Processional stand
How Can I Keep from Singing by Robert Lowry (arr. by Audrey Assad)
No storm can shake my inmost calm
while to that Rock I’m clinging.
Since Christ is Lord of heaven and earth, how can I keep from singing?
Collect
O God, who consecrated the bond of Marriage by so great a mystery that in the wedding covenant you foreshadow the Sacrament of Christ and his Church, grant, we pray, to these your servants, that what they receive in faith they may live out in deeds. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Greeting
The Lord be with you.
And with your spirit.
Penitential Act
I confess to almighty God
and to you, my brothers and sisters,
that I have greatly sinned,
in my thoughts and in my words,
in what I have done and
in what I have failed to do,
through my fault, through my fault,
through my most grievous fault;
therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin,
all the Angels and Saints,
and you, my brothers and sisters,
to pray for me to the Lord, our God.
Kyrie Eleison
Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Gloria
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth, peace to people of goodwill. (Luke 2:14)
We praise you,
we bless you,
we adore you,
we glorify you,
we give you thanks for your great glory,
Lord God, heavenly King,
O God, almighty Father.
Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son,
Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father,
you take away the sins of the world,
have mercy on us;
you take away the sins of the world,
receive our prayer;
you are seated at the right hand of the Father,
have mercy on us.
For you alone are the Holy One,
you alone are the Lord,
you alone are the Most High,
Jesus Christ,
with the Holy Spirit,
in the glory of God the Father.
Amen.
Liturgy of the Word
First Reading: Tobit 8:4b-8 sit
Tobias got out of bed and said to Sarah, “Sister, get up, and let us pray and implore our Lord that he grant us mercy and safety.” So she got up, and they began to pray and implore that they might be kept safe. Tobias began by saying,
“Blessed are you, O God of our ancestors,
and blessed is your name in all generations forever.
Let the heavens and the whole creation bless you forever.
You made Adam, and for him you made his wife Eve
as a helper and support.
From the two of them the human race has sprung.
You said, ‘It is not good that the man should be alone;
let us make a helper for him like himself.’
I now am taking this kinswoman of mine,
not because of lust,
but with sincerity.
Grant that she and I may find mercy
and that we may grow old together.”
And they both said, “Amen, Amen.”
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God!
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 145:8-9
How good is the Lord to all.
The Lord is kind and full of compassion,
slow to anger, abounding in mercy.
How good is the Lord to all,
compassionate to all his creatures.
How good is the Lord to all.
All your works shall thank you, O Lord,
and all your faithful ones bless you.
The eyes of all look to you
and you give them their food in due season.
How good is the Lord to all.
The Lord is righteous in all his ways
and holy in all his deeds.
The Lord is close to all who call him,
who call on him in truth.
How good is the Lord to all.
Second Reading: Revelation 19: 1, 5-9a
After this I heard what seemed to be the loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, saying,
“Hallelujah!
Salvation and glory and power to our God,"
And from the throne came a voice saying,
“Praise our God,
all you his servants,
and all who fear him,
small and great.”
Then I heard what seemed to be the voice of a great multitude, like the sound of many waters and like the sound of mighty thunderpeals, crying out,
“Hallelujah!
For the Lord our God
the Almighty reigns.
Let us rejoice and exult
and give him the glory,
for the marriage of the Lamb has come,
and his bride has made herself ready;
to her it has been granted to be clothed
with fine linen, bright and pure”—
for the fine linen is the righteous deeds of the saints.
And the angel said to me, “Write this: Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.”
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God!
Gospel Acclamation stand
God is love. Let us love one another, as God has loved us. (1 John 4:8,11)
Alleluia, alleluia!
Gospel Reading: John 2:1-11
Glory to you, O Lord (Make a Sign of the Cross on the Mind, Heart, and Lips)
On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what concern is that to you and to me? My hour has not yet come.” His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” Now standing there were six stone water jars for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. Jesus said to them, “Fill the jars with water.” And they filled them up to the brim. He said to them, “Now draw some out, and take it to the chief steward.” So they took it. When the steward tasted the water that had become wine, and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), the steward called the bridegroom and said to him, “Everyone serves the good wine first, and then the inferior wine after the guests have become drunk. But you have kept the good wine until now.” Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee, and revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him.
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ! (Bow)
Homily
The Celebration of Matrimony
Statement of Intentions
Dearly beloved, you have come together into the house of the Church, so that in the presence of the Church’s minister and the community your intention to enter into Marriage may be strengthened by the Lord with a sacred seal. Christ abundantly blesses the love that binds you. Through a special Sacrament, he enriches and strengthens those he has already consecrated by Holy Baptism, that they may be faithful to each other for ever and assume all the responsibilities of married life. And so, in the presence of the Church, I ask you to state your intentions.
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Are you prepared, as you follow the path of Marriage, to love and honor each other for as long as you both shall live?
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Are you prepared to accept children lovingly from God and bring them up according to the law of Christ and his Church?
Exchange of Consent
After the exchange of vows, join in singing the "Alleluia" acclamation.
Since it is your intention to enter the covenant of Holy Matrimony, join your right hands and declare your consent before God and his Church.
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May the Lord in his kindness strengthen the consent you have declared before the Church, and graciously bring to fulfillment his blessing within you. What God joins together, let no one put asunder.
Let us bless the Lord.
Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia!
Blessing and Exchange of Rings (I5)
After the exchange of rings, join in singing the "Alleluia" acclamation.
Bless ✝ and sanctify your servants in their love, O Lord, and let these rings, a sign of their faithfulness, remind them of their love for one another. Through Christ our Lord.
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Alleluia, alleluia!
The Universal Prayer
Response: Lord, hear our prayer
Dear brothers and sisters, let us accompany this new family with our prayers, that the mutual love of this couple may grow daily and that God in his kindness will sustain all families throughout the world.
For Chris and Crystel, and for their well-being as a family, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer
That he will bless their covenant as he chose to sanctify marriage at Cana in Galilee, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer
That they be granted perfect and fruitful love, peace and strength, and that they bear faithful witness to the name of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer
For their relatives and friends, and for all who have assisted this couple on their journey, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer
For all those suffering from Covid-19, that you would provide protection, provision, and comfort to them and their families, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer
For the struggle for justice, especially racial justice in this country, that we may establish a society of true harmony that welcomes the sojourner and promotes human dignity and flourishing, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer
For all members of our families who have passed from this world, especially
and for all the departed, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer
For the Church, the holy People of God, and for unity among all Christians, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer
Graciously pour out upon this husband and wife, O Lord, the Spirit of your love, to make them one heart and one soul, so that nothing whatever may divide those you have joined and no harm come to those you have filled with your blessing. Through Christ our Lord.
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Presentation and Preparation of the Gifts
Your Spirit by Tasha Cobbs Leonard
Not by might, not by power
By Your spirit, God; Send Your spirit, God
Show favor to our supplications, O Lord, and receive with a kindly countenance the oblations we offer for these your servants, joined now in a holy covenant, that through these mysteries they may be strengthened in love for one another and for you. Through Christ our Lord.
Eucharistic Prayer stand
The Lord be with you. And with your spirit.
Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right and just.
It is truly right and just, our duty and our salvation, always and everywhere to give you thanks, Lord, holy Father, almighty and eternal God.
For you willed that the human race, created by the gift of your goodness, should be raised to such high dignity that in the union of husband and wife you might bestow a true image of your love.
For those you created out of charity you call to the law of charity without ceasing and grant them a share in your eternal charity.
And so, the Sacrament of holy Matrimony, as the abiding sign of your own love, consecrates the love of man and woman, through Christ our Lord.
Through him, with the Angels and all the Saints, we sing the hymn of your praise, as without end we acclaim:
Sanctus
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts.
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest. (Isaiah 6:3; Matthew 21:9)
Eucharistic Prayer (cont) kneel
Mystery of Faith
We proclaim your Death, O Lord,
and profess your Resurrection,
until you come again.
The Lord's Prayer stand
Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name.
Thy Kingdom come; thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we have forgiven those who have trespassed against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. (Matthew 6:9-13)
Nuptial Blessing
Holy Father, maker of the whole world, who created man and woman in your own image and willed that their union be crowned with your blessing, we humbly beseech you for these your servants, who are joined today in the Sacrament of Matrimony.
May your abundant blessing, Lord, come down upon this bride, Crystel, and upon Chris, her companion for life, and may the power of your Holy Spirit set their hearts aflame from on high, so that, living out together the gift of Matrimony, they may enrich the Church.
In happiness may they praise you, O Lord, in sorrow may they seek you out; may they have the joy of your presence to assist them in their toil, and know that you are near to comfort them in their need; let them pray to you in the holy assembly and bear witness to you in the world, and after a happy old age, together with the circle of friends that surrounds them, may they come to the Kingdom of Heaven. Through Christ our Lord.
Sign of Peace
The peace of the Lord be with you always!
And with your spirit (2 Thessalonians 3:16)
Agnus Dei kneel
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, grant us peace. (John 1:29)
Communion
Lord, I am not worthy, that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word, and my soul shall be healed. (Matthew 8:8)
Act of Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
Grant, we pray, almighty God, that the power of the Sacrament we have received may find growth in these your servants and that the effects of the sacrifice we have offered may be felt by us all. Through Christ our Lord.
Blessing stand
May God the eternal Father keep you of one heart in love for one another, that the peace of Christ may dwell in you and abide always in your home.
Amen.
May you be blessed in your children, have solace in your friends and enjoy true peace with everyone.
Amen.
May you be witnesses in the world to God’s charity, so that the afflicted and needy who have known your kindness may one day receive you thankfully into the eternal dwelling of God.
Amen.
And he blesses all present, adding: And may almighty God bless all of you, who are gathered here, the Father, and the Son, ✝ and the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Recessional
Lift Every Voice by James Weldon Johnson
Lift ev'ry voice and sing,
Till earth and heaven ring,
Ring with the harmonies of liberty;
Let our rejoicing rise
High as the list'ning skies,
Let it resound loud as the rolling sea.
Sing a song full of the faith
that the dark past has taught us;
Sing a song full of the hope
that the present has brought us;
Facing the rising sun
Of our new day begun,
Let us march on till victory is won.