Dear Civilly Married Couples,

You may have chosen not to marry in the Church due to family circumstances, timing, financial concerns, or other reasons. Perhaps those same concerns have made you hesitant to have your marriage convalidated—that is, sacramentally recognized by the Church. Worry no more. This opportunity is now being offered at no cost.

Our parish will host a group marriage convalidation ceremony on August 15, here at our church.

To help couples prepare for this joyful celebration, we will offer an in-house marriage preparation session on March 7, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

If you are interested in having your marriage convalidated, please contact our parish secretary, Sandra, to register at 510-656-2364.

Please note: This opportunity is open only to couples who are currently civilly married and who have never been previously married or divorced.

We warmly encourage all eligible couples to take advantage of this beautiful opportunity to strengthen their marriage through the Sacrament.

Sincerely,
Fr. Thi Hoang