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SCHEDULING YOUR WEDDING 1. ELIGIBILITY: Either the bride
or groom must be a registered practicing parishioner, and both must be free to
marry in the Catholic Church. (According to Church law, a baptized Catholic is
to marry in his or her parish of residence.) 3. DIOCESAN MARRIAGE PREPARATION RETREAT: The couple needs to attend the ‘Together in God’s Image’ retreat. Please make arrangements at least six (6) months prior to the day of the ceremony as it fills up fast. To register contact the Austin Diocese at www.austindiocese.org and click on "Ministries of the Diocese"; find "Family Counseling & Family Life," and then locate "Marriage Preparation Information" for your forms to download. Holy Family Parish in Copperas Cove also offers the Marriage Preparation Retreat. Please contact Deacon Tim at 254-547-1284 or thayden@hot.rr.com for information and dates. Forms may be downloaded from www.hf-cc.org . 4. INVENTORY FOR MARRIAGE PREPARATION: The couple needs to take the FOCCUS assessment. Please contact the Pastoral Associate at 254-698-4338 or the Wedding Coordinator at 254-698-2990 to schedule the meetings. 5. ALLOWABLE DATES & TIMES: No weddings on Sundays, Holy Days, Good Friday or Holy Saturday. Saturday weddings cannot be later than 3 PM. Clean up and clearance must be completed by 4:30 PM. 6. WEDDING RECEPTION: The Parish Center and facilities are available for your convenience. Please contact Nancy Martinka at 368-0135 for information and booking. 7.
DOCUMENTS YOU WILL NEED: C. Annulments: Please see Fr. Richard. D. Civil Marriage License: This is obtained from the County Clerk. There is a waiting period of 72 hours before the license may be used, and it expires in thirty (30) days. A wedding ceremony cannot be conducted until you present a valid marriage license. For any acceptations and more information please call the Bell County Clerk at 254-933-5168. 8. SERVERS: If the bride and groom would like altar servers at their wedding ceremony, ask the wedding coordinator for suggestions. Altar servers need to attend the wedding rehearsal. CHURCH DECORATIONS 1. FLOWERS: A maximum of three (3) displays are permitted. One in front of each rostrum and one on the rear wall pedestal, left of the altar. (Flowers & Gifts with Amor - 254-680-2667 is recommended. ) If you like, you may leave all flowers in the church after your wedding. 2. PEWS: Only pew bows may be used, but they must be attached without tape, staples, tacks, wire or nails. No ribbons blocking pew entrances or resting on the floor. (This mounting restriction applies to ALL decorations.) 3. UNITY CANDLE: A unity candle may be used and needs to be provided by the bride and groom. The church has a holder to use or you may provide your own. 4. ARCH, AISLE RUNNERS & CANDELABRA: These are not permitted. 5. RICE, FLOWER PETALS (real or artificial), BIRD SEED, CONFETTI, STREAMERS, BUBBLES OR OTHER MATERIALS to be thrown or otherwise used in or out of Church, the New Parish Center, the Old Parish Hall, or on the Parish grounds is not permitted. PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY 1. 'Flash' pictures may be taken as the wedding party enters and leaves the Church, during group pictures and at the altar following the ceremony. Once the bride and groom reach the altar and during the ceremony, NO FLASH PICTURES ARE ALLOWED. 2. If a video is made, the videographer may be with the camera at the altar during the precession, but then the camera must be left unattended on a tripod. No photographer or camera person is allowed in the altar area during the ceremony. 3. Photographers and videographers are to remain behind the congregation during the wedding ceremony. 4. Any equipment needed by photographers or videographers, such as extension cords, must be supplied by them. MUSIC 1. Only music of a sacred or classical nature is appropriate. 2. The Church has its own sound-system. Please contact Chuck Lauer at 254-544-6167 if you wish to bring in any additional equipment. 3. The piano and organ are not to be moved under any circumstances. 4. The parish will recommend names of musicians if needed. CARE OF CHURCH FACILITIES 1. SPECIAL WEDDING ROOMS: The Bride's Room and the designated Groom's Room are off the foyer. 2. CLEARING THE CHURCH: The Church proper, Bride's Room, Groom's Room, foyer and restrooms need to be left in the same condition as found. Please remove all floral paper, boxes and all materials brought into the Church for the ceremony. WEDDING PARTY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. READINGS: The bride and groom will need to consult with Fr. Richard when selecting the Scripture readings and music. 2. PREPARING THE WEDDING PROGRAM: Church staff will provide advice and samples; however, typing and printing of the program are the responsibility of the wedding party. 3. CEREMONY AND REHEARSAL TIMES: All wedding times are booked for a three (3) hour time slot. Wedding rehearsals are scheduled for a one (1) hour time slot and are usually held one or two days before the ceremony. Please be on time. If your ceremony or rehearsal begins late, due to wedding party delay, you still must be out of the Church by the agreed upon time. EXPECTATIONS We expect everyone to be respectful of our Church and its furnishings. There is no smoking, drinking, food, chewing gum or alcoholic beverages allowed in the Church at the time of the rehearsal, nor on the day of the wedding. Any indication that members of the wedding party have been drinking may result in cancellation of your wedding, or the offending parties may not be allowed to participate. STIPENDS / FEES 1. A financial offering to the priest is traditional and appreciated. 2. There is a fee to
cover the use of the Church. Please make checks payable to St. Paul Chong
Hasang. 3. A financial stipend is expected for the following (if applicable).
FOR COUPLES PREPARING FOR MARRIAGE:
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