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NORMS
I.
Eligibility
Only those
persons who live within the geographical boundaries of the parish, are
registered, and are practicing their Faith in the parish are eligible to
celebrate the sacrament in this church. Following the norms of the
Archdiocese, both participants must be 19 years of age.
II. Initial Request
The person
requesting the sacrament must fulfill the requirement in Number I, and make
their request by phone at the Parish Rectory. The request will be
given to a priest who will call the bride or groom to set an appointment.
At the meeting, the couple will begin the process of preparation. All
requests for the sacrament must be made no less than six (6) months prior to
the date of the celebration. Dates will be set on a first come first
served basis.
III. Certificate of Baptism
Both the
bride and the groom are required to present a current certificate of
baptism. This must be brought to the initial meeting with the priest.
Those who do not have this document must obtain it, as it is required.
The priest will inform those in need of assistance in this matter.
IV. Civil Marriage
License
The couple
must obtain a civil marriage license within two (2) months of the ceremony.
The couple must not contract civil or notary marriage prior to the church
wedding. The priest will witness the marriage both civilly and
sacramentally. The license must be presented to the priest on the day
of the wedding rehearsal. The civil license may be obtained at the
following locations:
MARRIAGE LICENSE BUREAU
140 West Flagler Street 2801 Salzedo Street
Miami, FL Room 1503 Coral Gables, FL
V. Preparation
for the Sacrament
The process
of formation will consist of the meetings with the priest and the
appropriate pre-marital program. The priest will advise the couple in
this matter.
VI. Participants in
the Ceremony
The maximum
number of participants in the procession will be twelve (12). This
includes all persons except the bride and groom and their parents.
VII. Decorations
The only
decoration allowed in the church will be from two (2) to four (4) floral
arrangements to be placed near the altar. No other decorations are
allowed (ribbons, candelabra, rugs, etc.). Nothing can be fixed to the
pews in the church. These guidelines will be strictly observed.
VIII. Photography
Photographers must see the priest in the sacristy of the church before the
ceremony. Photographers must behave reverently at all times, before,
during, and after the ceremony. Time for photography after the wedding
in the church is limited to 20 minutes, beginning with the dismissal after
the ceremony. It is important that the participants return to the
altar immediately after their exit procession so that the time allowed for
photography may be used to its fullest.
IX. Music
Only the
parish organist will provide the music for weddings. Please call Ms.
Marta Infiesta at (305) 642-0022. The organist's fee is
$100.00.
X. Church Fees
The church
fee is $300.00. A
NON-REFUNDABLE deposit of $50.00 is due upon setting the wedding date
payable at the Parish Rectory. It is customary to offer a gratuity of
$10.00 to each altar boy serving the
mass.
XI. Punctuality
Punctuality
will be strictly observed. Failure to begin the celebration exactly on
time will mean forfeiting the time for photography after the wedding and the
limitation of the ceremony itself. No exceptions to this rule will be
made.
XII. Appropriate Behavior and
Appearance in Church
A. Throwing rice, flowers, etc. is not allowed in or around the church.
B. An attitude of reverence, prayer, and silence must be observed in Church
before, during, and after the ceremony.
C.
Inappropriate dress (strapless dresses, miniskirts, shorts, men's tank
top, etc.) is prohibited.
D. No
smoking is allowed in Church. |
