Fees & Stipends

Although religion is a spiritual experience, places of worship are institutions, which require financial support. Therefore, we request the following amounts for the use of church facilities for a wedding. If such a request poses a problem for the couple, the fees may be adjusted accordingly.
 
 

                         Saturday Wedding 11:00AM and 1:30PM
                                        Weekdays – Per case basis

                          Parishioner $650.00*……….Non-Parishioner $850.00
 
                                                                       * Venue / Destination Wedding
 
                                          $400 processing fee paid to office.
  
Weddings are celebrated throughout the year, except during Holy Week.
  
Included in the cost:   

• Wedding Coordinator

• Building usage for four hours which include 1 hour for scheduled rehearsal, 1 hour set up, 1 hour for ceremony and 1 hour for pictures & clean up

• Utilities and custodial services

  *A Parishioner is anyone that is officially registered or lives within the geographical boundaries of
St. Thomas More at the time of booking.
* A Venue wedding must receive permission from the Bishop, and is ONLY suitable for a Catholic marrying a non-baptized person.
* Priest/Deacon stipends are a free will offering.
*Fees for con-validations will be discussed during the meeting with the staff.
  
RESERVING THE CHURCH
After your initial interview, you will fill out a Wedding Reservation Form. A $100 deposit is due at the time of booking, and is non-refundable. The remainder of the fee must be paid at least 2 months prior to the wedding date. Denise Abele will collect all wedding fees.
*We must be aware of any visiting priests for proper delegation to be granted. A Letter of Suitability must be sent to the Diocese of Austin Canonical & Tribunal by his superior to show he is a priest in good standing.