Marriage

                         

Sacred Scripture begins with the creation and union of man and woman and ends with "the wedding feast of the Lamb" (Rev 19:7, 9). Scripture often refers to marriage, its origin and purpose, the meaning God gave to it, and its renewal in the covenant made by Jesus with his Church.

By their marriage, the couple witnesses Christ's spousal love for the Church. One of the Nuptial Blessings in the liturgical celebration of marriage refers to this in saying, "Father, you have made the union of man and wife so holy a mystery that it symbolizes the marriage of Christ and his Church."

Please contact Marti Lundberg at the parish office to begin the process, 206-632-0843 or m.lundberg@stbens.net.At St. Benedict, Saturday afternoon/evening ceremony times are possible, we do not have a Saturday evening vigil Mass. 

Our next Marriage Preparation Retreat Day is Sunday, October 11 from 9am - 6pm, 2020! The cost is $150 per couple if you are a participating, registered member of the parish. All others pay $250. Please plan to arrive by 8:45 am, since we will begin promptly at 9. Cost includes materials, snacks and lunch. We will end our day at the 5pm Mass where Fr. Bryan will offer a special blessing for all of the couples.To sign up, please fill out the online form on this page, or email Marti Lundberg, m.lundberg@stbens.net. 

Couples, please fill out this Pre Retreat Day Survey by October 4th!