Catholics recognize in the Sacrament of Marriage a covenant, a gift of unconditional love connected to God’s covenant with all humanity to whom he gives complete love. This covenant is created when a man and a woman freely choose to form, in God’s image, a marriage.
In committing themselves in Christian marriage the couple accepts to grow in faith and to make this faith concrete in their daily lives. The couple's openness to the gift of children is a sign of their willingness to allow their faith and love to become fruitful by enriching the wider human family.
Couples planning to be married at St. Luke should contact the Parish Office (5083665502) at least six months to one year prior to the proposed wedding date. Our secretary will be happy to answer scheduling a meeting with the Pastor/Team, gather information and discuss the steps in the preparation process. Every couple participates in an Engaged Encounter Weekend, which will help them to get to know each other better and understand more deeply the commitment that they are about to undertake.
Weddings between two Catholics take place in the parish church of either the bride or the groom or at another Catholic church with the Pastor’s permission. The liturgy, depending on the circumstances, may or may not include the celebration of Mass.
Weddings between a Catholic and a baptized non-Catholic may be celebrated in either the church of the Catholic party or in the church of the non-Catholic party. Clergy of either or both churches may be invited to participate.
Weddings between a Catholic and a non-Christian may be celebrated in a church or some other place appropriate to the celebration of marriage.
In all cases, couples are asked to carefully plan the liturgy so as to reflect the sacredness of the event.
For a more detailed explanation of the Sacrament of Matrimony from the Catechism of the Catholic Church, please click here.