Thanksgiving Week 2024

Monday, November 25 • Regular schedule Tuesday, November 26 • Mass at 9am • No Confessions • Communion Service at 7pm • Adoration will end at 10pm Wednesday, November 27 • Mass at 9am • Adoration postponed (The chapel will remain open for silent prayer from 9am to 9pm) • Office and building closing at noon Thursday, November 28 (Thanksgiving) • Mass at 9am only (No evening Mass) • No confessions • Adoration postponed (The chapel will remain open for silent prayer from 9am to 9pm) • Building Closed Friday, November 29 • No Mass • Adoration postponed (The chapel will remain open for silent prayer from 9am to 9pm) • Building Closed

Shadow Box Workshop

Join us for our Shadow Box Workshop in celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe! This creative workshop will be a special way to honor Mary leading up to her Feast Day on December 12. Participants will craft beautiful shadow boxes, incorporating elements that reflect the rich symbolism of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Craft materials will be provided, and the cost is $40 per participant. This workshop is open to all individuals aged 12 and older. This event is a perfect opportunity to kick off the festivities as we approach this important day in our faith. Come, connect with fellow parishioners, and create something meaningful to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe! Date: Saturday, November 30 Time: 9am - 12pm Location: Youth Room Languge: Bilingual (en/es) Questions? Diana G. | (404) 594-099 | alekalejan@gmail.com

St. Nicholas Pancake Breakfast

Join St. Nicholas for Pancakes! On Sunday, December 1, the Men's Club invites you to a festive pancake breakfast in the Youth Room, following the 7:30am, 9:30am, and Noon Masses. Bring your children to meet St. Nicholas and enjoy a fun, family-friendly event. It’s a great way to start the Advent season with delicious pancakes, good company, and a special visit from St. Nicholas!

Our Lady of Guadalupe Novena

Join us for our celebrations in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe this coming December 12th! The festivities will begin with a novena from December 3rd to December 11th, which will include a brief reflection, the rosary, and time to share bread and a warm drink. Our Novena schedule is as follows: - Tuesday, December 3: 7:30 PM–8:30 PM, after the 7:00 PM Mass, in the church. - Wednesday, December 4: 7:00 PM–8:30 PM, in the church. - Thursday, December 5: 7:30 PM–8:30 PM, after the 7:00 PM Mass, in the church. - Friday, December 6: 8:00 PM–9:00 PM, after Encuentro, in the church. - Saturday, December 7: 7:00 PM–8:30 PM, in the church. - Sunday, December 8: 7:00 PM–8:30 PM, in the church. - Monday, December 9: 7:00 PM–8:00 PM, before the Mass of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, in the Atrium. - Tuesday, December 10: 8:00 PM–9:30 PM, in the Youth Room.

Event Series An Advent Sabbath

An Advent Sabbath

With Mary the Maiden of Nazareth and Joseph Her Faithful Spouse  Directed by Sister Susan Arcaro, r.c. in English Choose your date and time!  Wednesday, December 4, 9am - 12pm Thursday, December 5, 6:30pm - 8:30pm “An Advent Sabbath” offers you a few hours to be still, catch your breath, and ponder the magnanimity of God’s love in giving us Jesus, Emmanuel. It is a perfect way to get caught up in the peacefulness of Advent and the real meaning of Christmas! This is an opportunity for you to pause in the midst of preparations for Christmas, to pray and reflect on Mary’s response to the Spirit of God dwelling within her, on Joseph’s devotion to the woman he loves, and on the mystery of Jesus’ incarnation among us today. This is indeed an opportunity not to be missed!   It’ll make your Christmas Merry indeed! If you have questions, please contact Carmela Trevino at 678-960-0069 or email carmela@popfb.org.

Event Series An Advent Sabbath

An Advent Sabbath

With Mary the Maiden of Nazareth and Joseph Her Faithful Spouse  Directed by Sister Susan Arcaro, r.c. in English Choose your date and time!  Wednesday, December 4, 9am - 12pm Thursday, December 5, 6:30pm - 8:30pm “An Advent Sabbath” offers you a few hours to be still, catch your breath, and ponder the magnanimity of God’s love in giving us Jesus, Emmanuel. It is a perfect way to get caught up in the peacefulness of Advent and the real meaning of Christmas! This is an opportunity for you to pause in the midst of preparations for Christmas, to pray and reflect on Mary’s response to the Spirit of God dwelling within her, on Joseph’s devotion to the woman he loves, and on the mystery of Jesus’ incarnation among us today. This is indeed an opportunity not to be missed!   It’ll make your Christmas Merry indeed! If you have questions, please contact Carmela Trevino at 678-960-0069 or email carmela@popfb.org.

Event Series Encounter

Encounter

Join us this Friday for a day of Encounter 9am: Our day of prayer begins with Mass in English. 9:30am-7pm: After Mass, Father will expose the Blessed Sacrament on the main altar of the Church for silent prayer. Adoration will continue in the Church until 7pm. Parishioners, friends, ministries, and small groups are encouraged to visit and adore Jesus. 7pm: We will begin a special period of praise & worship, prayer & reflection, culminating with Benediction.

The Little Flower Group Christmas Celebration

The Little Flower Group invites you to celebrate the joy of the season on Saturday, December 7, from 10am to 1pm in the Atrium! Don't miss their delightful pancake bar, snap unforgettable photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and take in the stunning decorations that will surround you. Enjoy fun games and live music, and take part in their exciting holiday dessert competition with fantastic prizes to win! This event will be bilingual (English/Spanish). For more information, contact Natalia R. at thelittleflowergroup@gmail.com or (470) 223-2253.

Event Series Nocturnal Adoration

Nocturnal Adoration

Chapel / Capilla

The Blessed Sacrament is exposed all night after the 5pm Saturday Mass and is reposed before the 7:30am Sunday Mass. Prayers are led in Spanish by the Nocturnal Adoration group, but everyone is welcome to join at any time throughout the night. Nocturnal adoration is a Catholic devotional practice where parishioners gather for prayer and worship before the Blessed Sacrament during nighttime hours. Learn more by clicking here.

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Join us as we celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a holy day of obligation. Monday, December 9 Mass Times: 9am, 12pm, 6pm , 8pm(es) This solemnity honors Mary, conceived without original sin, as a sign of God’s grace and her special role in salvation history. Declared a dogma of the Church in 1854 by Pope Pius IX, the Immaculate Conception reminds us of God’s power and love in preparing Mary to be the Mother of Christ. Come and celebrate this sacred mystery with us!