Wedding Liturgy Information

St. James Catholic Church 9025 Larimore Avenue Omaha, Nebraska  68134-2797 402-572-0499 rectory@stjamescatholicchurch.org

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St. James Catholic Church Wedding Liturgy Information

Wedding Date / Time ____________________________________

Rehearsal Date / Time ___________________________________

Bride’s name _________________________________________

Groom’s name _________________________________________

Priest presider _________________________________________

Concelebrant (if applicable) _______________________________

Deacon (if applicable) ____________________________________

Ministers of Music

Accompanist _________________________________________

Soloist / Choir _________________________________________

Other Instrumentalists ___________________________________

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Additional questions for the Liturgy Coordinator:

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MUSICAL-SELECTIONS PLANNING SHEET

Prelude music: Vocal selections or instrumental selections while people are being seated

Seating of grandparents / parents: Song to accompany the seating of grandparents / parents

Processional: Bridal party music, usually instrumental
        As bridesmaids walk down the aisle with groomsmen
        As bride walks down the aisle: The bride can have the same music as bridesmaids, or a different song.

Liturgy of the Word

First reading
Responsorial Psalm: Should be sung
Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia must be sung
Gospel reading
Homily

Rite of Marriage

Exchange of vows and rings
Unity Candle: a good place for a wedding song
Prayers of the Faithful: to be read

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Preparation of Gifts: song or instrumental
Mass parts: Holy, Memorial Acclamation, Amen, Lamb of God
        (chosen from a particular Mass setting)
Sign of Peace: instrumental or a short song of peace / love
Communion: Wedding song of love, faith, Eucharist
Meditation / Reflection song: Wedding song, or song to Mary
Recessional song: Usually an instrumental