Marriage

"Love is patient, love is kind. It is not jealous, [love] is not pompous, it is not inflated,
it is not rude, it does not seek its own interests, it is not quick-tempered, it does not brood over injury,
it does not rejoice over wrongdoing but rejoices with the truth.
It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
Love never fails. If there are prophecies, they will be brought to nothing; if tongues, they will cease;
if knowledge, it will be brought to nothing."
1 Corinthians 13:4-8

 

WEDDING SACRAMENT IS FREE

 

I. P40,000 PACKAGE IS FOR THE FOLLOWING


ELECTRICITY FOR THE USE OF
1. Airconditioning
2. Chandeliers
3. Organ
4. Videos
5. Lights and Sounds
6. Others

OTHERS
1.Simple Flower Arrangements
2. Carpet
3. Soloist
4. Organist
5. Guards
6. Garbage Collections
7. Maintenance and other Services

Time Slots
Mon-Sat: A.M.- 9:00-10:30, 11:00-12:30, P.M.- 2:00-3:30, 4:00-5:30
Sun: P.M. 2:00-3:30, 4:00-5:30

II.Wedding Rate
Wedding Rate: Php. 40,000
Reservation Fee: Php. 10,000
NB.
1. The Reservation fee is strictly non-refundable and non- transferable.
2. It is valid for the applicable year only.
3. All payments must be paid in Cash.

III.Reservation
In compliance with the Chancery Office Circular No. 99-35 all wedding date reservations are deemed unofficial
or unconfirmed until the freedom of parties to marry canonically & civilly shall have been established.
1. Reservation must be made at least 2 months prior to the wedding date.
2. Temporary booking is accepted but valid and limited only for three (3) days.
3. Reservation Form must be properly filled-out and signed by both the bride ans the groom
No representative can be authorized to sign on behalf of the parties.
4. Upon reservation, a photocopy of baptismal certificate of either the bride or the groom must be represented.
5. To couples who are renewing their marriage vows within the mass, a photocopy of their church marriage certificate must be presented.

IV.Wedding Requirements

1.Marriage license
It must be secured strictly from the City or the Municipality where either the bride or the groom resides.
it is Valid for 120 days only.
Those couple who are already civilly married must submit a copy of their duly registered marriage contract.

2.Baptismal and Confirmation Certificate
Each of the bride and groom must submit a rcently issued baptismal and confirmation certificates with annotation,
"FREE TO MARY" or "FOR MARRIAGE PURPOSE" they valid only for six (6) months.

3.Wedding Banns and Wedding permission
Wedding banns must be published for three (3) consecutive Sundays in the parish of both parties
Wedding permission must also be obtained from the parish of the bride.
SSj will issue forms pertaining to them upon presentation of Baptismal Certificate.

4.Cenomar (Certificate of Non-Marriage)
it must be secured by both parties from the National Census and Statistics Office

5.Canonical Interview
the Interview with the bride and the groom will be conducted by a priest or a deacon of Santuario de San Jose
Kindly coordinate with the parish office to fix schedule of your interview.

6.Pre-Cana Seminar
The bride and the groom must be psychologically and spiritually prepare to receive the Sacrament of Matrimony,
hence, they are required to attend a Catholic Pre-Cana Seminar regularly held in the parish on the first Saturday of the month.
they have the option to attend the same seminar other than the one conducted by SSJ provided that they submit a certificate of attendance issued by the parish
or the institution that conducted it, for our verification.

7. Sacrament of Reconcilation
To receive the grace of the Sacrament worthily and fully, the bride and the groom (with the exception of the non-baptized party)

Additional Requirements to be submitted- (choose your category)

1.For widows/widowers
A copy of the death certificate of the deceased spouse.

2.If one party is a Foreigner
a. Certificate of legal capacity to marry from the Foreigner's National Consulate/Embassy
b. Clearance from the Archdiocesan Chancery Office in Intramuros, Manila. Tel. No. 5273955/5277631 to 36

3.For Japanese Citizens
-Endorsement from Fr. Toru Nishimoto, CssR at 490 T. Kalaw nSt., Ermita, Manila.

4.For Mixed Marriages - (if one party has no religion or a Non-Catholic)
a. Dispensation from the impediment of the "Disparity of Cult"
b. Promise & Declaration of the contracting parties
c. Permission for the celebration of the Sacrament of Matrimony within the mass.
(all the above requirements for mixed marriages are to be obtained from the Arcdiocesan Chancery Office.
SSJ Parish office will provide forms to be used.)

4.For Divorced/Divorcee
a. A formal declaration from the a competent Catholic Tribunal that the marriage is NULL & VOID from very beginning.
b. Clerance from the Chancery Office, Arzobispado de Manila.

 

Santuario de San Jose reserves the right to refuse/deny marriage
applicants for canonical ang legal grounds

 

IV.Wedding Rules and Regulation
1.Marriage license

The couple has the option to bring their own priest to selemnize their marriage provided that they furnish the parish office of his name, title, address

and a photocopy of his license to selemnize marriage.
2.Principal Sponsors
they must be baptized and practicing Catholics. the parties must furnish the parish office of their complete

names and addresses not later than a week prior to their wedding.
SSJ strongly suggests that the couple limit their principal sponsors to a maximum of six (6) pairs.
Take note that in excess of six pairs, they cannot be accomodated at the special place and seats provided for them
in front of the altar. In which case, they are to sit at the front pews of the church.
3.Punctuality
The couple and members of the entourage must be at the church 30 minutes ahead of the schedule to make sure that the wedding will start on time

Marriage ceremonies are scheduled for 1 1/2 hours only. The mass must be finished thirty (30) minutes before the agreed time-slot
4.Cleanliness
It is strictly prohibited to use rice, petals, confetti and poppers to shower the bride and groom and the entire entourage inside the church
Only rice and petals are allowed outside the church doors.

5.Wedding Booklet
SSJ provides a pro-forma of wedding booklet which can be copied in digital form. Should the parties decide to print their own wedding booklet
they must have the draft corrected and approved by the solemnizing priests before its final printing.

6.Lectors and Commentators
The couple must provide their lectors and commentator for the mass. It is highly recommended that they choose persons
who are trained and installed as lay ministers of the Word.

7.Coordinators
The couple must provide for a coordinator on their wedding day who will take charge of arranging the entourage during the procesional.
He/She must have a proper coordination with the parish and church personnel to ensure smooth flow of the celebration. (See separate sheet)

8.Guest Florist/ Singer/ Musicians/ Photographers/ Videographers

 

SSJ strongly suggests that the members of the wedding entourage observe MODESTY
and PROPER ATTIRE. SILENCE must be observed inside the church at all times most especially when the mass or marriage is going on.