Watch our Livestream Sunday Mass 10:30 AM on our YouTube channel
All Catholics in the Archdiocese of Seattle are currently dispensed from attending Holy Mass in-person, until further notice. This especially applies to vulnerable populations and those that are ill.
At this time, attendance for Holy Mass is by RSVP only, by calling 360-458-3031 x5. We will call you back to confirm your Mass time and family count. Public Mass is contingent on planning, approval of our parish plan, and availability of volunteers. The earliest we plan to open is June 14; reservations must be made no later than Thursday 2 PM prior to the Sunday.
Confessions
Walk-in at St. Columban: Fridays 4-5 pm. Fr will continue receiving appointments by calling 360-458-3031 x6 to schedule.
Anointing of the Sick
By appointment: call 360-458-3031 x6.
Parish Office Hours
St. Columban Yelm: 360-458-3031 x5 (Spanish x8) or over email parishoffice@sc-sp.org. Hours 9am-2pm M-Th, or by appointment.
St. Peter Tenino office: TBA
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
For assistance by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul please leave you name, phone number, and details of your need to 360-458-1904. Please be patient as our St. Vincent volunteers check voicemails and assist others.
Celebrating Holy Mass
Although the obligation to attend Sunday Mass is still dispensed, we have received permission to have 50 people in the church at a time. In the spirit of humility and charity, we are asking everyone to work with us on the requirements necessary to reopen. This will be a challenging time for all of us, but all things are possible with the grace of God.
The Archdiocese is allowing us to reopen, under the following requirements:
- The Archbishop asks that all who are age 10 and up wear masks. All are encouraged to bring their own masks; if you forgot to bring one, they will be available. Exceptions are made for those with health conditions that would be aggravated by wearing a face covering.
- Holy Communion will be distributed following the Final Blessing, as you exit the Church; instructions will be given before Mass begins.
- Physical distancing is required both in the church and in the parking lot, which means 6 feet of separation. The exception is only with one’s direct household family members. There will be signs, tape, and markers to aid us.
- For cleaning and sanitizing purposes, we ask people to not congregate or socialize on church property following Mass.
- A log will be kept of those who come, and you are encouraged to sign in. You are not absolutely required to give your personal information. It is important that you specify the number of people to reserve a space for them.
- Sign-up sheets will be kept for two weeks in order to allow us to contact parishioners if someone gets COVID-19.
In order to allow as many people as possible while observing new guidelines, we are asking that individuals sign up each week for the Mass at which they will attend. Anyone attending Mass does so at their own risk. Those who are vulnerable are still encouraged to stay home and watch on our YouTube channel. Please stay home if you or your children are sick.
You may make a reservation for your family by calling us at 360-458-3031 extension 5, no later than 2 PM the preceding Thursday. We will call you back to confirm your reservation. If you leave a voicemail but do not get a call back, then please be patient as we attempt to get back to you.
How to view Mass online or on TV/radio
Please contact us at parishoffice@sc-sp.org or call 360-458-3031 x3 for more information on becoming Catholic, preparing for Marriage, or registering your child or youth for Faith Formation, First Holy Communion, or Confirmation.
In-person Faith Formation and Sacramental Preparation classes for Children (K-5) and Youth (6-12) preparing for First Holy Communion and Confirmation are currently suspended. Please contact us for do-at-home materials and links to online sources.
Christ instituted the sacraments of the new law. There are seven: Baptism, Confirmation, the Eucharist, Penance, the Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders and Matrimony. The seven sacraments touch all the stages and all the important moments of Christian life: they give birth and increase, healing and mission to the Christian's life of faith. There is thus a certain resemblance between the stages of natural life and the stages of the spiritual life.
-Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraph 1210
Register as a Parishioner
Register online or call us at
1-360-458-3031
Please fill out a downloadable registration form and turn-in to the parish office. Forms may also be emailed, however we may need to contact you to verify information.
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We are a Catholic faith community that seeks to place God first, to know him, and to grow in holiness together. We strive to live the Gospel through the Eucharist, in our teaching, and way of life.
The Roman Catholic Church in our area gathers together at both St. Columban Parish in Yelm and St. Peter Mission in Tenino to minister to the communities of McKenna, Nisqually, Rainier, Roy, Tenino, and Yelm in southeast Thurston and southwest Pierce counties. We are a parish of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Seattle.
Our community has grown since its origins at the former St. Margaret Mary Church in McKenna. Our current church is named for the Irish-born 6th century missionary to Europe Saint Columbanus.
