Welcome to the Marriage Ceremony of Karen Roher and Paul Rizzo
At Bethel United Methodist Church
August 29, 1998

Prelude

Seating of the Mothers

Invocation

The Processional

Greeting

Declaration of Intent

Solo...................................................................Jerry Haggin
    Ave Maria by Franz Schubert

Scripture Readings:
     Ephesians 4:1-6, Ephesians 5:1-2, 22-33....Tom Joplin
     Colossians 3:12-17, 1 John 4:7-16.............Pete Stoebe

Homily............................................................Rev. Fredrick Parish

Blessing of the Hands.......................................Author Unknown

Intercessory Prayer

Exchanges of the Vows

Giving and Receiving of Rings

Declaration of Marriage

Blessing of the Marriage

The Lord’s Prayer

Solo.............................................................Jerry Haggin
     I Will Be Here by Steven Curtis Chapman

Holy Communion for Bride and Groom

Uniting of the Candles

Dismissal with Blessing

The Kiss

The Recessional

Special Thanks To:

Reverend: Fred Parish    Matron of Honor: Jean DiMercurio
Organist: Jan Womer      Best Man: Paul Thamasett
Soloist: Jerry Haggin       Jr. Bride’s Maid: Erica DiMercurio
Mom and Dad Roher     Flower Girl: Krissy DiMercurio
Mom Rizzo                    Ring Bearer: Eric Roher

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Marriage Joins Two People in the Circle of Its Love

Marriage is a commitment to life –
to the best that two people can find
and bring out in each other.
It offers opportunities for sharing and growth
that no other human relationship can equal,
a joining that is promised for a lifetime.

Within the circle of its love,
marriage encompasses all of life’s most important relationships.
A wife and a husband are each other’s best friend,
confidant, lover, teacher, listener, and critic.
There may come times when one partner is heartbroken or ailing,
and the love of the other
may resemble the tender caring of a parent for a child.

Marriage deepens and enriches every facet of life.
Happiness is fuller; memories are fresher; commitment is stronger;
even anger is felt more strongly, and passes away more quickly.

Marriage understands and forgives the mistakes life is unable to avoid.
It encourages and nurtures new life, new experiences,
and new ways of expressing love through the seasons of life.

When two people pledge to love and care for each other in marriage
they create a spirit unique to themselves,
which binds them closer than any spoken or written words.
Marriage is a promise, a potential,
made in the hearts of two people who love,
which takes a lifetime to fulfill.

• Edmund O’Neill