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.