St. Martin of Tours Church

Schedule of services

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.

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. Please visit the Parish Hall after 8:30 and 10 am Masses on Sundays. To learn more about or join Altar Society, visit our Parish Life webpage.
april 17, 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!
APRIL 18, 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.
APRIL 20, 2024 (6 PM; ALL SAINTS old rectory)
youth night (grades 10 - 12)

High schoolers in Grades 10 to 12 are invited to a fun evening in Puyallup this Saturday, April 20! We will gather at 6 pm in the All Saints old rectory (adjacent to the church) for a taco bar, movie and games. Hope you can join us!
(All Saints Church is located at 503 3rd St SW, Puyallup 98371.)
begins april 21, 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.
may 1 and 8, 2024
special gatherings for youth

Special gatherings for youth will be held at St. Martin of Tours Parish on May 1 and 8! For more details, please contact Ms. Terri in our Parish Office at (253) 922-7882 or send an email.
may 4, 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.
may 4, 2024 (6 pm)
holy rosary bilingual academy auction

Holy Rosary Bilingual Academy's "Esperanza" Dinner and Auction is one of the largest fundraisers for the school. The event begins at 6 pm on Saturday, May 4, in the Parish Hall. To purchase tickets or make a donation if unable to attend, please click here. Thank you so much for supporting Catholic education!
may 7, 2024 (10 am - 12 pm)
Altar Society monthly meeting

Would you like to help our Parish by collaborating on projects and events throughout the year? All women interested in this fulfilling ministry are welcome any time. Members gather in the Parish Center’s Social Room on the first Tuesday each month. Find details on our website: https://stmartinoftoursfife.com/parish-life.

Recent events

April 7, 2024

Divine Mercy Sunday

(group picture courtesy of Carmela)

March 24 to 31, 2024

Holy Week and Easter

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

Please click the graphic below for more information

Local and Archdiocesan news

Easter greetings from Archbishop Etienne

Click here to watch a video by Archbishop Etienne, who wishes all faithful throughout the Archdiocese a Happy Easter, and encourages each of us to more fully share the joy of the Risen Christ during this triumphant liturgical season.

Find an online calendar of special upcoming Feasts and other ways to enliven your journey to Pentecost at ArchSeattle.org/Easter.

Volunteer with Seattle Seafarers Center

Now underway

The Puget Sound economy is built around our ports. The cargo ships that visit Seattle and Tacoma are staffed by an average of 25 men and women who spend up to 11 months away from family, and can face isolation and loneliness.

The Seattle Seafarers Center is now assembling a team of volunteers to welcome these hard-working individuals in Tacoma. Training and accompaniment will be provided. If you are interested, please call (206) 935-3439 or send an email. Your presence makes a difference!

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.

Disability Inclusion Mass

April 20, 2024

Our Archdiocese invites all to a special event on Saturday, April 20, at 11 am: the Disability Inclusion Mass at St. James Cathedral, celebrated by Archbishop Etienne. The first in-person Inclusion Mass since the pandemic, it will be followed by a lunch and dance in the O'Dea High School gym. Please click this link to register.

Thank you for helping those with disabilities find meaningful encounters with their Catholic faith.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter

April 26 to 28, 2024

The next local Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend will take place from April 26 to 28 at Hampton Inn in Everett. Please sign up online by clicking "Apply" then selecting the appropriate dates at WWME.org.

Get ready for a great experience for your marriage this Easter season!

Donations during Puyallup Farmers' Market

Beginning April 27, 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.

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.