ENTRANCE HYMN
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy
Spirit. Amen.
The grace and peace of God our Father and the Lord Jesus
Christ be with you. And with your spirit.
ENTRANCE ANTIPHON
Fill us with your love, O Lord, and we will sing for joy all
our days. May the goodness of the Lord be upon us, and
give success to the work of our hands.
LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES
Mary and Jack each light a candle representing their
individuality and uniqueness.
PENITENTIAL RITE
My brothers and sisters, to prepare ourselves to celebrate
the sacred mysteries, let us call to mind our sins.
I confess to Almighty God and to you my brothers and
sisters that I have greatly sinned, in my thoughts and
in my words in what I have done and in what I have
failed to do, through my fault, through my fault,
through my most grievous fault; therefore I ask
blessed Mary ever Virgin, all the angels and Saints,
and you my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the
Lord our God.
May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins,
and bring us to everlasting life. Amen.
Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
THE GLORIA
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to
people of goodwill. We praise you, we bless you, we
adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your
great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God
almighty father. Lord Jesus Christ, only begotten Son,
Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take
away the sin of the world, have mercy on us; you take
away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are
seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on
us. For you alone are the Holy One, You alone are the
Lord, you alone are the most high, Jesus Christ, with
the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
over all these, be loving, because love binds everything
together in your heart.
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Priest:
M&J:
Priest:
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
M&J:
Priest:
OPENING PRAYER
Heavenly Father, Creator of life and source of all love
that is true and life-giving, hear our loving prayers on
behalf of our friends Jack and Mary, on their wedding
day. Join and unite them faithfully in the sacrament of
marriage and make their love fruitful, so that together
they may bear witness to your divine love in the world.
This we ask through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and
reigns with you and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
The Lord be with you. And with your spirit.
LITURGY OF THE WORD
FIRST READING
A reading from the Book of Ecclesiasticus
A faithful friend is a sure shelter, whoever finds one, has
found a treasure. There is nothing so precious as a faithful
friend, there is no measuring their worth. A faithful friend
is a friend for life; and those who love the Lord will find
one. Whoever loves the Lord makes a true friend, for as
you are, so is your friend.
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
RESPONSORIAL PSALM
SECOND READING
A reading from the first letter of St. Paul to the Romans
Let your love be genuine and sincere, and always prefer
good to evil. Love one another with great affection, and
always have a profound respect for each other. If you
have hope, this will make you cheerful. Do not give up if
difficulties come. Have faith in God and in your love. Be
perceptive to the needs of each other.
Seek to be compassionate and kind, humble and patient.
Always be there for each other when a quarrel begins.
The Lord has forgiven you so you must do the same and
GOSPEL
A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to John.
Glory to you, O Lord.
Jesus said to his disciples: ‘This is my commandment:
love one another, as I have loved you. A man can have no
greater love than to lay down his life for his friends. You
are my friends, if you do what I command you. I shall not
call you servants any more, because a servant does not
know his master’s business; I call you friends, because I
have made known to you everything I have learnt from
my Father. You did not choose me, no, I chose you; and I
commissioned you to go out and to bear fruit, fruit that
will last; and then the Father will give you anything you
ask him in my name.
This is the Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ.
MARRIAGE CEREMONY
Mary and Jack, you have come here today so that the
Lord may seal your love in the presence of the priest, your
families and friends. In becoming husband and wife you
give yourselves to each other for life. You promise to be
true and faithful, to support and cherish each other all
your lives, so that your years together will be the living
out in love of the pledge you now make. May your love
for each other reflect the enduring love of Christ for his
Church. As you face the future together, keep in mind that
the sacrament of marriage unites you with Christ, and
brings you, through the years, the grace and blessing of
God our Father.
Priest:
M&J:
Is this your understanding of marriage?
It is.
M&J:
Have you come here of your own free will?
We have.
Will you love and honour each other in
marriage all the days of your life?
We will.
Are you willing to accept with love the
children God may send you, and bring them up
in accordance with the law of Christ and his
Church?
We are.
DECLARATION OF CONSENT
Priest:
I invite you then to declare before God and his
church your consent to become husband and
wife.
Jack:
I, Jack, take you, Mary, as my wife,
for better, for worse,
for richer, for poorer,
in sickness and in health,
all the days of our life.
Mary:
I, Mary, take you, Jack, as my husband,
for better, for worse,
for richer, for poorer,
in sickness and in health,
all the days of our life.
Priest:
What God joins together we must not separate.
May the Lord confirm the consent that you
have given, and enrich you with his blessings.
BLESSING OF THE RINGS
Priest:
Almighty God, bless these rings of faithfulness
and unbroken love. May Mary and Jack
always be true to each other, may they be one
in heart and mind, may they be united in love
forever, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Jack:
Mary, wear this ring as a sign of our faithful
love. In the name of the Father and of the Son
and of the Holy Spirit.
Mary:
Jack, wear this ring as a sign of our faithful
love. In the name of the Father and of the Son
and of the Holy Spirit.
LIGHTING OF THE MARRIAGE CANDLE
Mary and Jack light the centre candle symbolising they
are no longer two but one in Marriage.
OFFERTORY PROCESSION
PRAYER OF THE NEWLY MARRIED COUPLE
M&J:
May the days of our lives be joyous and rich.
May we find shelter and safety in each other’s
arms, respect and reverence in each other’s
heart. May our friendship be faithful and firm,
our trust total. And may we remain young at
heart as we grow old together.
PRAYER OVER THE GIFTS
Lord, accept our offering for this newly married couple.
In your fatherly love watch over and protect Mary and
Jack, whom you have united in marriage. We ask this
through Christ our Lord. Amen.
PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL
Sandra: For the parents of Mary and Jack, whose
example and guidance have formed the
foundation upon which they will build their
life together, may they continue to share in the
joy and celebration of their marriage.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
Elaine: For all our deceased loved ones, who remain
with us in our prayers and our memories, and
for the promise of a joyful reunion; especially
the grandparents of both Mary and Jack. May
they rest in peace.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
Leon:
For Mary and Jack, that our Father in heaven
will bless them throughout their married life,
and that he will keep them united in undivided
love forever.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
Aoife:
Let us pray for the private intentions of all
here present that God may see fit to grant their
requests.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
Priest:
God our Father, in faith and hope, we have
prayed to you for our needs and the needs of
Mary and Jack. We know that you have
listened to them. As always we make our
prayers through Christ our Lord.
NUPTIAL BLESSING
Let us pray to the Lord for Mary and Jack, who as they
begin their married life come to God’s altar to deepen
their love.
LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST
COMMUNION RITE
PRAYER FOR PEACE
Lord Jesus Christ, you said to your apostles: I leave you
peace, my peace I give you. Look not on our sins, but on
the faith of your church, and grant us the peace and unity
of your kingdom, where you live for ever and ever.
Amen.
The peace of the Lord be with you always.
And with your spirit.
Let us offer each other the sign of peace.
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
Let Us Pray. Lord, we who have shared the food of your
table pray for Mary and Jack whom you have joined
together in marriage. Keep them close to you always.
May their love for each other proclaim to all the world
their faith in you. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
SIGNING OF THE REGISTER
CONCLUDING RITE
RECESSIONAL