Holy Union Example Provided by Rosemary and Janet, Dignity/Maine
Entrance Hymn Gather Us In (Haas) First Reading Isaiah 62:1-4 Responsorial Psalm What You Hear In The Dark (Schutte) Second Reading 1 John 4:7-16 Celtic Alleluia Gospel Mark 4:21-25 Homily Reading Magnificat of Betrothal, "Mairyam of Nazareth" Anne Johnson, page 21-22 Community Blessing We gather today to witness and celebrate your love and commitment to each other. As your family and friends, we bless you with our love for you and pray that you may always have the strength of community to support you May you endure the challenge of committed life and always find joy in the celebration of it. We pray that you may continue to grow together in God's light. Amen. Creed We believe (Walker) Response: We believe in one God! We believe in one Lord! We believe in one Spirit! Preparation Hymn All I Ask Of You (Norbet) Eucharistic Acclamations Mass of Creation (Haugen) Communion Hymn Lover of Us All Recessional Hymn Stand Up Friends (Hass)Order of Liturgy
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Couples’ Ministry Resource Guide
- Greeting
- Chapter 1 Introduction
- Chapter 2 Guidelines for Holy Unions
- Chapter 3 Essential Elements of a Holy Union Ceremony
- Chapter 4 National Couples Registry
- Chapter 5 Examples of Holy Union
- Holy Union Example Provided by Bill, Dignity/San Jose, CA
- Holy Union Example Provided by Brian and Ken, Madison, Wisconsin
- Holy Union Example Provided by Michael and Dennis, Dignity/Washington
- Holy Union Example Provided by Nick and Kurt, Brandon, Florida
- Holy Union Example Provided by Rosemary and Janet, Dignity/Maine
- Chapter 6 Couples Support
- A Homily Given by a Priest Celebrating a Holy Union
- Bibliography


