Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Q. We just got engaged. What should we do?

Marriage preparation at St. Augustine includes a series of meetings with Father Pat as well as participation in the marriage preparation course hosted by the Marriage Ministry.  Newly engaged couples should contact Ms. Judon in the parish office at least six months before their planned wedding to arrange pre-marriage meetings with Father Pat (202-265-1470).  Couples should also contact the Marriage Ministry at staugustinedcmarriageministry@gmail.com to register for an upcoming Marriage Preparation course, offered 3-5 times per year. 

Q. I’m interested in volunteering.  What is the time commitment? 

We welcome couples to join us as course facilitators.  The marriage ministry holds 3-5 preparation sessions each year. Each course requires approximately 10 hours of service.  We seek new facilitators who can commit to at least two sessions per year. New facilitators begin by observing an upcoming session.

Come join us and enrich your own relationship in the process. Couples volunteering
with the Marriage Ministry benefit as much as the couples preparing to enter the wonderful journey of marriage.