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Sacraments of Service
Holy Matrimony and Holy Orders
Marriage in the Church is a sacred moment a Sacrament the beginning of a lifetime that includes the sharing of love, self-sacrifice, the creation of a new life, continual growth in relationship with each other and with God. Asking to be married in the Catholic faith presupposes that you are serious in your commitment to love God and your neighbor as Jesus taught us, to live in the community of Catholic faith and practice that faith by regular worship and by living a life that obeys the teaching of Jesus in the Sacred Scriptures.
Marriage Vows, made before God and the Community of Faith, are binding "til death do us part." Divorce does not change a vow made before God and remarriage after divorce is not permitted by the teachings of Jesus as we understand them.
Arrangements must be made with one of the parish priests at least one year in advance to allow time for proper preparation. This includes three meetings with the priest (or deacon) plus attendance at the diocesan-sponsored preparation sessions (Pre-Cana or Engaged Encounter). Our parish secretary can check dates for availability but cannot reserve them.
If either party has been previously married and divorced, an official church annulment of the prior marriage must be obtained before a date can be reserved and preparation sessions begun.
There are no restrictions concerning the religious affiliation of members of the wedding party, including the witnesses (best man, maid/matron of honor). However, all music must be approved for Church use. Most secular music is not permitted.
The wedding stipend is a gift from the couple to the parish to defray the cost of marriage materials and supplies, church utilities for the rehearsal and wedding, and support the general operation of parish activities. The stipend for the use of the Church, required paperwork, etc. is $200 for registered parishioners who regularly support the parish. For non-contributing, the fee is $400. A deposit of one half of the fee is payable at the time the date is set. It is not a gift for the priest or deacon. The stipend for musicians must be negotiated directly with them. A gift for altar servers and the priest or deacon is customary at your discretion.
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Church of the Assumption Wedding Guidelines
Holy Orders is the sacrament through which the mission entrusted by Christ to his apostles continues to be exercised in the Church until the end of time: thus it is the sacrament of apostolic ministry. It includes three degrees: episcopate, presbyterate, and diaconate. [Catholic Catechism 1536]
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