St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church — Attraction in Mableton

My mother in law had me look up a local Catholic Church when she came to town. This was the closest one to our home. I am so glad we decided to visit. This is a beautiful church. It gave me a glimpse into traditions I have only imagined from stories I have heard. The choir sang the majority of the mass in Latin. It was BEAUTIFUL. They are a small group but they are mighty and have beautiful range and are poignant with few flaws. It was quite a surprise to me when I heard them singing in Latin and upon picking up a hymnal I saw everything had an English translation. We stayed. My mother in law was so pleased. She had not experienced a Latin mass since she was a little girl-50 + years prior. The women here wore head scarves made of lace or a thin material and longer modest skirts/dresses. We were the only women in pants. We were pretty out of place but it was an amazing experience overall. If anyone from this parish happens to read this - please know we loved it. You are kind people and we appreciate the opportunity. May God bless...

As far as I know, this is the only traditional Latin Mass in the Atlanta area. It's a wonderful community and the Priests are the best. I gladly drive the extra 12 miles rather than attend the much closer Novus Ordo church. For one, the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) is available EVERY day and before EVERY Mass- Not just once or twice a week like the typical NO church. I could write a book on why I love this church and recommend it to anyone- Especially those who are as old as I am and remember how the Holy Mass used to be- Smells and bells,...

Very conservative church with more gentlemen in suits, and laides in dresses. 99% of women wear veils on their heads. Over half of congregation stays to pray after mass; those who leave leave silently. Homily (sermon) and Scripture are in vernacular language (English); everything else is in Latin. 99% of congregants can tell a visitor where they are in the bilingual Latin-English book (or, the bilingual Latin-Spanish book, for those who understand Spanish better than English). Extra-friendly coffee hour afterward. (Full disclosure: I am a member of...