Immaculate Conception of Jamaica

I grew up in this parish and I always swore that the day that I get married, it would be here. Not only has the church been well maintained throughout the years, but it has everyone that I love and great memories for me. I am an alumnus of ICS, and I was an ALTAR server (not alter — we are not servers of making changes) at ICC for so many years, and Father Theo (not Teo) was a huge part of my life. From first grade until now, Fr. Theo has always be a great man and great influence in our lives. He is old school, so be respectful, but he is also kind and funny. He was also the pastor who performed our ceremony. On our wedding day, he was awesome as usual. He made jokes and made sure we weren’t too nervous. He even helped me through my vows when I realized I couldn’t remember the next line! I was so nervous and excited that I totally blanked out. He is an older man, and does not like to be kept waiting, so yes, be on time for your own wedding. I don’t understand why anyone is late to their wedding anyway… aren’t you supposed to be excited and dying to get this over with? I know I was. My church is beautiful and the pastors are all awesome, so be on time and enjoy your beautiful and beautiful day!

So my cousin recently got married at a Catholic Church in Astoria. The priest was kind, personable, youthful (he was prob in his 40s) and very professional. My cousin and his wife had a full rehearsal unlike my 5 minute rushed rehearsal at Immaculate Conception. His entire ceremony was memorable in a good way and reminded me of the horrible service I received from Father Teo at Immaculate Conception.