Distribution of Candles
CANDLEMAS ATLANTA ARCHDIOCESE
ONLY CANDLEMAS IN GEORGIA (FEAST OF THE PURIFICATION)
The only place to assist at Candlemas in this Archdiocese is at Saint Francis de Sales in Mableton. There will be a high Candlemas at St Francis de Sales in Mableton on Monday February 2nd at 7:30 pm. The blessing of candles and outdoor procession precede the mass. Once the procession enters the sanctuary the priest will vest and the mass begins with the incensation of the altar omitting the payers at the the foot of the altar and the introit. Bring your candles for the blessing and make sure your name is on them. Place your candles outside the sanctuary at the altar rail opposite the altar of Saint Joseph. 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 procession, the Gospel, and the Cannon. 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. The creche is removed and it is traditional to eat crepes on this day. Also, beginning February 2, the Marian antiphon is Ave Regina
Caelorum and is said until Wednesday of Holy Week, inclusive. 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)
