“The marriage covenant, by which a man and a woman form with each other an intimate communion of life and love, has been founded and endowed with its own special laws by the Creator. By its very nature it is ordered to the good of the couple, as well as to the generation and education of children. Christ the Lord raised marriage between the baptized to the dignity of a sacrament.”
--Catechism of the Catholic Church 1660
Congratulations! The St. John parish community rejoices with couples called to the Vocation of Marriage and Family.
To make arrangements for your marriage, contact the Parish Office at least six months in advance of your anticipated date. Weddings are celebrated on Saturdays at 11 am or 2 pm. Download the Wedding Guideline packet below.
Parishioners Only: Contact Fr. Charles Smith to discuss the preparation process for a wedding to be held at another location.
Additional resources for marriage preparation from the USCCB
La preparación para Matrimonio incluye unas reuniones con un sacerdote y también participación en seis (6) charlas pre-matrimoniales.
Las charlas se ofrecen dos veces por año (normalmente en marzo y septiembre), son seis jueves consecutivos de 6:30 a 8:00 PM.
Contacte a la oficina (540-347-2922) para más información.
Photo courtesy of Craig Spiering Photography.