Matrimony
The matrimonial covenant...
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.
Catechism of the Catholic Church 160
CONGRATULATIONS on your engagement...
CONGRATULATIONS on your engagement and your decision to get married in the Catholic Church. Weddings are essential to the life of the Church and we are excited to journey with you during this special time of preparation.
It is our goal to guide you through the process and make the experience of planning and preparing your wedding meaningful.
To begin the marriage preparation process please contact
Zory Rodriguez at 817-473-6709 ext. 2109
z.rodriguez@stjudemansfieldtx.org
Music Suggestions
St. Jude Catholic Parish Wedding Music Suggestions
All mucis must be approved by the Director of Liturgical Music
Please consult with the Director of Liturgical Music when selecting music.
Prelude/Solos/Ect.
(Chose 2-3:2 instrumental/1 solo or 3 instramentals)
Seating of Parents/Grandparents
(Choose one, if applicable)
Ave Maria (Schubert or Gounod)
On This Day, O Beautiful Mother (Lambillotte)
O, Perfect Love (Barnby)
How Beautiful (Paris/SS1)
Hail Mary, Gentle Woman (Landry/GC3-889)
The Gift of Love (Hopson)
(or any prelude music)
Wedding Party & Bridal Processional
(Choose one)
Canon in D (Pachelbel)
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring (Bach)
“Air” from Water Music (Handel)
Ode to Joy (Beethoven)
*Entrance hymns from Gather Comprehensive 3 may be chosen in place of an instrumental listed above. Consult with the Wedding Music Coordinator for suggestions.
Psalm (Choose one) –
Psalms Selections are from Together for Life
C1 – Psalm 33 – “The Earth is Full of Goodness” (Cotter)
C2 – Psalm 34 – “Taste and See”(GC3-45)
C3 – Psalm 103 – “The Lord is Kind and Merciful” (GC3-75)
C4 – Psalm 112 – “Blessed the Man who greatly delights in the Lord’s commands” (LaRosa or Alonso)
C5 – Psalm 128 – “Blessed are those who love You” (GC3-86)
C6 – Psalm 145 – “The Lord is Compassionate” (Chepponis)
C7 – Psalm 148 – “Let All Praise the Name of the Lord” (Cotter)
Presentation of Gifts (Choose one)
When Love Is Found (O Waly Waly/GC3-642)
The Summons (Bell/GC3-790)
(Or any short communion song/hymn)
Communion (Choose two)
One Bread, One Body (Foley/GC3-932)
Blessed Are They (Haugen/GC3-735)
My Song Will Be For You Forever (Haas/GC3-704)
I Have Loved You (Joncas/GC3-588)
Ubi Caritas (Hurd/GC3-696)
Panis Angelicus (Lambilotte)
O, Perfect Love (Barnby)
Taste and See (Moore/GC3-930)
Make of Our Hands a Throne (Warner)
Panis Angelicus (Franck)
Set Your Hearts on the Higher Gifts (Warner/GC3-708)
Faith, Hope and Love (O’Brien/GC3-702)
Meditation/Presentation to Mary
(choose one)
Ave Maria (Schubert or Gounod)
Panis Angelicus (Lambilotte)
Hail Mary, Gentle Woman (Landry/GC3-889)
A Blessing (Marchionda)
Panis Angelicus (Franck)
(Or any appropriate hymn/song relating to Mary)
Recessional
(choose one)
Trumpet Voluntary (Clarke)
Ode to Joy (Beethoven)
Hornpipe from “Water Music” (Handel)
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling (Wesley/GC3-641)
Mass Settings*
Note: These music selections are suggestions – other music may be used upon the approval of the WMC and St. Jude Catholic Parish.
*Mass Settings – this refers to the following: Gloria, (except during Lent), the Gospel Acclamation (“Alleluia”), Sanctus, Memorial Acclamation, Amen and Agnus Dei – Cantor/musicians will utilize the current mass setting being used by the SJCC choirs at the time of your wedding or a suitable setting selected by the cantor and pianist, with approval of the SJCC Director of Liturgical Music.