Franciscans of Divine Mercy and its ministry of Mission Sts. Sergius and Bacchus and Divine Mercy Old
Catholic Parish 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 $100.00
A $100.00 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
Rev. Fr. Bob Johnnene OFD
Mission Saints Sergius and Bacchus/ Divine Mercy Franciscans
20 Veterans Memorial Drive #200
Franklin, MA 02038
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 $300.00
A minimum honorarium of $300 for wedding ceremony.
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 $.60 (sixty
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 Mission Saints Sergius and Bacchus and the Franciscans of Divine
Mercy as well as available from Bishop Mel Borham OFD or the current Bishop of the Diocese as well as
the National Offices of The North American Old Catholic Church.
Catholic Parish 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 $100.00
A $100.00 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
Rev. Fr. Bob Johnnene OFD
Mission Saints Sergius and Bacchus/ Divine Mercy Franciscans
20 Veterans Memorial Drive #200
Franklin, MA 02038
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 $300.00
A minimum honorarium of $300 for wedding ceremony.
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 $.60 (sixty
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 Mission Saints Sergius and Bacchus and the Franciscans of Divine
Mercy as well as available from Bishop Mel Borham OFD or the current Bishop of the Diocese as well as
the National Offices of The North American Old Catholic Church.
Services We Provide and Fees Charged
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