Marriage
Marriage is a sacrament ... a public sign where the couple vows mutual and lasting fidelity in the presence of the Church. In this Sacrament, our Lord pledges to be with the couple providing strength to live out their commitment. The couple's promise, made in the Church, provides the assurance of a faith community to deepen their relationship and provide structure to live the faith and pass it on to another generation.
The couple is the minister of the Sacrament. While they are the focus of the day, the celebration of a Sacrament makes the marriage more than just "Their Day." The nature of the Sacrament demands that the marriage be celebrated in certain ways.
The couple is the minister of the Sacrament. While they are the focus of the day, the celebration of a Sacrament makes the marriage more than just "Their Day." The nature of the Sacrament demands that the marriage be celebrated in certain ways.
Scheduling Your Wedding
Catholic marriages ordinarily take place in a Catholic Church and usually in the Church of the Bride or Groom and/or their parents.
When a registered couple calls the parish office to set up a date and time, the parish secretary will check the availability of that date and time. She will then give your name to one of the priests who will call to set up an appointment.
There are many questions a couple may have regarding their marriage. These should be addressed with the priest during the first appointment.
NO DATE CAN BE CONSIDERED FINAL UNTIL THE COUPLE HAS MET WITH OR SPOKEN TO ONE OF THE PARISH PRIESTS OF ST. FRANCIS.
Weddings are usually scheduled for Saturdays at 2:00 pm. An hour and a half is allotted for the wedding. At the time of scheduling, a rehearsal time is also scheduled. Please contact the Parish office for information.
When a registered couple calls the parish office to set up a date and time, the parish secretary will check the availability of that date and time. She will then give your name to one of the priests who will call to set up an appointment.
There are many questions a couple may have regarding their marriage. These should be addressed with the priest during the first appointment.
NO DATE CAN BE CONSIDERED FINAL UNTIL THE COUPLE HAS MET WITH OR SPOKEN TO ONE OF THE PARISH PRIESTS OF ST. FRANCIS.
Weddings are usually scheduled for Saturdays at 2:00 pm. An hour and a half is allotted for the wedding. At the time of scheduling, a rehearsal time is also scheduled. Please contact the Parish office for information.
Celebration of Wedding Anniversaries
If you are celebrating a milestone in your marriage we ordinarily welcome couples at the 5:00 pm or 12:00 (noon) Masses. Then after Mass, if you wish, you can renew your vows or receive a blessing. Or you can, of course, setup a time on Friday afternoon or Saturday if you wish to have a separate Mass. Please contact the parish office for more information.