St. Paul of the Cross
Roman Catholic Church of the
Congregation of The Passionists in the
Archdiocese of Atlanta, Georgia

We are a predominately African-American Catholic parish on Atlanta's Westside in the Archdiocese of Atlanta of the Congregation of the Passionists. Our surrounding Atlanta Neighborhoods are: Collier Heights, Cascades, Adamsville, Cascade Heights, Ben Hill, and the zip codes of these Atlanta Communities are: 30318, 30305, 30309, 30314, 30311, 30331, 30336, 30168, 30126, 30082, 30080, 30339. We are located near exit #12, Bankhead highway, off 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 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 11:30 mass than what most people would expect from a Roman Catholic mass.

#4 - African Families
We are home to many families that have recently emigrated from the African countries.

#5 - 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.

#6 - Calling all Teens
One of the programs of the Life Teen ministry is a catechism class from 10 AM to 11:30 AM

#7 - Baby Chapel
A room in the back of the church is reserved for parents and their joyful babies.

#8 - Breakfast
Breakfast is usually provided after the 8:30 mass in the Spiritual Center. One of the ministries organizes breakfast on a rotating basis.

#9 - Bible Study
Bible Study for adults begins at 10:30 every Sunday.

#10 - West Side of Atlanta
If you live near Exit # 12, Bankhead highway, off I-285, we are your parish.

#11 - Bookstore
We sell books from a shelf in the back of the church.

#12 - Feed My Sheep.
Parishioners donate food items for the poor via the St. Vincent de Paul Society food donation box at church entrance.

#13 - See The Passion story 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.

#14 - 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.

#15 - Pray with the Queen of Heaven and the saints in Heaven.
If you have a special devotion, pray in the our chapels in honor of The Blessed Mother and St. Joseph. Honor thy Mother and thy Father.

The Holy Mass
Sunday at 8:30 AM, 11:30 AM,
Saturday at 6:00 PM,
Monday - Saturday at 7:30 AM Mass with the Liturgy of the Hours afterwards.

First Saturday Devotion - Fatima Devotion - 7:30 AM
Holy Days of Obligation - 7:00 AM, 12 Noon, 7:30 PM

Visit Us!! Location
The church is located in Atlanta's Westside, inside I-285 expressway, a mile south of the Bankhead Highway, exit (#12), on Harwell Road. Harwell Road runs along the side and inside I-285 expressway.

Simple Directions
Drive to the intersection of I-20 to I-285, "The Perimeter" on the WEST SIDE of Atlanta,
Drive northbound on I-285 to Exit #12, Bankhead Highway, Turn right (east) onto Bankhead,
Drive one block. At Harwell Road, turn right. Drive 1 mile. Church on left.

Directions from the Airport:
drive onto Camp Creek Road westbound;
drive onto I-285 North;

Directions from Downtown Atlanta:
drive onto I-20 westbound;
Exit #51B onto I-285 North;

Directions from I-285 North:
Exit #12 onto the Bankhead Highway (278, 78, 8);
At Bankhead Highway, turn right (east), (inside "The Perimeter");
Drive 1 block east to Harwell Road;
At Harwell Road, turn right;
Drive 1 mile south on Harwell Road;
The church is on your left.

Important Note to Directions
I-20 and I-285 intersect on both the east side and the west side of Atlanta. We are located on the WEST SIDE of Atlanta. If you are coming from the east side of Atlanta, you need to drive on I-20 westbound to Exit #51B.
Note: In 1999, the Perimeter expressway exit numbers were changed.

New to the Parish?
Please ask for a registration form after mass.

Got questions about the Catholic Church? RCIA is for you!!
If you just want to inquire about the Catholic faith, then join other interested people in the RCIA program.
(Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Phone the church office for meeting times. (404) 696-6704

In February 2000, the Vatican reported the number of baptized Catholics worldwide at 1.045 billion, or 1 in 6, or 17.4% of the world population. 50% of the world's Christians are Roman Catholic!!!! 21% (60 million, 1 of 5) of the American population is Roman Catholic. As of 2004, the Archdiocese of Atlanta is composed of over 100,000 families in over 100 parishes and missions, covering 69 counties. The St. Paul of the Cross parish is composed of about 600 registered families.

Returning to the Church? Catholics Returning Home program !!!
Welcome back!!! If you are returning back to the church after years of absence, please join others that are returning back to the church via the Catholics Returning Home program. Phone the church office for meeting times. (404) 696-6704

Sacrament of Baptism
The 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. Arrangements must be made with a parish priest. Baptismal preparation class will be held on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 10:15 AM Please contact Deacon Goolsby to sign up for preparation classes.

Sacrament of Marriage
Pre-Cana classes must be previously completed. Please phone to make arrangements.
DO NOT SET A DATE BEFORE YOU SET AN APPOINTMENT WITH A PARISH PRIEST.

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)
Saturday at 5:00 - 5:45 PM and weekdays by appointment

Contact us!! The Pastoral Team
Rev. Fr. Jed D. Sumampong, C.P., Pastor - JedSum@yahoo.com
Rev. Mr. Hilliard Lee, Jr., Pastoral Associate / Deacon - HLee@CPProv.org
Rev. Mr. Joseph Goolsby, Deacon
Rev. Mr. George Smith, Deacon

The Staff Team.
Mary C. Bronaugh - Parish Secretary - MBronaugh@CPProv.org
Yvonne Bernal - Director of Religious Education
Saundra Harris - Director of Adult Education - RCIA
Merlin Todd - Minister of Youth
Marion Presson - Bookkeeper
Frances Kennedy - Director of Liturgy & Environment
Patricia Fointno-Dawson - Director of Liturgical Music
Webmaster - SPCATLWebmaster@CatholicWeb.com

The Passionists - May The Passion of Jesus Christ Be Ever in Our Hearts
The Passionists are dedicated to the Passion and Death of Jesus Christ. Passionists live and preach the message of the Cross, through preaching missions, in retreat centers, parishes and overseas, in military and hospital chaplaincies and through the media. In addition to the ordinary priestly vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, all Passionists clergy (priests and nuns) take the vow to preach the gospel of the Passion of Jesus Christ.

Paul Francis Danei (1694-1775) of Italy founded the Passionist order of priests in 1746. He was canonized by Pope Pius IX in 1867.

Our Slogan
"Church Determined To Live with Christ Through Action in the Community."

Our Mission Statement
We are a People of God of the Saint Paul of the Cross Catholic community.

Gifted and blessed by God Our Father with an African-American culture, we come together through baptism in the Roman Catholic tradition, attesting to the unity and universality of the Church.

Empowered by the Holy Spirit to be missionaries of Christ's love and truth, we gather:

to give fervent testimony to the Kingdom of God through worship and celebration of the sacraments;

to proclaim the news of salvation through teaching and conversion; and

to offer through service the healing power of Christ Jesus in fulfilling the spiritual and human needs of all our people.

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Copyright
Copyright (c) 2001 Passionist Community. All rights reserved.
This web site was first put online on July 4, 2001, Independence Day!!!
It was last updated on June 16, 2004.