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Susan Gividensusan.e.gividendor.orgDirector of Music-St. Joseph Church
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Scheduling and Preparing for WeddingsCONGRATULATIONS & WELCOME
We are delighted that you have chosen to celebrate your marriage at St Joseph’s Church, and we are here to assist you in your wedding preparation. The celebration of your love is a time to rejoice in the gift you share with one another. First and foremost, marriage is a sacrament. Your love for each other will make visible God’s love for you. The Sacrament of Marriage is not just a religious ceremony on the day of your marriage. It is your life together. While your engagement, showers, rehearsal, reception and honeymoon are all significant parts of your marriage celebration, the wedding liturgy is the center of the Christian celebration.
CHOOSING A WEDDING DATE
Before a date and time can be secured on our Parish Calendar, the engaged couple will schedule an appointment with our Pastor, Fr. James Schwartz. This appointment can be made through our support staff in the parish office at 586-8089. Contact: Kathy Best [email protected] ext 120. Once your date and time are finalized with Fr. Jim, the time of spiritual and liturgical preparation begins. You will attend several appointments with your presiding priest or deacon.
WEDDING PREPARATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
Reminder for Photographers and Videographers
Join St. Joseph's Parish as a couple
Sacramental Policies - Diocese of Rochester (Marriage - pp 43-63)
http://www.foryourmarriage
WEDDING MUSIC
The wedding guidelines contain a list of music appropriate and common for weddings. To hear samples of each song, search Youtube or another streaming site. Do not feel limited by this list. If you have other specific pieces in mind, if you have difficulty finding an example of any song online, or for any other questions, please contact our Director of Music, Susan Gividen, 585-586-8089 x. 125.
ENGAGED COUPLES - PRE-CANA
All couples preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage are required to participate in a Pre-Cana Session. The next scheduled Pre-Cana is on Saturday, March 16, 2024 All day, ending with our 4:30pm Mass at St. Joseph's. Online registration is now closed.
You may also register in any diocesan-sponsored Pre-Cana or Engaged Encounter. These dates may be found at Pre-Cana - Rochester Diocese.