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 one of the parish offices (St. Ann at 724-627-7568 or 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 (onsite or online) prior to getting married and meet with the pastor.

1. Go to formed.org/signup
2. Select your parish (type "Greene County" to find our parish)
3. Register with your name and email address
4. Check that email account for a link to begin using FORMED

**If already Married, suggested part-2: Beloved: Living Marriage ~ on FORMED.ORG 

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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