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If you are interested in getting married,
or wish to celebrate your Civil Partnership in church, please
speak with the Rector. You are asked to attend our 10.30am
Sunday Parish Mass, after which you can meet with him over
morning coffee. We do not make arrangements via the internet.
You may phone the Rector to indicate your interest - particularly
if you want to arrange a date(but this is subject to the payment
of a deposit).
Information for those interested in
getting Married in St. Andrews:
Here are some points you need to consider
as you prepare to be married in church.
- If you live within the Parish
of St. Andrew your Banns must be called on three Sundays
(not necessarily consecutive) within a three month period
before the date of your wedding.
- If you live in the Parish of St.
Andrew but propose being married in another parish
you will need you Banns read at St. Andrews'. In order to
do this please provide a letter from the priest of the parish
in which you want to get married confirming that you are on
the Electoral Roll of that parish.
- If one or both of you do not live
in our Parish but wish to get married at St. Andrews'
you will need to provide a letter from the priest of the parish
in which you live confirming that your banns have been read
in your home parish.
- If neither of you live in the parish
of St. Andrew at least one of you will need to have
your name(s) added to our Electoral Roll. This requires the
person to have been baptised and that you have been 'habitually'
worshipping at St. Andrews during a period of six months prior
to your application for membership of the Electoral Roll.
(It is normal that at least one of
those wishing to be married who do not live in the parish
should have been Baptised into the Christian Faith. You will
need to provide confirmation of your Baptism, either by providing
youroriginal Baptismal Certificate or by a letter from the
priest of the parish in which you were Baptised confirming
this took place.)
The Rector, Fr John-Francis, usually
celebrates weddings in St Andrew's. We are happy for other
clergy to share in the Service if requested
- A full wedding in St Andrew's costs
£448.50 (2008). This includes the organist, bell-ringer
and all pre-wedding interviews and forms There is a non-refundable
booking fee of £100 which is deductible from the total
fee.
- Couples are required to meet with Fr
John-Francis regularly. This is so he can get to know you,
and you him. It is very important to us that you feel comfortable
with our priest - it makes a big difference for your wedding
- Couples are asked to attend Sunday Mass
regularly. This helps you to get the feel of the church,
and feel comfortable in it. It also gives you the Christian
dimension to life - which is part of a marriage in St Andrew's.
The congregation will be delighted to meet you - and we
hope that you will feel part of St Andrew's long before
your wedding
- A rehearsal will be held for the wedding.
This is only for the wedding party!
BLESSINGS - Marriage, Partnership
etc...
Fr. John-Francis is also happy to preside
at your Marriage Thanksgiving or Blessing, Partnership Commitment
Service etc... It is always possible to hold these events
in a venue of your choosing within the parish of St. Andrew.
Fees for such events begin from £50.
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NOTE: It is also possible
for you to have a Service of Prayer and Dedication of your
Marriage or Civil Partnership at a venue of your choice. For
further information please contact The Rector (01708 741256)
who would be happy to discuss this with you.
These normally take place within the context
of the Parish Mass on the first Sunday of each month. In preparation
for the event, we would ask families who are not members of
our congregations to attend Mass as often as they are able.
You will also have a Preparation Session and rehearsal where
the importance of the Sacrament is explained and you can ask
questions and discuss the service.
It is important to realise that Adults,
as well as children, can be Baptised - you are never too old!
The Church of England does not charge
for this Sacrament, although there is a small fee for the
paperwork involved. However, in order to maintain our service
and pay our bills, we would ask you to consider making a donation.
This will be explained when arranging the Baptism.
HIRING THE CHURCH
If you are interested in hiring our church
for a celebration, please contact the Rector who will dicuss
the matter with you.
The Rector,
Fr. John-Francis, can be contacted on 01708 741256
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