3219 Santee Road Bethlehem, PA 18020
(610) 867-8409
Congratulations on your engagement!
Please arrange a meeting with the Director of Music at least six weeks before your ceremony.
Meetings typically take place after the 11:30 AM Mass.
Suggested Musical Selections for Catholic Weddings
Other choices are possible – these are only suggestions!
The categories below are not rigid.
For example something from the entrance chant might work during the sending forth,
a presentation hymn might work for the communion chant, etc.
Remember: music for any mass (including weddings) must be appropriate sacred music,
the type normally used in Catholic liturgies.
Music from Breaking Bread Missal
Processionals and Recessionals:
Jeus, Joy of Man’s Desiring (J. S. Bach)
Canon in D (J. Pachelbel)
Prince of Denmark’s March (J. Clarke)
Trumpet Tune (H. Purcel)
Hornpipe (G. F. Handel)
With Trumpet and Horns (J. Mouret)
Responsorial Psalms:
Psalm 33: Lord Let Your Mercy
Psalm 34:Taste and See
Psalm 103:The Lord Is Kind and Merciful
Psalm 128: O Blessed Are Those
Gospel Acclamation:
Celtic Alleluia
Hymns:
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You
All Creatures of Our God and King
God Is Love
Love Goes On
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
Love One Another
When Love Is Found
Where Love Is Found
Hymns for Communion:
God's Holy Gifts
Pan de Vida
Take and Eat
One Bread, One Body
You Satisfy the Hungry Heart
Bread of Life and Cup of Hope
Ubi Caritas
Devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary:
Ave Maria (F. Schubert)
Hail Mary:Gentle Woman (C. Landry)
Solo Pieces:
10,000 Reasons, Bless the Lord
Bridal Prayer (R. Copeland)
Hold On To Love
Love Has Come
The Wedding Song "There Is Love"
The Irish Wedding Song (Traditional)
Panis Angelicus (C. Franck)