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merrybrides:

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If you’re planning a Catholic ceremony, you have quite a few decisions to make. In addition to processional and recessional music, you’ll need to choose hymns, Psalms, readings, and blessing. A little confused? Here’s a step-by-step guide through the traditional Catholic ceremony to help you plan.

The Processional

First the groom and the best man enter from the side of the church. Then the bridesmaids and groomsmen escort one another up the aisle, followed by the maid of honor, who enters alone. And last but certainly not least, the bride and her father (or another male family member) make their grand entrance.

Hymn

The priest invites the wedding guests to join in an opening hymn (or song).

Greeting or Opening Prayer

After the hymn, the priest begins the mass with a greeting to the guests or an opening prayer.

Old Testament Reading

Here’s your opportunity to include those people you couldn’t squeeze into your bridal party—ask a friend or family member to read a passage from the Old Testament. Often, couples choose a reading from the book of Genesis, which contains the story of the creation of Adam and Eve.

Psalm

You can either have the church soloist or the entire congregation sings the Psalm. Some choices include “Taste and See the Goodness of the Lord,” “Sing a New Song,” and “On Eagle’s Wings.”

New Testament Reading

Here’s another chance to include a loved one. Choose a friend or family member to read a passage of your choosing from the New Testament.

Gospel

The priest will read a passage from one of the first four books of the New Testament, written by the apostles Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

Homil

After the Gospel, the priest will expound or reflect upon what he has just read.

Vows and Ring Ceremony

You have at least three choices. You can memorize and recite the vows to one another, read the vows from the book, or have the priest read them and respond with “I do.” Some priests might allow you to write your own vows or add a couple lines to the traditional ones. After you exchange vows, you’ll exchange rings and the priest will bless them as symbols of your love and fidelity.

The Kiss

You can probably figure this one out on your own. Instead of “You may now kiss the bride,” you might ask the priest to say, “You may now exchange a kiss.”

Nuptial Blessing

The priest blesses your new union with a prayer.

Sign of Peace

The guests and wedding party exchange a sign of peace, by shaking hands and saying, “Peace be with you.”

Communion

The priest offers communion to the members of the church. Generally, at the rehearsal he’ll ask which members of the wedding party plan to take communion. Then at the ceremony, your non-Catholic attendants can walk through the line and give him an inconspicuous nod.

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Lord’s Prayer

The entire congregation says the Lord’s Prayer in unison.

Blessing and Dismissal of Congregation

One more blessing, and then the priest will dismiss the congregation by saying, “This mass has ended.

You may now go in peace.”

Recessional

Make your recession in the reverse order of the processional.

*** A very special Thank you to Roxanne Robillard, the creative designer behind Dunglebees Jewelry for inspiring this blog.

Dunglebees offers some really cute beaded jewelry which would be great for your wedding or gifts for your bridesmaids……

This handmade blue bead Believe bracelet is a great motivational keepsake. We all need a little reminder every now and then to believe in ourselves and the good in the universe. 

I love the vibrant color of this handmade watermelon bead bracelet. This bracelet  would be great for a summer wedding.

This charming handmade silver cross bracelet features turquoise, with white and brown Magnesite beads. Would be a great confirmation or bridesmaid gift.

I like the vintage feel of this handmade black bead and silver heart bracelet. This would be a perfect piece for any wardrobe as you can wear it to work,  pair it with jeans for a day of shopping, or a night out on the town. No matter where you wear it, this bracelet will always be in style!

You can view the full line of Dunglebees Jewelry here.   

merrybrides:

Silver Pearl Rosary Bead Necklace

If you’re planning a Catholic ceremony, you have quite a few decisions to make. In addition to processional and recessional music, you’ll need to choose hymns, Psalms, readings, and blessing. A little confused? Here’s a step-by-step guide through the traditional Catholic ceremony to help you plan.

The Processional

First the groom and the best man enter from the side of the church. Then the bridesmaids and groomsmen escort one another up the aisle, followed by the maid of honor, who enters alone. And last but certainly not least, the bride and her father (or another male family member) make their grand entrance.

Hymn

The priest invites the wedding guests to join in an opening hymn (or song).

Greeting or Opening Prayer

After the hymn, the priest begins the mass with a greeting to the guests or an opening prayer.

Old Testament Reading

Here’s your opportunity to include those people you couldn’t squeeze into your bridal party—ask a friend or family member to read a passage from the Old Testament. Often, couples choose a reading from the book of Genesis, which contains the story of the creation of Adam and Eve.

Psalm

You can either have the church soloist or the entire congregation sings the Psalm. Some choices include “Taste and See the Goodness of the Lord,” “Sing a New Song,” and “On Eagle’s Wings.”

New Testament Reading

Here’s another chance to include a loved one. Choose a friend or family member to read a passage of your choosing from the New Testament.

Gospel

The priest will read a passage from one of the first four books of the New Testament, written by the apostles Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

Homil

After the Gospel, the priest will expound or reflect upon what he has just read.

Vows and Ring Ceremony

You have at least three choices. You can memorize and recite the vows to one another, read the vows from the book, or have the priest read them and respond with “I do.” Some priests might allow you to write your own vows or add a couple lines to the traditional ones. After you exchange vows, you’ll exchange rings and the priest will bless them as symbols of your love and fidelity.

The Kiss

You can probably figure this one out on your own. Instead of “You may now kiss the bride,” you might ask the priest to say, “You may now exchange a kiss.”

Nuptial Blessing

The priest blesses your new union with a prayer.

Sign of Peace

The guests and wedding party exchange a sign of peace, by shaking hands and saying, “Peace be with you.”

Communion

The priest offers communion to the members of the church. Generally, at the rehearsal he’ll ask which members of the wedding party plan to take communion. Then at the ceremony, your non-Catholic attendants can walk through the line and give him an inconspicuous nod.

Lord’s Prayer Catholic Rosary Bracelet

Lord’s Prayer

The entire congregation says the Lord’s Prayer in unison.

Blessing and Dismissal of Congregation

One more blessing, and then the priest will dismiss the congregation by saying, “This mass has ended.

You may now go in peace.”

Recessional

Make your recession in the reverse order of the processional.

*** A very special Thank you to Roxanne Robillard, the creative designer behind Dunglebees Jewelry for inspiring this blog.

Dunglebees offers some really cute beaded jewelry which would be great for your wedding or gifts for your bridesmaids……

This handmade blue bead Believe bracelet is a great motivational keepsake. We all need a little reminder every now and then to believe in ourselves and the good in the universe. 

I love the vibrant color of this handmade watermelon bead bracelet. This bracelet  would be great for a summer wedding.

This charming handmade silver cross bracelet features turquoise, with white and brown Magnesite beads. Would be a great confirmation or bridesmaid gift.

I like the vintage feel of this handmade black bead and silver heart bracelet. This would be a perfect piece for any wardrobe as you can wear it to work,  pair it with jeans for a day of shopping, or a night out on the town. No matter where you wear it, this bracelet will always be in style!

You can view the full line of Dunglebees Jewelry here.   

fosterhood:

I keep putting off booking our annual trip to Puerto Rico for Clementine’s birthday because I’m convinced that once I book my flight the judge will schedule more court dates during our trip.

I’m so tired of living like this.

fosterhood:

Just to make clear, Sandy has been in foster care for so long

NOT because of the foster agency, and
NOT because of ACS, but

only because the court judges can’t manage to make a single decision without

A brief (I call them research papers) assigned and then delayed again and again, and

spending an hour of court playing social worker by getting involved in visit scheduling drama that only requires an email exchange between attorneys to settle, and

using all of court time on permanency hearings where they only talk about a goal as if the case is brand new instead of making it actually happen, and

delaying a trial for another 3 months which then is given only 2 hours and then postponed for months again.