Yesterday we visited the beautiful Mission of San Juan Capistrano, located in the city of San Juan Capistrano – about 30 minutes from Anaheim.  The Mission grounds are “to die for”.

San Juan Capistrano was founded by Father Junipero Serra over 230 year ago, with the intent to spread the Catholic faith to the Native American people.  There is a separate prayer chapel dedicated to Saint Peregrine – the Patron Saint of cancer Sufferers.  This chapel is open and free to the public

The Mission Heart, or spiritual center, is in the Serra Chapel, where Catholics have celebrated Mass, and attended Baptisms, weddings, and funerals.  The Serra Chapel houses memories of generations past.

Catholic Churches are so beautiful – and the symbolism of the Catholic Mass is astounding.

The Nuptial Mass consists of the following parts…

Opening Prayer

Liturgy of the Word

First Reading – Genesis 2: 18-24

Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 112

Second Reading – Corinthians 12: 31-13:8a

Gospel Acclamation

Gospel – John 2:1-11

Homily

RITE OF MARRIAGE

Prayer of the Faithful

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Presentation of the Gifts

Eucharist Prayer

Holy, Holy, Holy – “Memorial Acclamation”

The Lords Prayer

Nuptial Blessing

Sign of Peace

Lamb of God

Communion

Dedication to the Blessed Mother

Concluding Right

Final Blessing

Recessional

Happy travels!

Tags: Catholic Weddings, Random Musings

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