The Sacrament of Holy Matrimony

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Congratulations on your engagement! We are sure that you have many questions surrounding the planning and preparation for a wedding celebration here at the Old Mission. The following information will answer most of your questions. If we can assist you further, however, please contact us at 831-623-2127.

All priests coming into the Diocese of Monterey to witness a wedding must have his religious superior complete the "Letter of Permission and Testimonial of Suitability for Ministry" and fax this form to the Diocese of Monterey (fax: 831-373-1175) for clearance to witness the wedding at Mission San Juan Bautista.

People who live within the boundaries of Mission San Juan Bautista Parish and are not registered, are invited to register - see Scheduling A Wedding For Registered Parishioners below.

Scheduling A Wedding (For Registered Parishioners):

Before a wedding can be scheduled at Old Mission San Juan Bautista, you must do the following:

1. Contact Old Mission San Juan Bautista at least six (6) months prior to the desired wedding date.

2. Schedule an appointment to meet with the Pastor of Mission San Juan Bautista.

3. Pay $650 stipend (should you cancel your wedding, the stipend is refundable except for $150 that goes to restore the Mission).

Please call the Parish Office to make an appointment to meet with the Pastor [831-623-2127] and pay the $650 stipend to Old Mission San Juan Bautista before your wedding can be written on our calendar thereby confirming the date.

Please sign and submit the completed top portion of the "Signature Page" (last page) of the Wedding Guidelines (click on link below) along with payment of the stipend. Your signatures indicate that you have read, understand, and agree to follow these Guidelines.

NO FAXES WILL BE ACCEPTED

Scheduling A Wedding (For Non-Parishioners):

Before a wedding can be scheduled at the Old Mission San Juan Bautista, you must do the following:

1. Contact Old Mission San Juan Bautista at LEAST six (6) months prior to the desired wedding date.

2. Obtain a "Letter of Permission" from your local pastor:

   1. Along with granting you permission to marry outside your local parish, your parish priest also agrees to prepare you and your fiancée for marriage.

   2. Along with granting you permission to marry outside your local parish, your parish priest also agrees to travel to Old Mission San Juan Bautista to celebrate the ceremony.
      
      

3. Pay the $1000 stipend (beginning January 19, 2006). Should you cancel your wedding, the stipend is refundable except for $250 that goes to restore the Mission.

Please sign and submit the completed "Signature Page" (last page) of the Wedding Guidelines (click on link below), along with payment of the stipend. Your signatures indicate that you have read, understand, and agree to follow these Guidelines.

NO FAXES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

• PLEASE BE AWARE THAT ALL STIPENDS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.