WE ASK YOUR COOPERATION AND UNDERSTANDING IN THE
FOLLOWING MATTERS:
In order to avoid tripping or falling, certain runners are not permitted inchurch. Also, rice, confetti, bird seed, balloons etc, are not permitted inside
the church.

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH
414 East 14th Street
New York, NY 10009(212) 254-0200
2016

OFFERING for the church for a wedding is $500. It should be paid at theone month before. A personal offering should also be made to the altar
servers on the day of the wedding. There may be an increase in the offering
for the weddings taking place in the future.
FEES FOR COUPLES WHO NEED PAPER WORK DONE AT
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH BUT THEIR MARRIAGE
WILL TAKE PLACE ELSEWHERE:- $150.00 for Immaculate Conception.
- $150.00 for the New York Archdiocese to forward documents to anotherdiocese.
- $50.00 for the New York Archdiocese for dispensation and /or permission(if any) either you are getting married here at Immaculate Conception orelsewhere.
YOUR WEDDING (please check one) MASS [ ] - CEREMONY [ ]HAS BEEN RESERVED ON OUR CALENDAR FOR:______________________________________________________DAYMONTHDATEYEAR
TIMEDear Friends,Congratulations! Welcome as you begin your marriage
preparation here with us at Immaculate Conception. We are happy to havethis opportunity to serve you and help you plan a wedding celebration thatwill be spiritual, joyful, and memorable.
In this booklet you will find the information you need
concerning church requirements. A priest is assigned to guide you along
these days of preparation. He will be your personal contact for questions
and appointments.
As you prepare for your wedding day, we sincerely hope you
will come to a deeper awareness of the sacred nature of marriage and growcloser to God and to each other. We pray that we will help you to live along and happy married life.

God bless you,
THE PRIEST/DEACON OFFICIATING YOUR WEDDING:______________________________________________________

Priests and Staff

THE PRIEST/DEACON ARRANGING YOUR WEDDING:-------------------------------------------------------------------------------PLEASE CONTACT HIM FOR ALL APPOINTMENTS AND REFER
ALL YOUR QUESTIONS TO HIM..
FOR WEDDING ANNIVERSARY please contact the rectory for details.

TO LOVE FOR A LIFE-TIMERESERVING YOUR DATE AND TIME OF WEDDING
Weddings may be scheduled in our parish at the following times:
SATURDAYSUNDAY
1:30 p.m.
Mass/Ceremony
3:00 p.m. Mass/Ceremony
2:30 p.m.
Ceremony Only
4:00 p.m. Ceremony Only
Chapel also available at various times.
For weekday schedule check with the priest.
Please know that there is a general policy to schedule weddings at least sixmonths in advance.
PREPARATION FOR YOUR MARRIAGE
All couples must attend a marriage preparation offered by theArchdiocese of New York. It is suggested the course be finished atleast two months before your marriage.
Couples must complete the pre-marriage investigation questionnaire .
This will be done with the parish priest after you have attended themarriage preparation course.
DOCUMENTS NEEDED:(a) A new Baptismal Certificate issued for the purpose of marriage
and dated no earlier than six months before your marriage.
(b) Dates and place of Communion and Confirmation.
(c) If you are not parishioners of Immaculate Conception, the bride or
groom will need a letter of permission and a letter of freedom tomarry from their home parish. The parish in which you have been
living the past six months is your parish.
(d) The pre-marriage course certificate stating that you havecompleted the classes.
(e) A marriage license from the State of New York (the marriage
license is valid for 60 days).
(f) In a case where there has been a previous marriage, or whenmarrying a non-Catholic, other documents are required which will
be discussed with you by your priest.
PLEASE KNOW THAT CERTAIN DOCUMENTS SUBMITTEDTO US BECOME PART OF YOUR PERMANENT MARRIAGE
RECORD AT THE PARISH OFFICE.

APPOINTMENT YOU NEED TO SCHEDULE:

The post "marriage course" appointment. The priest will
discuss questions that may have arisen out of the course. The premarriage questionnaire will be handled at this time. All
documents you have obtained should be brought in at this time.

PLEASE KNOW THAT IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO SETUP ALL APPOINTMENTS AND HAVE ALL PAPER WORK IN
A MONTH BEFORE.
REHEARSALS are scheduled for the week of the wedding. Pleasecontact the priest making wedding arrangements at least one month
before your wedding to schedule your rehearsal.
MUSIC All plans for music will be made by our Parish Director ofMusic, Ms. Margaret Evans at 212-254-0200.
FLOWERS Please discuss flowers with your priest or deacon.
Remind your florist that the church opens ½ hour prior to the time ofyour wedding. We cannot be responsible for flowers left outdoors.
After your wedding it is customary to leave the flowers to beautify
the altar.
PHOTOGRAPHS Please inform your photographer to speak withthe priest before the ceremony to discuss any church particulars.
PLEASE TALK TO THE PRIEST IF YOU PLAN TO TAKEPICTURES AFTER YOUR WEDDING.