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| Weddings & Vow Renewals |
Marriage is a public commitment by two individuals who love and respect
each other. It is more of an oddity today as many couples chose to opt out of a
legal commitment to nurture one another in love in good and bad times,
sickness and health, prosperity and poverty till the end of their days. Marriage
is hard work. It takes much personal fortitude in compassion, understanding,
negotiation, love and forgiveness to achieve life-long success.
St. Mary Magdalen's Mission strongly encourages two people in love and in
friendship to seek the life-long union of marriage. We will solemnize the
marriage of any two single or divorced adults regardless of gender, sexual
orientation, race or creed. We are a Christian denomination with Interfaith
affiliations and can provide a wedding service that is secular, spiritual,
Interfaith, Christian or Catholic. Fr. John can provide a full Mass with
communion, a modest elopement ceremony in the Pastor's study, or anything
in between at a location of your choice within the four western counties of
Massachusetts--Berkshire, Franklin, Hampshire and Hampden counties.
For those couples who wish to discuss their intentions in sessions of private
counsel, Fr. John is always available to offer his help.
Rates and fees for the Mission services are listed below. Our clergy take no
renumeration for offering their sacramental services other than expense
reimbursements. All checks should be made payable to St. Mary Magdalen
Interfaith Mission.
each other. It is more of an oddity today as many couples chose to opt out of a
legal commitment to nurture one another in love in good and bad times,
sickness and health, prosperity and poverty till the end of their days. Marriage
is hard work. It takes much personal fortitude in compassion, understanding,
negotiation, love and forgiveness to achieve life-long success.
St. Mary Magdalen's Mission strongly encourages two people in love and in
friendship to seek the life-long union of marriage. We will solemnize the
marriage of any two single or divorced adults regardless of gender, sexual
orientation, race or creed. We are a Christian denomination with Interfaith
affiliations and can provide a wedding service that is secular, spiritual,
Interfaith, Christian or Catholic. Fr. John can provide a full Mass with
communion, a modest elopement ceremony in the Pastor's study, or anything
in between at a location of your choice within the four western counties of
Massachusetts--Berkshire, Franklin, Hampshire and Hampden counties.
For those couples who wish to discuss their intentions in sessions of private
counsel, Fr. John is always available to offer his help.
Rates and fees for the Mission services are listed below. Our clergy take no
renumeration for offering their sacramental services other than expense
reimbursements. All checks should be made payable to St. Mary Magdalen
Interfaith Mission.
| Retainer & Fees Retainer Fee $100.00 |
Ceremony Honorarium Minimum $200.00
A minimum honorarium of $200.00 for the first hour is expected for the wedding ceremony, and $100.00 for
each additional hour thereafter. We ask that full payment be made to the clergy person on the day of the
wedding, or preferably at the rehearsal if there is one.
Rehearsal, parking, travel or other special expenses are additional costs. Weddings on holidays are double the
regular rate.
Ceremonies at The Pastor's Study and Private Chapel from $75.00
For a simple ceremony at Rev. Fr. John's study and private chapel a minimum $75.00 fee must be paid in full
when the ceremony is scheduled. The study and chapel can hold 15 people comfortably. It is located at 42 Burt
Street, Adams, MA.
Rehearsals
Rev. Fr. John will gladly participate in any rehearsal prior to a wedding service. The fee is $75.00 plus any
mileage charge over 25 miles. To assure that the couple is ready for the ceremony, a telephone call to Rev. Fr.
John the night or morning before the wedding is required. Please call and communicate that you have a license
and there are no changes in plans as close to the wedding as possible.
Extras
Wedding ceremonies in paid locations must be paid by the couple including any fees for the Officiate to park or
enter such as Theme Parks or Festivals. Any special setting that may require him to remain for several hours
also may incur additional costs depending on the amount of time required. For locations other than a church,
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires that a physical street address be provided for the location of the
ceremony. This address is placed on the license by the Officiate. It is the responsibility of the Officiate to hand
carry or mail the license to the issuing City/Town Clerk. Rev. Fr. John sends all licenses to locations outside
Adams via USPS Certified, Return receipt requested. There is a $10.00 fee for this service.
Travel
If travel is expected out of the area, the couple is expected to pay all hospitality and transportation expenses for
the Officiate. Exact costs will be discussed for travel at the time of booking. Any travel over 25 miles will be
assessed a mileage charge at 48-1/2 cents per mile for each round trip.
Contact Information
Please contact Rev. Fr. John about changes or cancellations and keep him well informed as to your plans. At
the time of submitting your retainer fee, Rev. Fr. John will send you via e-mail a contact information sheet. This
information must be received in order to secure your booking.
Please contact Rev. Fr. John Midura at
413-743-3987 or www.rev.john@mary-magdalen-mission.org
