About St. John the Baptist · Cle Elum, Washington
St. John the Baptist Parish is a small Catholic faith community in the heart of Cle Elum, Washington, serving parishioners in the Upper Kittitas County area. Established in 1914, the parish shares its pastor and administration with Immaculate Conception Parish in nearby Roslyn, offering weekend and weekday Mass, religious education, and sacramental preparation. With its historic mountain-town setting along I-90, the parish welcomes locals, visitors, and outdoor travelers seeking prayer and fellowship.
- Established
- 1914
- Patron
- St. John the Baptist
- Diocese
- Diocese of Yakima
Why belong here
A welcoming mountain-town parish rooted in over a century of Catholic faith, offering intimate liturgies, family sacramental preparation, and a shared pastoral life with Immaculate Conception in Roslyn.
Mass times at St. John the Baptist
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 3:30 PM or by appointment at (509) 674-2531 ext 5
Adoration times
- 1st Friday of each month after 8:00 AM Mass until 12:00 PM at Immaculate Conception, Roslyn
History
The Catholic presence in Cle Elum reaches back to at least 1887, when St. John the Baptist recorded the baptism of Baby McDermott. The parish was formally established in 1914 and has served generations of families in the Upper County, including miners, railroad workers, and their descendants.
Worship and Sacraments
The parish celebrates a Saturday Vigil Mass, Sunday Mass, and two weekday Masses. The Sacrament of Penance is available before Vigil Mass, and adoration is held monthly in Roslyn. Baptisms are scheduled on the 2nd and 4th weekends of each month.
Community Life
St. John the Baptist partners with Immaculate Conception in Roslyn to provide religious education, baptismal preparation, and outreach in the local community.