Marriage
"Marriage is the most beautiful thing that God has created".
-Pope Francis
The Beauty of Marriage
NEW! Marriage Mentor Program
Our Mentor Program is a component of marriage preparation for engaged couples at St. Brigid's. The goal of the program is to connect the engaged couple with a married couple in the parish, and through them, to others in the parish community.
Mentor and engaged couples ideally meet once a month for six sessions using a guidebook and videos for framing the discussion. Both the engaged and married couples are experiencing unexpected surprises and gifts from this mentor program.
Interested?
Please give us a call!
413.256.6181
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A SACRAMENT OF VOCATION
Congratulations on this exciting milestone!
Thinking about getting married at St. Brigid's?
One of the most beautiful days in your life is your wedding day. This is an exciting journey for you and we appreciate your interest in having Saint Brigid Parish be part of your big day! In order to ensure enough time on your marriage preparation, we recommend a 9-month marriage preparation process. We invite you to fill out the Wedding Inquiry Form and tell us a little bit more about yourself and your plans.
Planning Ahead
Marriage preparation prepares couples for the most important day of their lives for their covenant with each other and with God. Careful preparations for that day make it one to remember. We request a minimum of 9-months in advance for booking the church and/or our banquet hall. To inquire about about our banquet facilities, please fill out the
Facilities Form.
Marriage Preparation
If you wish to be married in the church, there are three steps.
1.The couple makes an appointment with the priest. During the first step the priest determines if the couple is free to marry (never married before). The priest determines if they are mature – spiritually and psychologically. Are they ready to marry? Are there any barriers to marriage? Only after a priest determines if you are free to marry can you move to the next step.
2. The Theology, Psychology and Social meaning of the Sacrament of Marriage. (Marriage in the Catholic Church is not the same as the Justice of the Peace Ceremony.) This step is partially anticipated in the Pre-Cana Conferences. How does God bless us in the Sacrament of Matrimony? Does the couple have the appropriate communication skills.
3. The Liturgy and the Sacrament of Marriage. Preparation for the Wedding rehearsal and the Wedding Ceremony, setting the date of marriage, music, readings, who is walking down the aisle, organist, flowers, etc. This is a simple outline on what needs to be done before you set a date.
To reserve the church, please make an appointment with Fr. Valentine in person. (Please note that our secretary cannot take your information over the phone.)
Payments and Offerings
The cost to reserve the Church for your wedding is $500 for parishioners or $1,000 for non-parishioners. Both options include a non-refundable deposit. The deposit is due at the time your wedding date is reserved. The balance is due one month before he wedding.
If after the wedding you'd like to express your gratitude to the parish, the priest, and/or the deacon that presided over the ceremony, it is graciously accepted.
need to reach us?
Contact us with questions or to discuss your wedding plans- we'd love to hear from you! 413.256.6181
Or contact us if you were already married at St. Brigid's and need a copy of your marriage certificate.