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.

Emmaus Core Team

Patrick, Emily, Paul, and Jacinta. Please feel free to contact us at emmauscya@gmail.com with any questions, comments, suggestions or concerns.

Our Spiritual Director

Our Spiritual Director
Father Ed Murphy (L), Pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish. E-mail: ewmurphy@windstream.net

Emmaus Directions

We are located at:
Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church

121 East Duval Street,
Jacksonville, FL 32202

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Marian Pilgrimage Saturday


Hi Friends,This is Joe Johnson, and me and several others will be making a pilgrimage from Our Lady Star of the Sea in Ponte Vedra to Our Lady of La Leche in St. Augustine this coming Saturday 8/15. I would like to extend an invitation for you to join us on this journey. This walk will take us about 12 hours or so with a few breaks worked in. The distance is about 23 miles and we will do the large majority of it on A1A. Come out and enjoy the scenery and ocean breeze as you pray. We will meet at Our Lady Star of the Sea in the morning and finish at the Shrine around 6-8 p.m. This journey will take the entire day so plan accordingly.

The plan is to pray the entire Rosary (20 Decades) twice and also the Divine Mercy Chaplet. As we complete our walk by crossing the Vilano Beach Bridge we will pray the Stations of the Cross. There will also be plenty of time for fellowship and individual prayer.There is no need to pack a lunch as we will stop at the Gate station. It is important to have snacks and PLENTY of liquids. Running or walking shoes are a must as well as comfortable loose fitting clothing. A few pairs of socks and a hat and sunscreen are needed as well.

We wil be happy to add your petitions to our own as we walk and pray. You may send your petitions in response to this email. Again all our invited male and female respond directly to this email (yates_fan32216@yahoo.com) or call me at 651-6975. Right now we have 9 participants let's make it 12 like the Apostles!Finally we are in need of people willing to transport us back to Our Lady Star of the Sea afterwards. You would only be required to meet us at the Shrine and transport some tired, suffering slightly smelly people. I will reimburse you for the cost in gas. I look forward to hearing from you. May God Bless You All.


JOE 651-6975

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