sacred heart church cebu

As early as January (barely a month after Paui proposed hehe), we already had Sacred Heart Church booked. Friends and family did warn me that this church was more strict compared to the others in the city so I would have a harder time dealing with them. But I'm Atenean and they are Jesuits...the shoe fits , right?  ;)

But I guess I just really wanted to be married in this church. I love that the inside and outside of the church are clean and free of too outlandish decors. It looks simple, elegant and uncluttered. And when weddings are held here, you would be assured that it would be a private affair...no lurkers or passers-by hanging around.

absolutely divine noh?

SACRED HEART PARISH
Address: 242 D. Jakosalem St., Cebu City
Contact info: (032)253-6479;254-3950 Fax (032)255-6366

GUIDELINES FOR WEDDINGS


Your marriage is a sacrament, a "sacred action". Everything in the celebration
(decoration, music,dress,picture-taking,etc.) should be in conformity with the
sacramental rite. Please read and follow these gyidelines carefully to ensure that your
wedding be properly celebrated according to the norms of the Church.

I. REQUIREMENTS BEFORE THE MARRIAGE:


1. Reservation by the contracting parties is made personally at the Office at least two months before the wedding.


2. Canonical Interview of the contracting parties by a priest of SHP is made one month before the wedding, with the Baptismal Certificate (new copy for the "marriage purposes") Confirmatio Certificate, Government Marriage License (or Marriage Contract if already Civilly Married) shown to the priest.


3. Certificate of Attendance of the one whole day and a half Pre-Cana of Sacred Heart Parish conducted every 2nd Saturday of each month 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. to Sunday 1:00 - 6:00 P.M. Only certificate of attendance in the Discovery Weekend or Weekend for the Engaged will be accepted in lieu of SHP conducted Pre-Cana.


4. Publication of marriage banns is made in the parishes of the bride and groom.


5. A writted permission from the Archdiocesan Chancellor (Office at Patria Bld.) is required for mixed-marriage (Catholic with non-Catholic), or if one is a non-Filipino citizen, and for those who cannot have the marriage banns published for serious reasons.


II. IMPORTANT INFORMATION:


1. TIME for the whole ceremony should be limited to one hour and fifteen minutes,from the processional to the end of picture-taking, to allow for another scheduled wedding to follow.


2. MUSIC & PHOTOS: All hymns before, during and after the wedding must be sacred music sung live, not recorded music. No secular song hits are sung in church. No music during the rite of marriage. Photographers should be properly dressed in polo or polo barong, not T-shirts, and not wearing shorts or slippers. Standing on pews is not allowed. They should be instructed to be careful not to distract the attention of the couple or the congregation from the sacredness of the ceremony and the Mass. Wedding coordinators, photographers and videographers must be licensed by the Commission on Worship. Refer to separate instruction for music.


3. The couple and the whole wedding entourage are reminded to dress modestly befitting the sacredness of the Sacrament and the Church. The dresses of the bride and entourage must be designed to cover the shoulders and back. Dresses should be below the knee and shall have no slits.

4. OFFICIATING PRIEST: If a pries is invited to officiate at the wedding, his name, address, and the number of the Certificate of Authority to Solemnize Marriage must be submitted to the Office no later than one week before the wedding. The priest's stipend is given to him by the contracting parties.


5. PRINCIPAL SPONSORS: One pair of legal sponsors is required who must be practicing Catholics. Additional sponsors are charged P100.00 each.


6. FLOWER GIRLS, RING AND ARRHAE BEARERS: Only flower girls, ring and arrhae bearers who have made their first Holy Communion can be part of entourage.


7. WEDDING SERVICES: P8.500.00 for weekdays;P10,000.00 for Saturdays. Sundays are for Parishioners of SHP only: P25,000.00. For Air-conditioning: additional P25,000.00 to cover electricity and maintenance. St. Francis Xavier Chapel (air-conditioned): P18,000 for weekdays and P20,000.00 for Saturdays (limited to 2 HRS.,surcharge of P1,000/HR. for succeeding hours). Downpayment of 50% is required upon reservation; deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable in case of cancellation. Wedding services include floral decorations for church or chapel and the wedding car. Please refer to separate guidelines for floral decoration. (Contact for decor: Lorna Tirol, Tel. 255-6802) A penalty of P100.00 will be charged for a change in the wedding schedule. The Office and the officiating priest must be informed of the change. Additional P100.00 electrical charge is required for use of video and other power consuming devices. Final payment must be paid 7 calendar days before the scheduled wedding date together with the submission of all requirements and complete list of sponsors.


8. MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE: Marriage Certificate must be checked by the couple before the wedding date. A copy of the Marriage Certificate will be available one week after the wedding.

9. SOCIAL HALLS: Two Parish Social Halls with tables and chairs are available for reception. An offering of P2,100.00 is expected for the use of each hall to assist in maintenance and electricity costs. A P500.00 deposit (non-refundable) is required upon reservation. The caterer has to be provided by the parties concerned. No sound system provided. No band allowed. Premises must be left cleand after wedding reception.

10. MISSALETTE/BOOKLET: If a missalette will be printed, it should be modeled after the official SHP Marriage Missalette (ask for a sample), and the proof submitted to the Office one month before the wedding. Couples are prohibited from composing their own vows. Lectors and psalmists should practice their parts and read them slowly and clearly. No commentators and commentaries are allowed.

11. There is no unity candle or bible blessing or any other extraneous rites added. Yugal or the cord should not be made of coins or o rosaries. Coin should be loose and placed only in a pouch, not in a cage. No offering of flowers and candles during offertory. Pew candle lamps are not allowed.


12. Use of rice, bird seed, confetti, flower petals are forbidden in any Catholic church and Church grounds. Releasing of doves, balloons, butterflies and bubbles and singing of love songs during or after the ceremony inside or outside the church is prohibited. This should be done at the reception.