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

Sunday, January 31, 2010

Tues -Theology on Tap - Nickie Dennis


This Tuesday, the 2nd, is Theology on Tap at Mudville Grille. The speaker, Nickie Dennis will be discussing her life in Christ as a nurse. Be there for fellowship, food, and fun.

Address: Mudville Grille 3105 Beach Blvd. Jax, Fl 32207 (where Beach Blvd. and Atlantic Blvd. meet).
Time: 7-9PM
Cost: $ 5

In Christ, Sean

Monday, January 25, 2010

Bishop Galeone at Emmaus This Thursday!!!

Hello dear brothers and sisters,

I am so thrilled to tell you that we have had a special speaker in the works for a few months and it is finally time! We will be meeting in the Church at St. Ephrems (rosary starts at 7:00 PM with the meeting starting at 7:30) Please invite a friend and be sure to sit together near the front. We are so blessed to have a good and faithful Bishop in Bishop Galeone for just a little longer. I do not have the topic confirmed yet, so I will not presume, but honestly, does it really matter?? It's Bishop Vic! So please come out and support Emmaus and our Bishop.

I also humbly ask that you will keep my grandfather and my family in your prayers. Sadly, I will be unable to join you all this Thursday as I will be traveling to Wisconsin for my grandfather's funeral (he just passed away early yesterday morning). My grandfather was able to receive the sacraments and while we will mourn our loss, we do rejoice in his gain. Please pray also that as we unite our suffering with Christ's, He will use it for great things and draw our entire family and beyond closer to Christ, His Church, and each other.

As many of you know, my mom works at the Cathedral and Bishop Galeone just happened to be saying Mass on Sunday. Our dear Bishop was so kind and compassionate towards our family, even offering to say Mass this week for my grandfather. We are truly grateful for His kindness and thank all of you in advance for your prayers as well.

with love and joy because of our hope,

Jennifer




Thursday, January 21, 2010

Saturday 1/23: Lunch and Music at St. Francis House

Hi friends,
We have a great opportunity to serve and love our Lord by helping to prepare and serve lunch this Saturday, January 23, at the St. Francis House in St. Augustine. Bart and Kyle had the awesome idea to play music during lunch, so it will be a joy for everyone there!

The St. Francis House is located at 70 Washington Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084. It is about 4 blocks south of the Lightner Museum. We can begin preparing food at 9:00 a.m., and we will serve lunch from 11:45-1:00. Please come by for any part of the day.
In Christ,
The Emmaus Core Team

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Thurs: Moral Improv and Discussion


This Thursday we are having something special for Emmaus! We will be having some funny improv skits that deal with modern relationships. After the skits we will discuss what should have happened, whether what happened in the skit was a good or bad idea, and much more. Some of you may think you know the answers to all moral questions in life but wait until Thursday night when you really find out you don't know squat. :) Come out and have fun with us and learn about your faith at 7:30pm in the Main Hall. If you want to join the core team for a rosary be there at 7:00. See you Thursday!

In Christ,
Emmaus Core Team ( Sean, Liz, Jen, Joe, Jeff)
http://emmauscya.blogspot.com

Sunday, January 17, 2010

Tues Movie Night - Tim Hawkins Comedy




Hey guys, this Tuesday I am starting the Christian Movie nights up again but at an all new location, my apartment. This Tuesday we will watch someone very funny, Tim Hawkins. He is a Christian comedian who just recently performed at the Jan 2010 FOCUS conference. We will watch his DVD called "I'm No Rockstar". Don't watch his stuff on the internet save your laughs for Tuesday.
www.timhawkins.net

In Christ,
Sean

Monday, January 11, 2010

Thursday--Mass with Fr. Anand

Hi Friends,
This Thursday at Emmaus, we are blessed to have our friend Fr. Anand to celebrate mass with us. We will meet in St. Ephrem's church (not the hall) at 7:00 p.m. to pray the rosary, and mass will begin at 7:30 p.m.
Peace and Blessings in this week ahead.
In Christ,
The Emmaus Core Team (Jeff, Jen, Joe, Sean and Liz)

Vocation Video- C.F.R's

I have posted this months vocation video. It is near the bottom of the blog. It is the vocation video of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal (C.F.R's). They are the Franciscans who help with the retreat in December. Check it out!

Sean

Thursday, January 7, 2010

Thur- Fr. Remek comes to Emmaus




This Thursday Emmaus will have Fr. Remek come and speak to us on something special. Come out and enjoy the fellowship, talk, and prayer. Music and talk begins at 7:30pm but you may come early for the rosary at 7pm if you want.

In Christ,
Emmaus Core Team