I suppose I was a bit lucky in today's wedding because the wedding coordinator was very cordial and called the two mass readers to immediately see me. Since the mass readers were on time, i.e., earlier than the rest of the entourage, the orientation for them was quick and easy.
I didn't realize though that there was a third reader who just popped up at the Liturgy of the Word itself. He took upon himself the Responsorial Psalm. Since he wasn't at the orientation, I had to constantly cut him off after the Verses because he wasn't supposed to say "Response".
Showing posts with label wedding program. Show all posts
Showing posts with label wedding program. Show all posts
How to End the Wedding Mass as Commentator
When does the wedding mass end? Well, just like with the regular masses, it ends when the priest says "The mass is ended, go in peace..." or something similar. The congregation responds with "Thanks be to God!". Usually, the priest asks the groom to kiss the bride, much to the delight of the attendees, of course. Sometimes there is no wedding kiss for the bride and groom.
Based on the church's wedding mass program, there's nothing more expected from the commentator. It's like something zaps and the commentator disappears.
Based on the church's wedding mass program, there's nothing more expected from the commentator. It's like something zaps and the commentator disappears.
Why I Prepare and Keep My Own Wedding Program
In a recent article, I wrote about my customized wedding program guide or missalette. I discussed most of the changes I made to the church's own wedding program.
My Customized Wedding Program Guide
Only a few of my co-lectors know that I prepare and keep my own versions of the wedding mass program guide which the church provides. There are just a handful who know because, for one, there are only few lectors who happen to be wedding mass commentators also.
I have copied the church's wedding mass program and, over the years, edited it to suit my own style. I have noticed that the instructions could be better reworded so they're easier to understand by the wedding mass attendees.
I have copied the church's wedding mass program and, over the years, edited it to suit my own style. I have noticed that the instructions could be better reworded so they're easier to understand by the wedding mass attendees.
Welcoming the Wedding Mass Attendees
A big part of the mother-butler (church assistants) responsibilities at the wedding mass is in the wedding processional or march. This starts with the orderly formation of the wedding entourage for the procession near the church entrance doors.
This continues with the entourage marching down the aisle. The mother-butlers then guide and usher all the part of the entourage to their respective seats.
This continues with the entourage marching down the aisle. The mother-butlers then guide and usher all the part of the entourage to their respective seats.