Emmaus Catholic Young Adult Ministry: Birthday Beach Party for St. Mary

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.

Friday, September 4, 2009

Birthday Beach Party for St. Mary - Mon( Labor Day)

This Monday(Labor Day) we will be celebrating Mother Mary's B-day by going to the Shrine of Our Lady de Leche at 1:00PM to pray a rosary then car pool to the St. Augustine Pier for Volleyball and yummy food at 2:00.

Feel free to bring any food/drinks you want for the party. We will meet in the parking lot of the Shrine btw 1:00- 1:10 then head over to the Shrine. http://www.missionandshrine.org/ .

Everyone is invited, Emmaus members and any of your friends who do go to Emmaus. So bring a friend. If you want to carpool down to the Shrine then give me a call at 904-307-0824 or e-mail me john6bb@yahoo.com. You need to be at my house at 12:15 if you want to carpool.

Directions: Shrine - 27 Ocean Ave. St. Augustine, FL 32084St. Augustine Pier - St Augustine Beach Pier Pavilion350 A1A Bch. Blvd, St. Augustine, FLDirections to the Pier -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.

Location: Shrine of Our Lady de Leche and then the St. Augustine Pier Shrine -27 Ocean Ave. St. Augustine, FL 32084 US View Map
When: Monday, September 7, 1:00PM
Phone:904-307-0824

Sean