Sacraments, ministries and more

Lent 2025


Fridays until April 11 (6 pm*; St. Martin of Tours Church)

Stations of the Cross

Prior to April 11 Stations: Confessions (4:30 - 5:30 pm; church) and soup supper (5-6 pm; Parish Hall)

*Stations also available at 7:20 am on Fridays until April 11, prior to 8 am Mass


April 10 (7 pm; St. James Cathedral)

Chrism Mass

All are invited to witness Archbishop Etienne bless the oils to be used for Easter at parishes across the Archdiocese (including St. Martin of Tours) - learn more here


Watch the Archbishop's Lenten message here

Find more inspiring Lenten resources from the the Archdiocese here


donate to CRS Rice Bowl here

Make an online gift for CRS Rice Bowl's 50th Anniversary (Rice Bowls also available inside church)

Find "Stories of Hope" each week during Lent at CRSRiceBowl.org - read Week 5's reflection here



Holy Week and Easter 2025


April 13 - Palm Sunday (8:30 am and 10 am)


April 14 - Lenten Mission in English (6:30 - 8:30 pm) at All Saints Church: 503 3rd St SW, Puyallup 98371

Click here for a flyer with details, or learn more in Father Cal's Lenten message here


April 14 to 16 - Lenten Mission in Spanish at Sacred Heart Church: 4520 E McKinley Ave, Tacoma 98404

Click here for a flyer with details, or learn more in Father Cal's Lenten message here


April 17 - Holy Thursday (5 pm; no 8:30 am Mass)

Mass concludes with a procession to the altar of repose in the Parish Hall


April 18 - Good Friday (5 pm Liturgy of the Word & Veneration of the Cross; no 8 am Mass)


April 19 - Easter Vigil (9 pm)


April 20 - Easter Sunday (8:30 am & 10 am)


April 22 (no 8 am Mass)


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Weekday Masses

Tuesday to Friday (8 am)

Thursday Masses at 8:30 am when school in session; Mass at 8 am on April 10

See above for changes to weekday Mass schedule during Holy Week and week after Easter


Weekend Masses

Sundays (8:30 and 10 am)


Homebound Ministry

Unable to attend Mass? Please call (253) 922-7882 to receive Communion at home


Reconciliation

Fridays following 8 am Mass (Adoration also available) - no Reconciliation on April 18

Confessions also available inside church on April 11 (4:30 - 5:30 pm)


Anointing of the Sick

For available options, contact the Parish Office at (253) 922-7882 or (253) 286-0021,

or speak with a priest after Mass


Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA)

Please introduce yourself to one of our priests 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, which you can learn more about here.


Emergency sacramental care or other requests

For urgent requests involving Anointings or other matters, please call the Parish Office at

(253) 922-7882 (staff typically available Monday to Thursday, 9 am to 3 pm),

or call (253) 286-0021 (staff typically available Monday to Friday, 8 am to 3 pm).

Please leave a voicemail with your name, phone number, and a brief description of the request,

and staff will respond as soon as possible.


Please note: In celebration of Easter, the St. Martin of Tours Parish Office will be closed from Friday, April 18, to Tuesday the 22nd (will reopen on April 23).

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

On July 1, 2024, Rev. Cal Christiansen began serving as 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 are Father Dexter Dais, Father Maximiliano Muñoz and Father Gilberto Mora Tapia.


Please keep these pastoral leaders in your prayers over the next 3 years, during which our Parish Family will come together to become 1 canonical Parish. 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. Learn more about Partners in the Gospel by clicking here.


READ FATHER CAL'S MARCH 2025 PARTNERS UPDATE HERE

  • wednesdays (6 pm; st. martin of tours parish hall)

    youth group

    (Please note: Youth Group will not meet on April 9 and 16; gatherings resume on the 23rd.) Students in Grades 7 to 12 are invited each week for a meal and faith-centered activities. Discover the life that God is calling you to live! To learn more, please call the Parish Office at (253) 922-7882, or register online here.

  • mondays starting march 31 (7-8 pm; all saints parish center)

    new men's ministry book study

    On March  31, Men's Ministry will begin exploring G.K. Chesterton's Orthodoxy. Bring a copy of the annotated edition by Trevin Wax, your thoughts, and a friend! All men are welcome on Mondays in Room 226 of the Parish Center (506 3rd St SW, Puyallup 98371). To learn more, call the All Saints Parish Office at (253) 845-7521.

  • april 1, 2025 (10 am; st. martin of tours parish hall)

    altar society meeting

    Ladies of St. Martin of Tours Parish are always welcome to attend! These meetings are held at 10 am on the first Tuesday of each month in the Parish Hall. If you would like to learn more about this ministry, please speak with an Altar Society member, or contact information can be found on our Parish Life webpage.

  • april 2, 2025 (10 am; st. martin of tours parish hall)

    st. vincent de paul conference meeting

    We welcome you to these bimonthly meetings! Consider sharing your time and talents with this ministry, which works to provide rent and utility assistance as well as other valuable resources to those in need within our community. Financial donations help St. Vincent de Paul further its mission - find blue giving envelopes at church or click here.

  • april 5, 2025 (9:30 - 11:30 am; all saints parish)

    spring service day

    Join our Parish Family in beautifying the Puyallup campus. Select your preferred project here; once completed, log your time online at ArchSeattle.org/SeasonOfService and help our Archdiocese reach 175,000 volunteer hours for its 175th Anniversary. For details, call Morningstar at the All Saints Parish Office: (253) 845-7521.

  • select sundays (after masses; st. martin of tours parish hall)

    card sale hosted by altar society

    Our Altar Society hosts a card sale in the Parish Hall after the 8:30 and 10 am Sunday Masses (only on dates when Coffee Hour is scheduled; next sale is on April 6). Purchase cards for a variety of occasions at great prices - $0.25 each or 5 for $1.00! Your contributions aid Altar Society in obtaining needed church items.

  • april 12, 2025 (3:30 pm; all saints parish center)

    young married & families ministry gathering

    The new Young Married & Families Ministry serves those from 18 to 40 who were recently married in the Catholic Church (or on the way to marriage) and seek fellowship, prayer and formation with others on a similar path. Join us at the All Saints Parish Center (506 3rd St SW, Puyallup 98371) on April 12! Click here for a flyer with details

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

Please click the graphic below for more information

Our Archdiocese turns 175

this year!


The Archdiocese of Seattle is commemorating this special anniversary of its inception in 1850 with events and activities, including a Season of Service (March 1 - May 31), which aims to hit 175,000 volunteer hours across Western Washington!


log your service time here


This festive period culminates on May 31

(Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary) with Mass celebrated by Archbishop Etienne at

St. James Cathedral. Check here regularly for updates. 

The April/May issue of Northwest Catholic pays tribute to the Archdiocese's 175th Anniversary

Click the image below for articles, historical photos, trivia and more!

Archdiocesan news and beyond

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.

Jubilee Year 2025

Now until January 6, 2026

Pope Francis encourages all Catholics to become Pilgrims of Hope during this new Jubilee Year, which began on December 24, 2024. As part of the local observance, our Archdiocese has 5 pilgrimage sites available for all to visit for prayer and reflection throughout the Jubilee.


One site, St. James Cathedral, will host a Jubilee Mass of the Sick and Health Care Workers on Saturday, April 5 - details here


Click here to visit ArchSeattle.org/Jubilee2025 for site details and other information.


download a jubilee 2025 prayer card here

National Child Abuse Prevention Month

April 2025

Throughout the month of April, Archbishop Etienne encourages all to be aware, stay educated, and to pray for those who have been tragically impacted by child abuse.


A Prayer for Healing is available here


To learn more about the Archdiocese of Seattle's Safe Environment standards, click here


Find additional related resources at the bottom of this webpage

July 29, 2025 (The Golf Club at Redmond Ridge)

Archbishop's Golf Tournament

The Archbishop's Golf Tournament this summer will be here soon, so now is a great time to register. Spots are currently open for golfers and sponsors - click this link for details


Now in its 22nd year, the 2025 fundraiser is keeping an eagle eye on its goal of $250,000 to support seminarians with scholarships that alleviate educational expenses.

Help strengthen our future clergy today!

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