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Wedding Music Suggestion Guide
Only sacred* music can be sung or played during a Catholic Mass.
However, a secular song may be sung as a prelude to the Mass,
though it is not encouraged.
[*Sacred music is music in which the text expresses praise to God,
acknowledges our dependence upon God, and/or uses texts from the Bible.]
St. Mary Parish is able to provide you with a competent vocal soloist if you wish
for an additional $100 fee.
Preludes:
“Ave Maria” by Franz Schubert vocal soloist and keyboard
“Ave Maria” by Bach/Gounod vocal soloist and keyboard
(The following instrumental preludes may also be used as a reflective instrumental selection elsewhere in the service.)
“Arioso” by J. S. Bach
“True to the Journey” by Patrick Loomis keyboard
“Song of Michael” by Patrick Loomis keyboard
“Sleepers Awake” (Wachet Auf) by J. S. Bach keyboard
“Greensleeves” traditional English tune
“Art Thou With Me” J. S. Bach
Processional (instrumental):
“Canon in D” by Johann Pachelbel
“Joy of Man’s Desiring” by J. S. Bach
“Trumpet Tune” by Jeremiah Clarke
“Air” from Handel’s WATER MUSIC
Please note: The Wedding March from Wagner’s “Lohengrin” (know as “Here Comes the Bride”) is not permitted for use in the Catholic Church. This piece, from “A Mid-summer’s Night Dream,” accompanies a farcical wedding in which the marriage in the opera ends in separation, far removed from our belief of marriage as a sacrament.
Processional (if sung by assembly):
“All Are Welcome” BREAKING BREAD # 406
“Gather Your People” BREAKING BREAD # 315
“Come to the River” BREAKING BREAD # 653
“Rain Down” BREAKING BREAD # 637
Responsorial Psalm:
Psalm 145: “I Will Praise Your Name” (GATHER #121)
Psalm 128: “Blest Are Those Who Love You” (GATHER #111)
Psalm 118 - "This is the Day the Lord has Made" (GATHER #102)
Psalm 122: “Let Us Go Rejoicing” (GATHER #107)
Psalm 34: “Taste and See” (Bob Hurd) BREAKING BREAD # 341
Gospel Acclamation:
“Celtic Alleluia” BREAKING BREAD page 8
“Alleluia, Give the Glory” BREAKING BREAD # 902
Preparation of the Gifts or Lighting of the Candle:
“I Have Loved You” GATHER # 351
“When Love Is Found” BREAKING BREAD #679
“In Perfect Charity” BREAKING BREAD # 426
“How Beautiful” Spirit & Song # 176
“Go Light the World” Spirit & Song # 112
*Or a reflective instrumental selection.
Eucharistic Acclamations for a Mass:
“Mass of Creation” BREAKING BREAD # 878, etc.
“Mass of Glory” BREAKING BREAD # 906, etc.
Communion during a Mass:
“Bread of Life” BREAKING BREAD # 318
“The Summons” BREAKING BREAD # 384
“Taste and See” by Hurd, BREAKING BREAD # 341
“Table of Plenty” BREAKING BREAD # 310
“One Bread, One Body” BREAKING BREAD # 356
“We Are One Body” Spirit & Song # 165
“I Will Choose Christ” BREAKING BREAD # 536
Recessional:
“Trumpet Tune” by Jeremiah Clarke
“Allegro Maestoso” from WATER MUSIC by G. F. Handel
“Ode to Joy” by Beethoven
“Wedding on the American Prairie” by P. Rodriguez
Recessional (if sung by assembly):
“Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” (Ode to Joy) by Beethoven
BREAKING BREAD # 555
“City of God” BREAKING BREAD # 378
“We Are Called” BREAKING BREAD # 593
“With One Voice” BREAKING BREAD # 578
“Lead Me, Lord” BREAKING BREAD # 620
“Sing of the Lord’s Goodness” BREAKING BREAD # 576
Wedding Planner for your use:
Couple: ______________________
Date: ________________________
Time: ________________________
Prelude___________________________________________
Processional_______________________________________
Responsorial Psalm_________________________________
Gospel Acclamation_______________________________
Unity Candle (optional)_____________________________
Preparation of Gifts (during Mass)_____________________
Eucharistic Acclamations (during Mass)_________________
Communion (during Mass)____________________________
Recessional________________________________________
Notes:_______________________________________________________________
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