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NOVEMBER 8th, 2026Saint Patrick Catholic Church The 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 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
Saint Patrick 208 South Shelby Street PO Box # 273 Salem IN 47167 Phone: 812-752-3693
Office Hours Monday-Wednesday 8:00 am-4:00 p.m. & Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Office Manager Tracy Winston
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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 St. Patrick Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and Wednesday at 5:00 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 4:00 – 4:40 p.m.
The 1st Saturday of the Month at 4:00 p.m.
The First Wednesday of the Month at 4:00 p.m.
The 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Wednesdays at 4:30 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, November 7th at 5:00 p.m. The Mass Intention is The Kiesler & Renn Families Sunday, November 8th at 8:30 a.m. The Mass Intentionis – Efrain Zapata November Greeters & Readers Saturday Greeter – Susan Anderson Saturday Reader – Patricia Brock Sunday Greeter – Greer Willes Sunday Reader – Jeremy Willes November Eucharist Ministers Saturday – Ed Cozart & Ramona Barger Sunday – Karen Russell & Jennifer Willes
November Counters Kathy Karmire & Debbie Ludwick *Next week there will be a special collection for the Campaign for Human Development. Thursday, November 12th – Leslie Cozart (K of C) Friday, November 13th – Donna Dean (K of C) Saturday, November 14th – James Dwyer (Sue Collins) Sunday, November 15th – Don Boswell (Bea Boswell) Thursday, November 19th – Elizabeth Harmon (K of C) Friday, November 20th – Phyllis Riddlen (K of C) Saturday, November 21st – Jim & Doris Arbuckle (Jay & Janet Arbuckle) Sunday, Nov. 22nd – Steve & Linda Illingworth (Jarred Illingworth) Saturday, November 28th – Joe Dwyer (Sue Collins) Saint Patrick Weekly Mass Schedule Sunday, November 8th at 10:30 a.m. The Mass Intention is Larry Dick Wed., November 11th. The Rosary at 5:30 pm. Mass at 6:00 p.m. The Mass Intention is Larry Dick Lector Schedule November 15th – Morgan Cullins November 22nd – Leon Chastain November 29th – Terry Thixton November 15th – Diana Dick, Albert Bartoch, & Terry Sowder November 22nd – Carolyn Saltsgaver, Albert Bartoch, & Sarah Baiocchi November 29th – Joe Cannello, Albert Bartoch, & Sarah Baiocchi November Counters Judy Saunders & Claudia Coffey *Next week there will be a special collection for the Campaign for Human Development. Sunday, November 15th– Larry Dick (Diana Dick & Family) Wednesday, November 18th – Larry Dick Sunday, November 22nd – Larry Dick (Diana Dick & Family) Sunday, November 29th – John Pierce (Anna Rupert) Wednesday, December 2nd – John Pierce Sunday, December 6th – Fr. Robert Gray (Judy Saunders) Wed., December 9th – Tom & Martha Bacon (Judy Saunders) Sunday, December 13th – Larry Dick (Diana Dick & Family) The 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time LITURGY OF THE WORD 1st READING WISDOM 6:12-16 (Love of Wisdom) Wisdom is found for those who seek it. Those who watch for wisdom shall find it. Wisdom graciously appears. RESPONSORIAL PSALM Ps 63 (Seeking the Lord) My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God. 2nd READING THESSALONIANS 4:13-18 (Riding from the Dead) Those who die believing in Jesus will rise with him. They will in the Last Judgement rise first to enjoy God’s life with Jesus. THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW 25:1-13 (The Need for Watchfulness) Jesus compares heaven to the five wise and five foolish bridesmaids awaiting the master. Only those who are ever watchful will be ready to meet him.
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 Susan Anderson at 812-595-2139 or Ed Cozart at 812-595-1401
AMERICAN MARTYRS OCIA will be held on Monday evenings in the Parish Hall.
NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS 11/10 LEON CHASTAIN 11/22 MICHELLE CHASTAIN 11/22 WILLIE HARLAN 11/25 KATIE ROWE NOVEMBER ANNIVERSARIES 11/01 DEAN & KATHY KARMIRE 11/05 JEREMY & LINDA UNDERWOOD
AMERICAN MARTYRS SOCIAL NIGHT Our Thanksgiving Social Night will be held on Saturday, Nov. 21st! There is a side-dish sign-up sheet by the parking lot entrance. Our Lady of Guadalupe - Important Dates 11/15/26 - Build altar for the Mass, Volunteers Welcomed 12/05/26 is the OLG Mass: Performers at 4:00 p.m., The Rosary 46 Rosaries of OLG Volunteers RAFFLE We are raffling a freshly processed beef again this year. We need your help selling tickets! Please consider taking some and selling them to your family/friends/coworkers. You may pick up tickets to sell, or buy tickets, at the parish office or after mass on Sundays. You may also call Cindy Light @ 812-595-3673 to arrange a time to get tickets. Tickets are $10 each or 3/$25. We will also be having a half n half drawing at the wine tasting. You may buy tickets, for $2 each and have a chance at winning half the money taken in. Thanksgiving Dinner Baskets Food Collections We are collecting items for Thanksgiving dinner baskets for those in need. We already have the turkeys. At the back of church, there are feathers with items we need. Choose a feather and buy what is on it for the basket. Bring your items back and put them in the box by November 15th. If you know any families in the area, in need of a Thanksgiving basket, you may turn their name into the office. SAINT PATRICK ADVENT LUNCHEON & FOOD DRIVE The Advent luncheon will be on November 29th, after Mass. Chicken, ham & drinks will be provided. Please bring a dish to share. Betty Bowers has donated her collection of Angels and Crucifixes. Proceeds will go toward a field trip for the CCD kids. We will also be having a food drive for the next 3 weeks for Salem’s food bank Thanksgiving. We have 2 turkeys, so please donate items to go with the turkeys. Sides, dressing, etc. SAINT PATRICK’S LADIES CHRISTMAS PARTY The Saint Patrick’s Ladies Christmas Party will be on Sunday, December 6th at 1:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Please bring a covered dish and a gift to exchange. We will also be accepting monetary donations to purchase gifts for the Angel Tree Kids. If you have any questions, please contact: Diana Dick, Jackie Irwin, Pat Daugherrty, or Jane Zatonsky. TRAILS OF FAITH HIKE 2026 Father Steve welcomes us again to his home at 5058 East Nicholson Hollow Road in Salem today at 1:00 p.m. We will have approximately 2 miles of hiking, a fire to gather around and for roasting hot dogs. This invitation includes American Martyrs as well. Hotdogs, buns Ketchup, Mustard and water will be provided. Dress for the weather. Bring chairs. |
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