What is PreCana?
When a couple decides to get married, it is a time of grace and growth. It is also a time of many details and some anxiety. The Church desires to help couples prepare themselves to live this sacrament and to celebrate their marriage with dignity and joy. This preparation is required for all Catholics who intend to get married, even if the marriage is at a non-Catholic church. The priests of the parish are happy to answer specific questions about Church theology, policies, and practices on marriage. The following is a summary of the specific steps of marriage preparation.
The Catholic Church wants to help the two of you with the most important of these preparations—your spiritual preparation for a lifelong commitment.
Who Can Receive the Sacrament?
Couples planning to marry must contact one of the parish priests to set a date for the wedding at least nine months before the marriage. The Church calendar and priest schedules are set far in advance. No other wedding plans should be made before contacting one of the priests.
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Contact
Engaged couples are to initially contact one of our Parish Priests directly.
Fr. Stephen Shin, OFM Cap.
Parochial Vicar
Shin@sjy.org
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Fr. Joseph Tuscan, OFM Cap.
Parochial Vicar
Tuscan@sjy.org
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Fr. Louis Petruha, OFM Cap.
Pastor
Petruha@sjy.org
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Pre-Cana
- Dates:
- February 12 & 13, 2010
- March 12 & 13, 2010
- May 14 & 15, 2010
- June 11 & 12, 2010
- August 13 & 14, 2010
- October 8 & 9, 2010
Pre-Cana Registration
Kathryn Johnson
Parish Secretary
Johnson@sjy.org
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