St. Paul of the Cross Roman Catholic Church in Atlanta, GA. at 551 Harwell Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 US - Home
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We are a mostly African-American and Hispanic Catholic parish on Atlanta's Westside in the Archdiocese of Atlanta of the Congregation of the Passionists. Our surrounding Atlanta Neighborhoods are: Collier Heights, Fairburn Heights, Adamsville, Baker Hills, Carroll Heights, Oakcliff and the Cascades. Nearby facilities include: Fulton County Airport, Southwest Hospital & Medical Center, Harwell Heights Park, Collier Drive Park, and Collier Park. We are located near Exit #12, Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway (formerly Bankhead Highway), off I-285. If you live near this exit, then you are especially invited to join us.
551 Harwell Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30318, (404) 696-6704
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Some reasons to visit our special church to celebrate the Holy Mass with us.
#1 - Black Catholic Parish St. Paul of the Cross is one of seven Black Catholic Parishes in Atlanta. In art, we remember the African saints.
#2 - African-American Music. We sing from the Lead Me, Guide Me, the African-American Catholic Hymnal, a collection of music of African-American heritage and Catholic faith. In April 1983, the National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus and its then president, Fr. Donald Clark, authorized the work on this hymnal.
#3 - Adult Choir. Our adult choir adds more charisma to our 9:15 AM holy mass than what most people would expect from a Roman Catholic mass.
#4 - Spanish Parish. The Holy Mass is celebrated in Spanish at 12:30 every Sunday. Children of Spanish families attend CCD for preparation of the sacraments at 11:00.
#5 - African Families. We are home to many families that have recently emigrated from the African countries.
#6 - Children's Bulletin. It is a Catholic tradition to give parishioners a "bulletin" after mass. This bulletin lists all the news of the parish. Well, at St. Paul of the Cross, we have improved the concept. We also provide "Children's Bulletin." It is a paper sheet of games that reinforce the doctrines of faith.
#7 - Calling all Teenagers. One of the programs of the Life Teen ministry is a catechism class after the 9:15 AM Holy Mass. Teenagers-led Mass is celebrated on the third Saturday of the month.
#8 - Are you a young adult in your 20s and 30s? We are part of the archdiocese's Young Adult Ministry, visit www.YAM.org and ask an usher to introduce you to a young adult after the Holy Mass.
#9 - Baby Chapel. A room in the back of the church is reserved for parents and their joyful babies.
#10 - Breakfast. Breakfast is usually provided after the 9:15 AM Holy Mass in the Spiritual Center. One of the ministries organizes breakfast on a rotating basis.
#11 - Bible Study. Bible Study for adults begins after teh 9:15 AM Holy Mass every Sunday.
#12 - West Side of Atlanta. If you live near Exit #12, Donald Lee Hollowell (formerly Bankhead), off I-285, we are your parish.
#13 - Learn the Faith with Pamphlets. We sell books and give away pamphlets for free from a book rack in the back of the church.
#14 - "Feed My Sheep." John 21:17 Parishioners donate food items for the poor via the St. Vincent de Paul Society food donation box at church entrance.
#15 - The Passion in stained glass windows. One of the vows of the Passionists, is to preach The Passion. See the events of the Passion of Christ in our stained glass windows.
#16 - The Passion Play. On Good Friday and Palm Sunday, we dramatize the Passion at the reading of the Gospel. On Palm Sunday, we use real live farm animals. The kids love it!!!
#17 - Pray at the foot of the Crucifixion. Place your mind at the foot of the Crucifixion and pray. Our crucifix is a life-size version of the Crucifixion, and like all Catholic churches, it is front and center, as a constant reminder of the sacrifice of Christ Jesus to humanity.
#18 - Pray with the Queen of Heaven and the saints in Heaven. If you have a special devotion, pray in our chapels in honor of The Blessed Mother and St. Joseph. Honor thy Mother and thy Father.
#19 - First Friday and Saturday Devotion. Eucharist Adoration begins after morning Holy Mass on First Friday. First Saturday Devotion - Fatima Devotion - 9:00 AM
#20 - Passionist Parish. We are the only parish in the archdiocese that is staffed and owned by a religious order.
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This web site was first put online on July 4, 2001, Independence Day!!! It was last updated on May 21, 2009.