FAQs

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What date should I RSVP by?

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Please RSVP by January 25, 2025.

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Is there parking available at Holy Trinity Church and The Polish Community Club?

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Yes, there are parking lots at both of these locations.

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What is the dress code?

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For our wedding, we invite you to wear semi-formal attire. This means elegant dresses or dressy separates for women, and a suit or dress pants with a nice shirt and optional tie for men. Women, please be especially mindful, modest, and respectful in dress at the church. Please no tight fitting, low cut, short, slit, sleeveless or revealing clothing.

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What type of food will be served?

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A buffet style of the best Polish cuisine! Please email Allison at schoolot29@gmail.com with any specific dietary restrictions, needs, or concerns.

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I have a question that isn't answered here. Who should I contact?

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Please contact Allison by email at schoolot29@gmail.com with any additional questions or concerns with regards to the wedding.

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How long will the ceremony be?

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Our ceremony will be a Traditional Latin High Mass. It may last between one hour to one and a half hours in length.

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Should I attend the ceremony if I am not Catholic?

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We are excited to share our wedding day with all our loved ones! Our ceremony will be a Catholic mass, and we hope everyone will join us. The ceremony is the most important part of our day, as we enter into the sacrament of marriage.

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Who can receive the Eucharist during mass?

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The Eucharist is the real presence of Jesus Christ, body, blood, soul, and divinity, under the appearance of bread and wine. The Eucharist is also referred to as “Holy Communion.” “Communion” comes from the Latin communio, which means “to be in union with.” According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC), the Church refers to the Eucharist by this name “because by this sacrament we unite ourselves to Christ, who makes us sharers in his Body and Blood to form a single body” (CCC 1331). The Church teaches that there are two basic requirements Catholics must meet in order to receive Holy Communion worthily: First, one must be in a state of grace. To be in a “state of grace” means to be free from mortal sin. As the Catechism states, “Anyone aware of having sinned mortally must not receive communion without having received absolution in the sacrament of penance” (CCC 1415). The second requirement for receiving Holy Communion is to observe the Eucharistic fast. Canon law states, “One who is to receive the most Holy Eucharist is to abstain from any food or drink, with the exception only of water and medicine, for at least the period of one hour before Holy Communion” (CIC 919).

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How do I receive the Eucharist during a Traditional Latin Mass?

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At the Traditional Latin Mass, you receive Holy Communion while kneeling (if you are able to do so) at an altar rail. You receive Holy Communion on the tongue, not in the hands. In addition, you do not respond “Amen” to the priest. The priest will say "Corpus Domini nostri Jesu Christi custodiat animam tuam in vitam aeternam. Amen." This is Latin for: "May the Body of Our Lord Jesus Christ preserve your soul unto life everlasting. Amen."

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How will I know when to sit, stand, or kneel during the mass?

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Please look to the altar servers for a visual cue of when to sit, stand, and kneel during the mass. We understand that it is most likely your first time attending the TLM, and the postures of the mass may be confusing. Please do your best to sit, stand (if you are able), and kneel (if you are able) accordingly.

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I'd like to know more about the Traditional Latin Mass and what to expect during your ceremony. Can you please share some additional resources?

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We value the sacredness, beauty, and reverence of the Traditional Latin Mass. Below, please see some additional resources on the TLM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8m8Fq8eKXI https://www.latinmass.com/ https://thecatholicbridalcollective.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-latin-mass-wedding/ https://www.latinmasswedding.com/faqs/