Emmaus Catholic Young Adult Ministry: Cinco de Mayo Party!! May 9th

Welcome to Emmaus!

We are an awesome Catholic Young Adult Group ages 20-39, single or married, located in Jacksonville, FL. Keep an eye on the announcements below for meeting times and events! Examples of events are Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, monthly confession and Mass, Theology on Tap, outdoor activities, bible studies, guest speakers, and much much more. If you join the Emmaus Yahoo! Group, find us on Facebook or check this website regularly, you will be able to receive the latest news on what is happening with Emmaus. So if you are looking to grow in your faith, find friendships, and get involved in something that helps spread the Gospel, then get involved with “Emmaus”!

About Us

The Emmaus Catholic Young Adult Group was started in 1996 by Fr. Ducci in Orange Park, FL. The group first met in the Wilcox house, moved to St. Catherine’s, and then due to the group’s growth and mission ultimately to Assumption Catholic Church. We chose the name “Emmaus” because of the passage in the book of Luke 24:13-35. We love this passage because it deals with the Lord opening the eyes of those who are blind to the truth. The two men’s minds are opened to the Truth when Jesus teaches them about Himself starting from the Old Testament to His death on the Cross to His Resurrection. Afterwards the two men recognize who Jesus is when He gives them the Eucharist i.e. His very Body and Blood in Communion. Our group’s mission is to open the hearts and minds of young adults to Jesus in order to live a holy life. We seek to proclaim the Gospel, which includes all of the Church’s Teachings. We do this by having guest speaker’s talk about the faith, Bible studies, Mass and Adoration, worship music, retreats, sports, and more. We believe in building a strong community of Catholic young adults whose goal is to change lives and live lives of holiness for Christ.

"Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?" Luke 24:32.

Monday, May 4, 2009

Cinco de Mayo Party!! May 9th

It's that time of year for all of you volleyball enthusiast!!!!
It time for the 4th annual Cinco De Mayo celebration at the St Augustine Beach Pavilion. So put together you beach bag, bring some food to share, and bring your A game for the hundreds of volleyball matches you can play. You will have the chance to hang out with local young adults from the Jacksonville, St Augustine, and Fleming Island areas. Come and enjoy the day, and yes you may bring the little ones out. Also bring your favorite volleyball, football, or any other sports equipment you want.

Time: 2:00PM

Location: St. Augustine Pavilion (see directions below)

Food: If your first name begins with :(A-G) bring drinks, (H-P) bring dessert or snacks, (R-Z) bring Hamburgers and Hot Dogs/main dish or side dish. We never have enough hamburgers, hotdogs, and buns. Please list what you are bringing when you reply. If you are bringing a grill please come early at 1:30PM.

Directions: Take 95 south to exit 311 which is SR207 go left.Stay on 207 and make a right onto 312 east and go over the bridge. 312 becomes CR A1A. Stay on Ala. The Pier is on the left next to the fire station.

This event is put on with the help of the Emmaus Catholic Young Adult Group (http://emmauscya.blogspot.com%3c/a%3E ), St. Augustine Catholic Young Adult Group, and the Orange Park Young Adult Group (http://www.castcya.com/) .