Order of Wedding Mass
** Please Note - The church does not provide programs for wedding Masses.
Order of the Wedding Mass
Bridal Party Procession
Bridal Procession
Introductory Rite
(Please stand)
Entrance Rite
Gloria (Sung by the cantor)
Opening Prayer
Liturgy of the Word
(Please be seated)
First Reading
Responsorial Psalm (Sung by the cantor)
Second Reading
(Please stand)
Gospel Acclamation (Sung by the cantor)
Gospel
(Please be seated)
Homily
The Celebration of Matrimony
Address and Statement of Intentions
Exchange of Consent
Blessing and Giving of Rings
Unity Candle (Optional)*
The Universal Prayer
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Preparation Hymn
Eucharistic Prayer
The Lord's Prayer
Nuptial Blessing
Sign of Peace
Reception of Holy Communion
Communion Hymn
Flowers to the Blessed Virgin Mary (Optional)*
Concluding Rite
Blessing
Dismissal
Recessional
*These are optional parts of the Mass. If you choose to do either or both, please decide with your celebrant when and where he would like them in the Mass.