Catholic Ceremony

*This section is not meant to discriminate or push my religion onto anyone, it is merely here to help those who are planning a Catholic ceremony.

PROGRAM WORDING
                             Wedding of Sandra  & Chad

Processional:       Cristina C                       Juanita B
Parents:             Sonia and Vince Q           Lil V & Gloria B
                                                           Jr. Groomsman:  Jake H    

Bridesmaids:        Sabrina A                       Groomsmen:      Alan B
                        Veronica D                                            Chris H
                        Maureen Q                                            Tony Q
                                                   & nbsp;                              Frank W

We’d like to thank all that joined us today for celebrating our Sacrament of Marriage.  Thank you to our Wedding party for all their help, and to all our readers, and sponsors. We’d also like to acknowledge and thank those that contributed to our wedding, making it the beautiful day we envisioned, including: Aunty Lorna S, Grandma Cristina C and Maureen Q.  And to our parents, without who, we would not be here. Thank you for supporting us through our lives as individuals, through our lives as a dating couple (11 years!), and now, as we step into the roles of man and wife.  Muchos besos!!

THE READINGS

FIRST READING: Tobit 8:4b-8

A reading from the book of Tobit

On their wedding night Tobiah arose from bed and said to his wife,

            “Sister, get up.  Let us pray and beg our Lord
             to have mercy on us and to grant us deliverance.”
             Sarah got up, and they started to pray
             and beg that deliverance might be theirs.

They began with these words:                

“Blessed are you, O God of our fathers;
            praised be your name forever and ever.

            Let the heavens and all your creation
                        praise you forever.

            You made Adam and you gave him his wife Eve
                        to be his help and support;
                        and from these two the human race descended.

            You said, ‘It is not good for the man to be alone;
                        let us make him a partner like himself.’

            Now, Lord, you know that I take this wife of mine
                        not because of lust,
                        but for a noble purpose.

            Call down your mercy on me and on her,
                       And allow us to live together to a happy old age.”

They said together, “Amen, amen.”

The word of the Lord.


SECOND READING:  Romans 12:1-2, 9-13

A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Romans

 I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God,
            to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice,
            holy and pleasing to God, your spiritual worship.

Do not conform yourselves to this age
            but be transformed by the renewal of your mind,
            that you may discern what is the will of God,
            what is good and pleasing and perfect.

Let love be sincere;
            hate what is evil,
            hold on to what is good;
            love one another with mutual affection;
            anticipate one another in showing honor.

Do not grow slack in zeal,
            be fervent in spirit,
            serve the Lord.

Rejoice in hope,
            endure in affliction,
            persevere in prayer.

Contribute to the needs of the holy ones,
            exercise hospitality.

The word of the Lord.

COUPLES PRAYER: (Excerpted from the book they gave us and we ammended it a little to our situation-- we said this together aloud in front of the congregation after our vows)

All-powerful, ever-living God, we thank you for your many blessings, and your hand in bringing us together some 11 years ago. We thank you for letting our love—and each other grow to be the best people and partners we can be. May you continue to bless us with growth, compassion, honesty, openness, humor, trust, and perseverance, and  be ever-present in our lives. Protect us from anything which might harm this marriage, give us courage when burdens come our way, and teach us to forgive one another when we fail. We ask your assistance in becoming the best spouses, friends, and parents, we can be. Finally, may you bless us in our old age, that we may love one another as deeply and cherish each other as much as we do at this very moment. May you grant these wishes which we offer through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL: (Again excerpted from the book, but added our spin to several)
Loren:  The response is “Lord, hear our prayer.”
Loren:  For leaders of Church and state
           for heads of institutions,
           for heads of homes and households…
           that they will lead us and guide us
           in the search for God and the good life,
           in the search for peace and joy, and
           in the search for love among us
           Let us pray to the Lord.
All:  Lord hear our prayer

Jessica: For those who are sick, lonely, discouraged, or oppressed
           that they may be strengthened by God’s help and aided by their friends
           Let us pray to the Lord.
All:  Lord hear our prayer

Loren: For married persons
         that they may continue to give, be able to forgive,
         and find happiness deepen with the passing of each day
         Let us pray to the Lord
All:  Lord hear our prayer

Jessica:  For Sandra and Chad, now beginning their life together,
             that they may have divine assistance at every moment,
             the constant support of friends, the rich blessing of children,
             a warm love reaching out to others, and good health until a ripe old age,
             Let us pray to the Lord.
All:  Lord hear our prayer

Loren:  For our relatives and friends who walk with us on life’s journey,
          for those that could not be with us today,
          and for those who have gone before us to the other side of life 
          For the fulfillment of all their unfulfilled desires—
          Let us pray to the Lord
All:  Lord hear our prayer

 Jessica:  For these personal needs which we mention now in silence
             (pause)
              Let us pray to the Lord
All:  Lord hear our Prayer

Priest to speak

MUSIC:
Entrance music:
       Entourage processional:  Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring- Bach
       Bridal processional:        Canon in D-Pachelbel
Responsorial Psalm: Ps. 34   Taste and See-Moore
Gospel Acclamation:             Celtic Alleluia-O’Carroll
Unity Candle, Veil, and Cord: When love is Found-Wren
Offering to Mary:                   Ave Maria-Schubert
Recessional:                        Ode to Joy- Beethoven

Taken from our church's website suggestions. 

Check it out...you can hear music samples and get a list of possible music here: http://saintjosephmsj.org/wiki/tiki-index.php?page=Pre-Approved+Music+Suggestions.  (You may have to copy and paste the link)