this way they shall love God, and they will prosper in the Lord’s favor.

 

RESPONSORIAL PSALM 18

(God Our Helper)

I Love you, Lord, my strength.

 

2nd READING HEBREWS 7:23-28

(Jesus The High priest)

Jesus has a priesthood that will not pass away. He is a high priest holy, innocent, undefiled, separated from sinners and higher than the heavens. He offered one sacrifice for sin.

 

THE GOSPEL OF MARK 12:28-34

(Love For God and Neighbor)

Jesus describes the first commandment- the total love for God- and the second- love for neighbor.

 

NEWS & EVENTS

SCRIP

SCRIP orders are due 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)

 

 AMERICAN MARTYRS

There will be a training for anyone interested in becoming a Eucharistic Minister on Saturday, November 16 at 10:00 a.m. Please prayerfully consider this Ministry as we have become very short handed. Contact Mary Smith with any questions (812-595-2243)

 

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

The new 2025 Saint Joseph Missals are   available for $5:00. You can get yours now in the Sacristy or the Parish Office.

 

 

SAINT PATRICK’S LADIES 

Ladies, mark your calendars for this year’s Saint Patrick ladies Christmas Party on Sunday, December 8th at 1:00 pm. More info to come.

 

SAINT PATRICK

We still need volunteers to help clean the church. Please see Judy or Darrell to sign up. Also, we still have some of those sturdy steel chairs to give away. If you or anyone that you know needs any, please see Darrell.

 

SAINT PATRICK FOOD BANK COLLECTION

For the next 2 Sundays we will be collecting food for the Washington County Food Bank. (Food For Thanksgiving) We will have 3 tables in the narthex. For each table we fill up, we will buy a turkey for the Food Bank to go with it. Also, the food Bank is always in need of: Cereal, Single Packs of Oatmeal, Soup, & Crackers. If you have any questions, please see Darrell Lanham, Beth Miller or Pat Daugherty.

 

AMERICAN MARTYRS

The church will be holding a silent basket auction at the Knights of Columbus Wine Tasting to raise money.  The baskets will be ready for the parish to start bidding on them after the weekend masses, November 2nd and 3rd.  They will then be available to bid on at the wine tasting, Nov. 9th. All money raised will go to American Martyrs.

 

AMERICAN MARTYRS SOCIAL NIGHT

American Martyrs Thanksgiving social night will be Saturday, November 16th. Turkey and stuffing will be provided by the church.

All are welcome.

If you would like to bring a side dish or dessert,  we have a sign-up sheet this year to prevent too many duplicate sides. The sheet contains classic Thanksgiving sides and blank spaces for you to write in your own side dish. The sign-up sheet will be on the bulletin board at the parking lot entrance.

 

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS

LEON CHASTAIN 11/10

DON BOSWELL 11/17

MICHELLE    CHASTAIN 11/22

WILLIE HARLEN 11/22

KATIE ROWE 11/25

 

NOVEMBER ANNIVERSARIES

11/23 DONNIE & MARY HACKER

12/18 HELEN REYNOLDS