Atlanta Community

2796 Galahad Drive, N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30345
404-636-5970

Mission Statement Discernment Programs Driving Directions

Mission Statement

The mission of the Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is Reparation.

As Eucharistic women, we work with Christ to bring healing to people's hearts and peace to their relationships with God, with one another and with creation.

"Our deepest desire is for all people to know and love God."

We, The Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, serve the people of God in the Archdiocese of Atlanta in North Georgia.
Reconciliation in a broken world

We foster wholeness through:

Organizing religious education programs at all age levels
Engaging in spiritual conversation and guidance
Helping and empowering the underprivileged
Acting as a voice of the voiceless
Promoting understanding among various cultures and sub-cultures
Coordinating liturgies and the celebration of sacraments
Participating in Archdiocesan committees
Being actively involved in vocation ministry
Fostering the process of enculturation.

In the Georgia-Cherokee land of God, the ACJ Community of Atlanta is:

Invited to see God in all
Commissioned to foster Eucharistic adoration
Called to be Eucharist to all
Sent forth from the Eucharistic celebration

We reach out from our multiracial and multicultural communal / corporate identity as God's instruments of:

HARMONY ……………….. (love, peace, joy)

HEALING ………. (reparation of broken hearts)

HOPE …… (teaching the Good News)

...to all we encounter
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Discernment Programs
at the Atlanta ACJ Convent

Discernment Prayer

	The St. Rafaela's Women's Discernment group meets every second Thursday of the month from September through June. We meet at 7:00 pm for the prayer of the Church, the Divine Office, and then enjoy shared prayer and discussion of topics of interest to women discerning their vocation.
This group is open to all women in discernment, regardless of interest in entering the Handmaids. Please call Sister Carmen at 404-636-5970 or contact her by e-mail.
Note: meetings are confidential. All the participants depicted gave their permission for these pictures to appear here.	Hna. Carmen ayuda un grupo en español, también -- para hombres y mujeres en discernimiento.

Inquiry Weekends

For women ages 18 – 33 who are considering consecrated religious life and would like to know more about the Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Visit our "ACJ Convent" in Atlanta for a weekend of prayer, reflection, and fellowship. Experience the joyful life of our community.

Please contact us to find out about our next "Come and See" inquiry retreat weekend.

A reservation is required. Please call Sister Carmen at 404-636-5970 or contact her by e-mail.

Associates

We extend our Handmaid spirituality of reconciliation and love of the Eucharistic, poor, and humble Christ to our lay associates. If you are a woman or man interested in finding out more about following our path as a lay associate, Please call Sister Carmen at 404-636-5970 or contact her by e-mail.

Spiritual Direction

If you would like someone to accompany you on your journey… Individualized spiritual direction is available by appointment.

Contact person: Sister Carmen, ACJ

Phone: 404-636-5970 Fax: 404-636-4594

Driving Directions

Take I-85, EXIT #93 "Shallowford Road"

(make a RIGHT on Shallowford Road if coming South on the I-85)

- OR -

(make a LEFT on Shallowford Road if coming North on the I-85)

RIGHT on Briarcliff Road (at dead end)

LEFT on Briarlake Road (at first light)

LEFT on Tristan Circle (immediate first street on your left)

RIGHT on Galahad Drive (immediate first street on your right)

The house is on your left at the top of the second hill.

Welcome !!!