This ministry plays a vital role in accompanying couples as they prepare to celebrate the Sacrament of Matrimony. The ministry seeks to create a peaceful and joyful environment, allowing the couple to be fully present and worry-free as they begin their sacred journey together.
Wedding Rehearsal: During the wedding rehearsal, instructions are lovingly given on procedures, and any concerns that the families may have. It is a joy and an honor to prepare the bride and groom to receive their sacrament.
Wedding Day: On the wedding day, we perform various duties such as preparing the altar for the ceremony, pinning on boutonnieres for the groom and groomsmen, encouraging guests to be seated for the arrival of the bride, readying the bride and groom’s family for their special walk down the aisle, and most importantly offering assuring smiles to a nervous bride as she is about to see her groom. We make certain that we do all that we can to make the day memorable for the bride and groom, and assist the Priest as Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist.
The time commitment depends on the number of weddings in a year. Once the schedule is established, we meet for a fun evening together to pick the dates that fit into our schedules. We work as teams. You and your partner do the rehearsal, which generally takes place the night before the wedding, and then arrive at church one hour before the ceremony on the wedding day. We hope you will consider joining this fun ministry!
If so, please contact Ginny Weis at cell: 973-214-6293 or [email protected]