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

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Thurs: Angels and Demons

No, we are not watching the evil movie by Dan Brown called Angels and Demons we are discussing real beings called Angels. This Thursday I will show you the theology behind Angels and Demons. We will look at the Scripture and the Saints writings and discover who these celestial beings are and why God created them. We will answer questions like:

Do angels real exist? Are there evil angels and why? What is the purpose for angels? Can angels influence my free will? Can demons really kill me? Who are my guardian angels? All these questions and more will be answered Thursday night. So bring a friend and get ready to learn about the beauty of Gods creations.


We begin at 7:30pm or if you want to jon us for the rosary then come at 7:00pm.
In Christ,
Sean, Liz, Jen
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Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Thurs: Resurrection Movie and Bible Study

This Thursday we will be watching a short video on the Resurrection of Jesus and discuss some of the bible passages about the resurrection. We will also dive into what it would have been like during those 49 days of Jesus' apperance to his disciples.

So come out at 7:30pm or 7 for the rosary and bring your bible.

In Christ,
Sean, Liz, Jen
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Sunday, April 11, 2010

Tues- Christian movie night


I will be showing the movie called The Final Inquiry Tuesday evening for those who want to come. I did not show it last Wednesday due to no one coming. So I figured i give it one more shot.
The movie will start this Tuesday at 7:30 at my apartment. Come out and enjoy fellowship and and a great Christian movie. Directions below.


Synopsis:In 35 A.D., following the crucifixion of Christ, earthquakes tear apart the Roman Empire and the sky turns black midday. Emperor Tiberius (Max von Sydow) calls upon investigator Tauro (Daniele Liotti) to determine the cause of this sudden upheaval. Tauro interviews treacherous governor Pontius Pilate, an insane man named Judas and poor fisherman Simon Peter and soon discovers that the strange phenomena may be linked to Christ's execution.


In Christ,Sean
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Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Thurs: Volleyball at Christ the King Parish


Happy Easter! Christ is risen indeed and the Easter season has just begun - so let's celebrate! This Thursday for Emmaus we will NOT meet at St. Ephrem's, but instead will be playing volleyball at Christ the King. So bring your A game, a friend, and a few bucks for pizza as we celebrate Easter, all birthdays for the last quarter AND the birthday of Emmaus (at least the Emmaus story as it will be part of the daily readings this week!)

Christ the King Catholic Church
742 Arlington Road NorthJacksonville, FL 32211

with love in Christ,

Liz, Sean, and Jennifer


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