Getting Married? Here is what you need to do!
Call Paula Nowicki to schedule a date for your wedding at Holy Family Catholic Community,
847-907-3416, pnowicki@holyfamilyparish.org.
Please note: We need at least seven months notice prior to a wedding date.
We are here to help you prepare for this special day and most of all to support you on your journey of love and marriage. After scheduling your wedding date, you will be contacted by our Marriage Preparation Ministry and begin your Marriage Preparation process as follows:
- Attend the orientation mass and meeting.
- You will be assigned a sponsor couple and meet with them and a group of other engaged couples for 5 or 6 sessions.
- Attend the Celebration of Journey mass.
- Attend the Couples' Reconciliation Service.
- Atttend the Wedding Music Faire.
The Marriage Prep process is required to marry in the Archdiocese of Chicago.
Engaged Orientation
July 12, 2008 or October 4, 2008
Engaged couples planning to be married at Holy Family Catholic Communityare asked to attend 4:30pm mass with a light dinner and orientation to follow. Couples will learn about the Marriage Preparation Process and take the FOCCUS inventory. You will be assigned a sponsor couple and meet with them and a group of other engaged couples for 5 or 6 sessions.
Engaged Couples Mass - Celebration of the Journey
Saturday, August 16, 2008 or November 15, 2008
Engaged couples and their sponsors should attend the 4:30pm mass at Holy Family Catholic Community. Choose from dates above.
Couples Reconciliation Service with Wine and Cheese Reception
Contact the Worship 847-359-0042 for the date.
Couples Reconciliation Service is held in the chapel, followed by a wine and cheese reception. All engaged couples and sponsors are encouraged to attend.
For information, contact Mary Whiteside, 847-907-3450, mwhiteside@holyfamilyparish.org
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