This Thursday - "Before I go" discussion :)

Hello dear brothers and sisters!

This Thursday at Emmaus we will have an opportunity to discuss and delve into some of the things of life that really matter. Peter Kreeft has a prfound little book entitled "Before I Go - Letters to Our Children About What Really Matters." If you are familiar with Peter Kreeft, he is not a "fluffy" guy - he has authored many great books including The Handbook of Christian Apologetics and Catholic Christianity - A Complete Catechism of Catholic Beliefs Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Some of the short discussion topics in the book are light-hearted, some down right funny, and some speak to the depths of our souls - we'll take a look and have a chance to discuss some of each kind - some "faith stuff" and some practical "life stuff." I can't wait to see what everyone has to say. See you all Thursday at St. Ephraims!

with love,

Russ, Sean, Liz, Jen

Thur: Mary, Mediatrix of All Graces

There are many titles for our blessed mother but I only know one one that is debated more than any other and that is her title of Mary, Mediatrix of All Graces.

This Thursday Sean Wilcox will discuss what this title means for us and how many Saints have invoked her under that title. Sean knows a ton about Mary due to having lived as a friar in the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate. In that relgious order the friars take an extra vow of consecration to Jesus through Mary. Sean learned a lot from the friars and now he can teach us.

Come on out for a great discussion on Mary and her role in our lives.

In Christ, Sean, Jen and Russ.

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Volleyball at Assumption this Thurs.!

Hello brothers and sisters in Christ,

This Thurs. for Emmaus we will be meeting at Assumption (note location change) in the gym/family life center to play volleyball! We will be starting a little earlier than usual. Rosary is at 6:30pm and we will play from 7-9pm. Hope to see you all there, and remember to invite a friend!

God Bless,

The Emmaus Core Team (Sean, Jen, Liz, and Russ)

PS- In case you need directions, Assumption's address is: 2403 Atlantic Blvd.

PPS- Bring yo' "A" game!! :)

Thursday at Emmaus: Mass with Fr. Ed

Hi Emmaus Friends,
Please plan to come to mass at St. Ephrem's on Thursday. Our celebrant will be Fr. Ed Murphy. Starting at 7:00, we'll pray the rosary and Fr. Ed will be available to hear confessions. Mass will begin at 7:30.

Peace and blessings to everyone this week!

In Christ,

The Emmaus Core Team (Sean, Jennifer, Russ and Liz)

Fr. Zheler at Emmaus this Thursday!

Hello dear brothers and sisters,

This Thursday at Emmaus, Fr. Zheler will be our guest speaker and facilitator for our discussion on the topic of Vocation - in this case more of the focus will be more on marriage, but he/we will also touch on Priestly and Religious Vocations and the Universal Call to Holiness as well. So bring a friend and don't miss out on "family night" with your Emmaus family :) God loves YOU and so do we!

with love,

Liz, Russ, Sean, Jennifer


To maintain a joyful family requires much from both the parents and the children. Each member of the family has to become, in a special way, the servant of the others. John Paul II the Great

Notes on Redemptive Suffering

Hey all,

Our speaker from last Thurs., Gerald Lamb, has posted his notes on Redemptive Suffering to his blog. The link is: http://assentingcatholic.blogspot.com

May God bless you abundantly,

The Core Team (Sean, Jen, Liz, and Russ)

Important Novena to St.Philomena

As many of you may know St. Philomena is a patroness of Emmaus. She is a patron of young adults and is very dear to many of us. Her feast day is on the 11th of this month, therefore I encourage, everyone in Emmaus or who is a young adult to pray this novena together over the next 9 days for the intentions of the young adults in the diocese and for you own intention.

St. Philomena is a Saint who is little known but who was made a Saint because of the many miracles wrought by her intercession. She was called the "Wonder Worker of the Nineteenth Century" by Pope Gregory XVI. St. John Vianney, Curé of Ars, attributed every miracle in his ministry to St. Philomena’s intercession.

If you are struggling with having a child or you know someone with mental illness or that is sick or have any request at all pray this novena and trust in her intercession.

Patronage: against barrenness, against bodily ills, against infertility, against mental illness, against sickness, against sterility, babies, children, Children of Mary, desperate causes, forgotten causes, impossible causes, infants, lost causes, Living Rosary, newborns, orphans, poor people, priests, prisoners, sick people, students, test takers, toddlers, young people, and youth.

Copy and Print off the prayer in Word.

Novena Prayer to Saint Philomena. – Start on the 3rd –Tuesday- Ends on the 11th of August

Illustrious Virgin and Martyr, St. Philomena, behold me prostrate before the throne whereon it has pleased the Most Holy Trinity to set thee. Full of confidence in thy protection, I entreat thee to intercede for me with God. Ah! From the heights of heaven deign to cast a glance upon thy humble client. Spouse of Christ, sustain me in suffering, fortify me in temptation, protect me in the dangers surrounding me, and in particular..(mention your petition). Above all, assist me at the hour of my death. Amen.
St. Philomena, powerful with God. Pray for us.

I encourage you all to read about St. Philomena and have a devotion to her. Check out the websites below.
http://www.philomena.us/ , http://saints.sqpn.com/saint-philomena/

In Christ, Sean

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P.S. On Thursday next week I will be bringing a second class relic from her for people to touch.