We belong to Christ, not ourselves.
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.
Please join us for First Friday Devotions live on our Facebook Page at 6:30PM. You can download a digital copy of the booklet here.
Saint Columban Parish
506 First Street S, Yelm, WA 98597
For more information on our prayer groups, faith formation, parish ministries and apostolates, please contact the Parish Office. (360) 458-3031
Mass Times
Sunday Mass: 10:30 am
Saturday (Sunday anticipatory Liturgy): 5:00 pm
Weekday Mass: Tuesday - Friday (except First Fridays) 9:00 am
Confession
Saturday: 3:30-4:30 pm
By appointment: Call 360-458-3031 x6 to schedule
First Friday Devotions & Adoration
9:00AM at St. Peter's in Tenino
6:30PM at St. Columban
Anointing of the Sick
Following First Friday Devotions
By appointment: call 360-458-3031 x6.
Parish Office Hours
Hours 9am-2pm M-Th, or by appointment.
506 First St. S / Yelm, WA 98597
Phone: 360-458-3031 x5 (Spanish x8) or over email parishoffice@saintcolumbanyelm.org
Sunday Mass 8:00am
Mission Office - Phone: 360-264-2124 or over email gaby@saintcolumbanyelm.org
Mass Attendance
In accordance with guidance from the Archdiocese, in-person Mass attendance is on a first come first served basis with the following protocols in place:
*Masks are required unless you have a medical exemption
*If you wish to remain distanced from others you may do so at your own discretion.
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.
Music During Mass
In accordance with Archdiocesan guidelines, congregational signing is limited to the Mass Parts and Responses only. Currently, we use the Siena Chant for the Gloria and the Mass Parts sung during the Eucharistic prayers. A worship aid has been provided in the front of your pew missal and below are recordings for you to familiarize yourself at home if you wish to do so.
Sanctus, Memorial Acclamation, Agnus Dei
A Community of Faith
We spread the Roman Catholic faith to the communities of McKenna, Nisqually, Rainier, Roy, Tenino, and Yelm in southeast Thurston and southwest Pierce counties.
Our community has grown since its origins at the former St. Margaret Mary Church in McKenna, and current church is named for the Irish-born 6th century missionary to Europe Saint Columbanus.
To register as a parishioner 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.
Charities
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
For assistance please leave your 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.
Winter Clothes Closet
Open Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00pm - 8:00pm from December - March in the old church building. Call Parish office or Saint Vincent de Paul to verify hours.
Sacrificial Giving
Consider a gift to help support the many ministries and the upkeep of our church communities.
For more information about other ways to donate, click here.
Called the Serve Christ campaign, click here.
Date: September 8
Time: 12:10 pm – 1:10 pm
Location: St. James Cathedral
Bishop Mueggenborg will celebrate with us before he moves this September to become the Bishop for the Diocese of Reno. Join us to say good bye!
Please contribute to the 2021 Annual Catholic Appeal. Your support is essential to the mission of the Church in Western Washington. Thanks to your generosity, our church is here in times of need providing comfort and hope. Learn more here.
All contributions received over our goal will come directly back to St. Columban and St. Peter as a rebate. This year’s rebate projects will be announced.
Please be sure to specify "St. Columban - Yelm" or "St. Peter - Tenino" as your parish.
St. Columban ACA Progress
St. Peter ACA Progress
FORMED.org
FORMED.org has insightful videos, kid-friendly cartoons, movies, and talks from well-known Catholic speakers, all accessible from the comfort of your own home. All parishioners are invited to utilize FORMED, from the Augustine Institute, your destination for in-home faith formation and study. Access to parishioners is free.
Three ways to grow your faith this year
Be Fed
Join Archbishop Etienne as he shares insights and speaks with local young adults about real issues we face today and how Christ, present in the Eucharist, can truly nourish us.
Year of St. Joseph
Pray with us in this Year of St. Joseph, established by Pope Francis, to follow St. Joseph's example and fully embrace God's will and strengthen our faith life..
Year of the Family
Celebrate the Year of the Family, established by Pope Francis on the Feast of St. Joseph, to live the joy, beauty and love of family life through Christ.
Knights of Columbus
All men of the parish are invited to join Saint Columban Council 17152 of the Knights of Columbus. Meetings are held once a month. Our council's big annual events include the Coats of Kids Car Show held every August, which raises money for winter coats which are distributed in November.
St. Columban Prayer Garden
Blessed on November 23, 2020, the prayer garden reflects the collaborative efforts and donations from parishioners. In conjunction with rebates from the Annual Catholic Appeal, a statue of St. Columban was purchased and installed. This was later followed by a the installation of a paved pathway lined with donated bricks, forever memorializing both our current and former clergy, parishioners, and their families.
Work on the garden continues with plans to add Outdoor Stations of the Cross, a Privacy Fence, and Benches. If you would like to purchase a memorial brick or donate a bench, please click on the link to download the order form.
