Our Lady of the Angels & Saint Maria Goretti Parishes
                            Wedding Directives (7/5/22)

• At least 12 months before the wedding meet with a member of the clergy team.
  • To schedule the Church for rehearsal and wedding.
    • A Wedding cannot be scheduled any later than 2:00pm.
  • To complete diocesan required paperwork and begin the process to obtain permissions and/or dispensations if needed.
• Register and complete the Renew the I Do 5 Step Prep.
• Register and complete a Joy-filled Marriage Preparation Weekend.
• Meet with Wedding presider to pick readings and plan liturgy.
• Meet with Chrissy Jankowski to arrange music.
• Rehearsal evening before wedding- typically 5:00pm.
• Cost
  • For the 5 Step Prep $125
  • For the Joy-filled Marriage Prep- $289-$325
  • For use of Church
    • If registered with Parish - $300
    • If NOT registered with Parish - $700
  • Parish Organist - $300
    • If bringing own organist still $300 bench fee
  • Priest or Deacon- free will offering

Renew the I Do: 412-436-0088, www.renewtheido.org

Chrissy Jankowski 412-443-5001/ chrissy.ola@gmail.com

Non-Registered Parishioner or Destination Weddings

-Obtain a permission letter from pastor of the Parish where couple is registered.
-Determine if your pastor is available to celebrate your wedding at Our Lady of the Angels or Saint Maria Goretti Parish.  A priest from outside the Diocese of Pittsburgh must send a letter from his bishop stating that he is in good standing.
- Determine who will work with the couple for the preparation listed above.
- Cost: Use of Church - $700.00 (A $100 deposit is due to reserve the church.)
 - Visiting musician must meet with Parish organist at least two
 weeks in advance of the wedding.
-Fees must be paid at least two weeks in advance of the wedding.