Indicate mass on invitation

tmeyer621

I know you are supposed to indicate if you are having a mass on the invitation, but is it a must? thanks!
I think I prefer leaving it at Sacrament of Holy Matrimony

lmeade62

We said Nuptial Mass and Sacrament of Holy Matrimony on ours. We had everyone go to the website to RSVP (rather than including a card to be mailed back - for the sake of the environment). We then noted on our website that the ceremony would be a full Mass, and included the link to the catholicweddinghelp website so our guests could see what to expect.

That's also how we dealt with the issue of communion...we didn't mention anything about non-Catholics not taking communion.

Linda

bibliophile2010

We mentioned it (both mass and sacrament of holy matrimony), but plenty of people think it's unnecessary. I think that as long as it is clearly a Catholic Church, people will figure it out.

professorscience

We didn't mention it, but I'm fairly certain our guests have figured it out or the parents have gotten the word out.

agapecarrie

For me, I'd like to know. Whether that fact is given through the invitation or other means I don't think it matters much (except that you are inviting people to a mass...the source and summit of our faith, which actually is higher ranking than the wedding.

I'd like to know for several reasons. 

1) The communion fast (which won't be a big deal due to longer processions and the marriage rite taking more time). 

2 for Confession. In case I want to go to confession before my next mass.

3. time planning. If you have a gap (not wanting to debate that here)... depending on how much time there is in between...whether I had time to go home before the reception...the extended 20 min or so of a mass could determine that answer.

4. If all you say is "sacrament of holy matrimony" and dont' say mass, I would assume its NOT a mass without more information.

lalaith50

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_catholic-weddings_indicate-mass-invitation?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:615Discussion:cd67bf16-733c-4395-8d18-ad941177f940Post:e9ff67e9-ee29-4b2b-bcdc-38fa6b612d55">Indicate mass on invitation</a>:
[QUOTE]I know you are supposed to indicate if you are having a mass on the invitation, but is it a must? thanks! I think I prefer leaving it at Sacrament of Holy Matrimony
Posted by tmeyer621[/QUOTE]
I'm curious-- is there a reason that you would prefer to not mention mass?

Calypso1977

ive always thought that if mass wasnt mentioned it was ceremony only and ive been spot on with that for every catholic wedding except for one.

professorscience

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_catholic-weddings_indicate-mass-invitation?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:615Discussion:cd67bf16-733c-4395-8d18-ad941177f940Post:c4711363-80d3-4a53-bba2-f9cc9fd794bc">Re: Indicate mass on invitation</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Indicate mass on invitation : I'm curious-- is there a reason that you would prefer to not mention mass?
Posted by lalaith50[/QUOTE]

<div>I don't think I even thought about it until I saw a thread on this board, and by then it was too late.  I've been to wedding masses before, but I don't know if I've ever noticed the word "mass" on the invitation.</div>

Riss91

I'll be the outlier and say I don't think it is necessary to mention it. It's nice to do so, and you should if you can.

I always assume it's a mass and prepare myself accordingly. the way I see it - if someone is concerned about fasting or making it to confession, they'll prepare themselves "just in case". And if it turns out it ISN'T a mass, then there's really no harm.

ootmother2

I've never seen mass indicated on a wedding invitation but I assume "Our Lady of the Assumption" is a dead give away.

I think it's a matter of personal taste.

mica178

Since some Catholic weddings take place outside of Mass, I think it is nice to mention if the wedding will include a Mass or not so that guests can plan accordingly.

clearheavens

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_catholic-weddings_indicate-mass-invitation?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:615Discussion:cd67bf16-733c-4395-8d18-ad941177f940Post:8788a260-f336-4b40-a1d1-0149a13e2e77">Re: Indicate mass on invitation</a>:
[QUOTE]Since some Catholic weddings take place outside of Mass, I think it is nice to mention if the wedding will include a Mass or not so that guests can plan accordingly.
Posted by mica178[/QUOTE]

<div>I agree with mica.</div>