Traditional Masses in the Altanta area?

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Does anyone know of either Traditional Latin Mass (so-called Tridentine, or Extraordinary Form), in the Atlanta area?

It must be a parish aligned with Rome, not one in an irregular status, such as an SSPX chapel.

If no parishes are celebrating the Tridentine, how about an Anglican-use?
 
Is there anything one needs to know before attending this type of Mass first? Are there different “rules”? Also, since I don’t know Latin, what’s the best way to participate? Thank you for the help.

Does anyone know if there are similar Masses around the Athens, GA area or the areas North of Atlanta? Just wondering if there might be anything like this closer to our home. Thanks again.
 
ErikaA said:
Is there anything one needs to know before attending this type of Mass first? Are there different “rules”? Also, since I don’t know Latin, what’s the best way to participate? Thank you for the help.

Does anyone know if there are similar Masses around the Athens, GA area or the areas North of Atlanta? Just wondering if there might be anything like this closer to our home. Thanks again.
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That’s the only one in the Archdiocese of Atlanta.

Its located on the westside of Atlanta. If you are in Athens its quite a distance to drive.
 
Lux_et_veritas said:
If no parishes are celebrating the Tridentine, how about an Anglican-use?
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There are no Anglican-use parishes as far as I know in the diocese.

There is at least 1 Anglican priest convert I know of but the parish he’s at is Novus Ordo.
 
ErikaA said:
Is there anything one needs to know before attending this type of Mass first? Are there different “rules”? Also, since I don’t know Latin, what’s the best way to participate? Thank you for the help.

Does anyone know if there are similar Masses around the Athens, GA area or the areas North of Atlanta? Just wondering if there might be anything like this closer to our home. Thanks again.
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I used to attend St. Francis de Sales. It’s actually in Mableton. Be forewarned, some of the surrounding neighborhoods aren’t that great. :cool:

There was a dress code posted in the vestibule, but it was basically the same as the one at the Vatican (when I attended). I don’t know if it’s changed. Many (most) women there wear veils, but it is not required. There used to be a basket in the vestibule with veils to borrow.

Holy Communion is received kneeling, on the tongue. You do not say “Amen”.

I always advise anyone attending the TLM for the first time to just “go with the flow”. The mass is very different from a typical NO, and following a missal initially is extremely confusing. There usually were little paperback missals in the pews (in Spanish and English) that walked you through the order of mass a bit.

The only other TLM in the Atlanta archdiocese that I knew of was an SSPX mass on Roswell Road. However, I’ve heard that the priests at St. Francis de Sales have been training many new interested priests in the traditional rite. Perhaps a phone call to the office can yield more information. Apparently now you can call for an information packet. The gentleman who you contact for those is extremely nice. 🙂

www.francisdesales.com
 
Hi Dawgfan and ErikaA! I’ve been wondering the same thing–I haven’t yet driven from Athens to Mableton, partly because I have no one to go with and it’s so far; and I tend to have an irrational fear of getting lost! Also, I’ve had enough of feeling judged (and yes, judging–I know, I know)–not sure I’m ready to dive into a traditional parish yet to be judged by overly-critical folks in the other direction–

…however (I know I’m being inconsistent here)…

I keep hoping someone can tell me of an individual priest or priests somewhere closer to Athens who can celebrate a Latin Mass.

Related topic: I heard St. Patrick’s at Norcross is planning a weekly Novus Ordo Latin mass this year…I plan to call them next week to find out. I’ve attended Mass there, but never yet with Fr. Hennessy (does he say the 10:00?) or not yet to a Latin Mass. Does anyone know what time Latin Masses are celebrated there?

Thanks, and God bless!
–Desperately Seeking Reverence
 
Luvadoxi said:
I keep hoping someone can tell me of an individual priest or priests somewhere closer to Athens who can celebrate a Latin Mass.

Related topic: I heard St. Patrick’s at Norcross is planning a weekly Novus Ordo Latin mass this year…I plan to call them next week to find out. I’ve attended Mass there, but never yet with Fr. Hennessy (does he say the 10:00?) or not yet to a Latin Mass. Does anyone know what time Latin Masses are celebrated there?

Thanks, and God bless!
–Desperately Seeking Reverence
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I don’t know of any individual priests in north georgia other than those at st francis de sales in mableton.

The closest you would get to a “latin” mass at St. Patrick’s would be in spanish.
 
Dawgfan–
Thanks for the info. I’m feeling a little less “desperate”…Sunday we had a really reverent Mass here in Athens–incense and everything. And sprinking with the …what’s it called–asperges? I guess Baptism of the Lord does this kind of “high” N.O. mass as a general rule? Anyway, it was beautiful. I need to trust the Lord to take care of his Church and not get so discouraged by what other people do. The Lord has been sending me a lot of support today from good, solid Catholics in my parish. I feel a little sheepish–hope I didn’t bring anyone down with my post. I still would like to attend a traditional Latin mass sometime.

Which reminds me, for those in northeast Georgia–I have been to Mother of God Byzantine Catholic Church in Conyers a number of times. It’s just marvelous and their pastor is wonderful. You feel like you’ve joined with the communion of saints from all times–the liturgy is ancient, from St. John Chrysostom. It’s done in the vernacular, too, and the priest faces ad orientem. Leaves out the “proceeds from the Son” in the Creed…but this is fine with the Pope and previous Church councils. (historical and liguistic confusions have abounded; but we believe the same thing about the Holy Spirit–all gifts originate with the Father, and He’s one God after all). Just wanted to let people know it’s OK, in case someone is surprised.
 
Luvadoxi, thanks for the info on Conyers. I also heard there’s a Byzantine Church in Roswell. I must admit, knowing very little about the Byzantine style, I am nonetheless fascinated by the whole idea.

While on the subject of NE Georgia, is anyone familiar with St. Catherine’s in Commerce or St. Mary’s in Elberton (the latter just looks pretty cool, aesthetically speaking)? Thanks again for the feedback.
 
ErikaA said:
While on the subject of NE Georgia, is anyone familiar with St. Catherine’s in Commerce or St. Mary’s in Elberton (the latter just looks pretty cool, aesthetically speaking)? Thanks again for the feedback.
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St Catherine’s was or still might be a mission.
 
ErikaA said:
Luvadoxi, thanks for the info on Conyers. I also heard there’s a Byzantine Church in Roswell. I must admit, knowing very little about the Byzantine style, I am nonetheless fascinated by the whole idea.

While on the subject of NE Georgia, is anyone familiar with St. Catherine’s in Commerce or St. Mary’s in Elberton (the latter just looks pretty cool, aesthetically speaking)? Thanks again for the feedback.
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I go to St. Mary’s in Elberton :D!!! It is a beautiful small church and yes I do mean small. It is so refreshing to see so many Catholics in the NE Georgia area :extrahappy:!!
 
We attended the FSSP church in Mableton last week, while traveling. It is a beautiful parish.
 
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