About Sacred Heart · Pullman, Washington
Sacred Heart Catholic Church is a parish of the Diocese of Spokane serving the Whitman County community in Pullman, Washington — the home of Washington State University. The parish holds its founding year as 1913 and gathers in a church at 440 NE Ash Street near downtown Pullman. Its mission statement describes the community as 'an inclusive Catholic family; united in faith, service and justice; grounded in the Eucharist; committed to a lifetime of spiritual growth.' Worship is offered in English most days, with a Spanish-language Mass celebrated on the first and third Sundays of the month. The parish is active in faith formation for children and adults, Catholic social outreach through groups such as the St. Francis Guild and Caritas Committee, and fellowship through the Knights of Columbus, the Men's Prayer Group, and the SHARE women's faith-sharing group.
- Established
- 1913
- Patron
- Sacred Heart of Jesus
- Rector
- Jim Evermann (per current parish staff page)
- Diocese
- Diocese of Spokane
Why belong here
Sacred Heart offers the full rhythm of Catholic sacramental life — daily Mass, Saturday vigil and Sunday Masses, weekday Eucharistic adoration on Thursdays with rosary and Benediction, and Saturday confessions — alongside a strong bilingual outreach (a Spanish Mass the 1st and 3rd Sundays). Parishioners of every age can join faith formation for children and adults, the Knights of Columbus (Council 7350), the SHARE women's faith-sharing group, a Saturday men's prayer group, parish music ministries, and social-justice groups such as the Caritas Committee and the St. Francis Guild, which directly helps Whitman County neighbors with rent, utilities, food, and gas.
Mass times at Sacred Heart
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM in the church, or by appointment (call 509-332-5312)
Adoration times
- Thursday 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM in the church: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at 6:00 PM, rosary, Evening Prayer at 6:30 PM, and Benediction to close the hour (come for all or part)
About Sacred Heart Parish
Sacred Heart Catholic Church is a Diocese of Spokane parish located at 440 NE Ash Street in Pullman, Washington, the college town of Washington State University. The parish was founded in 1913 and today describes itself as 'an inclusive Catholic family; united in faith, service and justice; grounded in the Eucharist; committed to a lifetime of spiritual growth.' Worship is offered daily in English, with a Spanish Mass celebrated on the first and third Sundays of the month.
- Diocese: Spokane
- Founded: 1913
- Patron: Sacred Heart of Jesus
- Languages: English, Spanish
Other Devotions
The parish keeps a regular rhythm of Marian and Eucharistic devotion alongside the Mass schedule.
- Friday Rosary — 12:15 PM in the church
- May Crowning — a crown of flowers is placed on the statue of the Blessed Mother at Mass, with flowers brought by the congregation
- Book of Intentions — available at the back wall of the church for personal prayer intentions
Parish Staff & Leadership
Sacred Heart's current staff page lists the pastor as Jim Evermann. Earlier parish bulletins (2022–2024) named Father Steve Dublinski as pastor and Jim Evermann as deacon. The parish office is staffed by an Office Manager/Youth Ministry Coordinator (Linea Johnson), a Parish Administrative Assistant & Bulletin Editor who is bilingual English/Spanish (Jessica Ortiz-Eriamiatoe), and a Director of Faith Formation (Angela Nelson) along with a bilingual Faith Formation Assistant.
- Pastor — Jim Evermann (per current staff page)
- Deacon — Jim Evermann (per 2022–2024 bulletins)
- Office Manager & Youth Ministry Coordinator — Linea Johnson ([email protected])
- Parish Administrative Assistant & Bulletin Editor (English/Spanish) — Jessica Ortiz-Eriamiatoe ([email protected])
- Director of Faith Formation — Angela Nelson ([email protected])
- Faith Formation Assistant (English/Spanish) — Lourdes Perez ([email protected])
- Pastoral Council Co-Chairs — Trisha Doumit and Marie Parrish
Faith Formation & Religious Education
Faith Formation is offered for children from pre-K through high school, with an active Faith Formation Board providing oversight, hiring, curriculum support, and adult education topics. Adult faith formation has included classes using Ascension Press's 'Jesus: The Way, the Truth, and the Life' — a ten-session video-and-discussion series filmed in Israel, the Middle East, and Europe, held on Sunday mornings at 9:45 AM. The parish also coordinates preparation for Confirmation and First Holy Communion.
- Faith Formation for Pre-K through High School
- Adult Faith Formation (Sunday morning video series + discussion)
- Confirmation & First Holy Communion preparation
- Faith Formation Board (meets the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM in the Social Hall)
Music & Liturgical Ministries
Sacred Heart invites parishioners to join the parish music group, and weekend bulletins regularly list Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Ushers, Mass Servers, and Greeters for each Mass. Altar care and linen care are coordinated through the Altar Society.
- Parish Music Group — call parish office to join
- Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Ushers, Servers, Greeters — scheduled per weekend
- Altar Society — altar and linen care for the church
Parish Fellowship & Prayer Groups
Small-group prayer and fellowship are a strong part of parish life at Sacred Heart. Groups meet regularly in the social hall and other parish spaces.
- Men's Prayer Group — Saturdays 7:15 AM in the social hall
- SHARE — all-women's faith sharing group (Wednesdays, noon–1:00 PM in the social hall)
- Sacred Heart Women of Service — call parish office
- Helping Hands — meal support for parishioners in need
Outreach, Charity & Social Justice
Sacred Heart runs an extensive charity and outreach network in Whitman County, established and grown over decades of parish life.
- St. Francis Guild — direct aid for Whitman County residents needing help with rent, utilities, food, gas, or furniture. Contact the parish office (509-332-5312) or email Jessica Ortiz-Eriamiatoe; bilingual (English/Spanish) intake.
- Caritas Committee — researches charities and disburses a set percentage of parish income to outside causes (established 1990 by the Pastoral Council, originally set to grow toward 10% of income). Chair: Bonita Lawhead.
- Sacred Heart Social Justice Ministry — contacts: Tim Paulitz (509-332-6184), Francy Bose (509-332-5114).
- Communion for the Homebound — coordinated by the deacon.
- Knights of Columbus — Pullman Council 7350; supports parish and community service (notably contributed $1,000 toward Ukrainian refugee relief in 2022, bringing total parish collections for that cause to $13,647.24).
- Refugee Resettlement and Catholic Relief Services (CRS) — supported via parish donations.
Sacraments
The parish celebrates the seven sacraments; baptism and marriage require advance notice so preparation can be scheduled.
- Baptism — please plan at least two weeks in advance; contact the parish office
- Marriage — please plan at least four months in advance; contact the parish office
- Reconciliation — Saturdays 3:00–4:00 PM, or by appointment
- Eucharist — daily and Sunday Masses; Communion brought to the homebound
- Confirmation — preparation for youth, including Confirmation and First Holy Communion celebrated with the bishop
- Anointing of the Sick — contact the parish office
Visiting & Practical Information
Sacred Heart makes worship accessible both in person and online, with a number of practical accommodations for visitors and homebound parishioners.
- Address: 440 NE Ash Street, Pullman, WA 99163
- Parish phone: 509-332-5312; Faith Formation office: 509-332-4402
- Wheelchair entry: from the alley at the back of the church
- Parking-lot radio broadcast of Sunday 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM Masses
- All Masses livestreamed on Facebook (facebook.com/sacredheartpullman)
- Online giving link available via the parish website
Contact & Social Media
Parishioners and visitors can stay connected through the parish website, the parish bulletin (emailed via Flocknote), and the parish's social-media pages.
- Website: www.sacredheartpullman.org
- Facebook: facebook.com/sacredheartpullman
- Instagram: instagram.com/sacredheartpullman
- Parish bulletin email: [email protected]
- Parish office phone: 509-332-5312
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Father Steve Dublinski
Listed as pastor in parish bulletins 2022–2024.