The Sacrament of Holy Matrimony is both an extraordinary gift and a lifelong vocation. It is far more than a contract; it is a covenant between a man and a woman that beautifully images the unity of the Trinity in the expression of intimacy, self-gift, and generativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A sacrament is a visible sign of an invisible grace. Through marriage, couples are invited and enabled to witness God\u2019s perfect love. As Christ loves his Bride, the Church, so husbands and wives are called to love one another (Ephesians 5:25). In the marriage covenant, \u201ca man and a woman form with each other an intimate communion of life and love\u201d (Catechism of the Catholic Church<\/em> 1660).<\/p>\n\n\n\n At St. Thomas the Apostle, we are honored to walk with you during engagement and celebrate with you as you enter into the covenant of marriage. We are committed to providing marriage preparation that will enrich and strengthen your relationship as you prepare for a lifelong commitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We recommend reading the marriage brochure<\/a> before beginning the planning process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contact:<\/strong> stthomaswedding@sta2.org<\/a> or call the front desk at 734-761-8606<\/p>\n\n\n\n We celebrate many weddings at St. Thomas each year, and we invite all of our couples into a comprehensive marriage preparation program. Please complete the steps below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are three steps for reserving the church:<\/p>\n\n\n\n We highly recommend that you complete your marriage preparation where you reside. If neither of you currently lives in the greater Ann Arbor area, please contact your local parish to discuss marriage preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our Director of Music works with each couple to plan music for their sacred liturgy that conforms to the guidelines issued by our bishop.\u00a0This planning process includes contracting musicians from our parish who are well qualified and experienced in our liturgies, such as an organist\/pianist and a cantor, as well as qualified guest musicians if requested and approved.\u00a0All guest musician requests and all music requests for the liturgy must be submitted well in advance to Peter Spalitto, Interim Director of Music, at pspalitto@sta2.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Click here for the Liturgy Planning Form<\/a> to see where the music selections will fit within the liturgy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fridays<\/strong> between 2:00 and 5:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Saturdays<\/strong> at 11:00 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sundays<\/strong> at 3:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rehearsals are scheduled for one to three days prior to the wedding from 4:00-6:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You are welcome to decorate the church, but we do ask that you follow certain guidelines. Flowers may be placed in front of the ambo or by the bride and groom\u2019s kneelers but not in front of the altar. You may decorate the ends of the pews provided you do not use any materials that might cause damage (e.g. adhesives or tacks). Aisle runners are allowed as long as you supply them and remove them after the wedding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Flower girls may throw flower petals, but these must be cleaned up after the wedding. We do not allow rice or confetti.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We recommend that flowers be delivered on the day of the wedding. They may be left in the vestibule to the left of the church\u2019s main entrance. Please note that we have Mass at the church every day; it is your responsibility to ensure that deliveries do not occur during Mass time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n All programs must be designed and printed by the bridal party. The church will not provide these. If you would like to include information about the Catholic Mass, the wedding coordinator can send you resources to reference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Welcome! 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Wedding Fees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Marriage Preparation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Music at Your Wedding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Possible Wedding Dates and Times<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Wedding Decor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Wedding Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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