American Martyrs and St. Patrick Catholic Church
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MARCH 22nd, 2026

 

Welcome to

American Martyrs Catholic Church

St. Patrick Catholic Church 

March 22nd, 2026 The Fifth Sunday of Lent

 

Pope - His Holiness Pope Leo XIV

Archbishop – The Most Reverend Charles C. Thompson

Administrator 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 ManagerTracy Winston

 

E-Mail:  amartyrs47170@gmail.com

 Website:  www.amartyrs.org    

Phone: 812-752-3693

 

Mass Schedules for American Martyrs:

Thursday and Friday at 6:00 p.m., Saturday 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 Saint Patrick:

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

 

Reconciliation times for American Martyrs:

Saturdays at 4:00 – 4:40 p.m. Thursdays & Fridays 5:00 – 5:40 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, March 21st at 5:00 p.m. Mass Intention is for: Jim Barrett

 

Sunday, March 22nd at 8:30 a.m. Servers: Emerson Prewitt & Xochitl Mejia-Flores

Mass Intention is for: Pius Hayes

 

March Greeters & Readers

Saturday Greeter – Steve Boswell

Saturday Reader – Patricia Brock

Sunday Greeter – Marcy Donohue

Sunday Reader – Cindy Light

 

March Eucharist Ministers

Saturday – Mary Smith & Ed Cozart

Sunday – Kathy Karmire & Jeremy Willes

 

March Counters

Kathy Karmire & Debbie Ludwick

 

 

Mass Intentions

Thursday, March 26th – Fr. Maurice Hayes (Lois Bridges & Helen Reynolds)

 

Saturday, March 28th – Merly Bao Win Terry)

 

Sunday, March 29th – Paul Wilson (Bob Wilson)

 

Thursday, April 2nd – Paul Hayes (Lois Bridges & Helen Reynolds)

 

Friday, April 3rd – Lucille Hayes Snyder (Lois Bridges & Helen Reynolds)

 

Saturday, April 4th – Jim Barrett (Ron Barrett)

 

Sunday, April 5th – Bob & Alberta Wilson (Bob Wilson)

 

Thursday, April 9th – Paul Wilson

 

Friday, April 10th – Bob & Alberta Wilson

 

Saturday, April 11th – Evelyn & Cecil Miller

 

Sunday, April 12th – Anita Rothring (John Rothring)

 

Thursday, April 16th – Ronald & Monica Burns (Kathy Karmire)

 

Friday, April 17th – Ronald & Monica Burns

 

 

Saint Patrick

Weekly Mass Schedule

Sunday, March 22nd at 10:30 a.m. Mass Intention is for: Patricia Ernst

 

Wednesday, March 25th – The Rosary at 5:30 pm.  Mass at 6:00 p.m.

Mass Intention is for: Patricia Ernst

 

Lector Schedule

March 29th – Morgan Cullins & Terri Thixton

April 3rd – Peg Boulet

 

 

Eucharist Minister Schedule

March 29th – Joe Cannello, Judy Saunders, & Sarah Baiocchi

April 3rd – Gordon Emily, Terry Sowder, & Jane Zatonsky

 

 

March Counters

Michelle Chastain & Mary Cannello

 

Mass Intentions

Sunday, March 29th – Brian Cannello (Mary Cannello)

 

Wednesday, April 1st – Gary Coffey

 

Sunday, April 5th – Jeanette Sharp (Terry Thixton)

 

Wednesday, April 8th – Chris Ernst

 

Sunday, April 12th – The Pierce Family (Anna Rupert)

 

Wednesday, April 15th – George Bowers

 

Sunday, April 19th – Janice & Melanie Clouser (Terry Thixton)

 

Wednesday, April 21st – Janice & Melanie Clouser

 

Sunday, April 26th – Reta & Dewitt Friend (Terry Thixton)

 

Wednesday, April 29th – Reta & Dewitt Friend (Terry Thixton)

 

 

The Fifth Sunday of Lent

 

LITURGY OF THE WORD

 

1st READING 1 EZEKIEL 37:12-14

(The Lord’s Promise)

The Lord Promises to bring his people back to their homeland. He will be

with them and they will know Him.

 

RESPONSORIAL PSALM 130

(Mercy & Redemption)

With the Lord there is mercy and fullness of redemption.

 

2nd READING ROMANS 8:8-11

(Indwelling of Christ’s Spirit)

The followers of Jesus live in the Spirit of God. The same Spirit who brought Jesus back to Life will bring mortal bodies to life since God’s Spirit dwells in them.

 

THE GOSPEL OF JOHN 11:1-45

(Lazarus)

Lazarus, the brother of Martha & Mary, died and was buried. When Jesus came, he assured them that he was the resurrection and the life. Jesus gave life back to Lazarus.

 

NEWS, INFO, & 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 at American Martyrs

Please call Ramona Barger at 812-525-2043

or Susan Anderson at 812-595-2139

 

American Martyrs Donation Boxes

There are boxes in church at the back & parking lot doors to

gather donations for the clearinghouse. You may put

donations there any time.

 

American Martyrs

No Friday masses at American Martyrs during Lent.

 

Saint Patrick

There are all Sundays & Wednesdays available for Mass Intentions from May 10th onward for 2026.

 

American Martyrs

We're looking for hosts for the monthly social night

dinners. This can be families or team up with some of

your church friends. If you're interested but want more information on what's involved, see Jeremy Willes or Tina Cozart. The sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board at the parking lot door entrance.

 

 

The St. Patrick Fish Fry, Quilt Raffle/Silent Auction

The Saint Patrick Fish Fry is every Friday (except Good Friday) from 4:30 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. during Lent. Dessert donations can be dropped off every Friday afternoon. The Quilt Raffle tickets are $1.00 or 6 for $ 5.00. Please see Darrel or Judy for Tickets. Tickets can also be purchased at the Parish Office. The Drawing will be held on Friday, March 27th along with the Silent Auction.

 

K of C Lenten Fish Fry

Lenten Fish Fry’s will be Every Friday during Lent from 4:30-7:00 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Desserts can be dropped off at any time after 2:00 p.m. each Friday at the Knights hall.. We accept credit cards this year!

 

Lenten Reconciliation Schedules

March 25th at 6:30 p.m.- Holy Trinity, Edinburgh.

March 25th at 6:30 p.m.- St. Ambrose, Seymour

with American Martyrs and St. Patrick.

 

Trails of Faith Hike at Father Steve's!

April 12th, save the date! More details are coming!

 

American Martyrs

We will have a kick-off meeting for our Annual Taste of the Vine wine tasting event held this November on Thursday, March 26th at 6:30 at the Parish Hall. All interested in volunteering for the event are welcome to attend.

 

Easter Social Event
Our next American Martyrs Social Event will be breakfast served immediately after Mass on Easter Sunday. A full breakfast will be served. All are welcome to attend.

 

MARCH BIRTHDAYS

03/11-JIM BOSWELL

03/28- ANN JENTZEN

03/28- ALBERT BARTOCH

03/28- CHUCK CULLINS

 

MARCH ANNIVERSARIES

03/18 DON & BEA BOSWELL

3/23 LONNEY & BARBARA BOWERS

 

Editor’s Note

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