AUGUST 31st, 2025American 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.
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. 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, August 30th at 5:00 p.m. Mass Intention is for: 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
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 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 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 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.
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
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. 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 |
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