Engaged couples - of whom one is a Catholic and a registered member of
St. Margaret Mary parish - should contact the Parish Office at least six months in advance of desired wedding date to make an appointment to meet with the pastor or his delegate. A date for the wedding will be set only after this initial interview.
Participation in designated preparation programs, FOCCUS and an Archdiocesan Pre-Cana Program are prerequisites for the celebration of marriage as required by the Archdiocese and parish guidelines.
The instrument/tool for marriage preparation, FOCCUS (Facilitating Ongoing Couple, Communication, Understanding and Study), is provided through a meeting with one of the volunteer married couples from the marriage ministry of St. Margaret Mary Parish. The administration, meeting and discussion of the FOCCUS usually takes place in the married couple's home. The discussion of the FOCCUS helps to identify strengths and concerns for the engaged couple
For more information, contact the parish office, (513) 521-7387.
