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Contact: Judy Kinard / Sr. Kathleen Kane
682-3725 / 681-6350 x 266
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Wedding Team members help with the setup and organization of weddings. Wedding rehearsals are generally held on Friday afternoon and wedding celebrations on Saturday. Because there are a number of teams, the commitment is for one wedding per month. This ministry affords the opportunity to provide pastoral care and a warm welcome to the couples that celebrate their weddings at St. Francis.
Sister Kathleen and the Priest or Deacon celebrant are present at the rehearsals and weddings and are assisted by the teams. Veteran team members include Katie and Tom Strub, Ann and Denis Dice, Deacon Gerry and Helen Hand along with Judy Merlock, Lynn Kolowich and Janet Dobbs. They were joined during the 2006 season by Rosemarie Cotter, Judy Kinard, Sara Brennan and Lynn Ovelman. We are grateful to all these volunteers for their service.
When asked to comment on what their Ministry means to them, wedding team members shared a variety of thoughts:
"What a pleasure to be part of one of the happiest times in a couple's life.
It's a joy to turn the chaos and commotion of a rehearsal into the serenity
and beauty of the wedding the next day."
"Being part of the wedding team is a delightful service. As husband and
wife it is something we can do together and is a special blessing."
"We truly like being part of the team because it reminds us of the beautiful
vows we made."
"We pray these couples will remember that the grace bestowed on them will
help them survive the good times and the bad, in sickness and in health.
Then their happiness can know no bounds." |
Marriage Anniversary Blessings
Throughout the year, couples who have been married in the Catholic Church like to celebrate a milestone anniversary, usually their 50th, with a marriage blessing. Most of the time, these are celebrated on Saturday and Sunday during the Mass and generally there are only a few details to work out. Besides the actual blessing, the couple may have the front pews reserved for their family, and the couple may bring up the offertory gifts. Also the couple and their family may be included in the procession. The pastor must approve all arrangements. Parishioners serve as a conduit between the pastor and the couple as they make their plans for the blessing and serve as host/hostess to the couple and their family as they arrive at the church and await the Mass. Contact the parish office.
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St. Francis by the Sea Catholic Church
45 Beach City Road
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Phone Number: 843-681-6350
FAX Number: 843-689-5502
Email: office@stfrancishhi.org
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