Wedding Mass Planner

Order of the Mass...

Introductory Rites

  • Procession of the Bridal Party *
  • Greetings
  • Gloria (said or sung, except on certain occasions)
  • Collect / Opening Prayer

Liturgy of the Word

Rite of Marriage

  • The Questions and Reception of the Consent
  • The Blessing and Exchanging of Rings
  • General Intercessions / Prayers of the Faithful ****

Liturgy of the Eucharist

  • Presentation of the Gifts *
  • Eucharistic Acclamation (Sanctus)
  • Memorial Acclamation (Mystery of Faith)
  • Great Amen
  • The Lord’s Prayer
  • Nuptial Blessing
  • Lamb of God
  • Communion Hymn *
  • Meditation Hymn ***

Conclusion

  • Solemn Blessing
  • Dismissal
  • Recessional *

PLEASE NOTE:
* Families may choose five (5) hymns for the Mass (Processional, Presentation, Communion, Meditation and Recessional). Music options are listed below. Please see the Director of Music for approval on additional hymns. 
** Other music during the Mass that may be selected is the Responsorial Psalm. Music options are listed below. 
*** Not a required part of the service
**** Intercessions options are listed below 
If no music is selected by the family, the Director of Music will make the appropriate decisions regarding the music.

Suggested Hymns for Weddings...

A Thousand Years
Air in G on Strings
Ave Maria
Eat this Bread
Gift of Finest Wheat
Here I Am, Lord
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
Pachabel Canon in D
Take and Eat
Taste and See

General Intercessions / Prayers of the Faithful...

Below are options for the Prayers of the Faithful petitions.  You may write your own or use or adapt the following. The funeral coordinator will assist with the writing.

  1. That these faithful Christians, N. and N., newly joined in Holy Matrimony, may always enjoy health and well-being. Let us pray to the Lord
  2. For N. and N., and for their well-being as a family. Let us pray to the Lord
  3. That God will bless N. and N.‘s covenant as he chose to sanctify their marriage as he did at the wedding at Cana in Galilee.  Let us pray to the Lord
  4. That N. and N. be granted perfect and fruitful love, peace and strength and that they bear faithful witness to the name of Christian. Let us pray to the Lord
  5. For the relatives and friends of N. and N., and for all who have assisted this couple. Let us pray to the Lord
  6. That the Christian people may grow in virtue day by day and that all who are burdened and in need may receive the help of grace from above. Let us pray to the Lord
  7. That the grace of the Sacrament of Matrimony will be renewed by the Holy Spirit in all married persons present here. Let us pray to the Lord
  8. For anyone preparing to enter marriage, and for all those who the Lord is calling to another state in life. Let us pray to the Lord
  9. For all families throughout the world and for lasting peace among all people. Let us pray to the Lord
  10. For all family members and friends of N. and N. who have passed from this world, and for all the faithful departed. Let us pray to the Lord  
  11. For the Church, the holy People of God, and for unity among all Christians. Let us pray to the Lord.
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