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

There is an old legend about Satan one day having a yard sale. He thought he’d get rid of some of his old tools that were cluttering up the place. So there was gossip, slander, adultery, lying, greed, power-hunger, and more laid out on the tables. Interested buyers were crowding the tables, curious, handling the goods. One customer, however, strolled way back in the garage and found on a shelf a well-oiled and cared-for tool. He brought it out to Satan and inquired if it was for sale. “Oh, no!” Satan answered. “That’s my tool. Without it I couldn’t wreck the Church! It’s my secret weapon!” “But what is it?” the customer inquired. “It’s the tool of discouragement,” the devil said.
 
According to the Merrian-Webster dictionary, discouragement is “a feeling of having lost hope or confidence.” It is a deterrent to make us take action, like the loss of enthusiasm. There are reasons to feel discouraged today: an out- of control pandemic in some areas, new economic worries, new social gathering restrictions, national riots bringing destruction and division, frustration with some elected government officials, etc. In this time of uncertainties is when our faith should shine, as St. Paul proclaims, nothing can separate us from the love of Christ.

Jesus in the gospel says: whoever does not take up his cross and follow after me is not worthy of me.”  The cross is the symbol of our personal sacrifice and commitment. To follow the Lord is to become his disciples. By doing it, we will find the real meaning of life: “whoever loses his life for my sake will find it”. We can compare the cross to the sail in a sail boat. If the sail is oriented in the right direction, the wind will move the boat. If the sail is misplaced in the wrong way, it can be very disastrous for the boat for it can break the boat’s mast or even capsize it.  The saints who embraced the cross, were able to identify themselves with the sufferings of Christ, and grew in holiness by accepting it.
 
Reflections
What place does God have in my life?
What are the obstacles that hinder me from being a good disciple? What do I lose when I follows Jesus?
What do I have to do to see Christ in others?
Why does Jesus want me to forsake myself to follow him?
What are my attitudes toward the people who are "different" (in lifestyle, belief, culture, educational background...) from me?
 
“Lord, no eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has conceived the things you have prepared for those who love you. Set us ablaze with the fire of the Holy Spirit, that we may love you in and above all things and so receive the rewards you have promised us through Christ our Lord.” (from A Christian’s Prayer Book)

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 appoitment 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) 901-3885
Email: standrewparish@yahoo.com
Bulletin: bulletinellensburg@gmail.com
Charity Requests:  509-962-9819

Pastor (Párroco): Fr. David Jiménez
CONTACT OUR STAFF

 

May 2020 Central Washington Catholic is ready for viewing

 https://yakimadiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/CWC_May_2020_Eng.pdf

 https://yakimadiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/CWC_May_2020_Span.pdf
 

Bishop Tyson is now broadcasting
Sunday Masses over the airwaves:

English -- Sundays at noon
CW 9 Channels Yakima
Noon on Ch. 29.2 – Yakima CW9/Yakima
Noon on Ch. 29.2 – Ellensburg CW9/Yakima
Noon on Ch. 9 – Charter SD CW9/Yakima
Noon on Ch. 709 – Charter HD CW9/Yakima
Noon on Ch. 33 – Dish CW9/Yakima
Noon and on Ch. 20 – DirecTV CW9/Yakima

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)

QUO VADIS DAYS (QVD) TOUR:  Due to COVID-19, the annual week retreat for young men has turned into a day retreat at specific locations throughout the Diocese.  All Catholic young men ages 15-25 are invited to spend the day with others looking at the Lord’s call in your life while having fun.  QVD is led by priests and seminarians of the Diocese of Yakima and is supported by the Diocesan Office of Vocations.  Cost is $15.  For more information or registration visit   https://yakimadiocese.org/2020/06/15/quo-vadis-days-2020/  
Daisy Perez at 509-965-7117 x-1014 or daisy.perez@yakimadiocese.org OR
seminarian Daniel Sanchez at 509-367-5297 or daniel.sanchez@yakimadiocese.org. 
Upcoming dates/locations:  Sat, June 27, Our Lady of Fatima, Moses Lake; Sat, July 11, St. Joseph, Kennewick; Sat, July 18, St. Joseph, Wenatchee; Sat, July 25, Blessed Sacrament, Grandview; Sat, Aug 1, Holy Family, Yakima.