Sacraments, ministries and more

Holy Week 2025

read father cal's easter 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 Mass; no 8:30 am Mass)

Please return CRS Rice Bowl donations to evening Mass - find baskets in church vestibule

give to crs rice bowl online here


April 18 - Good Friday (5 pm Liturgy of the Word & Veneration of the Cross)

No 8 am Mass; Pontifical Good Friday Collection at 5 pm liturgy - details here


April 19 - Easter Vigil (9 pm)

At Mass, participants in our 2024-2025 session of OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults) will receive Sacraments of Initiation. Congratulations to our Elect (Charlie, Ismael, Shannah and Alex) and Candidates for Confirmation (Alexandra, Natalia, Julieta, Mayrene and Itzyana)!


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


April 22 (no 8 am Mass)



2025 Easter season

read father cal's easter message here


April 27 (begins 3 pm inside St. Martin of Tours Church)

Prayer time on Sunday of Divine Mercy


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Weekday Masses

Tuesday to Friday (8 am)

Thursday Masses at 8:30 am when school in session;

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


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 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.

  • april 16, 2025 (10 am; st. martin of tours parish hall)

    st. vincent de paul conference meeting

    We welcome you to these bimonthly meetings! (Note: The April 16 meeting will be held on the south end of the Parish Hall.) Consider joining this ministry, which works to provide rent and utility assistance and more to those in need. Financial donations aid  St. Vincent de Paul in its mission - find blue giving envelopes at church or click here.

  • 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 27). 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 27, 2025 (3 pm; st. martin of tours church)

    prayer time for sunday of divine mercy

    We give thanks to Christ for the boundless mercy He showed us on the Cross. To honor the Sunday of Divine Mercy on April 27 (one week after Easter), a time for prayer is open to all beginning at 3 pm inside St. Martin of Tours Church. Morning Masses that day will be held at their standard times of 8:30 am and 10 am. "Jesus, I trust in You!"

  • may 3, 2025 (1 - 4 pm; field behind parish hall)

    hispanic heritage celebration

    All ages are invited to this cultural event! The fun begins at 1 pm on the field behind the Parish Hall (2313 54th Ave E, Fife 98424), and includes Hispanic singing and dancing, food booths, a beer and margarita garden (adults only!), and more. Click here for a flyer with details. Instructions for obtaining pre-sale tickets can be found here. 

  • may 6, 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.

  • june 1, 2025 (gates open 12 pm; cheney stadium)

    afternoon of food, fun and baseball

    Join Holy Rosary Bilingual Academy at the ballpark on Sunday, June 1! It's the Tacoma Rainiers versus the Salt Lake Bees at Cheney Stadium, and Express ($17.00 per person) and Double Play ($27.00 per person) packages are available for purchase. Secure your seats by Friday, May 2 - click here to download an order form.

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.


download a jubilee 2025 prayer card here


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

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

Tutors for Immigrant Assistance

Volunteer today!

The Immigrant Assistance outreach at Seattle's St. James Cathedral seeks volunteer tutors for their ESL and Citizenship Preparation programs, particularly in areas south of Seattle (Auburn, Federal Way and more). Tutor in person or online; no prior experience required as training and materials will be provided.


Build friendships with and serve our immigrant and refugee neighbors! If interested, connect with Sayuko through the Contact Us link here. 

Archdiocesan bishops issue immigration statement

April 3, 2025

Read this April 3 article from Northwest Catholic, which includes a link to a recent statement in which Archbishop Etienne and Auxiliary Bishops Elizondo and Schuster express "our commitment to our immigrant brothers and sisters" following "the detention of 37 people...in Bellingham by federal authorities."


Find a Prayer for Migrant Families from the USCCB here.

April 26, 2025 (9 am - 4 pm; Seattle University)

Earth Day Summit

An Earth Day Summit is open to all at Seattle University on Saturday, April 26, with the Jubilee-inspired theme "Pilgrims of Hope for Creation." This free event includes keynote speaker Dr. Robert Bullard, prayer and reflection, an on-campus "trash pilgrimage," as well as lunch.


The signup deadline is April 23; an optional $40.00 donation is requested on the Registration webpage here. Discover with others the essential value of ecological justice.

April 27 to 29, 2025 (various times)

Local showings of Carlo Acutis: Roadmap to Reality

In July 2024, our Parish Family was blessed to be in the presence of a first-class relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis (pictures here). Carlo will be canonized by Pope Francis on April 27 (Sunday of Divine Mercy).


Commemorating the occasion is a new documentary, Carlo Acutis: Roadmap to Reality, which will screen at various local theaters from April 27 to 29. Learn more about the first soon-to-be millennial saint - find showtimes and tickets online by clicking here. (film poster credit: CarloAcutisFilm.com) 


Bishop Schuster: "I give it an A-plus!" - see his review here

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