DREAM WEDDING?

WE GOT THIS.

Welcome to the Chapel on the Hill! We are glad that we could be of help in making your
dream wedding a reality. For starters, here are some information that you may want to consider.

A. CHAPEL ON THE HILL (COH) (Inside Mary Help of Christians House of Spirituality – Don Bosco
Batulao compound)

➢ REQUIREMENTS (to be settled at MHCHS office)

a) ₱ 10,000.00: Non-refundable / non-transferable down payment upon booking
b) ₱ 5,000.00: full payment one (1) month before the wedding date
➢ TIME OF WEDDING
a) Monday to Saturday: 8 AM, 11 AM, 2 PM, & 5 PM
b) Sunday: 11 AM, 2 PM, & 5 PM
➢ INCLUSIVE OF RENTAL
a) Sound system: 6 microphones, DVD player for CDs, USB port, MP3; mixer with speakers
b) Liturgical vestments and vessels; hosts & wine; Mass candles, candle holders, tables for
videographer’s; chapel and chairs
c) Flower stands
Note: The couple must look for their preferred Officiating priest, commentator, readers or
lector, choir or musicians.

➢ OTHER REMINDERS
a) The couple may bring their own officiating priest for the wedding. Or they may request
the services of the parish priest of the area or any of the priests of Don Bosco Batulao at
least 3 months before the wedding date. Meet-up with the officiating priest would be
scheduled accordingly.
b) The couple are requested to prepare their wedding Mass missalette. They may coordinate
with their officiating priest for details.
c) Sacred silence as part of proper decorum inside the church should be observed at all
times.
d) To keep the sacredness of the event, pets are not allowed inside the COH.
e) The Chapel on the Hill is non-smoking area.

➢ FOR ANY OTHER RELATED WEDDING CONCERNS, please contact Ms. Celina, Ms. Jen, or Rev.
Fr. Arthur Hizon, SDB via Viber or thru our mobile phone: (0917) 524-7192 from Tuesday to
Sunday 8am – 4pm.

B. THE VISITATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY PARISH CHURCH

(Archdiocese of Lipa - located at Brgy. Payapa Ilaya, Lemery, Batangas)

REQUIREMENTS (to be settled directly at the parish)

➢ ₱ 5,000.00: Share of Chapel on the Hill
➢ ₱ 3,000.00: Processing fee
➢ Other fees may be charged by the Parish
➢ For other concerns, please contact Mr. Jonald at mobile phone: (0917) 632-6659
Tuesday to Saturday 830am to 4pm.
C. GUIDELINES ON THE RITES FOR CELEBRATING MARRIAGE DURING THE MASS
(In accordance with the instruction given to the Archdiocesan Ministry on Liturgy by Most Reverend Gilbert A.
Garcera, D.D., Archbishop of Lipa, issued in March 2019, Vol. 3, No.5.)
➢ SOME SPECIFIC CONCERNS

1. Attire: All who will participate in the celebration in the church must follow and respect the approved attire
during liturgical celebrations for the Archdiocese of Lipa, which befits the sanctity of the celebration.
2. Flowers and Decors:
a) On Advent (1st Wks. of Dec): flowers are decorated moderately
b) On Lent (Feb – April): flowers are ABSOLUTELY PROHIBITED. The prohibition of flowers during Lent is
part of the discipline of fasting – the fasting of the eyes. During Lent, it is improper to replace flowers
with plants.
3. Music:
a) On Advent (1st Wks. of Dec): the use of organ and other musical instruments should be done in a
moderate manner.
b) On Lent (Feb – April): Musical instruments may be played only to give necessary support to singing.
Couples must respect the special nature of the season of Lent and must refrain from much pomp and
display.
c) Only liturgical songs are permitted to be sung in the celebrations.
d) Religious songs which are not liturgical, may be sung in the church but not during liturgical celebrations.
e) Secular and love songs are absolutely prohibited to be sung in the church. Even instrumental love songs
are prohibited in the church.
f) The commission on Sacred Music of the Archdiocese of Lipa has prepared a repertoire of songs which
may be used during weddings. There are also approved songs which may be used when the bride walks
down the aisle.
g) Profane bridal march music and profane songs are prohibited.
4. Decorations: the decorations must not hinder the view of the most important sacred furnishings like the
altar table, ambo, and the chair of the celebrant. Decorating for the sake of pomp or display is prohibited.
5. Closing the doors before the entrance of the bride is strictly prohibited in as much as it is devoid of any
spiritual meaning related to marriage.
6. Personal Vows in any part of the marriage rite in the mass are absolutely prohibited in the Archdiocese of
Lipa. It is not within the authority of the officiating priest, whether he serves in the Archdiocese or a guest
priest, to permit personal vows.
7. Unity candle is not permitted in the Archdiocese. Unity is shown by the other symbols, most prominently
through the cord.
8. Photographers and Videographers:
a) They must keep proper decorum in the church, as approved by the Archdiocese of Lipa.
b) They must avoid the mentality that the church is transformed like a studio.
c) They must avoid unnecessary movements as these can be the cause of the distractions in the Mass.
d) They must perform their duties in a sober manner.
e) Smoking, using of prohibited drugs and drinking alcoholic beverages are prohibited within the church
compound.
f) They must show due respect to the tabernacle, the altar, the ambo, and the celebrant
g) Same day edit videos (SDE’S) must not be done inside the church while mass is ongoing. They must look
for another place to do the SDE.
9. Wedding entourage:
a. Little bride and little groom are not allowed in the Archdiocese of Lipa.
b. Secondary Sponsors are limited only to those who are in need for the celebration. Unnecessary
multiplication is not permitted.
10. Liturgy of the Word: Readers must be well prepared to function in the mass. They must observe proper
decorum as readers of the word of God.
11. Flower girls and bearers must be 5 years old and above.
12. Using of arch is allowed but with curtains opened the whole time.

Let us leave you with some words from our father and founder St. John Bosco (a.k.a. Don Bosco), “Remember
the precept that St. John the Evangelist used to give to his disciples: “Love one another.” Since it is not a mere
exhortation, but a command, it would be sinful to do otherwise. Therefore, do away with insults, quarrels, envy,
revenge, mockery, or bad will. Be good to one another. This will prove that you love each other like brothers and
sisters."
Thank you.

Pleasure to serve you!

May God bless you.