FSSP GENERAL CHAPTER JUST CONCLUDED

 

FSSP GENERAL CHAPTER CONCLUDES

The general chapter held every 6 years by the FSSP has just concluded. As you know (see article below) Father Berg was elected as the Superior General. 

The chapter appointed the below as the assistants and counselors to Father Berg;

Assistants: Fr. Hubert Bizard, Fr. Andrzej Komorowski and Fr. Arnaud Evrat;

Counselors: Fr. Josef Bisig and Fr. Benoît Paul-Joseph

Father Berg then made the following appointments:

– to reappoint Fr. William Lawrence as Provincial of the North American Province for three years.

– to appoint Fr. Benoît de Giacomoni as District Superior of France for three years;

– to reappoint Fr. Michael McCaffrey as District Superior of Oceania for three years;
– to reappoint Fr. Stefan Dreher as District Superior of the German-speaking District for three years;
– to reappoint Fr. Vincent Ribeton as Rector of St. Peter’s Seminary in Wigratzbad for three years;
– to reappoint Fr. Josef Bisig as Rector of Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary in Denton, USA for a term of one year;
– to reappoint Fr. Arnaud Evrat as General Secretary for three years;
– to appoint Fr. Andrzej Komorowski as General Bursar for three years.

FSSP ELECTS NEW SUPERIOR GENERAL

FSSP ELECTS NEW SUPERIOR GENERAL

The FSSP is currently meeting in the general chapter that is held every 6 years. They have just elected Father John Berg as the new Superior General. He will be working out of the International Office in Switzerland. Father Berg is known by the parishioners of Saint Francis de Sales in Mableton. He spent time here as a deacon. He has served 2 previous terms as the superior from 2006-2018.  Father Berg is an American who went to the FSSP European seminary in Bavaria. 

CATHOLIC YOUNG ADULTS MEET ARCHDIOCESE OF ATLANTA

 

Juventutem Pontifical Mass World Youth Day

JUVENTUTEM ATLANTA 

Juventutem Atlanta is an international organization of traditional Catholics ages 18-36, single, married, clerics, or religious. Theses young Catholic Adults are now meeting every other Friday night at St Francis de Sales in Mableton, for low mass at 7:00 pm followed by adoration, benediction, and confessions. Following this the group meets at Hook Line and Schooner for a group dinner. They are meeting tonight and will continue every other Friday night. This is the only opportunity in the Archdiocese for Traditional Young Adults to meet other like minded Catholics in an on going opportunity. Click below for all details. 

For info on Juventutem click:  Home | Juventutem Atlanta

For location info on the FSSP parish of St Francis de Sales click:  St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church - Latin Mass Atlanta (fsspatl.com)

Email for info:   juventutematlanta@gmail.com

BLESSING OF A BONFIRE

BLESSING OF THE SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST BONFIRE

There will be the traditional blessing of a bonfire for the Vigil of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist on June 22nd 2024 at St Francis de Sales in Mableton. This event is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. This event is open to all men and their teenage sons, Catholic and non Catholic. The schedule is as follows:

6:00 pm meet

7:00 pm pot luck supper

Dark: blessing of bonfire and burning of old sacramentals.

The church is located at 

Saint Francis de Sales

587 Landers Drive

Mableton Ga 30126

St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church - Latin Mass Atlanta (fsspatl.com)

One of the most ancient blessings in the Roman Ritual is the Blessing of a bonfire on the Vigil of the Nativity of St John the Baptist. 

 Here is the English translation of the Blessing for you to follow along:

 BLESSING OF A BONFIRE

on the Vigil of the Birthday of St. John the Baptist

conferred by the clergy outside of church

In the Church's veneration of her saints the cult of John the Baptist had from earliest times and continues to have a most prominent and honored place. John gave testimony of the true light that shines in the darkness, although he proclaimed in utter humility: "He must increase, but I must decrease." And the Master also spoke in highest praise of His precursor: "I say to you, among those born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist." Attuned to the words of the Gospel the Christians of former times were filled with love and enthusiasm for this saint, and expressed a justifiable conviviality at the approach of his feastday by lighting a bonfire the night before in front of their churches, in the market-place, on the hilltops, and in the valleys. The custom of St. John bonfires, indicative of a people with unabashed and childlike faith, continues in some places to this day.

P: Our help is in the name of the Lord.

All: Who made heaven and earth.

P: The Lord be with you.

All: May He also be with you.
Let us pray.

Lord God, almighty Father, the light that never fails and the source of all light, sanctify  this new fire, and grant that after the darkness of this life we may come unsullied to you who are light eternal; through Christ our Lord.
All: Amen.

The fire is sprinkled with holy water; after which the clergy and the people sing the following hymn (for the music see the music supplement):

Hymn: Ut queant laxis

O for your spirit, holy John, to chasten

Lips sin-polluted, fettered tongues to loosen;

So by your children might your deeds of wonder

Meetly be chanted.

Lo! a swift herald, from the skies descending,

Bears to your father promise of your greatness;

How he shall name you, what your future story,

Duly revealing.

Scarcely believing message so transcendent,

Him for a season power of speech forsaketh,

Till, at your wondrous birth, again returneth,

Voice to the voiceless.

You, in your mother's womb all darkly cradled,

Knew your great Monarch, biding in His chamber,

Whence the two parents, through their offspring's merits,

Mysteries uttered.

Praise to the Father, to the Son begotten,

And to the Spirit, equal power possessing,

One God whose glory, through the lapse of ages,

Ever resounding.

P: There was a man sent from God.

All Whose name was John.
Let us pray.

God, who by reason of the birth of blessed John have made this

day praiseworthy, give your people the grace of spiritual joy,

and keep the hearts of your faithful fixed on the way that leads

to everlasting salvation; through Christ our Lord.
All: Amen.

CONFRATERNITY OF SAINT PETER

MEETING OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CONFRATERNITRY OF SAINT PETER JUNE 29TH (THE FEAST OF PETER & PAUL)

If you are a member of the Confraternity of Saint Peter then you are invited to attend a breakfast and talk by the priests of the FSSP. This will be at 10:00 am ( following the 9:00 am Low Mass) on Saturday August 29th at the parish of Saint Francis de Sales. This conference will be in the parish hall and the topic of the talk will be on "The Origins of the FSSP". Breakfast will be provided as well. Lapel Pins (see photo above) will be available for purchase cost $6.00.  REMINDER all members of the Confraternity are able to receive a plenary indulgence on this date ( Feast of Peter & Paul). 

Saint Francis de Sales

587 Landers Drive

Mableton Ga 30126

St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church - Latin Mass Atlanta (fsspatl.com)

 

PENTECOST AUGUSTA

 

HIGH MASS THIS SUNDAY FOR PENTECOST AUGUSTA

There will be a high Mass this Sunday in Augusta. Please note this is a schedule change from the normal monthly mass schedule. Mass is  at 12:30 pm. Following mass in Saint Francis Hall, there will be a pot luck dinner and entertainment. Bring a dish to share. 

MASS INFO:

12:30 pm Sunday 

Most Holy Trinity

720 Telfair Street

Augusta Ga 30901

(706) 722-4944

LATIN MASS CONTINUES IN DULUTH GA

 

WEEKLY SUNDAY LOW MASS DULUTH GA

The parish of Saint Monica's in Duluth Ga continues to offer the Latin Mass on Sundays at 8:00 am. This parish is located in Gwinnet County in the Atlanta Archdiocese. This mass continues with the approval of the Archbishop.  The mass is said by a secular priest. Low mass is every Sunday at 8:00 am. If you attend please thank the pastor Father Jack Durkin for the mass at : 

Fatherjack@saintmonicas.com

Saint Monica

1700 Buford Highway

Duluth Ga 30097

678 584-9947

TRADITIONAL CATHOLIC MISSION ATLANTA ARCHDIOCESE

 

ONLY TRADITIONAL CATHOLIC MISSION IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA IN SEVERAL YEARS

The FSSP will have Father Joseph Tuscan CFM Cap. preach a traditional mission at the parish of Saint Francis de Sales in Mableton.  There will be veneration of the relics of Saint Padre Pio and Blessed Solanus Casey. This mission will carry the Apostolic Blessing and a Plenary Indulgence. 

SCHEDULE 

Sunday May 5th

2:00 pm in the gym. Conference follows the 1:00 pm low mass. Father will celebrate a high mass at 10:30 am.Topic: The Greatest Threat to Holiness Today

Monday May 6th

7:00 pm in the church. Pray Hope and Don't Worry: How to raise Faithful Catholics and how to encourage the return of those who have left the practice of their Faith

Tuesday May 7th

7:00 pm in the church. Low Mass and Conference: Forgiveness and the Holy Eucharist.

Confessions: after the Sunday conference. Monday & Tuesday  6:30 pm. 

Saint Francis de Sales

587 Landers Drive

Mableton Ga 30126

30126

St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church - Latin Mass Atlanta (fsspatl.com)

UNA VOCE MAGAZINE PUBLISHED

 

WE HAVE PUBLISHED OUR LATEST MAGAZINE

We at Una Voce have just released our latest magazine on the traditional movement around the world, all Una Voce members and supporters are urged to read this for free.

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or visit www.fiuv.com

ARCHDIOCESE OF ATLANTA HOLY WEEK 2024

 

Crotalus returns to sanctuary for Holy Week 

THE ONLY TRADITIONAL HOLY WEEK IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA

The only Holy Week observance in Georgia, will be at the FSSP parish in Mableton. 

ALL HOLY WEEK LITURGIES WILL BE SOLEMN

The Holy Week liturgy schedule is as follows at St Francis de Sales in Mableton. All liturgies will be in the Solemn Form (priest, deacon, sub deacon). This is the only parish in the Atlanta Diocese and in the state of Georgia where the traditional Holy Week will be observed. PLEASE NOTE DUE TO THE EXTREMELY LARGE CROWDS THAT ARE NOW ATTENDING MASS AT THIS PARISH ALL MASSES ARE NOW HELD IN THE GYM BEHIND THE CHURCH.  CONFESSIONS ARE STILL HEARD IN THE CHURCH (after Tenebrae)

PALM SUNDAY

8:00am Solemn High Mass with blessing of palms and procession. To take a palm you kneel down in front of the priest then kiss the palm branch and then kiss the priest's hand, then take the palm. (10:30am and 1:00 pm are low masses) 

MAUNDY THURSDAY

8:00 AM Tenebrae (confessions afterwards)

Solemn High Mass of the Lords Supper 6:00 pm, stripping of all three altars, translation of the Blessed Sacrament to the altar of repose, Office of Compline is sung and then adoration at the altar of repose until midnight

GOOD FRIDAY

8:00 AM Tenebrae (confessions afterwards)

Stations of the Cross at noon.

Solemn Mass of the Pre-sanctified 3:00 pm, (during adoration of the cross you remove your shoes to approach the crucifix), 

HOLY SATURDAY

8:00 am Tenebrae (confessions afterwards)

The Great Vigil (solemn) 9:30 pm, meet in the parking lot at the Easter fire. May want a small flashlight because there is only candlelight used until the Gloria is intoned.

EASTER SUNDAY 
8:00 am Low Mass, followed by Easter Egg Hunt
10:30 am High mass, 
1:00 pm usual mass is canceled

 

LOW SUNDAY 

8:00 am low mass

10:30 am high mass

1:00 pm Low Mass

3:00 pm Divine Mercy Devotions, sung. (with plenary indulgence)

Saint Francis de Sales

587 Landers Drive

Mableton Ga 30126

30126

St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church - Latin Mass Atlanta (fsspatl.com)

TRADITIONAL NUNS COMING TO FLORIDA

TRADITIONAL CARMELITES BUILDING 

A MONASTERY IN FLORIDA 

CAN YOU HELP THEM?

Bishop Athanasius Schneider is promoting the establishment of a new traditional Carmelite Monastery in Florida. Construction has begun. They need support. Please visit their web page to see all the details.

GO HERE FOR THE NUNS WEB PAGE FOR ALL THE INFO:

https://habitformingsisters.wixsite.com/buildingproject

FSSP EXPLAINS THE TRIDUUM

Father Romanoski, FSSP

FSSP PRIEST EXPLAINS THE TRIDUUM

The pastor of Saint Marys on Broadway, talks about and explains the Triduum. This is an excellent way to prepare yourself for the upcoming Triduum for this Easter. 

HIGH MASS THIS SUNDAY AUGUSTA

UNA VOCE SOUTH GEORGIA ANNOUNCES MASS THIS SUNDAY IN AUGUSTA & EMBER DAYS

There will be a high mass for the Second Sunday of Lent in Augusta this Sunday. Mass is at 12:30 pm. Following mass in Saint Francis Hall, there will be a pot luck dinner and entertainment. 

ALSO NOTE THE BELOW INFO FOR FUTURE MASSES:

The MARCH mass will be moved from the normal 4th Sunday to March 17th due to a Palm Sunday concert in the church

The MAY mass will also be moved from the normal 4th Sunday to May 19th due to annual parish picnic

MASS INFO:

12:30 pm Sunday 

Most Holy Trinity

720 Telfair Street

Augusta Ga 30901

(706) 722-4944

FSSP LECTURE ON USE OF CANDLES

FSSP EXPLAINS USE/MEANING OF CANDLES 

The FSSP just posted last night this video on the meaning of light and candles in the Catholic Church. This is especially important for today since today is Candlemas. Reminder Candlemas will be celebrated at St Francis de Sales in Mableton tonight for the Feast of the Purification. See the article below.

VESPERS ATLANTA ARCHDIOCESE 2024

SOLEMN VESPERS THIS SUNDAY

Solemn Vespers will be this Sunday immediately following the 1:00 pm low mass at St Francis de Sales in Mableton Georgia. Latin English books will be available for the Faithful to participate in the Divine Office with the FSSP clerics. This traditional practice has been restored in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, and is the only location in Georgia where you can experience traditional Catholic vespers.  

For info contact:

St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church - Latin Mass Atlanta (fsspatl.com)

MASS SUNDAY AUGUSTA

 

SUNDAY PRE-LENT BEGINS MASS IN AUGUSTA FOR SEPTUAGESIMA SUNDAY

There will be a high mass to start the pre-Lenten season in Augusta. Mass is at 12:30 pm. Following mass in Saint Francis Hall, there will be a pot luck dinner and entertainment. 

ALSO NOTE THE BELOW INFO FOR FUTURE MASSES:

The MARCH mass will be moved from the normal 4th Sunday to March 17th due to a Palm Sunday concert in the church.

The MAY mass will also be moved from the normal 4th Sunday to May 19th due to annual parish picnic

MASS INFO:

12:30 pm Sunday 

Most Holy Trinity

720 Telfair Street

Augusta Ga 30901

(706) 722-4944

CANDLEMAS ATLANTA ARCHDIOCESE 2024

Kissing Priests Hand
 

Saint Blaze Blessing

ONLY CNADLEMAS IN THIS ARCHDIOCESE

The only place to assist at Candlemas in this Archdiocese or state is at Saint Francis de Sales in Mableton. There will be a solemn high Candlemas at St Francis de Sales in Mableton on Friday February 2nd at 7:00 pm. The blessing of candles and procession precede the mass. Bring your candles for the blessing and make sure your name is on them. When you take a candle from the priest, you kneel then you kiss the candle first then kiss the priest's hand and take the candle. Your lighted candle is held during the Gospel. At home these candles are lit for prayers after dusk on All Saints Day, Extreme Unction, and during storms. These candles will be used by the priests on the following day for the blessing of throats on St Blaze's Day. It is traditional to eat crepes on this day. Bees wax candles are for sale in the parish bookstore for $8.00 for two tapers. For info call 770 948-6888. 

For directions see: St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church - Latin Mass Atlanta (fsspatl.com)

EPIPHANY WATER BLESSING TONIGHT SAVANNAH DIOCESE 2024

EPIPHANY WATER BLESSING SACRED HEART CHURCH SAVANNAH

Today starting at 4:30 pm at the church of Sacred Heart in Savannah the parish will have First Vespers. During vespers on this the Vigil of the Epiphany vespers pauses for the ancient blessing of the powerful Epiphany water. The blessing is complex and takes around 45 minutes. This water is used for the Epiphany Blessing of homes during the Octave. If you would like to have water blessed please bring it to the church early and have your name on the container. 

Sacred Heart 

707 Bull Street

Savannah Ga 31401

For further info visit the official site for Latin Mass news in this Diocese:

https://unvocesouthga.com/