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Upcoming Special Mass Schedules
Reservations are required to attend all Masses
call 509-962-9819 or email standrewparish@yahoo.com(Please note these contacts are monitored during normal
business hours, Monday to Friday 8AM to 4PM)
Bishop Tyson, along with Fr. Jaime Chacon, Fr. Francisco Higuerra and Deacon James Johnson, celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation with 35 youth from St. Andrew's, St. John the Baptist and Immaculate Conception parishes, on Sunday, May 2, at 1PM and 3PM. Please click on the YouTube link below for a live stream recording.
1PM Mass Ellensburg & Upper County youth:
3PM Mass Ellensburg youth:
Fr. Jaime will celebrate the Sacrament of First Communion with 16 youth on Saturday, May 5, at 11AM. Attendance is limited. Please view posting on Facebook of the Mass.
From the Pastor:
Throughout the year that has just ended, marked by the devastating effects of the pandemic, we have experienced many changes that have limited our way of living and sharing. We have had to distance ourselves from our family and friends. The daily life of the Church and our liturgical celebrations, meetings, ministries, catechesis, etc., have been greatly affected. It is clear that preserving the safety and health of each of the members of our parish family, especially the most vulnerable, is the most valuable, and this implies sacrifice.
We know that these sacrifices are acts of charity (keeping our distance, wearing a mask, limiting attendance to the Holy Eucharist, avoiding giving communion in the mouth, etc.). These sacrifices also inspire us to seek new ways of relating to each other, living together even in the midst of physical distancing. Many of us understood how much we need a hug and the closeness of those we love. At the same time, we have discovered the value of spiritual closeness that is equally necessary and important.
I understand that some people are reluctant to accept or believe what is happening, and although they have many reasons, they have made an admirable effort to walk with us in a sincere testimony of empathy and respect.
I see the future reencounter with hope, the awakening of our postponed projects. I can foresee new challenges that encourage us to continue day by day. I wish to share with each one of you, members of the family of St. Andrew’s parish and those who visit us, in the encounter with the Lord in the Eucharist, in social gatherings and the activities of our parish mission.
May God take care of each one of you, strengthen those who have been affected by the pandemic and by the events of this historic moment. God guide us so that we know how to comfort those who lost a loved one, and that we spiritually and materially support those experiencing financial difficulties. May the love of God and others nourish the virtues of faith, hope, and charity in each of, the disciples of the Lord Jesus.
Under thy protection we seek refuge, Holy Mother of God.
Your brother and Pastor in Christ,
Rev. Jaime Chacón
UPDATE: COVID-19 Guidance for Religious Services
June 4, 2021
- All individuals considered as fully vaccinated by the CDC definition (having received two (2) doses of the Moderna, Pfizer, or AstraZeneca Vaccine, or one (1) dose of the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine at least two weeks previous to the religious service, will not be required to wear a facial covering or maintain social distancing. (Children under the age of 16 attending with vaccinated parents will be considered fully vaccinated at this time.)
(Our Parish will assume that parishioners who are not wearing face coverings are fully vaccinated or have recently tested negative.)
Those who identify themselves as not yet vaccinated, or have not tested negative recently, must maintain social distancing and wear facial coverings while inside the church unless they are otherwise exempt. A socially distant seating accommodation will be provided to them (and their family members) should they request it.
- St. Andrew’s will continue to provide facial coverings, as well as, to make hand sanitizer available at the entry ways of the church so that good public hygiene can be maintained.
- We will no longer require parishioners to be screened for temperature, or to complete health attestation questionnaires prior to entry into the church.
- Cleaning: Ushers and volunteers will continue disinfecting pews between Masses.
- Individuals exhibiting symptoms associated with COVID-19 will be advised to refrain from attending parish religious services and events until symptoms subside.
- We will keep the occupancy limit of 50 percent capacity. Mass reservations are still required.
- The dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass remains in effect.
On behalf of Bishop Tyson, we want to thank all of you for your diligence during these very difficult past 15 months. We want to welcome the Faithful back to our churches in a manner that is safe and welcoming to all, and we remain optimistic that our continued attention as we “open up” will help to keep cases of COVID-19 in decline.
Click the link below for the latest PREPARES Newsletter
PREPARES Newsletter English
PREPARES Newsletter Spanish
Click the link below for the latest Central Washington Catholic Newsletter
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Today's Readings
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Reading I 2 Cor 6:1-10Responsorial Psalm 98:1, 2b, 3ab, 3cd-4Gospel Mt 5:38-42
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Confession Times
- Saturday: 3:30 PM Also by appointment or after Mass
Also by appointment or after Mass. Confesiones--Sabado 3:30 PM, o con cita o despues Misa -
Adoration Times
- Perpetual: 6:00 AM to Midnight
- Thursday: 8:30 AM Please schedule weekly on the clipboard located on main bulletin table.
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Office HoursHoras de oficina
Due to the recent outbreak of COVID-19, and in accordance with the latest Order from the Governor’s Office and guidance from the Washington State Department of Health,
St. Andrew’s Church and parish offices are open by
appointment only.
We apologize for any
inconvenience this may cause.Office Phone: (509) 962-9819
Address: 401 S Willow St Ellensburg, WA 98926
Fax: (509) 962-9846
Emergency Anointing of the Sick Sacrament: (509) 962-9819
Email: standrewparish@yahoo.com
Bulletin: bulletinellensburg@gmail.com
Charity Requests: 509-962-9819
Pastor (Párroco): Fr. Jaime Chacón
CONTACT OUR STAFF
Bishop Tyson is now broadcasting
Sunday Masses over the airwaves:
English -- Sundays at 6:30 AM
KAPP Channels Yakima
6:30 AM on Ch. 42.1 – Yakima
6:30 AM on Ch. 35.1 – Ellensburg
CW 9 Channels Tri-Cities
Noon on Ch 19.2 – Over the Air CW9/Tri-Cities
Noon on Ch. 9 – Spectrum SD CW9/Tri-Cities
Noon on Ch. 709 – Spectrum HD CW9/Tri-Cities
Noon on Ch. 33 – Dish CW9/Tri-Cities
Noon on Ch. 20 – DirecTV CW9/Tri-Cities
Spanish (with Father Jesús Alatorre) -- Sundays at 9 AM
9 a.m. on Ch. 32 – KYPK TV Hispanavisión (Spectrum 204 or 803)
9 a.m. on Ch. 36 – KWYT TV Hispanavisión (Spectrum (276 or 888)
Parish code is 449536
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