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

Friday, December 25, 2009

Dec 26th -Christmas Concert in St. Aug

This Saturday the 26th Bart Price and the Pillars of Joy will be performing at the Gazebo in downtown St. Augustine, FL. Get into the Christmas spirit, for it does not end after Christmas day, and come out to hear and see the Pillars perform Christmas songs and songs from Bart's Cd.

Time: 4-6pm and 7-9pm.
Cost: Free!
Location: King St. in the Historical Section of St. Augustine, FL

The Gazebo is in front of the Cathedral. Look for the Christmas lights and tree.
Bring an chair, family , friends, and Christmas cheer.

www.myspace.com/bartprice

In Christ,
Sean

Merry Christmas! - No Emmaus on 24th or 31st


Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Sean, Jen, Liz, Jeff, and Joe (Emmaus Core Team)!

There will be no Emmaus meetings on Dec 24th and 31st.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Thurs-Adoration with the Friars at Assumption Parish


This Thursday Emmaus will be at Assumption Parish for Adoration with the Franciscan Friars and Sisters of the Renewal, Sisters of Life, and Sisters of the Home of the Mother. Come out and worship the Lord and prepare for the weekend retreat.

In Christ,
Emmaus Core Team (Sean, Liz, Jen, Jeff, Joe)

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Emmaus Christmas Party- Sat 12th


This Saturday we are having the annual Emmaus Christmas Party at the Wilcox house. This event is the biggest young adult event besides the young adult retreat so be sure to come out.
The party starts at 6:00Pm. There will be dinner, gift exchange games, Christmas Carols, hanging out with new and old friends. All are invited, Married or Single. Please note, child care will not be available.

What should you bring: A $1o gift if you want to participate in the gift exchange.

Names ending in:
A-F bring: Desserts and Drinks
G-M bring: Vegetable or side dishes
N-Z bring: Main dishes

Please bring food especially if you are supposed to bring a side dish or main dish. We always need more food than usual.

Address of Party: 2763 Holly Point Road EastOrange Park, FL 32073 US

Questions: Call 904-307-0824 or email me at john6bb@yahoo.com

In Christ, Emmaus Core Team (Liz, Jen, Sean, Jeff, Joe)

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Thursday: Mass with Fr. Ed Murphy

Hello Friends,
Please plan to come to Emmaus this Thursday at St. Ephrem's for mass with our spiritual director, Fr. Ed Murphy. Fr. Ed will be available to hear confessions beginning at 7:00 p.m., and mass will begin at 7:30.

What a wonderful respite in the midst of this advent season!

In Christ,
The Emmaus Core Team (Sean, Jennifer, Jeff, Joe and Liz)

Monday, December 7, 2009

December Vocation Video- NY Priest

I have posted December's vocation video. It is a video of the Ordinations in NY. Fr. Louis is a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal who is being ordained in the video. He came to talk to Emmaus in May. He was a new priest when he came to visit us. He is the one who looks like Padre Pio.

The video is towards the bottom of the blog.

In Christ,
Sean
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Wed Movie Night- Tues- Immaculate Conception


This Tuesday is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, which is a Holy Day of Obligation so that means go to Church or face mortal sin. So the movie night will be this Wednesday at 7:30 at Jason(Moose) Hamiltons house. We will be watching The Nativity.

His address is 5375 Sidesaddle Dr. Jacksonville Fl, 32257. His house is a little ways down from my old house on Losco rd. It is on a corner section in the neighborhood. Call me if you need help getting there - 307-0824. The movie starts at 7:30.

In Christ, Sean

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Advent Concert: Bart Price and The Pillars of Joy

Greetings everyone,

Start this Advent season off on the right note!!! On Saturday, December 5th at 7:00 p.m. Assumption Catholic Church will be hosting a very special evening of meditation and reflection on Advent. There will be exposition of the Blessed Sacrament along with melodious music, and meditations from Bart Price and The Pillars of Joy. The Pillars will be playing all new songs so come out and enjoy. Please join us for this wonderful evening. http://www.myspace.com/bartprice

The Pillars of Joy need your help. This will be the first time doing this at that parish. This will be a test for our community particularly the young adults in the community. You see Fr Fred has been gracious enough to open up his parish for the evening, and there is doubt that people
would show up for something like this at this time of year.

I have communicated with Deacon John at Assumption and I assured him that our community enjoys such evenings and that it should be well attended. If it goes well this could open the doors for other similar events to take place not only at assumption but other churches in our
diocese.

Besides JESUS will be in the house, I mean church!!

Please spread the word.
Peace and blessings
Sean