Guidelines on the Rites for Celebrating Marriage during Mass in the Archdiocese of Lipa
MINISTRY ON LITURGY ARCHDIOCESE OF LIPA, PHILIPPINES MARCH 2019 VOL. 3, NO. 5
LITURGY UPDATES
Mam/ Sir:
In compliance with the instruction given to the Archdiocesan Ministry on Liturgy, by Most Reverend Gilbert A.
Garcera, D.D Archbishop of Lipa, we are extending to you this information for the in-house/ Resident Wedding Coordinators,
Coordinators, and couples:
CONDITION OF THE CELEBRATION OF MARRIAGE IN VIEW OF FORMING PARISH WEDDING COORDINATORS
The formation of the in-house or resident Parish Wedding Coordinators is an attempt to address these concerns. The following has to be kept in
mind:
1. The services to be rendered by the in-house or resident parish wedding coordinators are free of charge.
2. Their services are limited to the celebrations that will transpire in the church
3. The parish wedding coordinators will make sure that the rules and regulations as regards the celebrations of marriage in the Archdiocese of Lipa,
implemented faithfully and properly.
4. The parish wedding coordinators do not replace the wedding coordinators or planners personally chosen by the couple.
5. It is the duty of the wedding coordinators or planners personally chosen by the couple to coordinate well with the parish wedding coordinators in
order to clarify all concerns related to the Sacrament of Matrimony. Nothing outside the agreement must be done during the day of the wedding.
SOME SPECIFIC CONCERNS:
1. Attire: All who will participate in the celebration in the church must follow and respect the approved attire during liturgical celebrations for the
Archdiocese of Lipa, which befits the sanctity of the celebration.
2. Flowers & Decors:
a. On Advent: flowers are decorated moderately.
b. On Lent: flowers are ABSOLUTELY PROHIBITED. The prohibition of the flowers during Lent is part of the disciple of fasting-the fasting of the
eyes. During Lent, it is improper to replace flowers with plants.
3. Music
a. On Advent: the use of organ and other musical instruments should be done in a moderate manner.
b. On Lent: Musical instruments may be played only to give necessary support to singing. Couples must respect
the special nature of the season of Lent, and must refrain from much pomp and display.
c. Only liturgical songs are permitted to be sung in the celebrations.
d. Religious songs which are not liturgical, may be sung in the church but not during liturgical celebrations.
e. Secular and love songs are absolutely prohibited to be sung in the church. Even instrumental love songs are prohibited in the church.
f. The commission on Sacred Music of the Archdiocese of Lipa has prepared a repertoire of songs which may be used during weddings. There are
also approved songs which may be used when the bride walks down the aisle.
g. Profane bridal march music and profane songs are prohibited.
4. Decorations: the decorations must not hinder the view of the most important sacred furnishings like the altar table, ambo, and the chair of the
celebrant. Decorating for the sake of pomp or display is prohibited.
5. Closing the doors before the entrance of the bride is strictly prohibited in as much as it is devoid of any spiritual meaning related to marriage.
6. Personal vows in any part of the marriage rite in the mass are absolutely prohibited in the Archdiocese of Lipa. It is not within the authority of the
officiating priest, whether he serves in the Archdiocese or guest priest, to permit personal vows.
7. Unity candle is not permitted in the Archdiocese. Unity is shown by the other symbols, most prominently through the cord.
8. Photographers & Videographers:
a. They must keep proper decorum in the church, as approved by the Archdiocese of Lipa
b. They must avoid the mentality that the church is transformed like a studio.
c. They must avoid unnecessary movements as these can be the cause of the distractions in the mass.
d. They must perform their duties in a sober manner.
e. Smoking, using of prohibited drugs and drinking alcoholic beverages are prohibited within the church compound.
f. They must show due respect to the tabernacle, the altar, the ambo and the celebrant.
g. Same day edit videos (SDE’S) must not be done inside the church while mass in ongoing. They must look for another place to the SDE.
9. Wedding Entourage:
a. Little bride & little groom are not allowed in the Archdiocese of Lipa.
b. Secondary Sponsors are limited only to those who are in need for the celebration. Unnecessary multiplication is not permitted.
10. Liturgy of the Word: Readers must be well prepared to function in the mass. They must observe proper decorum as readers of the word of
God.
11. Flower Girls and Bearers must be 7 years old and above and must have first communion
APPROVED SONGS FOR THE CEREMONY
Commission on Sacred Music
Ministry on Liturgy
Archdiocese of Lipa
Processional /Bridal March:
Canon in D Mayor - J Pachelbel
Gathering Song or Opening Hymn:
Aawitin ko ang pag ibig ko - Butch Lingao)
May the Grace of Christ
Responsorial Psalm:
Salmo 127 Mapalad ang sumusunod na taong may takot sa Diyos
Psalm 128 blessed are those who fear the Lord
Gospel Acclamation:
Alleluia - Fr Bong Panganiban
Celtic Alleluia –with appropriate verse for wedding or for the day
Will follow the"Alleluia - Verse - Alleluia" format
Song for Exchange of Vows is not practice in the Archdiocese of Lipa
Presentation & Preparation ng Gifts:
Basbasan at kalingain
When charity and love is Found
Eucharistic acclamations:
Ama Namin -Fr Bong Panganiban
or any ama namin na walang "PO" at walang dinagdag o inalis
Great Amen (no added text like alleluia)
Communion:
Dalawa'y Magiisa - Butch Lingao
Eat this Bread
Pictorial:
Aawitin ko ang Pagibig ko -Butch Lingao
God’s love is everlasting
Sabihin nyo po sa choir if they will sing Ferdinand Bautista music, ask na lang sila permission... kahit sa FB
[Link]
English songs – you can check it online
Weddings
The Transfiguration Chapel of Caleruega-Philippines is an ideal place where individuals are “transfigured” by God’s grace into
couples, where vows are solemnized and a lifelong journey into marriage begins. Our services include the following with the
suggested amounts;
USE OF THE CHAPEL Php. 10,000.00 (off-peak season)
Php 15,000.00 (peak season, Dec 1-Jan31)
Inclusive of Sound System, Organ, CD Player and the Sacristan who will assist in the mass.
Additional Php 7,650.00 for SAPP (see Wedding Documents)
All the other requirements should be provided by the couple (officiating priest, choir, flower arrangements, photographers,
lectors, commentator, missalette, carpet, offertory items (candle, mass wine, bread (hosts).
Use of Aircon (optional)
Php 5,000.00 (2 1/2 hours)
Schedule of Weddings (3 weddings per day only)
• Mondays to Saturdays: 9-11AM; 3-5PM; 6-8PM
• Sundays: 8-10AM; 3-5PM; 6-8PM
Reception Areas (VENUE ONLY)
Couple will provide for their own caterer & sound system.
1) PLAZA DE AZA & TUKTOK (Roofdeck) Php. 40,000.00
• Seating Capacity – 200 persons
• Outdoor and can be outfitted with tents.
2) VERITAS HALL Php. 30,000.00
• Seating Capacity – 200 persons
• Additional Php. 7,500.00 for the use of Aircon.
3) GAZEKUBO Php 25,000.00
• Seating Capacity – 60 persons
• Additional Php 5,000 for the use Aircon.
4) KAMPO ARRIBA (Camp Site) Php. 40,000.00
• Seating Capacity – 200 persons
• Outdoor and can be outfitted with tents
Reservation and other Policies
• A non-refundable/ non-transferable down payment is required.
Php 5,000.00 for the use of chapel.
Php 10,000.00 for the use of reception areas.
• Confirmation is effected upon completion of the balance a month prior to the wedding otherwise the slot shall be
automatically made available to other interested parties.
• Reservation is on a first come first serve basis policy thru EMAIL.
• NO pencil booking.
• Bank transfer is allowed during PANDEMIC PERIOD.
• Rates are subject to change without prior notice.
• Restrictions for Wedding Reception:
1. Reception music must be reasonably modulated.
2. Fireworks / Firecrackers are permitted outside Caleruega premises.
3. Reception until:
3 PM only for – morning weddings,
9 PM only for – afternoon wedding,
11 PM only for – evening wedding.
4. No smoking inside Caleruega premises.
5. Free parking inside Caleruega and designated parking areas outside Caleruega.
Caleruega Retreat Center
For more details, look for Jackie, Cristalle & Melda
E-mail: caleruega_philippines@[Link]
Contact Nos: 0921 270 9890 or 0920 853 8038
Office Hours: Mondays-Saturdays 8am-12nn, 1-5pm
Wedding Documents
To be accomplished at least 2 months before the wedding date
1. Marriage License (120 days validity)
This can be secured from the municipal hall of any of the party.
Original Copy of Marriage Certificate (if civilly married)
2. New Copy of Baptismal Certificate
3. New Copy of Confirmation Certificate
• Document #2 and #3 can be secured from parish where the person received the Sacrament of Baptism and
Confirmation.
• 3 months validity
• Both documents must be inscribed with “FOR MARRIAGE PURPOSES”
4. Birth Certificate and CENOMAR 3 months validity
5. Pre-Cana Seminar
This can also be taken from any parish. Please secure certificate of attendance.
6. Canonical Interviews (wear proper attire)
(please coordinate with the parish secretary of San Antonio De Padua Parish)
Interview Schedule: SATURDAY only
7. Marriage Banns (3 Sundays posting from the couple’s parish)
8. Name /License No. of officiating priest and copy of priest’s Celebret, ID issued by their congregation
9. Name of Principal Sponsors
10. Certificate of Freedom to Marry
• Requirement for those who stayed abroad for more than 2 years.
11. Couple’s picture (1 x 1 or 2 x 2)
For other wedding requirements inquiry (if non-catholic, divorced, annulled or foreigner) kindly contact
the parish secretary of San Antonio de Padua Parish.
N.B. Instructions regarding these requirements shall be provided for by San Antonio de Padua Parish as the
canonical requirements are processed by and pertinent documents kept by the said parish.
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Php 7,650.00 – For payment instruction kindly coordinate with Ms. Pilar
Submit documents to: Ms. Pilar Destreza
SAN ANTONIO DE PADUA PARISH (SAPP)
Brgy. Kaylaway, Nasugbu, Batangas 4231
Contact No. 0908 867 3935
E-mail: st.anthonyofpadua020217@[Link]
Office Hours:
Wednesday-Saturday 8:00-5:00 pm
Sunday 8:00-2:00 pm
RULES (Chapel & Reception)
1. Florist set up time:
for Morning weddings: set up can start at 5:00 AM
for Afternoon weddings: set up can start at 12:00 NN
for Evening weddings: set up can start at 5:00 PM
*** Florists can pre-arranged flowers at the back of the chapel. Clean as you go.
2. For Photographers/ Videographers: Observe and respect Consecration of the Holy Eucharist.
3. Flowers & decorations: On Advent, flowers are decorated moderately.
On Lent (starting Ash Wednesday til Holy Week), flowers are absolutely prohibited.
Inform your florist to pull-out all flowers and stands after the wedding mass.
4. Smoking inside Caleruega premises is strictly prohibited.
5. Attire: The couples, the wedding entourage and all who will participate in the celebration in the church must
follow and respect the approved attire during liturgical celebrations, which befits the sanctity of the celebration.
6. Sunday weddings should strictly follow the readings: 1st reading, Responsorial Psalms,
2nd readings and Gospel for that particular Sunday.
7. Only liturgical songs are permitted to be sung in liturgical celebrations.
8. Couple are not allowed to write their own personal vows.
9. Unity candle is not permitted in the ceremony.
10. Little Bride and Little Groom are not allowed.
11. Same-day edit videos must not be done inside the church while mass is on-going.
12. Maintain the cleanliness of the chapel & reception area (inside & outside) while working before and after the
wedding.
13. Set up of the reception area; for morning weddings, the approved caterer is allowed to set-up the venue starting
5:00 am and are expected to fully & to cleanly vacate the contracted venue at 5:00pm. For afternoon weddings,
the set-up time is from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm. For evening weddings, the set-up time is from 1:00 pm to 1:00 am.
Reception for morning weddings until 3:00pm only; for afternoon weddings until 9:00 PM only & for evening
weddings until 11:00 PM only.
14. Reception music must be reasonably modulated.
15. Fireworks / Firecrackers are permitted outside Caleruega premises.
16. Free parking inside Caleruega.
17. Be accountable for whatever damage incurred on the property of Caleruega during the working period, whatever
damage will be replaced within 10 working days after the incident.
18. Provide an inventory of items to the security personnel on duty prior to ingress and egress.
19. Absolutely desist from the use of non-recyclable materials such as glitters, plastics, colored papers as confetti;
use of nails, glue & the likes are also strictly prohibited. Violation of this provision results into Php 5,000.00
penalty
