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The Sacramentof HolyMatrimonyVincent & Samantha

A very good morning to everyone,We are gathered here as parents, relatives andfriends of Vincent and Samantha to witness andshare in the celebration of their union in HolyMatrimony. On behalf of Vincent and Samantha, welcome tothe Catholic church of St Mary of the Angels. To those who are new to the church and the Catholicfaith, the church is a sacred space and therefore werequest that you help us preserve the sanctity of thisspace by turning off or silencing your mobile devices. Photography is allowed during the service, however,please be mindful not to cause a distraction toothers. Please stand as we welcome the Bride and Groomwith their entourage.Introduction

Bridal ProcessionEntrance Hymn “Beautiful in White x Canon in d”By: YU music(R) Gather the people! Enter the feast!All are invited, the greatest and least.The banquet is ready, now to be shared.Join in the heavenly feast that God has prepared.Around this table we dine as kin,beloved family of God.We share the body of Christ, the Lord.Here we become what we eat.(R) Gather the people! Enter the feast!All are invited, the greatest and least.The banquet is ready, now to be shared.Join in the heavenly feast that God has prepared. “Gather The People” - Schutte

Around this table God’s bounty falls,on all who hunger and thirst.We drink the fullness of Christ, the Lord.So we become what we eat.(R) Gather the people! Enter the feast!All are invited, the greatest and least.The banquet is ready, now to be shared.Join in the heavenly feast that God has prepared.Around this table our hearts rejoicein love that’s stronger than death.We’ll rise in glory with Christ, the Lord.Then we become what we eat.(R) Gather the people! Enter the feast!All are invited, the greatest and least.The banquet is ready, now to be shared.Join in the heavenly feast that God has prepared.

GreetingCelebrant: In the name of the Father, † and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. All: AmenCelebrant: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.All: And with your spirit.Celebrant: We have come rejoicing into the house of the Lord for this celebration dear brothers and sisters, and now we stand with Vincent and Samantha on the day they intend to form a home of their own. For them, this is a moment of unique importance. So let us support them with our affection, with our friendship and with our prayer as their brothers and sisters. (Then, in these or similar words, the Celebrant addresses thecouple and those present to dispose them inwardly for thecelebration of Marriage.)

Opening PrayerCelebrant: Let us pray. Be attentive to our prayers, O Lord, and in your kindness pour out your grace on these your servants Vincent and Samantha, that coming together before your altar, they may be confirmed in love for one another. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy spirit, one God forever and ever. All: AmenLet us listen attentively with them to the word that God speaks to us today.Then with the holy Church, let us humbly prayto God the Father, through Christ our Lord, forthis couple, his servants, that he lovinglyaccepts them, blesses them and make themalways one.

The Lord God said: “It is not good for the man to bealone. I will make a suitable partner for him.” So theLord God formed out of the ground various wildanimals and various birds of the air, and He broughtthem to the man to see what He would call them;whatever the man called each of them would be itsname. The man gave names to all the cattle, all the birdsof the air, and all wild animals; but none proved to bethe suitable partner for the man.So the Lord God cast a deep sleep on the man, andwhile he was asleep, He took out one of his ribs andclosed up its place with flesh. The Lord God then builtup into a woman the rib that he had taken from theman.When He brought her to the man, the man said: “Thisone, at last, is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh;Liturgy of The WordFirst ReadingA reading from the Book of Genesis 2:18-24(Please be seated)

This one shall be called ‘woman,’ for out of ‘her man’this one has been taken.” That is why a man leaves hisfather and mother and clings to his wife, and the two ofthem become one body.The word of the Lord.All: Thanks be to GodResponsorial PsalmResponse: Blessed the man who greatly delights in theLord’s commands.Blessed the man who fears the Lord,who takes great delight in his commandments.His descendants shall be powerful on earth;the generation of the upright will be blest.(Response)Riches and wealth are in his house;his righteousness stands firm forever.A light rises in the darkness for the upright;he is generous, merciful, and righteous(Response)

It goes well for the man who deals generously and lends,who conducts his affairs with justice.He will never be moved;forever shall the righteous be remembered.He has no fear of evil news.(Response)With a firm heart, he trust in the lord.With a steadfast heart he will not fear;he will see the downfall of his foes.(Response)Openhanded, he gives to the poor;his righteousness stands firm forever.His might shall be exalted in glory.(Response)Response: Blessed the man who greatly delights in theLord’s commands.

A reading from the first letter of Saint Paul tothe Corinthians 12:31-13:8aBrothers and sisters: Strive eagerly for the greatest spiritual gifts.But I shall show you a still more excellent way.If I speak in human and angelic tonguesbut do not have love,I am a resounding gong or a clashing cymbal.And if I have the gift of prophecyand comprehend all mysteries and all knowledge;if I have all faith so as to move mountains,but do not have love, I am nothing.If I give away everything I own,and if I hand my body over so that I may boastbut do not have love, I gain nothing.Love is patient, love is kind.It is not jealous, is not pompous,it is not inflated, it is not rude,Second Reading

it does not seek its own interests,it is not quick-tempered, it does not brood over injury, it does not rejoice over wrongdoingbut rejoices with the truth.It bears all things, believes all things,hopes all things, endures all things.Love never fails.The word of the Lord.All: Thanks be to GodGospel AcclamationAlleluia, AlleluiaIf we love one another,God remains in usand his love is brought to perfection in us.Alleluia, Alleluia

Gospel Celebrant: The Lord be with youAll: And with your spiritCelebrant: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew 19:3-6All: Glory to you, O LordSome Pharisees approached Jesus, and tested him, saying, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for anycause whatever?”He said in reply, “Have you not read that from thebeginning the Creator made them male and female andsaid, For this reason, a man shall leave his father andmother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh?So they are no longer two, but one flesh.Therefore, what God has joined together, man must notseparate.”The Gospel of the Lord.All: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ

Homily(Bride and Bridegroom, Please rise.Witnesses to come forward,Guests, please remain seated.)The Celebration of Marriage(Please be seated)Celebrant: Dearly beloved, you have come together here before a minister of the Church and in the presence of the community so that your intention to enter into Marriage may be strengthened by the Lord with a sacred seal, and your love be enriched with his blessing. So that you may have strength to be faithful to each other forever and to assume all the responsibilities of married life. And so, in the presence of the Church, I ask you to state your intentions.

Celebrant: Vincent and Samantha, have you come here to enter into Marriage without coercion, freely and wholeheartedly?Groom: I have.Bride: I have.Celebrant: Are you prepared, as you follow the path of Marriage, to love and honour each other for as long as you both shall live?Groom: I am.Bride: I am.Celebrant: Vincent, are you prepared to accept children lovingly in the marriage and be responsible for their moral upbringing and education?Statement of IntentionsBride and Groom each say:The Celebrant continues:Bride and Groom each say:

Groom: I am.Celebrant: Samantha, are you prepared to accept children lovingly from God and to bring them up accordingly to the law of Christ and his Church?Bride: I am.

Celebrant: Since it is your intention to enter into the covenant of Holy matrimony, join your right hands and declare your consent before God and his Church.Groom: I, Vincent, take you, Samantha, to be my wife. I promise to be faithful to you, in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health, to love you and to honour you all the days of my life.Bride: I, Samantha, take you, Vincent, to be my husband. I promise to be faithful to you, in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health, to love you and to honour you all the days of my life.Declaration of ConsentGroom and Bride join their right hands:The Groom says:The Bride says:

Celebrant: May the Lord in his kindness strengthen the consent you have declared before the Church, and graciously bring to fulfilment his blessing within you. What God joins together, let no one put asunder. Let us bless the Lord.All: Thanks be to GodReception of The ConsentBlessing of RingsCelebrant: May the Lord bless † these rings which you will give each other as a sign of love and fidelity.Groom and Bride: Amen. The Celebrant says:

Groom: Samantha, receive this ring as a sign of my love and fidelity.Bride: Vincent, receive this ring as a sign of my love and fidelity. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.Celebrant: Vincent and Samantha, you have made your promises to each other in the presence of God and his Holy Church. The rings you now wear will always remain a symbol of your vows. May God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, fill your marriage with every blessing and grace.Exchange of RingsThe celebrant sprinkles the rings as the circumstance sosuggest and gives them to the bride and groom.The husband places his wife’s rings on her ring finger, sayingas the circumstance so suggestLikewise, the wife places her husband’s ring on his ringfinger, saying as the circumstance so suggest

Liftiung of VeilGroom lifts Bride’s veil and KISS!General IntercessionsCelebrant: Dear brothers and sisters, Let us accompany this new family with our prayers, that the mutual love of this couple may grow daily and that God in his kindness will sustain all families throughout the world.Reader: For this bride Samantha and Groom Vincent and for their well-bring as a family, let us pray to the Lord.All: Lord, we ask you, hear our prayer.(Please stand)

Reader: For their relatives and friends and for all who have assisted this couple, let us pray to the Lord. All: Lord, we ask you, hear our prayer.Reader: For young people preparing to enter Marriage and for all whom the Lord is calling to another state in life, let us pray to the Lord. All: Lord, we ask you, hear our prayer.Reader: For all families throughout the world and for lasting peace among all people, let us pray to the Lord.All: Lord, we ask you, hear our prayer.Reader: For all members of our families who have passed from this world, and for all the departed, let us pray to the LordAll: Lord, we ask you, hear our prayer.Reader: For our Church, the holy people of God, and for unity among all Christians, let us pray to the Lord.

All: Lord, we ask you, hear our prayer.Celebrant: Lord Jesus, who are present in our midst, as Vincent and Samantha seal their union accept our prayer and fill us with your Spirit. Who live and reign forever and ever.All: AmenNuptial Blessing(Groom and Bride kneel, congregation remain standing)The Bride and Groom approach the altar or, if appropriate,they remain at their place and kneel. The Priest, with handsjoined, calls on those present to prayCelebrant: Dear brothers and sisters, Now let us humbly invoke God’s blessing upon this bride and groom, that in his kindness he may favour with his help those on whom he has bestowed the bond of Matrimony.

Celebrant: Blessed are you Lord God, Creator and sustainer of the human race who in the union of husband and wife have left a true image of your love. May your abundant blessing, Lord come down upon this bride Samantha and upon Vincent, her companion for life. And may the power of your Holy Spirit set their hearts aflame from on high, so that living together the gift of Matrimony they may be known for the integrity of their conduct (and be recognised as virtuous parents) In happiness may they praise you, O Lord, In sorrow may they seek you out; May they have the joy of your presence to assist them in their toil, and know that you are near to comfort them in their need; and after a happy old age, together with the circle of friends that surrounds them may they come to the Kingdom of Heaven. Through Christ our Lord. All: AmenAll pray in silence for a while.Then the Celebrant, with hands extended over the bride andgroom, continues:

Celebrant: At the Saviour’s command and formed by divine teaching, we dare to say:All: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done, on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.The Lord’s Prayer(Please stand)

Sign of PeaceCelebrant: The peace of the Lord be with you always.All: And with your spirit.Celebrant: Let us offer each other the sign of peace.The bride and groom and all offer one another a sign thatexpresses peace and charityHoly CommunionCatholics,please kneelCommunion is ONLY for CatholicsNon-Catholics, please be seatedCelebrant: Behold the Lamb of God. Behold him Who takes away the sins of the world Blessed are those called to the supper of the LambAll: Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.

Communion Hymn “We Will Rise Again” - David HaasRefrain: We will run and not grow weary, for our God will be our strength, and we will fly like the eagle, we will rise again.Like a shepherd I will feed you; I will gather you with care. I will lead you and hold you close to my heart. (Refrain)I am strength to the weary; to the weak I am new life. Though the young may grow weary, I will be their hope. (Refrain)Lift up your eyes, and see who made the stars. I lead you, and I know you, I call you each by name. (Refrain)Fear not, I am with you; I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; uphold you with my hand.(Refrain)

Prayer after CommunionCelebrant: Let us pray Having been made partakers at your table, We pray, O Lord, that those who are united by the Sacrament of Marriage may always hold fast to you and proclaim your name to the world. Through Christ our Lord.All: Amen(Please Stand)Concluding Rites(Please Stand)Celebrant: The Lord be with you.All: And with your spirit.

Celebrant: May the Lord Jesus who graced the marriage at Cana by his presence, bless you and your loved ones.All: AmenCelebrant: May he, who loved the Church to the end, unceasingly pour his love into your heartsAll: AmenCelebrant: May the Lord grant that, bearing witness to faith in his resurrection, you may await with joy the blessed hope to come.All: AmenFinal BlessingCelebrant: May Almighty God bless all of you, who are gathered here, the Father, and the Son, † and the Holy Spirit.All: AmenCelebrant: Go in peace, glorifying the Lord by your life.All: Thanks be to God.

(Please be seated. The bridal couple with their witnesses will proceedto sign the Marriage Certificate at the altar.)Signing of TheMarriage Register “The Prayer” Recessional March “Ode To Joy” (Please Stand)

We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to:CelebrantFriar Gerard VictorBridesmaidsRachel LuPamela Kay Kaylynn Goh GroomsmenJackson LeeAlan CaiLawrence HoLectorsZachary LimJanice WeeJoshua NorsenChoir lead byCharles ChanChurch of St Mary’s of the Angels AV TeamWedding Team

We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to:Photography & Coordination TeamPixelMusica WeddingsThe Reel Productions The Genuine VowsEveryone who have helped us in making this daypossible With so much love,Vincent Samantha

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