To
be married in the Catholic Church means far more than to have
the wedding ceremony within the St. Patrick Church building.
Christian marriage is a serious and sacred commitment that
calls a man and a woman to each other in a most profound and
permanent way. Christian marriage calls a couple to become
a visible sign of Christ’s unconditional and faithful
love. It demands a living faith on the part of the couple
and the awareness that they are entering into a covenant not
only with each other, but also with God.
Joined in Christ through the Sacrament of Matrimony, Christian
spouses are called to see Christ in each other. They are called
to be living symbols of God’s tender love and mercy.
Joined in Christ, the human love of Christian spouses participates
in divine love. They are incorporated into the very heart
of Christ - their love now consecrated and purified in Him
who supports, nourishes and sustains them in unity and peace.
Joined in Christ, Christian spouses are most intimately associated
with God in His work of creation. Through the generation of
children, whom God gives them as a blessing, spouses perpetuate
the original blessing of the Creator by transmitting the Divine
Image from person to person.
Joined in Christ, Christian spouses are called to be Church
in ‘miniature’ - that is; they are called to form
family into a praying and believing community. They are called
to manifest the love and mercy of God to a world in serious
need of both. They are called to be light in the darkness
and the fire against the cold.
Christian marriage is not something to be undertaken lightly
or hurriedly. To love like God loves, namely, unconditionally,
to forgive without counting the cost, to persevere despite
difficulties, to be patient and kind, to excuse, to trust,
to hope, to believe and endure whatever hardships come one’s
way - all this requires virtue beyond the merely human. Therefore,
the Church invites engaged couples to prepare themselves spiritually
for marriage by daily prayer, regular attendance at Mass,
and frequent reception of the Sacraments.
The Community of St. Patrick Church rejoices with the engaged
couples and prays that their love will grow deeper and more
beautiful as they commit themselves to each other in the Lord
Jesus Christ. Remember that your wedding is but a day; your
marriage is for a lifetime. |
- a.
$100.00 deposit for Church due within two weeks of initial
meeting with wedding coordinator, $100.00 deposit for
organist & cantor due within four weeks of initial
meeting with wedding coordinator.
- b.
Marriage prep course - copy of completion certificate
needs to be sent to St. Patrick Church c/o Michelle Donahue.
- c.
Recent copies of Baptism, First Communion & Confirmation
certificates need to be sent here to St. Patrick Church,
c/o Michelle Donahue.
- d.
Marriage license must be obtained fromt he East Hampton
Town Hall if you are not a resident of the State of Ct.
or any Town Hall in the State of CT. East Hampton Town
Hall - 860-267-2519
- e.
Balance due for Church, organist & cantor needs to
be sent two weeks prior to wedding.
( on or before ____________________________).
- f.
Items to be brought to the wedding rehearsal;
Unity Candle and Tapers
Marriage License
Rings
Programs
Pew Flowers/Bows (if appropriate)
A damage and cleanliness deposit of $300.00 is required from those couples getting married in Saint Patrick Church. This deposit is due no later than 3 months prior to your wedding date. It will be returned within 5 days of the wedding date, in its entirety, once an inspection of the Church is made. Amounts to cover any repairs, non removal of any decor that is brought in by florists, photographer or videographers or replacement of Church belongings will be deducted from this deposit at our discretion. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact St. Patrick office at 860-267-6644.
Using St. Patrick Church
The altar table, ambo (pulpit), celebrant's chair, and other sanctuary furnishings are fixed and cannot be moved. The seasonal decor and other appointments in the church, i.e. Advent wreath, Christmas decorations, Easter
Candle, Feast Day celebrations decor, and seasonal florals, cannot be altered. Candelabra may be placed int he sanctuary but you need to rent them yourselves. In your rental agreement be sure that the company will come and remove all decor after the ceremony. Remember that there will be other liturgies after your wedding and we cannot be responsible for storing or keeping track of any decor you rent.
During festive seasons of the liturgical year, especially Christmas and Easter or special parish celebrations, floral decoration may be a compliment to, not a substitute for, decorations already in place for regular parish celebrations. We will not remove any of the parish's flowers because they clash with the colors of the wedding party. The Advent Wreath, Nativity, Easter Candle and statuary cannont be removed.
Bows may be attached to the pews using only elastic bands, string or ribbon (tacks, nails, tape and metal devices are not permitted). Please arrange for someone to remove all pew markers from the church immediately following the celebration. Aisel runners are not permitted, and the flower girl may NOT drop flower petals as she comes down the isle. If you rent palms or larger plants make sure your florist knows they must be removed from the Church immediately following the celebration.
Special Notes of Interest:
Couples should remind the wedding party, especially if they are not Catholics or Christians, that St. Patrick Church is a House of God. We make no apologies for what we believe and for who are and what we represent as followers of Jesus Christ. Good taste, good conduct and total respect for God's House is to prevail at all times. We reverence the Holy Eucharist (the Body and Blood of Christ reserved in the tabernacle) and we totally believe that Jesus Christ is truly presen there for our worship, adoration, mediation, devotion, and spiritual enrichments. The drinking of alcoholic beverages on church property before wedding rehearsals or beofre the wedding ceremony will NOT be tolerated. The use of illigal drugs, alcohol or signs of intoxication will result in the cancellation of the wedding ceremony in this church. Men wearing informal hats, ( such as baseball caps), gum chewing, using distateful or inappropriate clothing or language during the rehearsal, or wedding is strictly forbidden. Participants in your wedding should be reminded that this is your special day and that they should have the utmost respect for you, your family and for the church.
Please be prompt for your rehearsal and your wedding day. Remember, being late for either one will result in time delays for everyone participating in this special day, from the Priest to the caterer. |
