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 AM
First Tues. with Anointing of the Sick: 9 AM
First Thurs. with Anointing of the Sick: 9 AM (St. Peter, Tenino)
Saturday: 5:00 PM Anticipatory Mass
Holy Rosary begins 30 minutes before all Masses
All take place at St. Columban Church in Yelm unless otherwise noted.
Confessions
Fridays of Lent: 5:30-6:30 PM
No confessions will be heard on Good Friday or Holy Saturday
Saturday: 3:30-4:30 PM
Sunday: 7:00-7:45 AM (St. Peter, Tenino)
Adoration
First Friday: 6:30-7:30 PM (Resumes May 3)
Sundays: 7:00-7:30 AM (St. Peter, Tenino)
Stations of the Cross
Fridays of Lent: 6:00 PM,
followed by a Lenten Soup Suppers in the Parish Hall at 6:30 PM
Good Friday: 3:00 PM (both locations)
Easter Triduum
Holy Thursday, April 18:
Mass of the Lord's Supper - 7:00 PM
Public Adoration until 10:00 PM
Good Friday, April 19:
Liturgy of the Lord's Passion - 7:00 PM
Holy Saturday, April 20:
Easter Vigil - 8:00 PM
Easter Sunday:
8:00 AM Mass (both locations)
10:30 AM, followed by Easter Egg Hunt
About Us
The Roman Catholic Church in our area gathers together at both St. Columban Parish in Yelm and St. Peter Mission in Tenino to serve 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. Our current church, named for the Irish-born 6th century missionary to Europe Saint Columbanus, was dedicated in 1992.
Prayer Groups
Hispanic Community - Monday 6 PM,
Parish Hall
Marian Prayer Group - Monday 7 PM
Holy League Men's Prayer Group - Third Friday 6:30 PM
Mother's Group - Thursdays 10 AM, Parish Hall
Faith Formation
Children's Ministry
Sundays
Kindergarten-5th Grade
First Reconciliation & First Communion Preparation
Adult Formation
Bible Study
Thursdays
9:30 AM - St. Peter Tenino
6:30 PM - St. Columban Yelm
R.C.I.A.
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
Tuesdays - 6:30 PM
All are welcome to attend.
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
St. Peter Mission
49 Keithahn Street S
Tenino, WA 98589
360-264-2124
Events
Parish Ministries and Apostolates
Share your gifts with the community by becoming involved in our many volunteer opportunities.
Register as a Parishioner
Please fill out a downloadable registration form and turn-in to the parish office. If you have a child that you wish to attend our Faith Formation programs for Grades K -5 (Children's Ministry) or Grades 6-12 (Youth Ministry) please complete this form to register and turn-in to the parish office. Forms may also be emailed, however we may need to contact you to verify information.
Connect with our Community
We have fundraisers, breakfasts, and dinners offered throughout the year.
