Parish groups and opportunities to help

The smaller communities within our Parish make so much possible.

Please check out these groups to see where your time and talents can find a place to shine!

For information on other opportunities, call the Parish Office at (253) 922-7882 or send an email.

  • Fife-Milton community food bank

    A ministry of St. Martin of Tours Parish since 1992, the Fife-Milton Community Food Bank assists about 630 families per month, relying on the many gifts provided by volunteers and donors. Call (253) 922-0960 to join our wonderful team today!


    visit the food bank's website here


    Information for donors

    - A box has been placed inside the small room to the right of the church vestibule for dropping off food


    - Financial gifts may be left in a collection basket during Mass (please make checks out to 'Fife-Milton Food Bank'), or click here to make an online donation


    Learn more about the Food Bank on our Outreach webpage.

  • Altar Society

    Monthly meetings

    Society members gather on the 1st Tuesday of each month (except for July and August) at 10 am in the Parish Center. We provide a light lunch and are always eager to have more ladies of the Parish join.


    Altar Society serves in many functions, including the raising of funds to supply candles and linens for the altar throughout the year, and decorations for Easter and Christmas Masses.


    For more information, contact Ann Martin at

    (253) 927-4627, or send her an email.


  • St. Vincent de Paul conference

    Our mission

    St. Vincent de Paul serves the elderly and needy in our community in providing assistance with food, rent, utilities or prescription medication. If you are in need, please call

    (253) 970-9037.


    To help the continuing mission of St. Vincent de Paul Conference, find blue collection envelopes at church. Cash or checks (made out to 'Fife St. Vincent de Paul') can be mailed or delivered to:


    St. Martin of Tours Parish Office

    2323 54th Ave E

    Fife, WA 98424


    Online gifts can be made securely through our Pushpay Giving page here. (Under Fund, select 'St Vincent de Paul.')

  • HomeBound Ministry

    Parish volunteers bring Holy Communion to the homes of long-term homebound Catholics who are unable to attend Mass due to health or other reasons.


    If you know someone who would like to receive Communion at home, please call the Parish Office at (253) 922-7882.

  • sunday coffee hour ministry

    More than provide food, those who host our weekly Sunday Coffee Hour help grow relationships between parishioners and build up the community of faith at St. Martin of Tours. We have upcoming dates available for Parish families or groups interested in hosting after the 8:30 and 10 am Masses.


    To learn more, please call Christopher in our Parish Office: (253) 286-0021.

  • Columbiettes, Auxiliary 1629

    For Catholic women 18 years and older, this group is affiliated with the Knights of Columbus and is combined from multiple parishes in Pierce County.  It is a charitable, not-for-profit organization, supporting many different charities and involved in community activities as well as working collectively with the brother Knights to promote faith and unity. 


    You will have the opportunity to meet other women who share your interests through social events and religious works. Our organization is united by our Catholic faith, the love of our family and country, and our commitment to helping others.


    If you are interested in joining, please contact Mary Peterson at (253) 845-5539 or through email.

2025 Pastoral Council for Parishes of

All Saints (Puyallup) and St. Martin of Tours (Fife)

Sitting (left to right):

Connie Grace

Eugenia Guray


Standing (left to right):

Agnes Burns

Lamarr Bond

Karen Schneller

Father Cal Christiansen, Pastor

Qianna Karpunin, Administrative Secretary

Iriza Guray


Not pictured:

Veronica Kaipainen, Chairperson

Aidan Wigginton, Vice-Chairperson

Ryan Burns

Nate Carasa

Joshua and Sarah Helm

Parish Family

Vocation Ministry

Our Parish Family's Vocation Ministry is dedicated to promoting the priesthood, consecrated life, sacramental marriage, and sacred single life through prayer and education. The goal is to create an environment in every parish, school and family that encourages men and women to answer God’s call with a joyful "YES!"

 

Our team distributed prayer cards in November 2025 to recognize National Vocation Awareness Week, and we currently facilitate a Rosary and Holy Hour for vocations. This ministry served as a liaison between our Parish Family and the Archdiocese's Office of Vocations for the Called By Name campaign, which began on January 31 and accepted nominations of individuals to the priesthood or religious life until February 13, 2026. Plans are in the works for a “traveling chalice” home prayer program.


Pictured (left to right): Stacia Rink, Bob Rink, Father Cal Christiansen, Connie Grace, Delia Vargas, Teresa Madrigal; not pictured: Juan Vargas