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

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Volleyball at Christ the King this Thurs.



Hello brothers and sisters in Christ,

This Thurs. for Emmaus we will be playing volleyball at Christ the King (note location change). We will meet at 6:30pm to pray the rosary, and then we'll play v-ball from 7-??? The address at CTK is: 742 Arlington Rd. North. If you have any questions or get lost, please call me (Russ) at (352) 359-0629. Hope to see you there!

God Bless,

The Emmaus core team (Sean, Jen, Russ, and Adam)

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Thurs: Christmas Carol Movie -not at St. Ephrems

We will not be having Emmaus at St. Ephrem's this Thursday, however, everyone is welcome to come over to my place to watch the Christmas Carol. We will watch the movie, eat fresh baked cookies, drink milk and eggnog, and have a great time. Be at my place at 7:15pm. Let me know if you are coming. Call me if you get lost - 904-307-0824. The Christmas Carol has many Christian themes and we can discuss them after the movie.
In Christ, Sean

Directions:

From St. Augustine or 95 south: Take the Southside Blvd. Exit 340, get on Southside blvd going south towards the Avenues Mall , make a U-turn at the first light (Square Lake Blvd.) to head north on Southside to Paradise Island Apartments. Turn right at the next light, which is Pardise Island. Go almost to the very back of the complex and turn left at a sign called "The Perserves". If you go to far you will dead end. Keep going, going over three speed bumps. After the third speed bump take a right at the next street. Go past the garbage cans and the mailboxes. I am in building 50. Apt 5004.

From 95 north: Take the Baymeadows rd. exit, go until you reach Southside blvd. Turn right onto Southside Blvd. going south towards the Avenues Mall , make a U-turn at the first light (Square Lake Blvd.) to head north on Southside to Paradise Island. Turn right at the next light, which is Pardise Island Apartments. Go almost to the very back of the complex and turn left at a sign called "The Perserves". If you go to far you will dead end. Keep going, going over three speed bumps. After the third speed bump take a right at the next street. Go past the garbage cans and the mailboxes. I am in building 50. Apt 5004.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Adoration and Confession with the CFR's this Thurs.!

Hello brothers and sisters,

This Thurs. for Emmaus we will join the Young Adult Retreat team for adoration and confession with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. It will be at St. Ephrem's in the Church from 7-9pm. Come prepare your heart for the coming of the Lord!

In Christ,

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

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

This Thursday: Joyce Lombana Aragno on prayer

Hello dear brothers and sisters!

This Thursday at Emmaus, our speaker, Joyce Lombana Aragno, will discuss prayer and the essential role it plays in our relationship with Christ. We'll talk about practical ways to grow in holiness (don't we all need a little help here) and ways that we can center our lives and our focus this Advent and prepare for the coming of our Lord (both at Christmas and His ultimate coming...or our coming home). So invite a friend and come out...our Emmaus family isn't the same when you're not here, we need your prayers, insight, and love.

We also look forward to seeing everyone, new and old faces alike at our special Emmaus Christmas party this Saturday. It is sure to be another Emmaus family memory to cherish.

with love in Christ,

Jennifer, Adam, Russ, & Sean