Wedding Liturgy

Introductory RiteProcession Of EntourageBridal MarchGreetings

Priest In the name of the Father, and the Son of the Holy Spirit.

AllAmen

Priest The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

All And with your spirit.

Priest My dear friends, we have come here to witness and celebrate ALVIN & CON as they confer the Sacrament of Union on one another. As we offer this Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, let us join ALVIN &CON in prayer that God may shower on them His abundant blessing as they begin their life together. And to prepare ourselves to celebrate this sacred mystery, let us silently examine our conscience and ask God for pardon and strength.

All I confess to Almighty God and to you, my brothers and sisters, that o have greatly sinned, in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and all in that I have failed to do. Through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault; therefore I ask the Blessed Mary, ever Virgin, all these angels and saints, and you my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God.

Priest May Almighty God have mercy on us, forgive our sins, and lead us to everlasting life.

All Amen

CHOIR Lord, Have Mercy (to be sung)

Priest Let us pray. Father, you have made the bond of marriage a holy mystery, a symbol of Christs love for His Church. Hear our prayers for ALVIN & CON. With faith in You and in each other the pledge their love today. May their lives always bear witness to the reality that love. We ask through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.AllAmen.

Liturgy of the WordMs. Evan Angobung Please be seated and listen to the word of God.

Ms. Esperanza LugoA reading from the book of Sirach.Happy the husband of a really good wife, twice lengthened are his days. A worthy life brings joy to her husband, peaceful and full in his life. A good wife is generous gift bestowed upon him who fears the lord; Be rich or poor, his heart is content. And a smile is ever on his face. A gracious wife delights her husband, her thoughtfulness pouts fresh on his bone. A gift from lord is her governed speech, and her firm virtue is surpassing worth. Choices of blessings ia a modest wife, priceless her chaste person. Like the sun rising in the Lords heaven, the beauty of a virtuous wife is the radiance of her home.The word of the Lord.AllThanks be to God.

Responsorial PsalmMrs. Carmen BacudLet our response be:The blessings of the Lord be upon us, now and forever. Please repeat.AllThe blessings of the Lord be upon us, now and forever.

Mrs. Carmen BacudHappy are you fear the Lord, who walks in His ways. For you shall eat fruit of your handiwork; happy shall you be and favoured. Response.AllThe blessings of the Lord be upon us, now and forever.

Mrs. Carmen BacudYour wife should be like a fruitful vine, the recesses of your home; your children like olive around your table. Behold, this is the man who fears the Lord. Response.AllThe blessings of the Lord be upon us, now and forever.

Mrs. Carmen Bacud Your husband shall be like a strong fort, the Lord sent him to preserve and safeguard you from all harm; he was sent to love and honor your you. Behold, thus is the woman blessed who fears the Lord. Response. AllThe blessings of the Lord be upon us, now and forever.

Mrs. Carmen BacudThe Lord bless you, you may see prosperity and abundance all days of your lives; may you see your childrens children. Response. AllThe blessings of the Lord be upon us, now and forever.

Ms. Evan AngobungPlease stand to honor the Gospel.

GospelCHOIRAlleluia, Alleluia (to be sung)

PriestThe Lord be with you.AllAnd with your spirit.

PriestThe Holy Gospel of the Lord according to Matthew.All Glory to you, O Lord.

PriestSome Pharisees came to Jesus, testing Him and asking, Is it awful for a man to divorce his wife for any reason at all? And He Answered and said, Have you not read that God who created them from the beginning made them male and female, and said, for this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife and two shall become one flesh? So they are no longer two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together let no man separate.The Gospel of the Lord.AllPraise to you Lord Jesus Christ.

Ms. Evan AngobungPlease be seated for the homily.

Homily

Profession of FaithMs. Evan AngobungPlease stand to profess our faith.AllI believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.

I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made.

For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who has spoken through the prophets.

I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen

The Rites of MarriageMs. Evan Angobung Please be seated for the marriage rites. May we request ALVIN & CON to stand up. And all principal sponsors to come forward to witness the exchange of vows.

Ms. Evan AngobungCandle sponsors please come forward to light the candles and assist for lighting their candle. The candle represents the light, which is Christ. May it be light that will shine upon ALVIN and CON, which will guide as they move on their new life as married couple. The UNITY CANDLE symbolizes the union of ALVIN and CON, lives from them to discover their true selves in the light of the truth. As this light undivided so their love be one.

PriestDearly Beloved ALVIN & CON; you are here today to seal your love with and eternal bound before the church. I assure you of the prayers of our community that God pour His abundant blessings on your love and help you to carry out the duties of the married state.

And you my dear sponsors, may I ask you to help them with your prayers and accept them as a new couple in our Christian community.

Scrutiny/Exchange of VowsPriestALVIN & CON, will you lovingly accept children from God and bring them up according to the law of God and his Church?Bride/GroomYes, we will.

PriestSince it is your intension to contact Holy Matrimony, declare your consent before God and His Church.

AlvinCON, I take you to be my wife, as I give myself to you as your husband. I promised to love and protect you all the days of my life, no matter what circumstances may befall us. I promised to hold oyu dearer than my own life, to give you may strength, my support, and my patience, to respect your individuality and uniqueness. But most of all, I promise never to forget, no matter how discouraged I may become, that I am committed to you. All this I will do because I love you with a love that draws me to love God.

Con ALVIN, I take you to be my wife, as I give myself to you as your husband. I promised to love and protect you all the days of my life, no matter what circumstances may befall us. I promised to hold oyu dearer than my own life, to give you may strength, my support, and my patience, to respect your individuality and uniqueness. But most of all, I promise never to forget, no matter how discouraged I may become, that I am committed to you. All this I will do because I love you with a love that draws me to love God.

BothGuide us, Almighty Father, as we strive to fulfill our marriage vows for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, as long as we both shall live. We put ourselves in Your hands as husband and wife, and share the wonderful meaning of this offering, with all who are present.

Priest And I, by the authority of the Church and calling those present here as witness, confirm and bless the bond of marriage you have contracted in the Name of the Father, and of the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Blessing of the Arrhae and the RingPriestWe shall now witness the blessings of the newly wedded couples arrhae and rings, which are symbols of their love and fidelity to one another. Our help is in the name of the Lord.AllWho made heaven and earth.

PriestLet us pray. Bless ALVIN & CON who will wear them, may ever live in a mutual love and unbroken loyalty, through Christ our Lord. AllAmen.

( The priest sprinkles holy waters on the arrhae & rings)

Exchange of Rings and ArrhaePriestNow give to each other the rings and arrhae which God has blesses and say your promises.

(The grooms takes the brides ring from the priest and puts it on the brides finger and says after the priest)

AlvinCON, wear this ring as a pledge of my love and fidelity to you. In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

(The brides takes the grooms ring from the priest and puts it on the grooms ring finger, saying after the priest.)

ConALVIN, wear this ring as a ple dge of my love and fidelity to you. In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

(The grooms takes now the arrhae in both hands; thebrides places her cupped hands under those of the groom, saying after the priest.)

AlvinCON, I give this arrhae as a pledge of my dedication to your welfare. In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

ConAnd I accept them, promising to treasure them and multiply them a hundred fold, to build a truly Christian home.

PriestBless, O Lord, this Bible so that your servants ALVIN and CON, who shall use them will continue to place You in the center of their lives. May they continue to help spread your message to other people, and may they instill this too, in their children you will bless them, through Christ our Lord.

BrideJeff, I give you this bible as an expression of my common desire to continuously seek and follow the will and wisdom of God in every step and moment of our life, May He bless our commitment to know and serve him better.

PriestBrothers and sisters, may I present to you the newly married couple in our Christian community: Mr. & Mr. ALVIN and CON Uy. Let us acknowledge them as husband and wife by giving, them a hearty applause.

Ms. Evan Angobung Please stand for the prayers of the faithful.

Prayers of the FaithfulPriestDearly beloved, let us now pray for the Church and for our newly wedded couple which reflects their union with Christ. For every petition let our response be. Lord hear our prayer.

Ms. Evan AngobungFor our nation and our Holy Church, that through the goodness and integrity of its people, harmony and justice may be secured, and lasting peace and posterity achieved, let us pray to the Lord.AllLord hear our prayer.

Ms. Evan AngobungFor ALVIN & CON, now beginning their life together, that they have divine assistance in every moment, the constant support and companionship of friends, the blessing of healthy children, a warm love reaching out to others and good health until a ripe old age, let us pray to the Lord.AllLord hear our prayer.

Ms. Evan AngobungFor their parents, relatives and friends, that the Lord will forever be generous in showering them with all His graces and blessings, let us pray to the lord.AllLord hear our prayer.

Ms. Evan AngobungFor our dearly departed love ones, may they have eternal peace and happiness in Your Kingdon, let us pray to the lord.AllLord hear our prayer.

Ms. Evan AngobungFor the poor and the sick, for all those trial and affliction, that the Lord touch them with his consolation and strength. Let us pray to the Lord.AllLord hear our prayer.

Ms. Evan AngobungFor their parents, that the Lord may reward them for the care &understanding they have showed upon their children. And that they may be a source of inspiration &guidance. Let us pray to the Lord.All Lord hear our prayer.

Ms. Evan AngobungFor those who have joined in life with ALVIN and CON, their brothers and sisters, relatives and friends, and all of us here present in this gathering that they may remain as source of encouragement to them. Let us pray to the LordAll Lord hear our prayer.

PriestAlmighty, eternal God, look down with favor upon your servants. Grant them to remain faithful to you and to one another. At the end of a long and well-spent life, reward them with eternal happiness together with their children and with all those who love them. Through Christ our Lord.AllAmen.

OffertoryMs. Evan Angobung Please be seated for the offertory.HOST AND WINE CANDLESFLOWERSFRUITS

Candle, Veil, Cord CeremonyMs. Evan AngobungMay we request the couple to kneel for the laying of the veil and cord.

Ms. Evan Angobung Veil sponsors, please come forward. The veil is the symbol of Gods presence. Just like the cloud that overshadows journeyers in times of weariness in a dessert, so does Gods love comfort us in times of trials. Its whiteness reflects the purity and simplicity of Gods presence among us.

Ms. Evan Angobung Cord sponsors, please come forward. The cord is the symbol of Gods faithfulness to his Church. Let this symbol be a sign of your fidelity and commitment to one another. Just like the way Christ love his Church, so let the same unconditional love reign in your marriage life.

Prayer over the GiftsPriestLord, accept our offerings for ALVIN & CON . By your love and providence, You have brought them together. Now bless them all the days of their married life. We ask this through Christ our Lord.AllAmen.

PriestThe Lord be with youAllAnd with your spirit

PriestLift up your hearts.AllWe lift them up to the Lord.

PriestLet us give thanks to the Lord our God.All It is right and just.PriestFather, all powerful and ever living God, we do well always everywhere to give you thanks. You created man in love to share Your divine life, we see this high destiny in love of husband and wife, which bears the imprint of Your own divine love. Love is mans origin, love is his constant calling, love is his fulfillment in heaven. The love of man and woman is made holy in the sacrament of Marriage, and becomes the mirror of your everlasting love. Through Christ, the choirs and angels and all the saints praise You and worship Your glory. May our voices blend with theirs as we join in their unending hymn of praise.

Choir: Holy, holy (to be sung)

Ms. Evan AngobungPlease kneel.

Priest: Lord, you are indeed the fountain of all holiness. Let your spirit come upon these gifts and make them holy so that they may become the Body and Blood of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Before He was given up to death, a death He freely accepted, He took the bread and gave you thanks. He broke the bread, gave it to His disciples and said: TAKE THIS ALL OF YOU AND EAT. THIS IS ,MY BODY WHICH WILL BE GIVEN UP FOR YOU

WHEN SUPPER WAS ENDED, He took the cup. Again, He gave you thanks and praise. He gave the cup to His disciples and said: TAKE THIS ALL OF YOU AND DRINK FROM IT. THIS IS THE CUP OF MY BLOOD, THE BLOOD OF THE NEW AND EVERLASTING COVENANT. IT WILL BE SHED FOR YOU AND FOR ALL MEN, SO THAT SINS MAY BE FORGIVEN. DO THIS IN MEMORY OF ME.

PriestLet us proclaim the Mystery of our Faith.

Ms. Evan AngobungPlease stand.

Choir: Christ has died, Christ has risen, and Christ will come again. (to be sung)

PriestIn memory of His death and resurrection, we offer You, Father, this life-giving bread, this saving cup. We thank you for counting us worthy to stand in Your presence and serve You.

May all of us who share in the body and blood of Christ be brought together in unity of the Holy Spirit.

Lord,remember your Church throughout the world. Make us grow in your love together with Francis,our Pope, Most Rev. Bishop Josheph Nacua, our bishop and all our clergy.

Remember our brothers and sisters who have gone to their rest in hope of rising again. Bring them and all departed into the light of Your presence.

Have mercy on us all. Make us worthy to share eternal life with Mary, the Virgin Mother of God, with the apostles and with all the Saints who have gone Your will throughout the ages. May we praise You in union with them and give You glory through your son, Jesus Christ.

Priest Through Him, with Him and in Him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all the glory and honor Yours Almighty Father, forever and ever.

Choir: Amen (to be sung)

PriestLet us pray with confidence to the father in the words our Savior gave us.

AllOur Father (to be sung)

Nuptial BlessingPriestLet us pray to the Lord for ALVIN & CON who come to God at the beginning of their married life so that they may always be united in love to each other.Father, stretch out Your hands and bless ALVIN & CON. As they beg to live in this sacrament, may they share with each other the gifts of Your love as they become one in heart and mind as witnesses to Your presence in their marriage for them to create a home together.

Give your blessings to CON, Your daughter, so that she may be a good wife and mother, caring for her home , faithful in love for her husband, generous and kind.

Give your blessings to ALVIN, Your son, so that he may be a good husband and father, caring for his family, faithful in love for his wife, generous and kind.

Bless both of them with children and help them to good parents. May they live to see their childrens children and a happy old age. Grant them fullness of live with your saints in the kingdom of heaven. Father, grant that as they come together to your table on earth to share in your Eucharist, they may one day have the joy of sharing, your feast in heaven. We ask this through Chirst our Lord.AllAmen.

PriestLord Jesus Christ, You said to your apostles. I Leave you peace, my peace I give you. Look not on our sins, but on the face of your Church, and grant us the peace and unity of your kingdom, where You live forever and ever.All Amen.

PriestThe peace of the Lord be with you always.AllAnd with your spirit.

Choir: Lamb of God (to be sung)

Ms. Evan Angobung Please kneel.

PriestLord Jesus Christ, with faith in Your Love and mercy , I eat Your body and drink Your blood. Let this not bring me condemnation but health in mind and body.This is the lamb of God who takes the sins of the world. Happy are those who are called supper.AllLord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.

Holy Communion

Choir: Communion hymns (to be sung)

Removal of Veil and Cord

Ms. Evan AngobungMay we request the secondary sponsors to please remove the cord and the veil.

Prayer After Communion

Ms. Evan AngobungPlease all rise.

PriestLet us pray. Lord, in Your love, you have given us Eucharist to unite us with one another and with you. As you have made ALVIN & CON one with this sacrament of marriage, so now make them one in love for each. We as this through Christ our Lord.

AllAmen.

Concluding Rites Admonition

PriestALVIN & CON now that you have receive the Holy Sacrament of marriage, I admonish you to remain faithful to one another.

CON, love your Husbund and be a good wife, preserve in faith, in love and in holiness.

ALVIN, love your wife as Christ loves His church, and love her in the holy fear of the lord.

PriestThe Lord be with you.AllAnd with your spirit.

PriestMay the Lord bless you until the end of your days.AllAmen.

PriestMay he unite your hearts in an enduring bond of pure love.AllAmen.

PriestMay you be blessed with children, and may the love that you lavish on them be returned a hundredfold.May you peace of Christ always dwell in yoyr heart and in your home. May you have true friends to stand by you in joys and in sorrows.AllAmen.

PriestMay you be ready with help and consolation for those who come to you in need, and may the blessing promised the compassionate descend in abundance in your home.

ChoirFinal Hymn (to be sung)

ORDER OF PICTURE TAKING

GROOM & BRIDE with the officiating priestGROOM & BRIDEGROOM & BRIDE with the Brides ParentsGROOM & BRIDE with the Brides FamilyGROOM & BRIDE with the Brides and Grooms ParentsGROOM & BRIDE with the Grooms ParentsGROOM & BRIDE with the Grooms FamilyGROOM & BRIDE with the NinangsGROOM & BRIDE with the Ninangs and NinongsGROOM & BRIDE with the NinongsGROOM & BRIDE with the Best Man & Maid of HonorGROOM & BRIDE with the Best Man & Maid of Honor ang all the Secondary SponsorsGROOM & BRIDE with the Bearers & Flower GirlsGROOM & BRIDE with the Brides RelativesGROOM & BRIDE with the Grooms RelativesGROOM & BRIDE with the Brides FriendsGROOM & BRIDE with the Grooms FriendsGROOM & BRIDE with the Coordinator