SAFE HAVEN: Safe Haven online training & background check is required for all ministries and SSJ groups.
Marriage
The sacrament of matrimony celebrates not just the union of two people, but the reality of God’s love for all people – truly, a celebration of the Christian life! It is a call and a challenge for all of us to deepen that love and to share the love of Christ throughout our entire lives.
Marriage in the Church
Congratulations on your engagement!
Welcome to our church
We welcome you to Sts. Simon and Jude and look forward to helping you with all of your wedding preparations.
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Ena Alpuche marriage@ssjwoodlands.com
Marriage Preparation Coordinator
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Mary Pritchard pritchardm@ssjwoodlands.com
Wedding Ceremony Coordinator
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Donna Finney finneyd@ssjwoodlands.com
Music Coordinator
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Gary Dirker dirkerg@ssjwoodlands.com
Facilities Scheduler
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Marriage Preparation
Requirements:
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First submit a Wedding Inquiry
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Appointment with Parish Priest
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7 Week Preparation Class (Prepare & Enrich)
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Theology of the Body Class (God's Plan for Love)
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Guided Marriage Session with Rejoice Counseling
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Submit pertinent documents (Baptismal Certificate, Affidavit of Freedom to Marry, etc.)
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Reading Selections (from the United in Christ book)
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Wedding Fees & Honorariums
The fees below do not cover the entire costs of having a wedding at SSJ. The fees however, help defray the expenses of hosting a wedding.
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Sts. Simon & Jude Basic Wedding Fee
Includes facilities and some of the programs, and materials as noted below. The Wedding Fee is due in order to reserve your date and to begin Marriage Preparation Programs. See details below for additional program fees, options, exceptions, and inclusions.
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Church Main Sanctuary (seats 750+)
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$650.00 Registered Parishioner – Must be registered 6 months prior to wedding date.
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$850.00 Non-Registered Parishioner
Chapel (seats up to 100)
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Registered Parishioner $250 - Must be registered 6 months prior to wedding date.
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Non-Registered Parishioner $450
Preparation Only (wedding ceremony elsewhere)
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Registered Parishioner $250 – Must be registered 6 months prior to wedding date.
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Non-Registered Parishioner $450
Honorariums
Honorariums for Priests and/or Deacons are not included. These amounts are determined by the couple and given to the Wedding Coordinator at the wedding rehearsal.
Music Ministry
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Pianist/Organist
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Cantor
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See Music Coordinator for more information and fees
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Marriage Preparation Classes (Sessions and Materials)
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Prepare & Enrich $35.00 per couple
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God's Plan for Love (available as a seminar, included)
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Natural Family Planning (fees vary)
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United in Christ book (included)
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Reception Venue Options
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For Venue pricing & scheduling please contact Gary Dirker at dirkerg@ssjwoodlands.com
or Ena Alpuche: (281) 367-9885
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