
Franciscans of Divine Mercy and its ministry of Mission Sts. Sergius and Bacchus conducts the liturgy
in both the Novus Ordo or Tridentine Rite.
We confer all Seven Sacraments and Conduct Weddings, Funerals, for all people. We do Join same
sex individuals in Holy Unions or weddings where they are legal.
Retainer and Fees
There are no fee's for Baptism's or funerals or memorial services
and other services are quoted as requested. It is expected that
individuals would offer a donation for these services.
Fee's for marriage ceremonies below.
Retainer Fee $200.00
A $200.00 non-refundable retainer fee is required to secure a
time and date commitment for your wedding. It may be paid by
check or money order made out and mailed to Mission Saints
Sergius and Bacchus, 100 Summer Street #313,Holliston, MA
01746.
This retainer is due to the Ministry after the initial wedding plan
discussion is complete to secure your date and time, part of this
fee goes to maintaining marriage records. Without a retainer your
day and time is not reserved.
The Retainer Fee is Separate and above the Ceremony
Honorarium. Reasonable e-mails, and telephone calls from brides
and grooms with questions about their wedding are welcomed
prior to booking. A personal meeting is encouraged when possible.
Additional fees are charged for making a memorial liturgy
booklet and the printing.
If financial hardship is involved please discuss this with the
minister.
Please notify the Ministry you have retained for any cancellations
so they can remove the time from their ministry calendar.
Ceremony Honorarium Minimum $200.00
A minimum honorarium of $200 for the first hour is expected for
wedding ceremony, and $100.00 for each additional hour or part
of thereafter, if the minister is available. Normally this is paid to
the clergy person before the day of the wedding.
Rehearsal, special ceremony preparation, parking, travel, or
other special expenses are additional costs and expected to be
paid by the couple before the ceremony begins. Services
scheduled on a holiday will be discussed at the time of booking.
Ceremonies can range from $200.00 and up, (with the average
being $400.00) the total of the booking fee and the Honorarium.
Vow renewals are set at $175.00, with a $100.00 Booking
Retainer.
Rehearsals
Our Ministers gladly participates in any rehearsal or rehearsal
dinner prior to a wedding service, fees to be discussed at time of
booking.
All fees due for the rehearsal and wedding ceremony should be
paid to the clergy person before the ceremony. To ensure that
each couple is ready for the ceremony a telephone call to the
Minister the night or morning before the rehearsal / wedding is
required. Please call and communicate you have a license and
there are no changes in plans as close to the wedding as possible.
Extras
Ceremonies in paid locations must be paid by the couple including
any fees for the Officiate to park or enter such as Theme Parks
or Festivals. Any special setting that may require him to arrive or
remain for several hours also may incur additional costs
depending on the amount of time required.
Travel
If travel is expected out of the area, the bride and groom are
expected to pay all hospitality and or transportation expenses for
the Minister. A cost will be discussed for the travel at the time of
booking. Any services which require 30 or more miles of travel
must be fully discussed and include a $.50 (fifty cent) per mile
charge.
Contact Information
Courtesy dictates that you contact the Minister about changes or
cancellations and keep him well informed as to your plans. A
booking information form is provided to let him know how to
contact the couple if necessary. Either cut and paste this form
into your e-mail or print it out then mail the info in. Please be sure
he has your phone number and contact information as soon as
possible in case of changes and questions. Until this information is
received the wedding is not booked or placed on the calendar.
All church records are maintained by The Reformed catholic
Church International, Inc. www.RcCINE.org
Services We Provide and Fees Charged