Marriage
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A couple planning on being married at St. Thomas should contact the church six months in advance. One year is preferred. Either the bride or groom, or their parents, must be a registered parishioner for at least three months prior to calling to set a date.
Guidelines and directives for scheduling a wedding at St. Thomas the Apostle
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Registered Parishioners
The bride or groom or parents must be registered parishioners of St. Thomas. We do not schedule weddings of couples not belonging to our parish. Fairness must prevail in this regard.
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Marriage History
No wedding may be scheduled in Church if either party has been previously married without first speaking to one of the priests. The pastoral assistant will ask this question when taking the marriage information.
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Wedding Times
Two weddings are scheduled on Saturdays: 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. Friday weddings take place at 4:30 pm.
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Preparation Timeline
From the time the engaged couple contacts the church and schedules the date, to the actual wedding date, couples should allow nine months to one year for marriage preparation.
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Preparation Requirements
During this preparation time, couples are asked to participate in 1. An online marriage prep course or the Diocesan Retreat Day. 2. Wedding Liturgy Workshop - in person meeting between couple and wedding assistant date to be determined between both parties. Information to help couple prepare for their wedding Mass or Word Service will be provided.
3. Seven week ALPHA MARRIAGE Course. 4. FOCCUS Questionnaire.
5. Discuss results of the FOCCUS with a sponsor couple.
6. Meeting/s with priest or deacon to complete paperwork.
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Booking Policy
The wedding date selected will be secured by the priest or deacon upon receipt of your $100 deposit. If you do not change the wedding date, the amount will be credited toward the $300 church fee. The $100 deposit will be forfeited upon a date change.
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Scheduling
Contact the main office at 630.355.8980 to schedule an appointment to discuss your wedding arrangements.
