Active Parishioner

You must be an active, registered parishioner at St. Rose Church for a minimum of 6 months prior to initiating a meeting for wedding arrangements.  As Marriage is a Sacrament, it is necessary to develop a faith-filled commitment to religious practice before celebrating your wedding which includes attending Mass weekly.  In addition, there are some required marriage preparation programs.

 

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Required Preparation Programs

You are required to attend either the Engaged Encounter OR the Pre-Cana Marriage Preparation.  In addition, you are required to attend the Natural Family Planning Seminar.

 

Program	Contact
Engaged Encounter	Contact Christ the King Retreat Center for information and reservations (916-725-4720)
Pre-Cana Marriage Preparation	Contact the Department of Catholic Faith Formation for information and reservations (916-733-0123)
Natural Family Planning Seminar	Information may be obtained from the Mercy Women's Center (916-733-6300)

 

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Required Documents

Baptismal, Confirmation, and First Holy Communion certificates are required.  In addition, the following documents may also be required:

• Permission for Mixed Marriage for a Catholic to marry a Baptized non-Catholic Christian

• Dispensation for disparity of worship for a Catholic to marry a non-Baptized person

• Pre-nuptial Inquiry to be completed by a Catholic witness for the bride and groom

• Marriage License from the county along with the names of witnesses printed on a separate sheet of paper (must be given to the Parish Office during regular business hours 4 weeks prior to the wedding date.

• If you are not registered at St. Rose, a letter from your Pastor giving permission to marry out of Parish

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Church Offering

The customary offering for parishioners is $500 and non-parishioners is $750.  This covers services of the wedding coordinator, organist, as well as use of the church facilities. A deposit of $250 (non-refundable) is to be paid at the time of scheduling your wedding.  Final payment is due 1 month prior to the wedding date.  Fee for paperwork for weddings outside our Parish is $250 (non-refundable).

 

A donation to officiating Clergy is discretionary and is customarily made the day of the wedding.

 

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Logistics

 

Topic	Information
Dates & Times	Saturdays at 12:00 Noon or 3:00 PM.
Scheduling	After reviewing the requirements, call the St. Rose Church Office at 916-783-5211 to schedule an appointment to see the Deacon.  Once you meet with the Deacon, he will set the date with you.  No date may be set for Marriage in the Church when a Church Annulment of a previous marriage is still in process.
Wedding Coordinator	Your initial contact with the Wedding Coordinator should be 2 months prior to the wedding date: English:     Joy Robles (786-0655) Spanish:    Adella Garcia (410-3339)
Ceremony, Rehearsal, Music, Procedures, Etc.	Please direct all questions about ceremony, rehearsal, music, procedures, etc. to the Wedding Coordinator. While the main elements of the Rite are established by the Church, there still are many options left up to the discretion of the couple including selection of Scripture readings.  A rehearsal usually takes place the night before the wedding and is scheduled through the Wedding Coordinator.
Photographs and Videos	Photographs and videos may be take inside the Church, but may NOT be taken in the Sanctuary during the ceremony.  However, posed pictures may be taken in the Sanctuary either before or after the ceremony.
Decorations	Check with the Wedding Coordinator regarding the placement of floral arrangements and other decorations.  Please inform your florist that only masking tape may be used on the pews or floor (NO tacks, nails, or pins). Rice or birdseed is NOT allowed and no petals may be placed down the aisle!
Cancellation	The wedding will be cancelled if any member of the wedding party is found to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Alcohol or drugs are NOT allowed on the premises. The rehearsal/wedding will be cancelled if all paperwork is not in to the Parish Office 1 month prior to the date of the rehearsal. The fee, outside of the paperwork charge of $250, will be refunded if the date is cancelled at least 3 months prior to the scheduled date.

 

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High-Level Process & Timeline

You must be an active, registered parishioner at St. Rose Church for a minimum of 6 months prior to initiating a meeting for wedding arrangements.  As Marriage is a Sacrament, it is necessary to develop a faith-filled commitment to religious practice before celebrating your wedding which includes attending Mass weekly. 

 

Time from Wedding Date	Activity
6 months or more	Review all information on marriage preparation and requirements. Schedule meeting with Deacon and set wedding date with Deacon.
More than 3 months	Schedule marriage preparation classes/seminars/retreats.
3 months	Last date to cancel and be eligible for partial refund. Deposit of $250 (non-refundable is due by this date at the latest).
2 months	Contact Wedding Coordinator.
1 month	Marriage license and names of witnesses turned in to St. Rose Parish office. Final payment is due.
1 month (from rehearsal)	All paperwork must be submitted to St. Rose Parish office to avoid cancellation
1 day	Typically rehearsal

 

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