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"... and the two shall become one." Mark 10:7

The matrimonial covenant, by which a man and a woman establish between themselves a partnership of the whole of life, is by its nature ordered toward the good of the spouses and the precreation and education of offspring; this covenant between baptized persons has been raised by Christ the Lord to the dignity of a sacrament.
Catechism of the Catholic Church 1601
- Welcome to preparation for Holy Matrimony at St. Stephen the Martyr Parish!
  
  Please make initial contact with Ellen Golden, the Pastoral Assistant for Marriage at St. Stephen the Martyr at least 9 months prior to the month you desire to be married. St. Stephen the Martyr has many events and so we ask that you make contact with the parish and confirm your wedding date with St. Stephen the Martyr before scheduling dates with venues for your reception and other events regarding your wedding.
  
  Please phone or email Ellen Golden at (253) 480-7106 or egold[email protected] to schedule your initial (intake) meeting.
  
  Our initial meeting will include:
  
  Desired month, date, time, and celebrant for your wedding (wedding dates are not added to the parish calendar until the Church Deposit is paid and your wedding date is not guaranteed until the parish scheduler approves)
  
  Brief assessment of couple and contact information for a couple
  
  Anticipated number of guests (Church or Chapel)
  
  To-do list with timeline
  
  Acceptance of donations (made by US Mail, click the payment button below, or arrange to meet in person)
  
  $200 Church Deposit - includes cleaning fee (refundable)
  
  $300 Wedding Coordinator fee (includes Altar Server stipend)
  
  $200 Administration Fee (class, Pastoral Assistant)
  
  All couples asking to be married at St. Stephen the Martyr are required to contract with a St. Stephen the Martyr Wedding Liturgy Coordinator.
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