In the spirit of Mary, our mother, the Daughters of Mary strive to be attentive to the spiritual and corporal needs of our pastor, parish, and community through service and prayer. The daughters host receptions following Sunday Masses and special liturgies, such as after funeral, First Communion, and Confirmation Masses. Other service initiatives include the Cards of Comfort, where greeting cards are sent to nursing homes to give joy during various holidays, as well as the annual Giving Tree during Christmas. They are also instrumental in organizing the Spring Bazaar, Parish Picnic, and women’s Christmas party.
The daughters meet in the Parish Hall every fourth Tuesday of every month at 6pm for a business meeting and fellowship.  All women of the parish are members and are invited to participate.

Trained extraordinary ministers also bring Communion to those who cannot physically attend Mass due to health constraints.  They service local care facilities and private residences in Tenino, Yelm and surrounding areas (Roy/McKenna). 

Saint Columban Council 17152 and Assembly 3947 of the Knights of Columbus host monthly breakfasts, quarterly community dinners, and several fundraisers. In June, the knights host the Coats for Kids Car Show, which raises money for winter coats, which are distributed after Thanksgiving. Council events at the parish include the Outdoor Sale in May, Oktoberfest, Spaghetti Dinner, and St. Patrick’s Dinner. All men of the parish are welcome!  Members meet every third Thursday of the month in the Parish Hall.

Item descripInspired by Gospel values, members of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SVdP) help the poor by offering person-to-person service to neighbors in need who may lack resources for daily living. Volunteers encourage spiritual formation and discipleship among those they assist. Through prayer, the allocation of monetary assistance, and fellowship, members encourage neighbors to seek Christ, and they inspire parish community members to open their hearts to the poor. The Yelm conference of SVdP hosts a Walk for the Poor fundraiser in September, and parishioners may also make direct donations throughout the year. Members give their time to monitor the SVdP help line and meet monthly every third Thursday at 7pm to pray, reflect on scripture, and discuss administrative matters and cases. To contact them for assistance or to join their ranks, call (360) 458-1904.tion

This group at St. Peter Tenino hosts charitable campaigns to help the community. Their initiatives include the Socktober sock drive and backpack drive, which support Tenino Community Services.

The Winter Clothes Closet ministry provides warm clothing to those in need during the winter months. Volunteers sort through donations and give their time to open the hall for guests to obtain clothes, no questions asked. The clothes closet operates seasonally from November to February.