Sacrament of Matrimony

Sacred Scripture begins with the creation and union of man and woman and ends with "the wedding feast of the Lamb" (Rev 19:7, 9). Scripture often refers to marriage, its origin and purpose, the meaning God gave to it, and its renewal in the covenant made by Jesus with his Church.

By their marriage, the couple witnesses Christ's spousal love for the Church. One of the Nuptial Blessings in the liturgical celebration of marriage refers to this in saying, "Father, you have made the union of man and wife so holy a mystery that it symbolizes the marriage of Christ and his Church."

The Sacrament of Marriage is a covenant, which is more than a contract. Covenant always expresses a relationship between persons. The marriage covenant refers to the relationship between the husband and wife, a permanent union of persons capable of knowing and loving each other and God. The celebration of marriage is also a liturgical act, appropriately held in a public liturgy at church. Catholics are urged to celebrate their marriage within the Eucharistic Liturgy.

~from the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults

Getting married is a wonderful moment in the lives of a couple. Our Lady of the Mount welcomes any Catholic who wishes to get married at our parish. Our Lady of the Mount is conveniently located near both Route 78 and Route 22. As such, it is not uncommon to host couples from quite a distant away who wish to utilize our beautiful church and chapel. However, if you are interested in getting married at OLM, please call us BEFORE making any other arrangements, as soon as possible after the engagement. Diocesan policy requires that couples participate in a marriage preparation program prior to their wedding.

To ensure that all the necessary arrangements can be made, couples should contact Laura Sepesi in the Parish Office at least one year in advance of their wedding date, and before any other plans have been made. She can be reached by phone at 908-647-1075 x103 or email ([email protected]).