Ames Pre-Cana

Locations:
St. Thomas Aquinas Church
2210 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA 50014
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St. Cecilia Church
2900 Hoover Avenue
Ames, IA 50010
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Site Leaders: 
Deacon Charles and Rindi Bernhard
Contact: 515-817-3521 (Rindi)
515-509-6867 (Charles)
arbernhard@gmail.com
charlesbernhard@gmail.com

Time:
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Dates:
Saturday, March 6, 2021 (St. Thomas Aquinas) (Virtual with a modified schedule)
Saturday, May 1, 2021 (St. Cecilia) (In-Person as of Now)

Please note the following information:

1. With the preparing minister’s permission, please register a minimum of one week prior to the event (using the online form below).
2. The registration cost is $50 per couple, which includes lunch and materials.
3. Questions about the specifics of the day (e.g. location, schedule, etc.) should be directed to the site leaders.
4. Please direct questions about registration and payment to Matt Selby, Director of Marriage and Family Life, Archdiocese of Dubuque, at m.selby@dbqarch.org or 563-556-2580, ext. 233.
5. To request a refund or transfer of registration and payment to a different date/location, please contact Matt Selby at least one week prior to the program.
6. Due to COVID-19, the Pre-Cana scheduled for March 6, 2021 will take place virtually with a modified schedule of 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM and a reduced price of $25. For now, Pre-Canas scheduled after that one are planned to take place in-person at the standard price of $50, but plans could change based on the status of COVID. Current CDC guidelines will be followed for any in-person Pre-Canas. Detailed information, including the Zoom link for the virtual format, will be communicated via email to registered participants prior to the program. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Matt Selby