Father Edward Branch, chaplain for Lyke House, the Catholic Center at Atlanta University, claps as he joins the choir in singing the gathering hymn, “I Want Jesus To Walk With Me.” Father Branch was the main celebrant and homilist Nov. 4 for the fifth annual St. Martin de Porres liturgical celebration at St. Philip Benizi Church. (Photos by Michael Alexander)

Conventual Franciscan Father Gregory Hartmayer, left center, pastor of St. Philip Benizi Church, joins Father Edward Branch at the front of the sanctuary as they distribute holy Communion to the congregants.

St. Philip Benizi Church choir members sing the responsorial psalm during the St. Martin de Porres celebration at their Jonesboro parish. The annual Mass is sponsored by the parish St. Martin de Porres Society.