The Church: Woodridge United Methodist

All right, here's some important information: Lynne and Matt have chosen the church where they will be married!

The ceremony will take place July 12, 2007, (in case you forgot!) at Woodridge United Methodist Church in, of course, Woodridge. (see map)

Outside view of Woodridge United Methodist Church.

Lynne and her family have gone to this church since they moved to Illinois. The pastor is the very nice, very cool Rev. Linda Misewicz-Perconte. Lynne and Matt met with her and she gave them the thumbs-up. Matt and Lynne have some books to read, some classes to take, but the pastor thinks they're on the right track. That's a relief.
(Of course it's totally irrelevant to the wedding, but Matt can't resist mentioning that the pastor is married to former second baseman Jack Perconte.)

This is what you'll see at Matt and Lynne's wedding on July 12, 2007.

This is what Matt and Lynne will see on July 12, 2007.

Except, hopefully, some people will show up. Yes, that's Lynne hiding in the back.

Lynne and Matt are also thrilled that the pastor from Matt's church, St. Hubert's in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, will also be participating in the ceremony. Father Robert Rizzo will be co-officiating the wedding. (No information is available on whether he's related to any professional athletes.)

Before Lynne and Matt asked, there were some nerves about whether both churches would be willing and able to participate in the ceremony. It's important to Lynne and Matt that both faiths from both families be part of a very important day. But you know what? Neither church hesitated about being there. Now that truly is a blessing.

We hope all of you will be able to join us on The Big Day.