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AUGUST 31st, 2025

 

Welcome to

American Martyrs Catholic Church

St. Patrick Catholic Church

August 31st, 2025

The 22nd 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 St. Patrick: 

Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.

  

Reconciliation times for American Martyrs:

Tuesday and Saturday at 4:00 – 4:40 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, August 30th at 5:00 p.m. Mass Intention is for: 

American Martyrs Parish

 

Sunday, August 31st at 8:30 a.m. Servers: Hayes & Greer Willes

Mass Intention is for: Teresa Kitzner & The Hayes Family

 

September Greeters & Readers

Saturday Greeter – Mary Smith

Saturday Reader – Mary Cannello

Sunday Greeter – Susan Anderson

Sunday Reader – Mary Cannello

 

September Eucharist Ministers

Saturday- Teresa Wheat & Helen Reynolds

Sunday- Debbie Ludwick & Ann Jentzen

 

September Counters

Al Riggle & Hank Jentzen 

 

Mass Intentions


Tuesday, Sept. 2nd – Pete & Patty Renn (K of C)

Thursday, Sept 4th – Leslie Cozart (K of C) 

Saturday, September 6th – Don Boswell (Sue Collins) 

Sunday, September 7th – Janelle Stansbury (Debbie Ludwick) 

Tuesday, Sept. 9th – Kelly Robbins (K of C) 

Thursday, Sept 11th – Eileen Hennekes (K of C) 

Saturday, September 13th – Bob Bromm (Bea Boswell) 

Sunday, September 14th – Lucy Hayes Cullins

(Lois Bridges & Helen Reynolds) 

Tuesday, Sept. 16th – Daniel & Patrick Cozart (K of C) 

Saturday, September 20th – Charles Howser (Sue Collins) 

Sunday, Sept. 21st Jo Nell & Mary Buchanan (Bea Boswell) 

Tuesday, Sept. 23rd – Linda Illingworth (Bea Boswell) 

Thursday, Sept 24th – John & Lois Meagher (K of C) 

Saturday, Sept. 25th – Kiesler & Renn Families (Jay & Janet Arbuckle)

 

Saint Patrick

Weekly Mass Schedule

Sunday, August 31st at 10:30 a.m. Mass Intention is for: Ray & June Gross

 

Wednesday, September 3rd - The Rosary at 5:30 pm. Mass at 6:00 p.m.

Mass Intention is for: Vicki Ernst

 

Lector Schedule

September 7th - Carolyn Saltsgaver 

September 14th – Peg Boulet 

September 21st – Morgan Cullins 

September 28th – Janet Paynter

 

Eucharist Minister Schedule

September 7th - Terry Thixton, Diana Dick, & Willie Harlen 

September 14th – Joe Cannello, Gordon Emily, & Carolyn Saltsgaver 

September 21st – Jane Zatonsky, Judy Saunders, & Peg Boulet 

September 28th – Diana Dick, Terry Thixton, & Gordon Emily

 

September Counters

Michelle Chastain & Mary Cannello

 

Mass Intentions

Wednesday, September 3rd – Vicki Ernst (Mike Ernst) 

Sunday, Sept. 7th – Reno & Ramona Baiocchi (Mary Cannello) 

Wednesday, Sept. 10th – Rebecca Mexin (Mike Ernst) 

Sunday, Sept. 14th – Brian Cannello (Mary Cannello) 

Wednesday, Sept. 17th – Chris Ernst (Mike Ernst) 

Sunday, Sept. 21st – Vito & Anna Cannello (Mary Cannello) 

Wednesday, Sept. 24th – Jade Ernst (Mike Ernst) 

Sunday, Sept. 28th – Reno & Ramona Baiocchi (Mary Cannello) 

Wednesday, October 1st – Patricia Ernst (Mike Ernst) 

Sunday, October 5th – Brian Cannello (Mary Cannello)

 

 

The 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

 

LITURGY OF THE WORD

 

1st READING SIRACH 3:17-18, 20, 28-29

(Humility)

Know your own limitations. Live within your own capabilities

 

                                 RESPONSORIAL PSALM PS 68                                

(Defender of the Poor)

“God, in your goodness, you have made a home for the poor

 

2nd READING HEBREWS 12:18-19, 22-24a

(The Heavenly Jerusalem)

We are drawn to God because of his Love and his gift of Faith. We are not driven to him out of fear.

 

THE GOSPEL OF LUKE 14:1, 7-14

(The Reward of Humility)

Act in true Humility. Do not be frustrated by trying to just create an “image” for yourself.

 

 

NEWS & 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)

 

 

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 Susan Anderson at 812-595-2139

 

American Martyrs/Saint Patrick Annual Picnic!

The next Parish Social is our annual Family Picnic scheduled for Sunday, September 14 from 1 - 4 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Scottsburg. Hamburgers, hot dogs, pulled pork, and drinks will be provided. Parishioners from both St. Patrick and American Martyrs are invited to attend and bring your favorite side dish or dessert. Mark your calendars!

 

American Martyrs Needs Volunteers!

There are several opportunities coming up where volunteers are needed for things to run smoothly. Please prayerfully consider helping in one or more of the following:

Cleaning the church.

Helping at the upcoming Nov. Wine Tasting.

Substitute for Religious Education.

Working concessions in Oct. for the Marley Auction.

Hosting a family social night!

Helping with Funeral dinners.

Becoming a Lector or Eucharistic Minister.

 

SAINT PATRICK MASS INTENTIONS

All Checks written for Mass intentions for Saint  Patrick will now be written directly to Saint Patrick instead of American Martyrs. Thank You!

 

 

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS

MARK OLESH 09/02

JACKIE IRWIN 09/06

LARRY DICK 09/07

RICH RUSSELL 09/09

LONNA RIGGLE 09/10

CAROL LANHAM 09/11

JANET PAYNTER 09/11

JANET ARBUCKLE 09/14

JOE HENNEKES 09/17

MARY HACKER 09/22

JULIA FRAZIER 09/23

AL RIGGLE 09/24

SHARON LASWELL 09/26

 

SEPTEMBER ANNIVERSARIES

09/29 DAVID & DEBBIE LECHLITNER