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We are pleased you wish to celebrate your wedding at Old St. Patrick. In celebrating your marriage, you are asking the Church to be a witness to your pledge of enduring love.
Please know of our prayers and support as you prepare for this holy sacrament of a life-long commitment.
The following is an overview of the marriage preparation process which includes:- Contact the parish office to schedule a meeting with the pastor, Father Tom Wasilewski
- at least 9 months of preparation as required by the Diocese of Lansing.
- Several marriage preparation meetings with our Marriage Prep couple: Mr and Mrs Hiester. The Hiesters will lead you through completing and discussing the Fully Engaged book used for Marriage Prep
- Meeting with the Wedding Coordinator, Mrs Beth Ganss, to discuss the liturgical aspects of the wedding ceremony and establish the rehearsal time.
- Contact our organist, Jun Bernier to prepare and approve wedding music.
- Attending Natural Family Planning sessions.
- Attending We C.A.R.E. communication sessions.
Highly Recommended:
- Engaged Encounter Weekends offered through Diocese of Lansing.