Marriage

Marriage in the Catholic Church requires a minimum of six months formal preparation prior to the wedding.  In the event of a previous marriage by either party, twelve to fifteen months notice should be given.  The process starts by attending one of the Information & Paperwork Sessions held on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm.

Contact: Deacon John Murrell, johnm@stroselima.org, 713-692-9123.

Marriage Preparation Series

This six-week preparatory program for engaged couples is offered at St. Rose each fall and spring.  It is designed to give engaged couples the opportunity to review their own plan for living the sacramental life of matrimony.  Registration for marriage prep series is done at the Information & Paperwork Session held on the third Tuesday of each month. 

Contact: Deacon John Murrell, johnm@stroselima.org, 713-692-9123.

Marriage Convalidation

If you are a Catholic and were married outside of the Church, it may be possible to have your marriage con-validated (blessed) by the Church and to once again be free to receive the sacraments.

Contact: Deacon John Murrell, johnm@stroselima.org, 713-692-9123.

Natural Family Planning

N.F.P. is approved by the Catholic Church as an effective way to achieve or avoid pregnancy.  The series of three monthly classes is offered at St. Rose twice each year.

Contact: Joe & Cinda DeVet, 713-683-8544.

Annulments

The end of a marriage is a difficult experience and divorce is one of life’s tragedies.  Many marriages end in divorce in spite of good intentions and the establishment of a family.  The Catholic Church is sensitive to the pain and stress that a failed marital relationship brings to all involved.  Call the parish office for more information, or to begin the annulment process.

Contact: Connie Swenceski, cswenceski@stroselima.org, 713-692-9123.