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Matrimony

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Sacrament of Matrimony / Marriage:
Congratulations on your engagement! Thank you for planning your wedding at St. Matthias Parish. We will assist you/the couple on receiving the Sacrament of Matrimony. Remember, you will be receiving a Sacrament where you will be embarking on a lifelong covenant beginning at the wedding ceremony where you will completely commit yourselves to one another before Almighty God, your families, the community, and the priest as the Church's witness. This will make your relationship a holy union binding until death and a holy family where ‘…two or more, gathered together in God’s name…’(Mt 18:20) through the Sacrament of Matrimony. The priests/deacons and staff of St. Matthias Parish are prepared to support and assist you in making your wedding ceremony a sacred occasion.
- The bride or groom must contact the pastor, Rev. James B. Farnan, at least six months prior by office phone at 724-966-7270.
- Requires membership in this parish by at least one of the parties (bride or groom) for six months prior to making wedding arrangements. Click "Join the Parish" for information on Parishes membership.
- Weddings should be scheduled six months in advance after you have contacted the pastor. Please contact the parish office (St. Hugh at 724-966-7270) to schedule your wedding ceremony.Click here for list of Greene County Parishes' Contact Information.
- Participation in marriage program is required. All couples are required by Diocesan Law to attend a Pre-Cana Class prior to getting married and meet with the pastor.
Click here for "Frequently Asked Questions about Marriage" by the Diocese of Pittsburgh.
Click here for more information about Marriage Preparation by the Diocese of Pittsburgh.

Click here for Scripture Readings options for a nuptial Mass or ceremony.
St. Matthias Wedding Ceremony Information
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- Bride's Information:
  
  First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Are you registered at St. Matthias Parish? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
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  Email Please enter an email address.
- Groom's Information:
  
  First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Are you registered at St. Matthias Parish? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Street Address REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  City REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
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- Wedding Ceremony Information
  
  Location of Service REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Type of Service REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Your requested Date & Time of Service - must by approved by St. Matthias Parish/pastor before finalized. REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- Scripture Readings (click link above for options):
  
  1st Reading Please enter valid data.
  
  Name of Person who will read 1st Reading Please enter valid data.
  
  Responsorial Psalm
  
  2nd Reading Please enter valid data.
  
  Name of Person who will read 2nd Reading Please enter valid data.
- Homily (Sermon) by priest or deacon
  
  Please note below any points you feel might be helpful to the celebrant as he prepares the homily for the bride & groom:
- Liturgy of the Eucharist if Nuptial Mass:
  
  Will family members/friends bring up Offertory gifts?
  
  If yes, who will bring up Offertory gifts during Mass:
- Songs
  
  Please contact the organist for six months prior to making wedding arrangements. Only approved music/songs by the priest/celebrant during wedding ceremony or Nuptial Mass. Click link at top of page for music options/more information
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