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We are happy to do all that we can to help you prepare for the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony. Marriage is a serious and sacred commitment. We, at St. John the Evangelist, are delighted that you have chosen to bring your commitment before God and His people. We are honored that you have chosen us to help you prepare not only for the celebration of the Sacrament of Marriage, but also for a permanent, joyful, and faith-filled married life together.  \nOur marriage policy is intended to offer an overview and to clarify any questions you might have concerning the Sacrament of Marriage and how it is celebrated at St. John the Evangelist. Please take the time to review this policy and its guidelines. After you have reviewed it, return the application and signed contract with the necessary deposit. Once we have received your forms and confirmation from your preparing priest, one of our wedding directors will confirm the date and time of your wedding. Finally, please be assured of our prayers that God’s abundant blessings will be with you as you prepare for this most holy Sacrament of Marriage and your future lives together.  \nSincerely yours in Christ,  \nFr. Tom Zalewski  \nSt. John the Evangelist Catholic Church  \nNaples, Florida  \nSt. John the Evangelist Marriage Policy  \n“FROM THE BEGINNING OF CREATION, GOD MADE THEM MALE AND FEMALE. FOR THIS REASON A MAN SHALL LEAVE HIS FATHER AND MOTHER AND BE JOINED TO HIS WIFE, AND THE TWO SHALL BECOME ONE FLESH. SO, THEY ARE NO LONGER TWO BUT ONE FLESH. THEREFORE, WHAT GOD HAS JOINED TOGETHER, NO HUMAN BEING MUST SEPARATE.” MK  \n10:6-9  \nIt is our great honor and privilege here at St. John the Evangelist to welcome you as you celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony. The following packet contains important information on the marriage policy and guidelines. Please take the time to read these guidelines carefully. If you have any questions or would like further clarification on this policy, please contact the Church Office at 239.566.8740.  \nRESERVING THE CHURCH:  \nTimes for weddings are as follows:  \nMonday-Friday: Please call the Main Office for available times. 239.566.8740  \nSaturday: 1:00pm, 6:30pm  \nPlease note that these times are not valid on the Church ’s Holy Days of Obligation, other special liturgical days, and major civil holidays.  \nDue to the high volume of requests for weddings at St. John the Evangelist, we do not hold wedding dates.  \nTo initiate the reservation and preparation process, the couple must contact our Main Office at 239.566.8740 to determine availability. They must then complete the Marriage Application and Marriage Contract, included in these guidelines and return them to the Main Office a minimum of six months prior to the requested wedding date. Your wedding date is not secure until the application and fully executed contract have been received and processed.  \nYou can mail the paperwork to the Main Office, Attn: Weddings, at 625 111t h Ave N. , Naples, FL  \nSt. John the Evangelist Catholic Church  \nNaples, Florida  \nPREPARATION:  \nEach couple will complete all marriage preparations with a priest or deacon in accordance with the requirements of the Diocese of Venice. For parishioners prepared at St. John the Evangelist, all paperwork and documentation required must be submitted to the Main Office at least one month prior to the scheduled wedding date. For couples prepared outside the Diocese of Venice and marrying at St. John the Evangelist, all paperwork and documentation must be received by their home Diocese at least two months prior to the wedding date.  \nDECORATIONS:  \nDecorations may be brought in one hour before the wedding. Please note these restrictions:  \n no kind of adhesive, hooks, or pins are to be used on the pews or any church furnish","cbCaijOTlSjTiRPB","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaijOTlSjTiRPB","pdf",4203395,"English","# Reserving the Church\n## Wedding times and availability\n# Preparation\n## Diocese preparation requirements\n# Decorations\n# Wedding Party\n# Photography/Videography\n# Decorum\n# Music","[{\"question\":\"How do couples reserve a wedding date at St. John the Evangelist?\",\"answer\":\"Couples must contact the Main Office at 239.566.8740 to determine availability, then complete the Marriage Application and Marriage Contract and return them at least six months prior to the requested date. 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