Matrimony
-The couple must schedule an appointment with the Pastor at least six months in advance from their wedding date in order to complete the Wedding Packet
-The couple must provide the church all of their sacramental certificates in a timely manner along with the Marriage License and/or a Marriage Certificate with enough time to insure all necessary paperwork is in order to get married.

a) Baptismal, First Communion, and Confirmation certificates must be current (issued by the church from six months to one year).
b) If you are already married, you must provide a copy of your Marriage Certificate.
c) A marriage license from the Bexar County Courthouse must be obtained two or three weeks before the wedding. This license is only valid for 30 days.

-Couples are to buy the "Together for Life" handbook for the ceremony. The form in the back must be filled out with the readings (1st Reading, Psalm, 2nd Reading) that will be read on the day of the Wedding celebration. Three individuals must be chosen to proclaim the Word of Our Lord. 
-The bride and groom MUST go to Confession one week before the Wedding (Confessions at St. Lawrence are on Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:00 pm and Saturdays from 5:00 to 5:50 pm every week)
-ALL MUSIC for the Mass must be approved by the Pastor before the ceremony. The music selection must be brought 2 weeks prior to the ceremony for approval.
-For Cancellations / Changes: Call the parish office for any changes to the contract (new phone number, address, date change, wedding cancellation, etc.)

For more information about available dates, fees, and registration, please visit us or call us at (210) 924-4401.