FAQs
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What is the attire for the wedding mass and reception?
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To celebrate such an exciting event as this, we ask that our guests please dress semi-formally. This means suits with jackets for the men and cocktail dresses (short or long) for the women. We know that it starts to warm up in May, but please make sure that you are church appropriate. We will be inside for both the ceremony and the reception!
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How far is the reception venue from the church?
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The reception will be held in the Event Center at St. Mary's Catholic Center, which is connected to the church our wedding mass will take place in. The reception will start with a cocktail hour beginning at 12:30.
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When should I RSVP by?
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To best help Jake and I, it would be most appreciated if RSVP's were submitted sooner rather than later! This will help us know how to accommodate for food, drinks, and seating. If you are unable to attend our wedding, please RSVP "no" so that we can have time to consider sending additional invitations!
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What to expect at a Catholic wedding Mass:
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The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is where heaven meets Earth. Because Christians have been celebrating Mass since the Last Supper, you’ll get to take part in something that has lasted almost 2,000 years when you come to our wedding! The first part of Mass, The Liturgy of the Word, consists of four passages from Sacred Scripture proclaimed in front of the church. After the Gospel reading, the homily will be given by Father Will. He might explain a little bit more about one of the readings, or about the Sacrament of Matrimony itself. Then, we'll state our vows and exchange our rings. At this point, we are officially married! We'll then get to enter into the second part of the Mass, The Liturgy of the Eucharist, as husband and wife for the first time. During the Liturgy of the Eucharist the priests consecrate the host into the literal Precious Body and Blood of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Yes, the Eucharist still looks, tastes, smells, and sounds like bread. However, through the power of God, the very substance of the bread has changed. This means that it is the real Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus that we consume when we take and eat the Eucharist during communion. This might seem like a hard saying to accept! Indeed, even some of Jesus' own disciples were baffled when they heard this for the first time. In John 6:55, Jesus affirmed that "[His] flesh is true food, and [His] blood is true drink." At the Last Supper, Jesus showed us exactly where to eat His flesh after he consecrated the bread into His body! He then commanded us Christians to "do this in memory of [Him]" (Luke 22:19). We believe the ultimate showing of love was when Jesus gave His life for us on the Cross, and when he gave us His Body at the Last Supper. The Catholic Mass is how we worship the Lord who loved us so much he died for us. We are so excited to welcome you into St. Mary’s for our wedding Mass! If you’re still curious, don’t hesitate to reach out to us!
