St. Martin of Tours Church

Schedule of services

Special upcoming Mass

Thursday, June 6, 2024 (10 am)

Baccalaureate Mass for Holy Rosary Bilingual Academy - all welcome to attend

Weekday Masses

School Masses on Thursdays (10 am) - when school in session

Fridays (10 am) - Confessions and Adoration following Mass

Lenten Reconciliation at All Saints Church

Saturdays from 4 to 4:45 pm inside church

503 3rd St SW, Puyallup 98371

Weekend Masses

Sundays (8:30 and 10 am)

Anointing of the Sick

For available options, contact the Parish Office (number below)

Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA)

Please introduce yourself to Fathers Michael or Val after any Mass, or call the Parish Office -

(253) 922-7882 - to express your interest and learn about upcoming sessions.

Anyone, from life-long Catholics to those yet to be initiated, is welcome to the program.

Emergency Sacramental care or other requests

Please call the Parish Office at (253) 922-7882 or (253) 286-0021

Upcoming events

St. Martin of Tours Parish offers a variety of events throughout the year for visitors to build relationships, grow in faith and and feel welcome in our community.

Partners in the Gospel

Now underway

April 2024 update

Upcoming pastoral appointments for Partners in the Gospel were announced during Masses in early April. Beginning July 1, 2024, Rev. Cal Christiansen will be Pastor for Parish Family # 34:

St. Martin of Tours and Holy Rosary Bilingual Academy, All Saints Parish and School (Puyallup) and Sacred Heart (Tacoma).

Our Parochial Vicars will be Rev. Dexter Dais, Rev. Gilberto Mora Tapia and Deacon Maximiliano Muñoz (to be ordained in June).

Beginning July 1, Father Michael will serve as Pastor of St. Charles Borromeo and St. Leo (Tacoma), and Father Val will be Parochial Vicar for Holy Family and St. John Mary Vianney (Kirkland). Find the full list of assignments and a new letter from Archbishop Etienne at the links below.

LIST OF OFFICIAL APPOINTMENTS

ARCHBISHOP'S APRIL 2024 LETTER

During this time of transition, please keep our current pastoral leadership in your prayers, as we welcome with Christ's love our new leaders this Summer.

Over the next 3 years, our Parish Family will come together to become 1 canonical Parish under the guidance of our Pastor and Parochial Vicars.

(Please note that this does not mean 1 single church building or campus.)

This pastoral planning effort is taking place across the Archdiocese of Seattle to reinvigorate and renew our local Church to better respond to the needs of the people and reflect the realities of today. Please continue to pray for this renewal effort, and especially for the members of our new Parish Family.

Learn more about Partners in the Gospel by visiting the Archdiocese's website.

now underway
2024 annual catholic appeal

The Appeal supports over 60 ministries throughout the Archdiocese of Seattle. Funds raised over this Parish's Appeal goal of $38,091 go towards our on-campus projects! Give through an Appeal envelope at Mass or click the blue 'DONATE' image to the left. Your generosity means so much to so many! Learn more about the Appeal here.
mondays (7 pm; all saints parish center)
Men's ministry

On May 13, All Saints Men's Ministry will begin a book by author Richard Rohr: "From Wild Man to Wise Man," which focuses on male spirituality. Participants are asked to bring a copy. Men's Ministry joins on Monday evenings at 7 pm in the All Saints Parish Center (506 3rd St SW, Puyallup 98371). For details, please call (253) 845-7521.
wednesday (12 - 2 pm; all saints parish center)
all saints rosary makers ministry

Rosary Makers Ministry meets weekly in Room 240 of the All Saints Parish Center (506 3rd St SW, Puyallup). All people 12 and older can learn how to make Rosaries and St. Benedict house blessings...or share your skills with us! Supplies will be provided. For details, contact Deb at (253) 720-8861.
now until june 2024 (after 8:30 AND 10 AM MASSES)
altar society greeting card sale

The greeting sale continues until June! The ladies of Altar Society have a variety of cards for special occasions throughout the year available for purchase at great prices - $0.25 each or 5 cards for $1.00! Please visit the Parish Hall after 8:30 and 10 am Masses on Sundays. Click here to learn more about Altar Society.
may 15, 2024 (10 am)
St. Vincent de Paul meeting

Consider serving as a volunteer or donor for the St. Vincent de Paul Conference. This ministry meets twice a month with a mission to connect our local brothers and sisters with housing, utilities and other essentials. Visit our Parish Life webpage to learn more, and answer the "de Paul call" today!
may 16, 2024 (5:30 pM; all saints parish center)
parkinson's group meeting

Individuals with Parkinson's and their caregivers are welcome to these monthly meetings inside All Saints Parish Center (506 3rd St SW, Puyallup 98371). Affiliated with APDA (American Parkinson Disease Association), this group discusses local opportunities, ministries and contacts for support. For details, email Jeanie here.
june 1, 2024 (10 am; st. james cathedral)
mass of ordination to the priesthood

Congratulations to All Saint Parish's Deacon Kyle Rink for joining the priesthood, as well as Deacon Maximiliano Muñoz (who begins as our Parish Family's Parochial Vicar on July 1). All are invited to the 10 am Mass on June 1 at St. James Cathedral (804 9th Ave, Seattle 98104), or watch the livestream on Facebook or Vimeo. Learn more here.
june 4, 2024 (10 am - 12 pm)
Altar Society meeting

The season's final Altar Society meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 4, in the Parish Hall's Social Room. All ladies of St. Martin of Tours are invited to attend and bring a potluck item.

Click here to discover more about this fulfilling ministry!
June 8, 2024 (10 AM - 12 PM; l'arche tahoma hope)
monthly meetup for young adults

Father Val’s monthly invitation to L’Arche Tahoma Hope for young adults continues! Ages 18 to 39 gather from 10 am to noon to work on service projects together at 11814 Vickery Ave E, Tacoma 98446. Feel good doing good in our community! Visit our Young Adults webpage or email Father Val for more information.
june 6 to 11, 2024
holy rosary bilingual academy events

Celebrate the end of the school year at these events:
June 6 - Baccalaureate Mass at 10 am
June 10 - Field Day (to volunteer or donate, call (253) 272-7012)
June 11 - last school day (gather at 11:45 am and wish students a happy Summer!)
june 12, 2024 (6 pm)
food, field games and fun for youth

Anyone in Grades 7 to 12 (and of course, our recent high school grads!) can kick off the start of Summer on our campus at 6 pm on June 12 for food, field games and fun. More youth gatherings this season are in the works - please check this page and our social media for updates, or email Ms. Terri.
august 2 and 3, 2024 (hours to be determined)
parish rummage sale

Get ready to shop this Summer at the Altar Society's annual Rummage Sale (August 2 and 3)! Volunteers are greatly appreciated on the event dates and the weeks preceding - please call the Parish Office at (253) 922-7882 if interested. Visit our Parish Life webpage for guidelines on acceptable items to donate beginning July 1.

Recent events

May 4, 2024

Holy Rosary Bilingual Academy Auction

St. Martin of Tours is a member of the Archdiocese of Seattle

Please click the graphic below for more information

Local and Archdiocesan news

National Eucharistic Revival

Now until Pentecost 2025

In 2022, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops launched a movement called Eucharistic Revival, for Catholics across the country to deepen their devotion to the Real Presence in the Eucharist.

More information and resources may be found online here.

Donations during Puyallup Farmers' Market

Now to October 2024

During the Puyallup Farmers' Market season, All Saints Knights of Columbus Council 1629 are accepting donations for parking in the All Saints Parish Center lot (506 3rd St SW, Puyallup 98371) during Market hours beginning Saturday, April 27.

Thank you for your contribution towards charities supported by the Knights.

Faith on Fire Catholic Weekend

June 21 to 23, 2024

Begin Summer 2024 at the 14th Annual Faith on Fire Catholic Weekend! The 3-day event (June 21 to 23) at St. Mary Parish in Anacortes kicks off with 5 pm Mass celebrated by Bishop Schuster. Bring the family as lessons for youth and adults are provided, as well as meal plans and even camping with a tent, trailer or RV.

Discover more and register by clicking here.

Camp Solanus

August 11 - 17, 2024

Registration is now open for Camp Solanus, an opportunity for young Catholic men entering 7th, 8th and 9th Grade. The one-week overnight experience will be held at Camp Hamilton in Monroe from August 11 to 17. Campers will have fun while encountering Jesus and growing as Catholic leaders.

For more information or to register, click here.

Synod Assembly in Rome

Fall 2024

Thank you to all who participated in the Interim Synods at All Saints and St. Martin of Tours Parishes in early 2024. The information received is first synthesized by the Archdiocese of Seattle, then Archbishop Etienne - selected as one of 400 delegates - will take the synthesized data to the next Synod Assembly in Rome in Fall 2024.

Pope Francis has acted on 10 items from the first Synod already - read more here in an article from Northwest Catholic.

Report unethical behavior

The Archdiocese of Seattle offers all people these resources for reporting unethical behavior:

EthicsPoint

For confidential reporting of ethical violations, or violations of Archdiocesan policies

(844) 815-8236 / Click here for EthicsPoint webpage

Victim assistance

For reporting suspicion of abuse by any Church personnel

(800) 446-7762 / Click here for email

Catholic Bishop Abuse Reporting (CBAR)

For reporting misconduct by Bishops

(800) 276-1562 / Click here for CBAR website