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.
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.
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