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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.
Gina Ramirez ramirezg@ssjwoodlands.com
Marriage Coordinator
Mary Pritchard pritchardm@ssjwoodlands.com
Wedding Ceremony Coordinator
Donna Finney finneyd@ssjwoodlands.com
Music Coordinator
Gary Dirker dirkerg@ssjwoodlands.com
Facilities Scheduler
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 (United in Christ book)
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.
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.
Church Main Sanctuary (seats 750+)
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Parishioners $650.00
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Non-Parishioners $850.00
Chapel (seats up to 100)
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Parishioners $200.00
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Non-Parishioners $400.00
Preparation Only (wedding ceremony elsewhere)
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Parishioners $200.00
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Non-Parishioners $400.00
Honorariums
Stipends 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 Fees
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Pianist/Organist fees vary
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Cantor fees vary
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 or online -- fees vary)
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Natural Family Planning (fees vary)
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United in Christ book (included)
Reception Venue Options
See the reservation and use policy for more details.
Domec Hall
Parishioner
$350 for 4 hours with use of kitchen
$500 for 8 hours with use of kitchen
Non-Parishioner
$500 for 4 hours with use of kitchen
$700 for 8 hours with use of kitchen
Event Center (gym)
Parishioner
$550 for 4 hours with use of kitchen
$1,000 for 8 hours with use of kitchen
Non-Parishioner
$700 for 4 hours with use of kitchen
$1,200 for 8 hours with use of kitchen