Author: Mattingly, Molly K.

Welcome to the Nuptial Mass celebrating the union of
Bride
and
Groom
in the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony
DAY, DATE at TIME
St. John’s Church, Creighton University
Rev. PRIEST’S NAME, Presider

Thank you for coming to our wedding celebration.
It means a great deal to us that you are witnesses to our marriage vows.
This program will serve as a guide to the order of the service.
We encourage you to participate in the celebratory blessing of this liturgy with full heart and voice. All music can found in the hymnals located in the pews (or reprinted in this program). Numbers above #800 are in the supplement at the back of the hymnals in St. John’s.
In order to respect the dignity of the ceremony, we ask that there is no flash photography during the service.
Additionally, please silence all cell phones and other electronic devices.
Thank You

The Wedding Party
GrandParents of the Groom / Names	GrandParents of the Bride / Names
Parents of the Groom / Names	Parents of the Bride / Names
best man / Name / Relationship to the Couple	maid of honor / Name / Relationship to the Couple
Groomsmen / Name / Relationship to the Couple / Name / Relationship to the Couple	Bridesmaids / Name / Relationship to the Couple / Name / Relationship to the Couple
Ring Bearer / Name / Relationship to the Couple	Flower Girl / Name / Relationship to the Couple
Ushers / Name / Relationship to the Couple

Ministers of the Liturgy
Celebrant / Rev. Priest’s Name	Altar Server / Name / Relationship to the Couple
Cantor / Name	Piano / Organ / Name
Lector / Name / Relationship to the Couple	Lector / Name / Relationship to the Couple
Gift Bearer / Name / Relationship to the Couple	Gift Bearer / Name / Relationship to the Couple
Ministers of Holy Communion / Name / Relationship to the Couple	Ministers of Holy Communion / Name / Relationship to the Couple

Preludes
(Seating of the Generations Title (Composer))
Introductory Rites
Greeting
The priest greets the couple at the door and invites the Church to share in their joy.
Gathering Hymn ###Title (Composer)
Please stand and join in singing as the Wedding Party enters the church.
Opening Prayer
Glory to God ### Mass Setting (Composer)
After singing, please be seated.
Liturgy of the Word
First Reading Scripture Citation
Lector: The word of the Lord.
All respond: Thanks be to God.
Responsorial Psalm ## ### Title (Composer)
Second Reading Scripture Citation
Lector: The word of the Lord.
All respond: Thanks be to God.
Gospel Acclamation ### Title (Composer)
Please stand and join in singing.
Gospel Reading Scripture Citation
Priest: The Lord be with you.
All respond: And with your spirit.
Priest: A reading from the holy Gospel according to NAME.
All respond: Glory to you, O Lord.
The priest proclaims the Gospel.
Priest: The Gospel of the Lord.
All respond: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Homily
Please be seated.
Rite of Matrimony
Statement of Intentions
The priest asks the couple about their freedom of choice, fidelity to each other, and the acceptance and upbringing of children.
Consent & Reception of Consent
When the couple have declared their consent and entered into the sacrament of
matrimony, the priest invites those present to praise God.
Priest: Let us bless the Lord!
All respond in song: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Blessing & Giving of Rings
The couple exchanges rings as a sign of their unending fidelity to each other and of God’s unending love.
(Hymn of Praise ### Title (Composer))
Please join in singing in celebration.
Prayer of the Faithful
Please stand as we pray for the world, the Church, the gathered community, and the new family.
All respond to each prayer: Lord, hear our prayer.
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Preparation of the Gifts ### Title (Composer)
As the priest prepares the offerings of bread and wine, we offer our lives in prayer.
Priest: Pray, brothers and sisters, that my sacrifice and yours
may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father.
All respond: May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands,
for the praise and glory of his name,
for our good and the good of all his holy Church.
The priest prays over the offerings. All respond: Amen.
Preface
Priest: The Lord be with you.
All respond: And with your spirit.
Priest: Lift up your hearts.
All respond: We lift them up to the Lord.
Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
All respond: It is right and just.
Eucharistic Acclamations Mass Setting (Composer)
### Holy, Holy, Holy Please kneel or be seated after singing.
### Memorial Acclamation
### Great Amen Please stand after singing.
The Lord’s Prayer
Nuptial Blessing
The priest blesses the new spouses as they prepare to receive the Eucharist for the first time as a married couple.
Sign of Peace
Priest: The peace of the Lord be with you always.
All respond: And with your spirit.
The priest invites the congregation to share a sign of peace.
Please kneel or be seated after sharing a sign of peace.
Lamb of God ### Mass Setting (Composer)
Priest: Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those who are called to the supper of the Lamb.
All respond: Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.
Communion Hymns ### Title (Composer)
(### Title (Composer))
Receiving Christ in the Eucharist is the primary sacrament of unity for Catholics. All are welcome to join in the procession. If you are not receiving the Eucharist, please indicate this by approaching with your arms crossed over your heart to receive a blessing.
(Communion Meditation Title (Composer))
(Please join the bride and groom in prayer for the Blessed Mother’s intercession on their behalf.)
Prayer after Communion
Concluding Rites
Final Blessing
Please stand.
Priest: The Lord be with you.
All respond: And with your spirit.
The priest blesses the people.
All respond: Amen.
The priest sends the people out to love, serve, and praise.
All respond: Thanks be to God.
Sending Forth ### Title (Composer)
(Postlude Title (Composer))

Thank You
We would like to express our sincerest thanks to all of you
for helping us make this day a joyous celebration,
especially our parents who gave us life;
our families who shared our life;
our relatives and friends who helped us
to reach this special day.
We are honored you can share these sacred
and joyous moments with us today.
May God bless each one of you.
Bride & Groom

St. John’s Parish, a Catholic Ignatian Community,
is committed to CELEBRATING Eucharist,
WELCOMING all, and EMPOWERING to serve all, for the Greater Honor and Glory of God.