MATRIMONY
Matrimony, or marriage, is the Sacramental celebration of two people bound by the love of God and one another.
“The matrimonial covenant, by which a man and a woman establish between themselves a partnership of the whole of life, is by its nature ordered toward the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of offspring; this covenant between baptized persons has been raised by Christ the Lord to the dignity of a sacrament.”
- The Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraph 1601
What is Matrimony?
MARRIAGE PREPARATION
Couples who would like to celebrate their wedding at St. Timothy Church should contact the parish office for a pre-registration form at least six months prior to the wedding. Wedding dates and times should not be set before meeting with a priest and scheduling marriage preparation. Preparation programs are mandatory for couples before marriage in the church; the two most popular being Engaged Encounter and Marriage in the Lord.
We look forward to celebrating the Sacrament of Matrimony with you; please call and begin the process as soon as possible. Please review our Marriage Protocols for St. Timothy and complete our Marriage Questionnaire. Kindly return the questionnaire to the Front Office, or scan and email it to our Pastor, Fr. Patrick Moses, at pmoses@st-timsrc.org.
MARRIAGE BLESSINGS
For those Catholics who have been married outside the Church (a civil ceremony), we welcome you to have your marriage blessed in the Church (receiving the Sacrament of Matrimony). Kindly contact our Pastor, Fr. Patrick Moses, at pmoses@st-timsrc.org.
WEDDING COORDINATORS
Our Wedding Coordinators aim to assist couples on the big day so they can focus entirely on entering into the beautiful Sacrament of Matrimony. They help the liturgy flow smoothly, check that the church is properly prepared; and they assist the wedding party in feeling prepared and at home. They accommodate any special requirements from the Priest and help with the rehearsal for the wedding.
CONTACT US
To join our Wedding Coordinator team, please contact Lynda Lehmann
Email: Lyndamlehmann@gmail.com