Theological Orientation:  The Sacrament of marriage is a contract implying total and permanent commitment between a man and a woman; it is a covenant based on fruitful love; it is a sacrament bringing the ongoing power of the Holy Spirit to the relationship and signifying the union of Christ with the Church. The commitment of marriage implies mutual support and affection and total faithfulness to one another in body and spirit. As the couple grows together through life, their love will be directed toward fruitfulness, family, and hospitality toward others.
 
It is primarily in the family, the "domestic church", that faith is expressed and nourished. Marriage rooted in the grace of baptism grows strong in the light of the family's daily living of the Christian life. Our parish community supports the role of the family by being a worshiping, believing, serving community and by providing ongoing spiritual formation for all.

Couples inquiring about celebrating a Marriage are invited to call the Parish Office (352)795-4479 for information.

Procedures:
The couple generally prepares for marriage in the parish where at least one of them is a registered, participating member.

The couple contacts the Parish Office at least six months before the proposed date of the marriage.

If one or other of the couple has been previously married, and if an annulment is needed, the annulment process will be completed before marriage preparation begins.

At the couple's first appointment, elements of the preparation process will be explained. These include: meeting with the priest who will preside at your wedding; and the required paper work, including a recent copy of each one's current Baptismal certificate dated within the past 6 months (if applicable), and other general information for the marriage.
A date for the wedding cannot be confirmed on the parish calendar until after the couple has met with the priest.