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photo provided by
Wen Saunders Photo
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WEDDINGS
AT THE CHAPEL ON THE ROCK
"The
sacrament of Matrimony signifies the
union of Christ and the Church.
It gives spouses the graces to love
each other with the love with which
Christ has loved his Church; the grace
of the sacrament thus perfects the
human love of the spouses, strengthens
their indissoluble unity, and sanctifies
them on the way to eternal life."
(cf. Council of Trent. DS 1799 - Cathechism
of the Catholic Church)
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WEDDING
GUIDELINES:
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Roman Catholic weddings are performed
in the chapel. A nuptial Mass is the
usual form for the celebration of the
Sacrament of Matrimony between two Catholics.
A wedding between a Catholic and a non-Catholic
usually does not include the celebration
of the Mass.
A wedding between two non-Catholics
is never permitted in a Catholic Church.
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A
priest or deacon from the parish is the
usual official church witness for a wedding.
However, St. Malo now has a priest on staff,
Father Daniel Cardó, who is happy to
officiate at weddings based on his availability.
You may also ask a priest to officiate
who is a friend or relative. The couple
must make arrangements for the priest or
deacon to perform the ceremony. Guidelines
for the Sacrament of Marriage are in effect
for all visiting clergy.
The
couple must receive special permission and
a dispensation to be married outside of
their parish and in this chapel. The priest
or deacon will handle the application form
and submit it to the Archdiocese of Denver
Tribunal for you. This process should be
started during your marriage preparation
courses. You are required to have this written
dispensation from the Denver Tribunal. Meanwhile,
a tentative reservation may be made, and
then confirmed once the permission has been
received.
Any
person considering marriage for a second
time should be aware that Archdiocesan Law
prohibits the scheduling of a wedding until
the annulment procedure is completed and
the annulment of the first marriage is granted.
The
St. Malo staff does not provide wedding
consultation services. The fee to rent the
chapel covers the chapel use only. The cost
to reserve the chapel is $1,000 and is due
within thirty days after the reservation
is confirmed. It is non-refundable. A separate
stipend is given directly to the priest
or deacon.
Saturday wedding times: 10 am ; 1 pm ; and
4 pm
You
may have pictures take up to one hour before,
and a half hour after your scheduled time.
The
chapel is also available for weekday weddings.
Maximum
capacity of the chapel is 85 persons.
A
changing room for the bride is available
in the retreat center.
Lodging arrangements for visiting clergy
must be made in advanced and is based on
availability. Cost is $25 per night.
The
St. Malo Retreat Center is restricted by
permit from hosting receptions or dinners
at the center. We would suggest that your
party make reservations at one of the outstanding
hotel and lodging facilities in the mountain
town of Estes Park, a short drive of 12
miles from St. Malo Center.
For
further information, contact Jorge Luna
at 303-747-0201, ext. 350
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