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Elizabeth NicklesWedding Coordinator (English)
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Sandra Medranosmedranost-matthias.netParish Secretary (Bi-Lingual)
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What we do:
- Update the Wedding Information Form, Marriage Preparations Guidelines and wedding coordinators checklist
- Meet with the couple to review the Diocesan and Parish Guidelines as much has changed in the actual ceremony. St. Matthias also has particular guidelines that need to be understood before the wedding
- Preside over the wedding rehearsal for the wedding party, family members and readers prior to the wedding
- Set up the church for the wedding at least 1 hour before the mass/blessing service
- Arrange to have a Brides and/or Grooms room available
- Provide a worship aid to be printed for family/guests as requested by Fr. Chris
- Make sure the readers, cantor and gift bearers are aware of how and when to participate at the service
- Follow the wedding coordinators checklist at each service
- Greet family and guests at the doors to the narthex
- Support the family and guests as needed
- Return the Church to its original setting
- Special training is needed for all wedding ministry volunteers on the new wedding rites per the Diocese of Galveston-Houston
- English and Spanish volunteers are on two different teams