Celebrating the Sacrament of Marriage
A reception will follow the Mass. All married couples within the Diocese are encouraged to attend and no pre-registration is required. Bishop John Noonan will celebrate the Mass, which is organized by the Diocese of Orlando’s Office of Family Life and Pastoral Care.
“The Diocesan Anniversary Mass is a witness to the importance of the Sacrament of Matrimony and the Vocation of Family Life, which God calls some of us into as the domestic Church,” said Gigi Santiago, co-manager of the Office of Family Life and Pastoral Care. “As the domestic Church, we learn our faith, through the everyday spirituality of loving and forgiving in a familial way. We learn from each other that God calls us into relationship with each other and Him.”
This is a chance for you and your loved one to renew those vows that meant so much on your wedding day and to receive a special blessing that will strengthen your marriage for years to come!
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“Christ the Lord raised marriage between the baptized to the dignity of a Sacrament” (Catechism of the Catholic Church #1660). As a Catholic community, we celebrate the nuptial union that is intended to “perfect the couple’s love and strengthen their indissoluble unity” (Catechism of the Catholic Church #1641).
Click here for the English version of the Anniversary Mass flyer and click here for the Spanish version of the flyer.
Church Teaching:
“Christ the Lord raised marriage between the baptized to the dignity of a Sacrament” (Catechism of the Catholic Church #1660). As a Catholic community, we celebrate the nuptial union that is intended to “perfect the couple’s love and strengthen their indissoluble unity” (Catechism of the Catholic Church #1641).
Words of Wisdom
We invited married couples to share their “Words of Wisdom” with us. We now share them with you, along with words of wisdom from our Bishop Wenski and from the documents of our church.
Be patient and nourish your love. Be Christ present to each other as well as others. Respect each other and be a forgiving person. Try to be understanding. Include your children in this bond of love.
Ronald and Carmen, St. Timothy’s Parish, 9-21-56
“The communion of love between God and people, a fundamental part of the revelation and faith experience of Israel, finds a meaningful expression in the marriage covenant which is established between a man and a woman. Their bond of love becomes the image and the symbol of the covenant which unites God and his people.”
On the Family (John Paul II).
Always kiss! Never leave the house angry. Be sure to hug your children and always say I LOVE YOU to each other. And most importantly, thank God every day for your love.
David and Tina, St. Joseph’s Parish, Lakeland 6-20-1981
Advice was given to us during our first week of marriage. That advice was to always give your spouse a kiss goodnight. And now, 35 years later, we are still doing that as well as sharing with each other the things we are grateful for each day.
Paul, Annunciation Parish., 10-9-1971
There is absolutely nothing that can’t be resolved when Jesus is the center of your marriage.
Dick and Lynn, Annunciation Parish 7-29 -1961
“A family is holy not because it is perfect but because God’s grace is at work in it, helping it to set out anew every day on the way to love.”
Follow the Way of Love, Bishops’ Pastoral
Remember to always trust and be honest. Decisions should be made together as a couple.
Andria and Ed, Nativity Parish, 2-14-1981
Never go to bed mad…always kiss and make up before you go to bed. Agree that neither of you can ever be totally right or totally wrong.
Truman and Doris, Annunciation Parish, 3-31-1951
Our faith in God and love of one another, has kept us united in one spiritual body. As the years have gone by, we’ve grown in faith and love to honor God and for His glory.
Maria and Dennis, All Souls Parish, 2-6-1976
As the years go by, we continue to value our love of God and our strong faith. We realize that communication is a priority!
Judy and Terry, Annunciation Parish, 2-2-1979
“The Christian home is the place where children receive the first proclamation of faith. For this reason, the family home is rightly called “the domestic church.”
Catechism of the Catholic Church
When we attended Pre-Cana, we learned never to go to bed without resolving an argument.
Don and Dolores, All Souls Parish. 5-5-1956
Go to church-go to Mass. Pray for each other, eat together and do Hugs!!
Don and Peg, St. Timothy’s Parish, 7-7-1956
Wedding vows are a covenant—not a contract. There are no loopholes!
Jean and Jackson, St. Mary Magdalen Parish,
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