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

Pastor (Párroco): Fr. David Jiménez
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)

Join the Students for Life for a

DRIVE THRU
BABY SHOWER FOR JESUS

this weekend
Sat, Sep 26, 5:45 to 6:30 PM
Sun, Sep 27, 9:45-10:30 AM
at St. Andrew's parking lot.

All donations are going towards CareNet Pregnancy Center of Kittitas County

What to donate:
clothing, newborn to 2 years
wipes and diapers up to size 6
unisex new car seats
maternity clothes
baby carriers, bath sets, etc.
monetary donations accepted
(checks payable to CareNet)

For more information or how to join Students for Life, contact Christine at 509-985-6248

 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

Classes in English will be resuming via ZOOM in a 2-part platform on

Tuesday or Thursday, 7 to 9 PM (Part 1)

and

Saturday, 9 to 11 AM or 11 to 1PM (Part 2)

Next class offerings:
Saturday, October 3
Social Doctrine of the Church 
9 to 11AM, Fr. Dan Steele

Catechesis
11 AM to 1 PM, Bishop Tyson


Please visit the Diocese of Yakima webpage for more detailed information
and links to the zoom meetings.  No registration required.

Stay tuned for upcoming monthly dates.  Classes in Spanish will start in October.

“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/
 

The Parable of the Two Sons. Mt 21, 28-32

28 “What is your opinion? A man had two sons. He came to the first and said, ‘Son, go out and work in the vineyard today.’ 29 He said in reply, ‘I will not,’ but afterwards he changed his mind and went. 30 The man came to the other son and gave the same order. He said in reply, ‘Yes, sir,’ but did not go. 31 Which of the two did his father’s will?” They answered, “The first.” Jesus said to them, “Amen, I say to you, tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you.
The meaning of this parable is crystal clear. The Jewish leaders are the people who said they would obey God and then did not. The tax-gatherers and the harlots are those who said that they would go their own way and then took God's way.
32 When John came to you in the way of righteousness, you did not believe him; but tax collectors and prostitutes did. Yet even when you saw that, you did not later change your minds and believe him.
Jesus makes his point clear: Good intentions are not enough. And promises don't count unless they are performed. Fine words are never a substitute for fine deeds.

LESSONS

WORKING IN THE VINEYARD. This Sunday's Gospel has a message similar to last Sunday: what mattered was not how long a person had worked in the vineyard, but whether he was at work in the vineyard at the end of the day. The story only said that the son "he repented and went", but did not say how well he did it. Thus repentance and good intention is more important than the outcome of the task.

REPENTANCE. Jesus teaches us that repentance makes us more apt to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. We can be taking about God all day long without a real change of heart, without letting him enter into my life.

FREE WILL. We can always change a NO for a YES. We have free will, the power to choose.  It is hard for us to see the simplicity of our existence. As today’s parable indicates, at every moment we are either saying “yes” or “no” to God. God has created for a purpose and has given us the freedom to find that purpose.
The consequences of our choices, especially the choices and decisions that will count not just for now but for eternity as well are important. The choices we make now will affect and shape our future.

GOD’S WILL: Another warning or caution from the parable: we may choose to do what we think that is better for us and not what God wants. We need a connection with God to know his holy will.

NECESITY OF CONVERSION.  Jesus makes it clear that words will not save us. A choice is required. The second son confessed his obedience, but did not follow through. Even though the first son insulted his father, he was saved. Why? He “changed his mind” and went into the vineyard.
The sinners in the Gospel are praised for their desire to change.
Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven. (Matthew 7:21).

QUESTIONS
So what is the moral of this story? a second chance for conversion- repentance…
How would you answer someone who says: I enjoy life now but I will repent later?
A philosopher said: I am I and my circumstances, or I transform them or they transform me. None of us knows what factors limit another’s freedom. Am I a good and positive influence to those surrounding me?
Jesus tells us that sinners are entering the Kingdom before us. What kingdom is Jesus talking about? What is Jesus’ Kingdom? (many times Jesus’ Kingdom is his doctrine being inserted in our world/ society)
Listen to Jesus saying to me, "My Son, my daughter, go and work in the vineyard today." What is my answer? Do I delay my answer? Do I say YES but intent to work later? What is the vineyard, and what work does Jesus invite me to do?
-Do you respect the will of your Father in heaven?  How can I know his will? What does God expect from me?
-Examine my good deeds. Are they more external like the son saying yes (which is good and important), or are they following what God wants me to do?
Could you pass the test of availability, sensitivity and accountability to Him?
What is the best way to answer God’s call in my life?
Meditate in Mary’s answer to God’s plead: here is the handmaid of the Lord, let it be done in me according to your will. We are invited this Sunday to say yes to the Lord with all our heart and to say it for the rest of our lives.

"Lord Jesus, change my heart that I may truly desire that which is pleasing to you. Help me to respect your will and give me the strength, joy and perseverance to carry it out wholeheartedly." Amen.
 

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

It has been a privilege serving you as your pastor during the past three years. As Msgr. Ecker says, “times flies when you are having fun”. My last three years have flown-by very fast.  Please welcome and support Fr. Jaime Chacon as your new pastor. He will bring many gifts to the parish.

Before sharing with you the fiscal situation of the parish, I will like comment on the needs of the parish and the cemetery. The parish building committee recommended an evaluation of our buildings. DOH Associates recently completed the architectural assessment and FULCRUM did the hazardous material tests. The DOH Associates invoice was $ 16,180. We are waiting for FULCRUM’s full report and invoice. As expected, they found asbestos in the parish activity center.

We must save money for the future maintenance and up keeping of our buildings, like future roof replacements and parking lot renewal. Holy Cross cemetery endowment is currently underfunded by $500,000. Special fundraising must be implemented in order for the cemetery to be financially independent from the parish in the future.

The table below shows our latest saving accounts balance in comparison to the year of my arrival.
 

Thank you for helping us in the mission to proclaim the gospel and to honor God by worshiping him in the celebration of the Eucharist and the celebration of the other sacraments. I express my deepest gratitude to all of you for welcoming me 3 years ago. I am also grateful with the parish staff and the dedicated volunteers from all the different ministries, especially those who have helped us in the reopening of the parish for the celebration of the sacraments. I will dearly miss the exceptional music chorale during the Christmas and Easter Masses.

St. Andrew’s is a parish with a long and fascinating history, and multicultural diversity. We must feel proud of being members of this beautiful parish. Please know that it has been a real blessing for me to have been your pastor. I have had such joy as a priest to have participated in the Baptisms, First Communions, Confirmations and Marriages of your families. It has also been a privilege to accompany you at times of crisis, sadness and the death of your loved ones.

Finally, I must speak of the gratitude that I have for the blessings of all my 25 years as priest. I was deeply touch by your multiple demonstrations of kindness and thoughtfulness, by your gifts and prayer intentions for me. Please keep praying for your priests and for more vocations to the consecrated life.

You are welcome to visit me whenever you are in Lake Chelan. The parish, St. Francis de Sales, is located at 215 West Allen Ave, Chelan, Washington 98816 (next to Safeway). Phone: (509) 682 2433. I will keep my current email of: padredavid@hotmail.com. The Mass schedule in Chelan is, Saturday Vigil 5 PM, Sunday 9 AM, 12 PM (Spanish).

You will always remain in my heart and in my prayers. Please say a prayer for me as I take on this new assignment.


In Christ I remain,


Fr. David Jimenez