Stewardship is based on the understanding that everything we have, including personal skills and possessions, is a gift from God. We show our gratitude for these gifts by returning a portion of them back to Him to help build the Kingdom of God on earth. This type of sacrificial giving is:
- An intentional response to God's generosity
- Proportionate to size of gifts ("first fruits,” not leftovers)
- From substance rather than our abundance
- Tied to our belief that God will provide for our security and not the world
Here are three ways you can help:
- Join a Parish Ministry or offer up extra prayers
- Share a skill that could elevate the church
- Give a financial offering online or during Mass
In addition to normal giving, Catholics are also asked to share at special times:
Special Collections
During Mass after sacrificial giving, we periodically request for prayers and financial help for special causes such as disaster relief and missionary work.
Weekly Offering
Our community parish still needs your support to fund religious education programs, maintenance, and charitable works! May God reward your generosity.
OPTION 1 - Sign-up for Online Giving.
Online giving is convenient and helps the parish by ensuring a predictable income so that we can better serve our community and get the full value from your generosity.
OPTION 2 - You may mail your Offering Envelope (for both St. Columban & St. Peter) to our address: 506 First St. S // Yelm, WA 98597 (Regular postage is required)
OPTION 3 - If you are able or live in town, please drop off your envelope at the St. Columban Parish office (Mon - Thurs 9AM-2PM). You may also use the mailbox in front of the church; please make sure your donation is dropped in the top slot and NOT in Outgoing Mail.
Fall Stewardship Campaign
One a year, parishioners are asked to pledge money for the upcoming year. Depending upon the amount projected, St. Columban and St. Peter plan their ministry efforts and enhancements.
Make a Pledge!
Making a pledge for the coming year helps us to plan and budget for the needs of our parish community. Even if you are already a faithful contributor to the parish, making your pledge adds value to your gift.
OPTION 1 - Pledge Online
OPTION 2 - Return your pledge card to the collection basket with your ordinary Sunday offering.
OPTION 3 - You may mail your pledge card (for both St. Columban & St. Peter) to our address: 506 First St. S // Yelm, WA 98597 (Regular postage is required)
OPTION 4 - If you are able or live in town, please drop off your pledge card at the St. Columban Parish office (Mon - Thurs 9AM-2PM). You may also use the mailbox in front of the church; please make sure your donation is dropped in the top slot and NOT in Outgoing Mail.
Annual Catholic Appeal
After Easter, thousands of Catholics throughout Western Washington pool together funds for:
- Training priests and deacons
- Providing social services for the needy and poor
- Sustaining Catholic school growth
- Many more ministries of the archdiocese
Please contribute to the 2022 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.
Click here to donate. Please be sure to specify "St. Columban - Yelm" or "St. Peter - Tenino" as your parish.
ACA Launch Video from Archdiocese of Seattle on Vimeo.
St. Columban - 27% Participation, 2022
St. Peter - 61% Participation, 2022
Called to Serve Christ, a campaign for our priests, sisters & family of faith
HOW TO GIVE -
Click here to visit the website to offer your contribution.
Regardless of which option you choose, please specify "St. Columban - Yelm" or "St. Peter - Tenino" as your parish.