Emmaus Catholic Young Adult Ministry: October 2010

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.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Thurs: Ex-Satanist talks about his life and the occult

This Thursday we will be listening to Zachary King, former Satanist, discuss his conversion to Catholicism and the Occult. He was recently at the Mission with Fr. Crotty at Immaculate Conception Church. We will discuss his story and the evils of the occult after his talk. Rosary starts at 7 and the talk and fellowship at 7:30pm.

Invite your friends and those who do not know the truth of the Catholic Church and it teaching.

In Christ,

Emmaus Core Team (Sean, Russ, Jen, Adam)

Check out the bullet hole in the skull of the demon!

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Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Thurs: Four Marks of the Church

This Thursday we will discuss the four marks of the Church, which are from the Nicene Creed that we pray every Sunday. They are "We believe in One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church". We will look at what it means for the church to be One. We will discuss what it means for the Church to be Holy. What does Catholic mean? Are we an Apostolic church? What does Apostolic mean? These four marks distinguish what the True church is and its function in the world.

I look forward to seeing you this Thursday. If you know someone struggling in there faith or is of another faith bring them this Thursday.

In Christ,
Emmaus Core Team (Sean, Jen, Russ)

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Thurs. 10/14 - Holy Mass and Confession

Hello Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

This Thurs. at Emmaus we will be celebrating Holy Mass with Fr. Ed. He will be available for confession starting at 6:30pm while we pray the Rosary. Mass will begin at 7pm. We hope you will be able to join us! God Bless your day.

In Christ,

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

PS- Don't forget about the mission continuing at Immaculate Conception tonight (Tues.) and concluding Wed. night from 7-9pm with Fr. Christopher Crotty, CPM (Fathers of Mercy). I had the pleasure of listening to his homily today at daily mass and also had the opportunity to speak with him afterward. Looking forward to it. -Russ

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Thurs: Fruits of the Holy Spirit

This Thursday we will be having having a bible study on the fruits of the Holy Spirit.

So bring some fruit and your bible. Seriously! I am bringing my favorite fruit.

Try to come at early at 7 for the Rosary since it is the Feast of the Most Holy Rosary on Thursday.

In Christ,

Emmaus Core Team (Sean, Jen, Russ)

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