Weddings
St. Agatha - St James Church, with its stately and bright interior is a beautiful setting for your wedding. Nearby, there are great restaurants and hotels. The Church is easily accessible by car or public transport. St. Agatha – St. James is available for wedding ceremonies all day on Saturday and on Friday afternoon and evening. Contact Carole Tokarczyk at (267) 787-5000, ext.1 or email her at office@saintsaj.org to discuss reserving a date for your wedding.
Wedding Times: Generally, the Church is available for weddings on Saturdays between 10:00am and 5:00pm as well as Fridays between 3pm and 5pm. Please check available dates with Carole at 267-787- 5000 x 1. The time of your wedding must be chosen in consultation with the priest/deacon who will celebrate your wedding and may be determined by his availability.
The Church isn’t available for weddings on Sundays, Holy Saturday, or Fridays during Lent. There may be other special times when the Church isn’t available so please check with Carole at 267-787- 5000 x 1.
Priest or Deacon: The bridal couple should seek a priest (Nuptial Mass) or deacon (Marriage Ceremony) who is known to them or their family. This is an essential requirement for non parishioners who wish to be married at St. Agatha - St. James.
General Timeline: Inquiries are to be made at least 9 months before the wedding. After the parish receives (1) the couple’s information sheet, (2) letters of permission from current parishes, and (3) a deposit of $750.00 (non-refundable), the wedding date and time is set. The letter of acceptance of the date and time from the priest/deacon who will celebrate the wedding is expected within thirty days of the setting of the wedding date. At least 90 days before the wedding the balance is due. Balance varies depending on the following criteria:
Non-parishioners or New Parishioners (up to one year): additional $1250.00 is due (Total $2,000.00)
New Parishioners (two to five year contributors): additional $750.00 (Total $1,500.00)
Active Parishioners (over 6 year contributors): additional $250.00 (Total $1000.00)
Drexel and Penn Alums (Active in Newman Ministry, at discretion of Pastor): additional $1,000.00 (Total $1,750.00)
For each category, music is additional. Music must be arranged using the services of our Wedding Music Coordinator, in addition to any other choices the couple wishes to make. For Nuptial Masses, the stipend to the altar server is included.
At the time of final payment, the wedding rehearsal time is confirmed, with the agreement of the priest/deacon who will celebrate the wedding and conduct the rehearsal.
