Welcome to Saint Columban
We proclaim 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 our current church in Yelm is named for the Irish-born 6th century missionary to Europe St. Columbanus of Bobbio. We have also been present in Tenino since 1891 through St. Peter Mission, named for the apostle and first pope.
Mass Times
Saint Columban Yelm
Sunday: 10:30 am
Saturday: (Sunday anticipatory Liturgy): 5:00 pm
Daily Mass : Tuesday - Friday: 9:00 am
Saint Peter Tenino
Sunday: 8:00 am
First Friday: 9:00 am (No First Friday Mass May 3rd)
See Event schedule below or subscribe to the Parish App for any changes to regular schedule.
Confession
Saturday: 3:30-4:30 pm at St. Columban
Sunday: 7:00-7:45am at St. Peter
By appointment: Call 360-458-3031 x6 to schedule
(Link to an Examination of Conscience)
First Friday
Mass: 9:00 am at St. Peter
Devotions & Adoration: 6:30 pm at St. Columban (Download booklet here)
Anointing of the Sick
Call 360-458-3031 x6.
Parish Office
All office needs for parishioners of both locations are handled at St. Columban.
In-person Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:30 am - 2:00 pm / Friday by appointment
Phone: 360-458-3031 x2 (Spanish x5)
Email: [email protected]
Charities
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.
Upcoming Events
Monday April 22, 2024
7:00PM Rosary Prayer Group - Church
Tuesday April 23, 2024
9:00AM Daily Mass
Intentions of: Ezequiel Makinster
6:30PM Spanish Prayer Group - Hall
Wednesday April 24, 2024
9:00AM Daily Mass
In memory of: Shirley Greenleaf RIP
9:30AM Bible Study - St. Peter Mission
Thursday April 25, 2024
NO DAILY MASS
9:30AM Altar Society Weekly Church Cleaning
6:00PM Choir Practice - Church
6:30PM Sunday Scripture Study - RE Bldg
Friday April 26, 2024
9:00AM Daily Mass
6:30PM Confirmation Mass
Bishop Frank Schuster presiding
Saturday April 27, 2024
3:30-4:15PM Confession
5:00PM Anticipatory Sunday Mass
Sunday April 28, 2024 - 5th Sunday of Easter
7:30-7:45AM Confession
8:00AM Mass at St. Peter Mission (Tenino)
9:00AM Religious Ed Classes (K-5) - RE Bldg
9:15AM Confirmation Class - Sm. Hall/Youth Space
10:30AM Mass at St. Columban
Saint Columban Parish
506 First Street S
Yelm, WA 98597
Saint Peter Mission
149 Keithahn St. S
Tenino, WA 98589
A Community of Faith
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.
Our community has grown since its origins at the former St. Margaret Mary Church in McKenna, and our current church in Yelm is named for the Irish-born 6th century missionary to Europe Saint Columbanus. We have also been present in Tenino since 1891 through Saint Peter Mission, named for the apostle and first pope.
Parishioners contribute their time, talent, and treasure to support several ministries, which include the Daughters of Mary, the Knights of Columbus, and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
Sacrificial Giving
Consider a gift to help support the many ministries and the upkeep of our church communities. Learn more here.
A prayer attributed to St. Columban: Lord, kindle our lamps, Savior most dear to us, that we may always shine in your presence and always receive light from you, the Light Perpetual, so that our own personal darkness may be overcome, and the world’s darkness driven from us. Amen.