Reconciliation

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)

 To view the August 2020 Central Washington Catholic 
please visit 
https://yakimadiocese.org/2020/09/02/august-2020-central-washington-catholic-el-catolico-washington-central/

MAGNIFICAT 2020-2021

MAGNIFICAT 2020-21 classes have resumed via ZOOM in a 2-part format.  Two to four different class topics will be offered each month on Tuesday & Thursday evening (Part 1) and Saturday mornng(Part 2).  Classes in Spanish will begin in October. 

Liturgy #1, with Bishop Tyson
Tues, Nov 3, 7—9PM
Apologetics and Ecumenism #1, with
Fr. Dan Steele,  Thr, Nov 5, 7-9PM,
Apologetics and Ecumenism #2, with
Fr. Dan Steele,  Sat, Nov 7, 9—11am
Liturgy #2, with Bishop Tyson
Sat, Nov 7, 11am—1pm

Please visit the Diocese of Yakima website for more detailed information, guide, ZOOM meeting information and calendar dates for the 2020-21 year.  No registration is required.  These monthly presentations are appropriate for anyone wanting to know more about their Catholic faith, parents, catechists, RCIA and Confirmation participants.

“We need to participate for the common good. Sometimes we hear: a good Catholic is not interested in politics. This is not true: good Catholics immerse themselves in politics by offering the best of themselves so that the leader can govern.”   – Pope Francis, 9/16/13

The Catholic bishops of the United States are pleased to offer once again to the Catholic faithful Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, their teaching document on the political responsibility of catholics.  This statement represents the bishops’ guidance for catholics in the exercise of their rights and duties as participants in our democracy.  The bishops encourage pastors, lay and religious faithful, and all people of good will to use this statement to help form their consciences; to teach those entrusted to their care; to contribute to civil and respectful public dialogue; and to shape political choices in the coming election in light of catholic teaching.  The statement lifts up our dual heritage as both faithful catholics and american citizens with rights and duties as participants in the civil order.

Please visit our diocesan website at, https://bit.ly/38je3oy for more information and digital insert.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXELzr2FtRbpab_ivamMeNw/
 

Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 26
Masses at 9AM and 10AM (Spanish)  No reservation required.

Feast of St. Andrew, Monday, November 30
Masses at 8AM and 6PM  No reservation required.


Reservations are required for the following Masses (available December 1)
call 509-962-9819 or email standrewparish@yahoo.com

Solemnity of The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Tuesday, December 8  (Holy Day of Obligation)
Masses at 8AM and 6PM, with a Holy Hour offered noon to 1PM

Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Saturday, December 12
Mass in Spanish offered at 7AM

Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)
(Holy Day of Obligation)
Vigil of Christmas, Thursday, December 24
Children's Mass 4:30 PM, 8PM & 10PM (Spanish)

Christmas Day, Friday, December 25
Masses at 9AM and 11AM (Spanish)

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
(Holy Day of Obligation)
Vigil, Thursday, December 31, 6PM (Bilingual)
Friday, January 1, 9AM & 11AM (Spanish)
 

A few days ago, someone asked me, how would he realize if his faith had matured?  Certainly, his concern was based on the fact that he was no longer a young person and felt that his faith was not yet strong enough.  I replied, “I have no answer to your question, I can only say from my experience that I feel okay knowing that my faith is not matured enough and that the Lord continues to surprise me.  I know that God gradually strengthens my faith when my companions on the journey of faith contribute to the growth of my faith, often immature.”  
When the bishop talked to me about my new assignment to the parish of St Andrew, I knew, the Lord had surprised me again.  A new time had come to enrich my immature faith; by the testimony of my new family, here at Saint Andrew’s. It's only been three weeks and I feel like God has surprised me again.  He is giving me a new home and good friends, all of you.  I know no one can grow up alone.  Just as the stone in the river needs other stones to shape its soft texture, so in the same way our faith is being shaped by the grace of God and the testimony and love of our community.  Our faith is constantly growing through difficulties and uncertainties, or the good times and prosperity as well. Thank you for your welcome and for allowing me to grow and mature my faith among you, my new family.  We will walk and mature together building a welcoming family for all.

Hace poco tiempo alguien me pregunto que cómo se daría cuanta si su fe había madurado, ciertamente su preocupación tenía fundamento en que ya no era una persona joven y sentía que su fe aun no era lo suficientemente madura. Yo no tengo respuesta a su pregunta le dije, solo puedo decir desde mi experiencia que me siento bien de sentir que mi fe no ha madurado lo suficiente y que el señor me sigue sorprendiendo sobre todo cuando mi compañero de camino en la fe aporta al crecimiento de mi fe, muchas veces inmadura.  Cuando el obispo me dio la noticia sobre mi asignación a la parroquia de san Andrés supe que el Señor me estaba sorprendiendo nuevamente. Supe que había llegado otro momento para enriquecer mi fe, a veces inmadura, de la mano de mi nueva familia. Solo han pasado tres semanas y siento que sigo creciendo, sé que nadie puede crecer solo. Así como las piedras del rio necesitan de otras para moldear su suave textura así nuestra fe se va moldeando con la gracia de Dios. A veces en dificultades y desaciertos, y a veces en los buenos momentos y prosperidad. Gracias por su acogida y sobre todo por permitir crecer y madurar mi fe en medio de ustedes, mi nueva familia. Vamos a caminar y madurar juntos construyendo una comunidad acogedora y familiar para todos.

Fr. Jaime