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Guidelines for Marriage Preparation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weddings

 

The Sacrament of Marriage, or Holy Matrimony, is a public sign that one gives oneself totally to this other person. It is also a public statement about God: the loving union of husband and wife is a reflection of the perfect love God has for each of us.

 

We congratulate you both and warmly welcome you to be married here at St. Mary Church!  There are a number of preliminary steps you should take if you are considering marriage at St. Mary.  First, parish registration is required if you live within the St. Mary boundary, or written permission from the pastor of the parish where you are registered.  A six-month preparation period is required by the diocese for all marriages during which time you will meet occasionally with a priest and attend the Diocesan Conference for the Engaged.

 

Please call the Parish Office at 540-373-6491 to schedule an appointment with a priest.  Reservations for wedding dates are made by the priest based on the availability of the church at the time of your meeting.  Click on the link to the left “Guidelines for Marriage Preparation” for helpful information.

 

Weddings are celebrated at St. Mary on most Saturdays during the year at 12 noon and 2:00pm.  Rehearsals are scheduled for the previous Friday evening at  5:00 or 6:00pm.

 

Congratulations!

 

 

 

Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church  Fredericksburg, Virginia