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order of ceremony: dedication to Mary?

carmen9311carmen9311 member
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We're going to do a dedication to the Blessed Virgin, but when does this happen? I think it's after communion, but is it before or after the nuptial blessing? I'm going to ask our priest to go over the program that I created since we have different customs, but wanted to see if anyone knew off hand.
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Re: order of ceremony: dedication to Mary?

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    agapecarrieagapecarrie member
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    edited December 2011
    I can give you what the rite calls for, but occasionaly the priest will change it around.

    The nuptial blessing is technically supposed to happen after the Our Father.  (It is not necessary to put this in the program).

    The Marian devotion is not actually part of the marriage rite and some priests will not allow it. If it happens, it is usually after communion. Sometimes the priest has the couple do this at the sign of peace.
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    carmen9311carmen9311 member
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    edited December 2011
    thanks-- i'll check with our priest on the order!
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    newlyseliskinewlyseliski member
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    edited December 2011
    Our church's wedding policy (published online) includes the liturgy planning guide that has the suggested placement of the dedication to Mary!  It's a large file and a bit slow to load :)

    http://www.cathedralsaintpaul.org/userfiles/Wedding%20Policy.pdf
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