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AUGUST 24th, 2025

American Martyrs Catholic Church

St. Patrick Catholic Church

August 24th, 2025

The 21st 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 23rd at 5:00 p.m. Mass Intention is for:

American Martyrs Parish

 

Sunday, August 24th at 8:30 a.m. Servers: Xochitl Mejia-Flores

& Emerson Prewitt Mass Intention is for: Alberta Wilson

 

August Greeters & Readers

Saturday Greeter – Mary Smith

Saturday Reader – Patricia Brock

Sunday Greeter – Greer Willes

Sunday Reader – Jeremy Willes

 

August Eucharist Ministers

Saturday- Susan Anderson & Tina Cozart

Sunday- Kathy Karmire & Karen Russell

 

August Counters

James Cruz & Rich Smith

 

Mass Intentions 

Tuesday, August 19th – Francis McClellan (K of C) 

Thurs., August 21st – Charles McClure (K of C) 

Sat., August 23rd – American Martyrs Parish 

Sunday, August 24th– Alberta Wilson (Bob Wilson) 

Tuesday, Aug. 26th – William & Margaret Miller (K of C) 

Thursday, August 28th – Joe Boswell (Bea Boswell) 

Sat., August 30th – American Martyrs Parish 

Sunday, August 31st – Teresa Kitzner & The Hayes Family

(Lois Bridges & Helen Reynolds) 

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)

 

Saint Patrick

Weekly Mass Schedule

Sunday, August 24th at 10:30 a.m. Mass Intention is for: Brian Cannello 

 

Wednesday, August 27th The Rosary at 5:30 pm. Mass at 6:00 p.m.

Mass Intention is for: The Poor Souls in Purgatory

 

Lector Schedule

August 31st - Terry Thixton

 

Eucharist Minister Schedule

August 31st – Peg Boulet, Judy Saunders, & Jane Zatonsky

 

August Counters

Peg Boulet & Gordon Emily

 

Mass Intentions

Wednesday, August 27th – The Poor Souls in Purgatory (Mike Ernst) 

Sunday, August 31st – Ray & June Gross (Mary Cannello) 

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 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time 

LITURGY OF THE WORD 

1st READING ISAIAH 66; 18-21

(Salvation Offered to All)

Salvation is offered to all and will embrace all, even the alien, some of whom will receive the sacred duty to minister the Holy Mysteries.

 

                                  RESPONSORIAL PSALM PS 117                                

(God’s Kindness)

“Go Out to All the World and Tell the Good News

 

2nd READING HEBREWS 12:5-7, 11-13

(Discipline)

Look beyond trials and tribulations, remain steadfast in faith, and rely on the   goodness and love of God.

 

THE GOSPEL OF LUKE 13:22-30

(Saved Through Repentance)

The Kingdom of God will extend to people from all over, and some who have rejected the Word will find themselves as outcasts.

 

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)

 

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

 

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

We are in desperate need of more

Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors for weekend   Masses. If you are interested or know of someone who might be, please contact Tracy at the office or Mary Smith.

 

Saint Patrick Religious Education

There will be registration forms for any school age children interested in CCD classes at St. Patrick’s, in the Narthex beside the bulletins. Please fill them out at Saint Patrick’s or return them by August 31.

 

Our Lady of Guadalupe

The committee is accepting donations throughout the year for mass celebrations at American Martyrs. Please make check payable to American Martrys, but note on check or envelope for “Our Lady of Guadalupe.” Place checks or cash in collection basket. Any questions, please contact Hank Jentzen or Jose Guevara.

 

Scott County Knights of Columbus #8052

Our council is looking for men to join our council. You must be at least 18 years old and in good standing with the Catholic church. You may contact Hank Jentzen or Darrell Lanham for further information.

 

Caballeros de colon del Condado de Scott n. 8052 Nuestro consejo busca hombres pare unirse. Debe tener al menos18 anos y estaral día con la Iglesia Católica. Para mas información, puede contactor a Hank Jentzen o Darrell Lanham.

 

AUGUST BIRTHDAYS

FAY OBERGFELL 08/04

TOM MARLEY 08/08

LONNEY BOWERS 08/05

CALVIN FRAZIER 08/07

PAOLO BARTOCH 08/10

MADISON OWENS 08/22

ROMAN OLESH 08/30