Dear Engaged Couple:

 Congratulations on your engagement!  We wish you every blessing in the exciting journey that you are entering.  May your new life be one of peace, joy and growing in love together.

 You have expressed a desire to celebrate your marriage in the midst of the Roman Catholic Faith Community of Holy Family of Nazareth Parish.  This booklet is a tool to help you make the best use of the resources of Holy Family to prepare for your marriage and to plan the celebration of the Wedding Rite.  We have available a variety of support systems to nurture your relationship.  Please feel free to call on the various staff members and volunteers that are listed in the back of this booklet.  We are here to serve you.

 Sincerely in Christ,

Rev. Msgr. Jerome Duesman, Pastor

and the Pastoral Staff of Holy Family Parish

 

 

 Wedding Guidelines 

Chapter One: The Sacrament of Marriage

 Chapter Two: Preparing for The Sacrament of Matrimony

 Chapter Three: Planning the Wedding Ceremony

            Ordinary Liturgical Ministers

            Music

           Scheduling

            Church Guidelines

 Chapter Four: After the Wedding Bells

 Appendices and Checklists