Pre-Cana Days
Presented by Paul and Kathy Weber

After you walk down the aisle, cut the cake and return from your honeymoon, the wedding is over and the marriage begins.  Maintaining a sacramental union is hard work that goes beyond a 9 to 5 commitment.  It must be your first priority for the rest of your life.  Are you ready to meet the challenge? Pre-Cana Days are for couples anticipating the Sacrament of Marriage.  The day will include prayer, presentations, quiet reflection time and opportunities for sharing with your fiancé.  ~ Sunday Mass will be Celebrated ~ The day will conclude with an elegant dinner. Refreshments will be available during the scheduled break periods. ~ DRESS IS CASUAL ~ Please join us for the next Pre-Cana Day.

Sundays 2012 Feb 19 April 15 May 20 June 10 July 22 August 19 October 14 Time: 1:00-7:00 p.m. Arrival: 1:00-1:10 pm Welcome: 1:15 pm Cost: $75.00 per couple.  Payment is due with reservation. To register, please Click Here to print a registration form.  Complete the registration form and return with your check made payable to Loyola Retreat House and mail to:  Loyola Retreat House 700 Killinger Road Clinton, OH 44216-9653. Register by phone with a Visa, MasterCard or Discover at (330) 896-2315.

About Our Presenters...

Paul and Kathy Weber are have been members of St. Paul Parish in North Canton.  They are both secular Discalced Carmelites and work with isolated Carmelites in Ohio and surrounding states.  Both are certified Spiritual Directors and have been active with Cursillo.  They have five children, Mindi, Jason, Jared, Michelle, and Rachel, and one grandson, Gabriel, and a granddaughter Anastasia.

Paul is a graduate of Brunnerdale Seminary High School, St. Joseph’s College, and Kent State University where he earned his Masters Degree.  He has chaired the  Parish Council and on the RCIA Team at Our Lady of Peace Church in Canton.  Paul was on the Liturgy Committee which planned the new church renovation at St. Paul’s Parish in North Canton. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus.  Paul has been self-employed, and recently retired to pursue more missionary and retreat endeavors.    

Kathy graduated from Walsh University, where she has taught theology classes. She was formerly a Social Worker at Timken Mercy Hospital in Canton.  Kathy earned her Masters Degree in Religious Education from Loyola University and her Doctoral Degree in Ministry from the Graduate Theological Foundation.  For sixteen years, Kathy was the Director of Religious Education and Youth Ministry, first at St. Anthony Church in Canton, and then at St. Paul Church in North Canton.  As a writer, she has written freelance articles for The Catholic Exponent, the Youngstown Diocesan newspaper, and other publications.  She will soon have her first novel published, A Twist of the Heart, with a second book to follow.  Kathy is the founding director of the Appalachia Mission Project which supplies donated items for needy families in Appalachia. 

Paul and Kathy are certified to teach Natural Family Planning and have recently completed training and certification with Couple to Couple League.  They are active with Pro-Life activities and facilitate an Adult Bible Study in North Canton.  The couple promotes missionary projects which benefit Appalachia, including the collection of donations for the poor in West Virginia. They are both available as Spiritual Directors.

Call the Retreat House for a brochure at (330) 896-2315.

This program satisfies the requirements for Marriage Preparation as stipulated by the The Catholic Diocese of Cleveland.

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