St. John Chrysostom suggests that young husbands should say to their wives: I have taken you in my arms, and I love you, and I prefer you to my life itself. For the present life is nothing, and my most ardent dream is to spend it with you in such a way that we may be assured of not being separated in the life reserved for us. . . . I place your love above all things, and nothing would be more bitter or painful to me than to be of a different mind than you

 

 

The Sacrament of Matrimony Old St. Mary's administers the Sacrament of Matrimony according to the Rite of the Roman Catholic Faith.	Wedding Fees  The first step is to schedule an initial interview with our Pastor. This can be done by email or leaving your name and contact information with the Parish Office.   We will contact you regarding the details of our wedding policy.	Wedding Fees We do have a wedding stipend, which includes the church, acolyte and organist. There are also additional fees if you would like our choir, vocalist or instrumentation. dolor sit amet, consetetur sadipscing elitr, sed diam nonumy eirmod tempor.	Old St. Mary's Choir  To listen to the choir, click here.
Those Wishing to Join The Parish There is no fee for joining our Parish. But as a registered parishioner, you would be expected to:   Join in parish worship at Holy Mass on the Saturday Vigil or on Sunday. Be a steward of God's gifts by supporting us with either your time, talent and treasure.  Pray for all Priests and for the Old St. Mary's community     Email the parish office if you would like to receive a member application.		Catholic Teaching on the Sacrament of Matromony [From the Catechism of the Catholic Church]    "By reason of their state in life and of their order, [Christian spouses] have their own special gifts in the People of God." This grace proper to the sacrament of Matrimony is intended to perfect the couple's love and to strengthen their indissoluble unity. By this grace they "help one another to attain holiness in their married life and in welcoming and educating their children." {paragraph 1641} "Fidelity expresses constancy in keeping one's given word. God is faithful. The Sacrament of Matrimony enables man and woman to enter into Christ's fidelity for his Church. Through conjugal chastity, they bear witness to this mystery before the world." {paragraph 2365} "The sacrament of Matrimony signifies the union of Christ and the Church. It gives spouses the grace to love each other with the love with which Christ has loved his Church; the grace of the sacrament thus perfects the human love of the spouses, strengthens their indissoluble unity, and sanctifies them on the way to eternal life." (cf. Council of Trent)   Call the rectory at 313-961-8711 to set up an appointment with our Pastor regarding your impending marriage.