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.
Holy Mass
Sunday:
8:00 AM (St. Peter, Tenino)
10:30 AM
Tuesday-Friday: 9:00 AM
First Tues. with Anointing of the Sick: 9:00 AM
First Thurs. with Anointing of the Sick: 9:00 AM (St. Peter, Tenino)
Saturday: 5:00 PM Anticipatory Sunday liturgy
All Saints Day (Friday, Nov. 1) - Holy Day of Obligation
9:00 AM -St. Peter, Tenino
7:00 PM - St. Columban
All take place at St. Columban Church in Yelm unless otherwise noted.
Recitation of the Holy Rosary begins 30 minutes before all Masses and Monday 8:30 AM
T W O M A S S L O C A T I O N S
St. Columban Parish
506 First Street S
Yelm, WA 98597
360-458-3031
First Coats for Kids Car Show
Catechist Commissioning – Sept. 2019
Register Now for Children’s and Youth Faith Formation
Confirmation Mass
Spaghetti Dinner
Christmastide at St. Columban
Oktoberfest
Busy September Sunday!
Winter Clothes Closet
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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.
Prayer Groups
Hispanic Community - Monday 6:30 PM,
Parish Hall
Marian Prayer Group - Monday 7 PM, Church
Holy League Men's Prayer Group - Third Friday 6:30 PM, Church
Mother's Group - Thursdays 10 AM, Parish Hall
Service Ministries
Altar Society - Meets third Saturdays
Holy Communion to the Home-bound
Contact Jennifer to schedule.
Knights of Columbus - Meets third Wednesdays
Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Meets third Thursdays. For emergency assistance please leave you name, number, and details of your need to (360) 458-1904.
Women's Club - Meets second Tuesdays
Faith Formation
To register your child for please complete this form to register and turn-in to the parish office.
Children's Ministry - Kindergarten - 5th Grade & Sacramental Prep
Classes resume September 8.
Youth Ministry - Faith Formation for 6th-12 Grade & Confirmation Prep More info here (Click here for Confirmation Photos)
Adult Bible Study - Thurs. 9:30 AM (St. Peter Tenino),
Thurs. 6:30 PM (St. Columban, resumes Sept. 5)
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Tuesday 6:30 PM. Please contact the office to inquire joining the Catholic Faith. All adults are welcome to attend classes to enrich their faith.
Teaching Safety class information
For more information on our prayer groups, faith formation, parish ministries and apostolates, please contact the Parish Office.
(360) 458-3031
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Connect with our Community
We have fundraisers, breakfasts, and dinners offered throughout the year.
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.
