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, March 29, 2011

Volleyball at Assumption this Thurs.!

Hey Brothers and Sisters in Christ,


This Thurs. we will be meeting at Assumption in the Gym to play volleyball from 7-9pm (note time change). Come early at 6:30pm and pray the rosary with us if you can. Hope you can make it for some fun and fellowship!


In JMJ,


The Emmaus Core Team (Jen, Adam, Emily, Russ)

Monday, March 21, 2011

Fr. Remek at Emmaus This Thursday

Hello brothers and sisters!

Our dear friend and Father, Fr. Remek, will be coming to Emmaus this Thursday to speak on the timely topic of Sacrifice. Why is it important to discipline ourselves through acts of love and sacrifice during the beuatiful season of Lent and throughout the year as a way to grow closer to our Lord? Through discipline and sacrifice we are able to train ourselves, with God's grace, that later, we are better able to resist temptation. Not only do fasting and sacrifice increase our ability to love and have real compassion for the poor, in some small way, we experience their need and the experience is meant to change us if we really live it and pray it. Fasting and sarifice have a way of super charging our prayer, particularly when we make the conscious effort to unite our sufferings to the saving Passion of Christ on the cross. He gives us the great privilege of walking with Him to Calvary and participating to some degree along side him in His Redemptive work, for our good and the good of others. Perhaps your Lenten sacrifices this year will also prepare you to be better disposed to be attentive and aware of God's grace and blessings in your life. An attitude of gratitude can bear fruit in so many ways.

Just in case you are looking for something else to offer our Lord, our love, during this special season, here are a few ideas that can work for all of us:

Give up complaining - focus on gratitude
Give up pessimisism - become an optimist
Give up harsh judgements - think kindly thoughts
Give up worry - trust Divine Providence
Give up discouragement - be full of hope
Give up bitterness - turn to forgiveness
Give up hatred - return good for evil
Give up negativism - be positive
Give up anger - be more patient
Give up pettiness - become more mature
Give up gloom - enjoy the beauty that is all around you
Give up jealousy - pray for trust
Give up gossiping - control your tongue
Give up sin - turn to virtue
Give up giving up - hang in there!

with love in Christ,

Jennifer, Emily, Adam, Sean, & Russ

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Correction for Thursday 03-17-11

Sorry for the confusion, but the correct address for our meeting tomorrow is 4131 University Blvd.  This clinic is located right beside the Women's Help Center on University.  Still plan to meet at 6:30.  Thanks for your patience.

God Bless,

The Emmaus Core Team
(Jennifer, Russ, Emily, Sean, Adam)

Emmaus - This Thursday the 17th - 40 Days for Life

 
Prayer to End Abortion

Lord God, I thank you today for the gift of my life,
And for the lives of all my brothers and sisters.
I know there is nothing that destroys more life than abortion,
Yet I rejoice that you have conquered death
by the Resurrection of Your Son.
I am ready to do my part in ending abortion.
Today I commit myself
Never to be silent,
Never to be passive,
Never to be forgetful of the unborn.
I commit myself to be active in the pro-life movement,
And never to stop defending life
Until all my brothers and sisters are protected,
And our nation once again becomes
A nation with liberty and justice
Not just for some, but for all,
Through Christ our Lord. Amen!



This Thursday, Emmaus will be gathering to silently and prayerfully witness for life!  We will be gathering at 6:30 in front of the abortion clinic on Beach Blvd to pray a Rosary and hold signs along the sidewalk in front of the clinic.  We will not be meeting at St. Ephrem's like we normally do.  Please come out and invite as many people as you can to join us.  In the past, word has gotten back to us that a young pregnant mother chose to not have an abortion because of our prayerful presence in front of the clinic.  We may never know how many lives of unborn babies we will actually be able to help save, but to know that we have helped to save even one life is more than enough!  We will be have fellowship afterwards to Celebrate Saint Patrick's Day.  We are looking forward to seeing everyone this Thursday!

6:30 pm - Meet at 3850 Beach Blvd for a Rosary and peaceful witness
7:30 pm - Join the rest of the Emmaus family for food and fellowship to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day - Location TBD

God Bless Each of You and Pray for the Beautiful, Unborn babies
The Emmaus Core Team
(Jennifer, Russ, Emily, Sean, Adam)

Monday, March 7, 2011

Thurs: Lenten Mass and Confessions


This Thursday we will be having Mass and confessions with Fr. Ed. Confessions start at 7:00pm and Mass at 7:30. Start your lent off good with confession and Mass. See you there.

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