Ceremonies

Pre-marital counselling

Before you may marry in the Catholic Church, it is required that you receive instruction from a Priest and that the Priest certifies that you have undergone such instruction and are prepared for marriage.

Regular classes are held at the Parish and all couples contemplating marriage are very welcome. For further information please contact the Presbytery on 011 788 5226/7

Bookings
Please contact Mary at the Presbytery on Tel. 011 788 5226/7. Mary will advise you as to such things as legal documents required, flowers, use of the Community Centre, etc.
Marriage classes can be arranged with Fr. Harry Wilkinson (See Marriage Classes above).

The Parish Choirmaster/Organist is available to help you plan the music for your wedding.

Contact Norman Buckle on 011 793 5184 or 082 602 0538.

If you would like the Parish youth musicians to play at your wedding, please contact Kirsty Duncan on 082 939 1881.

It is accepted practice that the Priest officiating at a marriage or funeral be paid a stipend by those requesting such a service. Our Parish is staffed by Diocesan Priests. While these Priests are not bound by a vow of poverty, they are responsible for such things as certain medical benefits, clothing and personal requirements. They are in receipt of a set salary from the Bishop but also rely on the generosity of parishioners. Hence in cases such as weddings and funerals, whilst the Church may require a fee to cover expenses, it is also a custom to pay a stipend to the person officiating.

Priests who are members of a Religious Order and who have sworn a vow of poverty are not permitted to accept stipends on their own behalf but these accrue to the Religious Order to which they belong. Such Religious Orders are responsible for taking care of their members and accordingly rely on the generosity of parishioners.

Parishioners are therefore requested to take the above factors into account when determining a stipend or any other donation.