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, September 29, 2010

This Thursday - Game Night!

Hello dear brothers and sisters,

This Thursday at Emmaus we will be playing Catholic Cranium! Amanda and Justin Lang have done an excellent job putting together a fun Catholic version of the popular team game, Cranium. So come out and invite a friend to join us in some great fellowship as we also learn about our faith.

in Christ's love,

Russ, Sean, & Jennifer

"Were not our hearts burning [within us] while he spoke to us on the way and opened up the scriptures to us?" Luke 24:32 ...on the road to Emmaus

Monday, September 20, 2010

Thurs: Padre Pio Interview


This Thursday we have a great guest coming. I was able to get approval from God to have St. Padre Pio come down from Heaven and talk to us about his life and allow us to ask him questions. So come out this Thursday for An interview with a Saint. Bring questions to ask him.

I will be playing the role of St. Pio. I will also show you real footage of his life and we will even be able to pray with him. May the Lord bless you all.

In Christ,

Sean and the Emmaus Core Team (Jen, Russ).

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Thurs: Sisters of the Home of the Mother and Meditation

This Thursday we will have the Sisters of the Home of the Mother giving a meditation.
Come out at 7:00pm for the rosary or 7:30pm for the meditation

Emmaus Core Team (Sean, Jen, Russ)

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Thurs: Adoration


Hello brothers and sisters,

This week at Emmaus we will be having adoration of the blessed sacrament in the Church at 7:30pm. Come early for rosary at 7 if you can! God Bless your day!

In JMJ,

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