WELCOME TO
American Martyrs & St. Patrick Administrator
Rev. Christopher A. Craig., MA, MDiv
January 10, 2021
American Martyrs
Weekly Mass Schedule Baptism of the Lord
Sat., Jan. 09; 5:00 PM – Leslie Cozart Priest: Rev. Louis Manna
Sun., Jan. 10; 8:30 AM – Elizabeth Harmon Priest: Rev. Louis Manna
Wed. Jan 13: 8 am – Communion Service
Second Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, Jan. 16; 5:00 PM – Daw White Jr. Priest: Rev. Louis Manna
Wed. Jan 20: 8 am – Petronilla Hutchins Manna Priest: Rev. Chris Craig
Third Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, Jan. 23; 5:00 PM – Martha Boswell Priest: Rev. Louis Manna
Wed. Jan 27: 8 am – For the Sick of the Parish
Priest: Rev. Chris Craig
Church Cleanings
**We are asking for Volunteers to Disinfect Pews After Every Mass. PLEASE!
Cleaning Products are in the cleaning closet.
THANK YOU for taking your time to volunteer American Martyrs January - Lay Ministries
Saturday 5:00 pm
Lector: Mary Smith *E. Minister: Ramona Barger
January Counters: James Cruz & Rich Smith American Martyrs
2020 Collection Statements are on the table in the back of Church
2021 Envelopes ready to be picked up. If you don’t see your envelopes or you want Envelopes issued to you let Debbie in the Parish office know. 2021 Calendars are at the entrances of the Church,
Thank you to Collins Funeral Home.
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St. Patrick Weekly Mass Schedule Baptism of the Lord
Sun., Jan. 10; 10:30 AM – Cecil J. Smith
Priest: Rev. Louis Manna
Wed. Jan 13: 5:30 pm – Mass 6:00 pm – Parish Council Meeting if Needed Second Sunday of Ordinary Time
Sun., Jan. 17; 10:30 AM – Jean Marie Reinstedler
Priest: Rev. Louis Manna
Wed. Jan 20: 5:30 pm – Rosary 6:00 pm – Communion Service Third Sunday of Ordinary Time
Sun., Jan. 24; 10:30 AM – Brian Cannello Priest: Rev. Louis Manna
Wed. Jan 27: 5:30 pm – Rosary 6:00 pm – Communion Service
St. Patrick’s Reader Schedule January
10 – John Mead 17 – Terry Thixton
24 – Judy Saunders 31 – Betty Bowers
February 7 – Jane Zatonsky 14 – Carolyn Saltsgaver 21 – Joe Mahuron 28 – Janet Paynter **ZOOM MASSES with Fr. Chris Craig**
If you want to watch zoom masses from
Fr. Chris Craig at Prince of Peace in Madison Mass Times: Sunday's 10 am, 5:30 pm Tuesday’s; Friday's Noon Prince of Peace Website: http://www.popeace.org
Act of Spiritual Communion My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things,
Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
For the weekend of January 9/10, 2021
On this first weekend after the Feast of the Epiphany, the Gospel reading reminds us of Jesus’ baptism. It gives meaning to our own baptism into Christ Jesus. Jesus’ baptism is a reminder that he is not only our Lord but also our brother. He was baptized, just as we are. He shares in our humanity. Good stewards recognize that their baptisms call them to conform their daily lives to Jesus’ teachings, and to live their lives as Jesus did. Through their baptism, they have been given the necessary gifts to share with others the new creation that Christ brings. The stewardship question is whether we can recognize our own baptismal gifts, and like Jesus, use those gifts to bring the hope of Christ to the lives of others. FOCUS:
May our lives always reflect the powerful grace of our baptism. God reveals the sacrament of baptism with dynamic power. The heavens are torn. The Spirit descends; the Father’s voice is heard. Two brief verses paint a vivid picture depicting the unity of the Holy Trinity. Through our baptism, we are joined to the family of God and welcomed into the intimacy of the Trinity. Take hold of this gift.
LITURGY OF THE WORD Reading 1.) Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7; Isaiah presents the Suffering Servant, sent to save God’s people. R) You will draw water joyfully from the springs of salvation. Reading 2.) Acts 10:34-38; In the Book of Acts, Peter declares salvation is available to all people, and is not restricted to the Israelites. Gospel ) Mark 1:7-11; In today’s Gospel, Jesus is baptized
by John. The heavens open, the Holy Spirit descends like a dove, while God the Father calls Jesus his beloved Son. Listen to the Word touches you? What lingers in your memory after hearing this amazing reading? Look into Your Life
Question for Children:
Why does Baptism make you special?
Question for Youth:
You were baptized as a member of the Christian community. What does it mean to you to belong to this community? How is it a support in your life?
Question for Adults:
What meaning does your Baptism have for your everyday life?
Future Weekday Masses & Communion Services American Martyrs 1st Week Mass with Fr. Chris Scottsburg, Thursday 5:30 pm
2nd Week Communion Service Scottsburg, Wednesday 8 am 3rd Week Mass with Fr. Chris Scottsburg, Wednesday 8 am 4th Week Mass with Fr. Chris Scottsburg, Wednesday 8 am 5th Week Mass with Fr. Chris Scottsburg, Wednesday 8 am St. Patrick
1st Week Communion Service, Wednesday 6 pm
2nd Week Mass with Fr. Chris, Wednesday 5:30 pm
3rd Week Communion Service, Wednesday 6 pm
4th Week Communion Service, Wednesday 6 pm
5th Week Communion Service, Wednesday 6 pm
Rosary weekly on Wednesday’s at 5:30 pm
E6 Catholic Men's Conference On 2-27-2021 theE6 Catholic Men’s Conference will be held at the All Saints Parish – St Joseph campus in St Leon Indiana. COVID-Compliance will limit attendance but more significantly there is unlimited live-streaming of the conference wherein individuals or groups (families, men’s groups or entire parishes) can witness and participate with a single enrollment. Live or Streaming registration begins January 4th HERE. Feature speakers are Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, Jason Evert and Patrick Coffin. Thanks and Blessings – Mike Demeglio - Seymour Deanery coordinator and Dan Riehle – Indianapolis Archdiocese Lead E6: “Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes” – Ephesians 6-11. A Baby is a Gift - CRADLE- 812-752-0123;
Adoption Options - 317-878-3412
CHOICE - 812-883-2675; Pregnancy Helpline - 877-734-2444
Please remember all those that are Stressed, Ill and/or Dying in your Prayers If you are in need of prayer support,
Please contact; Parish Office 812-752-3693 or amartyrs@frontier.com
Prayer for a Pandemic May we who settle in for a quarantine at home Dispensation for Sunday Mass
extended until further notice
October 23, Criterion staff report
The five Catholic bishops of Indiana have extended the dispensation for the obligation to attend the public celebration of Mass on Sundays to all the faithful until further notice
Membership / Discipleship If you are new to either parish or have any change with your phone number or have you moved please let the Parish office know, it is as easy as a phone call, 812-752-3693; Parish Office at 262 W. Cherry Street, Scottsburg, IN 47170 Or there are forms at all the entrances of the church. Stewardship in the New Year: Making New Commitments to the Lord We have suffered through a long and stressful year. It is a year that has heaped upon us many distractions. But as we look toward 2021 with hope, let us remember to get back to the fundamentals of being good stewards of our life in Christ. Stewardship is a commitment of mind and heart to the Lord; a way of life that needs constant renewal and transformation. This time of year has always been one of looking forward to a new year, reflecting on the changes we need to make in our lives and resolving to follow through on those changes. Perhaps those who seek to make resolutions to be better stewards might find inspiration in one or more of the following areas of Christian stewardship: Stewardship of Prayer: Resolve to strengthen your relationship with the Lord through prayer. Notice how often you pray and what hinders you from praying. If you are a beginner, commit to short, daily prayer times. Stewardship of Family: Resolve to set aside more time to stay connected with your family even if it is through digital technology. Eat dinner together, schedule regular dates with your spouse, plan family outings, and go to Mass together if that is possible at this time. Practice patience and forgiveness. Stewardship in the New Year: Making New Commitments to the Lord Stewardship of Health: Resolve to get those medical and dental checkups when it becomes safe. Adopt healthier eating habits. Add exercise and other physical activity to your daily routine. Stewardship of Possessions: Resolve to possess a little more “lightly” this year. Consider ways you can reduce the amount of all that stuff you own. Distinguish between those items that are necessary and those that are considered luxurious and unnecessary. Stewardship of the Parish Family: Resolve to serve your faith community in creative way given the new limitations on some parish activities. Is it time to enhance your generosity to the parish? Stewardship of Money: Resolve to render sacred your annual budget. Reprioritize your financial goals to ensure that the Lord comes first in your spending. Take positive steps to improve your financial health. Stewardship of Work: Even if you are working remotely, resolve to be faithful to your daily, work-related tasks and offer them up to the Lord. Cultivate your skills. Deepen your knowledge. Be mindful of how you are building the Kingdom of God. Stewardship of Mind: Resolve to keep your mind active. Commit to being more informed on the issues of the day. Read your Bible. Become even more familiar with Catholic social teaching. Stewardship of Neighbor: Realizing the need for social distancing, resolve to be a person of hospitality and mercy. Make time and space for others who enter your life. Be more aware of those times when a neighbor, co-worker, fellow parishioner or stranger, needs a moment of kindness, a little attention or an affirming gesture on your part. Stewardship of the Poor: Resolve to live with more compassion and in solidarity with those less fortunate. Remember the poor in prayer, and commit to helping relieve in some way the plight of those who are impoverished or marginalized. |
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