May God bless you as you begin the important preparations to enter into the Sacrament of Marriage!
We want to help as much as possible in your preparation so that your marriage will truly be a life of love. An indication of this concern for you is that the Archdiocese of Philadelphia requires at least 6 months preparation time before your wedding date. This is to assist you in having a clear understanding of the Sacrament of Marriage, the implications of your decision to marry, and to consider some of the ways you can enhance your relationship.
We want to help as much as possible in your preparation so that your marriage will truly be a life of love. An indication of this concern for you is that the Archdiocese of Philadelphia requires at least 6 months preparation time before your wedding date. This is to assist you in having a clear understanding of the Sacrament of Marriage, the implications of your decision to marry, and to consider some of the ways you can enhance your relationship.
All weddings at Our Lady of Consolation/St. Malachi will be celebrated according to the approved rites and liturgies of the Roman Catholic Church, without exception. Please carefully read the complete Our Lady of Consolation Guidelines for the Sacrament of Matrimony available by clicking the above button.
Marriage preparation includes the following actions and decisions, as required for all weddings held at Our Lady of Consolation Church/St. Malachi Chapel.
YOUR WEDDING DATE AND TIME: Please contact the Parish Rectory to set an appointment to meet with the Pastor to plan your wedding and confirm availability of the date, time, and church location you desire. Weddings can be held either at Our Lady of Consolation Church in Parkesburg, PA or St. Malachi’s Chapel in Cochranville (Doe Run), PA. A date can only be set once you have met with the priest in person. WE DO NOT RESERVE WEDDING DATES OVER THE PHONE.
To best ensure the availability of your desired date, time, and church location, please contact the parish at least one year prior to your proposed wedding date or no less than six months prior to your proposed date. Also, please be sure to check the date/time/location you want is available at the church BEFORE making arrangements for your reception.
Weddings are usually scheduled for Fridays from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM, and Saturdays between 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Due to Confessions and the 5:00 PM Vigil Mass, we cannot schedule weddings later than 1:30 PM. Other days and times may be scheduled for exceptional reasons. WE DO NOT SCHEDULE WEDDINGS ON SATURDAY EVENINGS OR SUNDAYS.
MEETING WITH THE PRIEST: As you prepare for marriage, make appointments for these meetings so that he may assist in your wedding actions and decisions. The type of liturgy, a Nuptial Mass or Nuptial Ceremony, best for you and your guests should be discussed with the priest. If you have a family member or friend who is a Roman Catholic Priest or Deacon in good standing with his diocese or religious community, and you would like him to witness your marriage, he is more than welcome to do so. Please discuss this with your Pastor.
PRE-CANA PROGRAM: A Catholic marriage preparation program with trained married couples and presentations, this is for engaged couples throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. It is highly recommended that you attend this course as soon as possible, since these programs can fill up quickly. Our Lady of Consolation Parish does offer a Pre-Cana Program and you can sign up through the Parish Rectory office or when you meet with the Pastor. If you are registered in another parish or you live outside of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, please check with your local parish/diocese for Pre-Cana opportunities.
DOCUMENTS: To be married in the Catholic Church, it is necessary that at least one of the persons be a baptized Catholic. Therefore, the following documents, detailed in the OLC Wedding Guidelines, are required:
READINGS AND PRAYERS: The Together for Life Book will be presented to you during your meetings with the Pastor. It contains the readings, prayer options, and other details for the celebration. Please complete the liturgy planning worksheet in the back of the book and bring this with you on your last meeting with the priest or deacon. It is preferred that those proclaiming the readings at your wedding liturgy be a practicing Catholic.
MUSIC: To arrange music for your wedding celebration, contact the OLC Parish Music Director, Janeen Walker, as soon as possible after planning your wedding date with the Pastor. Janeen may be reached at (717) 799-3877 or [email protected] and will discuss music options with the bride and/or groom ONLY.
All music selections must be approved as appropriate for a Catholic wedding, meaning all MUST BE CHURCH APPROVED LTURGICAL SACRED MUSIC ONLY. NO SECULAR MUSIC MAY BE USED IN LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS. The Music Director will assist you with and approve your musical selections. Music fees are discussed within the above OLC Wedding Guidelines and during discussions with the OLC Music Director.
PICTURES/VIDEO: Photos and videos are welcome during and after the service. Flash photography is permitted as appropriate, but photographers will not be permitted to interfere with the celebration of the Liturgy. Photographers/videographers are NOT permitted in the Sanctuary area (the area where the altar is), nor are they permitted to set up any equipment there. Also, absolutely NO FLYING DRONE cameras are permitted in church. Should you require pictures after the celebration, kindly keep within the timeframe allotted to your wedding due to the church’s regular schedule. Separate fees are to be discussed with the photographer/videographer.
WEDDING OFFERING: Effective January 1, 2024
If you are a parishioner of Our Lady of Consolation Parish, the donation for use of the church is:
$400 for OLC Church or St. Malachi Chapel
Music fees are discussed within the OLC Wedding Guidelines.
If you are not a member of Our Lady of Consolation Parish, the donation is:
$550 for Our Lady of Consolation Church
$1,800 for St. Malachi Chapel
Music fees are discussed within the OLC Wedding Guidelines.
This offering does not include payments to musicians, florists, printers, photographers, personal gifts, or any other fees. Church fees should be given to the Pastor during your last meeting, no more than 2 to 4 weeks before your wedding.
CONTACTS:
Diocese of Philadelphia Pre-Cana Information - For more information on other Pre-Cana opportunities, please contact the Family Life Office at 215-587-5639 or visit their webpage at http://archphila.org/evangelization/famlife/marriage_prep/marriage.htm.
Our Lady of Consolation Parish -
Wedding Guidelines
Pastor - Father Sean O'Neill, [email protected]
Music - OLC Parish Music Director, Janeen Walker, (717) 799-3877 or [email protected]
Rectory -
Marriage preparation includes the following actions and decisions, as required for all weddings held at Our Lady of Consolation Church/St. Malachi Chapel.
YOUR WEDDING DATE AND TIME: Please contact the Parish Rectory to set an appointment to meet with the Pastor to plan your wedding and confirm availability of the date, time, and church location you desire. Weddings can be held either at Our Lady of Consolation Church in Parkesburg, PA or St. Malachi’s Chapel in Cochranville (Doe Run), PA. A date can only be set once you have met with the priest in person. WE DO NOT RESERVE WEDDING DATES OVER THE PHONE.
To best ensure the availability of your desired date, time, and church location, please contact the parish at least one year prior to your proposed wedding date or no less than six months prior to your proposed date. Also, please be sure to check the date/time/location you want is available at the church BEFORE making arrangements for your reception.
Weddings are usually scheduled for Fridays from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM, and Saturdays between 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Due to Confessions and the 5:00 PM Vigil Mass, we cannot schedule weddings later than 1:30 PM. Other days and times may be scheduled for exceptional reasons. WE DO NOT SCHEDULE WEDDINGS ON SATURDAY EVENINGS OR SUNDAYS.
MEETING WITH THE PRIEST: As you prepare for marriage, make appointments for these meetings so that he may assist in your wedding actions and decisions. The type of liturgy, a Nuptial Mass or Nuptial Ceremony, best for you and your guests should be discussed with the priest. If you have a family member or friend who is a Roman Catholic Priest or Deacon in good standing with his diocese or religious community, and you would like him to witness your marriage, he is more than welcome to do so. Please discuss this with your Pastor.
PRE-CANA PROGRAM: A Catholic marriage preparation program with trained married couples and presentations, this is for engaged couples throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. It is highly recommended that you attend this course as soon as possible, since these programs can fill up quickly. Our Lady of Consolation Parish does offer a Pre-Cana Program and you can sign up through the Parish Rectory office or when you meet with the Pastor. If you are registered in another parish or you live outside of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, please check with your local parish/diocese for Pre-Cana opportunities.
DOCUMENTS: To be married in the Catholic Church, it is necessary that at least one of the persons be a baptized Catholic. Therefore, the following documents, detailed in the OLC Wedding Guidelines, are required:
- PROOF OF BAPTISM
- LETTER OF FREEDOM AND PERMISSION TO MARRY
- MARRIAGE LICENSE
- OTHER DOCUMENTS (If either of you have been married previously, please bring original copies of your divorce decree(s).)
READINGS AND PRAYERS: The Together for Life Book will be presented to you during your meetings with the Pastor. It contains the readings, prayer options, and other details for the celebration. Please complete the liturgy planning worksheet in the back of the book and bring this with you on your last meeting with the priest or deacon. It is preferred that those proclaiming the readings at your wedding liturgy be a practicing Catholic.
MUSIC: To arrange music for your wedding celebration, contact the OLC Parish Music Director, Janeen Walker, as soon as possible after planning your wedding date with the Pastor. Janeen may be reached at (717) 799-3877 or [email protected] and will discuss music options with the bride and/or groom ONLY.
All music selections must be approved as appropriate for a Catholic wedding, meaning all MUST BE CHURCH APPROVED LTURGICAL SACRED MUSIC ONLY. NO SECULAR MUSIC MAY BE USED IN LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS. The Music Director will assist you with and approve your musical selections. Music fees are discussed within the above OLC Wedding Guidelines and during discussions with the OLC Music Director.
PICTURES/VIDEO: Photos and videos are welcome during and after the service. Flash photography is permitted as appropriate, but photographers will not be permitted to interfere with the celebration of the Liturgy. Photographers/videographers are NOT permitted in the Sanctuary area (the area where the altar is), nor are they permitted to set up any equipment there. Also, absolutely NO FLYING DRONE cameras are permitted in church. Should you require pictures after the celebration, kindly keep within the timeframe allotted to your wedding due to the church’s regular schedule. Separate fees are to be discussed with the photographer/videographer.
WEDDING OFFERING: Effective January 1, 2024
If you are a parishioner of Our Lady of Consolation Parish, the donation for use of the church is:
$400 for OLC Church or St. Malachi Chapel
Music fees are discussed within the OLC Wedding Guidelines.
If you are not a member of Our Lady of Consolation Parish, the donation is:
$550 for Our Lady of Consolation Church
$1,800 for St. Malachi Chapel
Music fees are discussed within the OLC Wedding Guidelines.
This offering does not include payments to musicians, florists, printers, photographers, personal gifts, or any other fees. Church fees should be given to the Pastor during your last meeting, no more than 2 to 4 weeks before your wedding.
CONTACTS:
Diocese of Philadelphia Pre-Cana Information - For more information on other Pre-Cana opportunities, please contact the Family Life Office at 215-587-5639 or visit their webpage at http://archphila.org/evangelization/famlife/marriage_prep/marriage.htm.
Our Lady of Consolation Parish -
Wedding Guidelines
Pastor - Father Sean O'Neill, [email protected]
Music - OLC Parish Music Director, Janeen Walker, (717) 799-3877 or [email protected]
Rectory -
- Phone: 610-857-3510
- Fax: 610-857-2353
- Email: [email protected]
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