Trust and Confidence Make for a Successful Marriage”


“Marriage is a Source of Comfort and Friendship”

Contact:  Deacon Rob Strouse

Sacrament of Marriage, or Holy Matrimony, is a public sign that one gives oneself totally to this other person. It is also a public statement about God: the loving union of husband and wife speaks of family values and also God's values.

The couple (or one of the two) seeking Marriage must be a registered member of a Catholic parish before contacting Deacon Rob to set up a wedding date. Initial contact should be 9 - 12 months in advance of your proposed wedding date to go over the guidelines for your wedding and to begin marriage preparation in order for your marriage to take place at St. Jude or another approved Church.  Weddings are normally celebrated Friday evenings or Saturday afternoons.  Other days may be arranged with the presiding minister. 

Note: If you live outside the area that would prevent you from doing your marriage prep here; then you can approach your friendly Catholic parish where you live and do the pre-marriage preparation that is require by that Diocese, but you will still need to meet with Deacon Rob Strouse sometime before beginning the marriage preparation process.

NO weddings are celebrated during the Lenten season.
 

Click on the following links to view and/or download more information.

St. Jude's Wedding Guidelines Booklet 

Engaged Encounter Brochure

We CARE brochure

The Catholic Information Series brochure 2019 

The Catholic Information Series brochure 2020

Couple to Couple League brochure