Emmaus this Thursday - Faith and Finances at Assumption

Hello dear brothers and sisters!

I am happy to announce to you all that our new permanent meeting home for Emmaus will be at Assumption Catholic Church
2403 Atlantic Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32207

7:00 - Rosary
7:30-9:00 Meeting

unless otherwise noted in the weekly email, we will be meeting in Khol's hall, next to the gym
(it is labeled Khol's hall on the outside of the building)

This week, we will have a discussion about our faith and our finances! This is not just about tithing...we will also discuss reasons WHY we should be good savers and self-less stewards of the blessings God has given each of us, particularly as it applies to preparing for marriage! Just as we should prepare for marriage by developing a deep and life-giving prayer life, praying for and guarding our purity and the purity of our future spouse, and even fasting and offering up sacrifices for our future spouse, our finances is another way in which we can love our future spouse now. But, having a generic, undefined goal of saving money for them can make it difficult to find the daily motivation to say "no" to some spending now for the sake of your future family's benefit later, so we'll take a little time to define the "yes" - what saying we're really saying yes to by saving. Of course some dying to self is involved in choosing to love your future family not just in the future, but also now, but that is why love is so connected with the cross. After we found our proper motivations, we'll also talk about some practical ways to set and accomplish our financial goals.

As a side note, last, October 6th, to be precise, David Keegan passed along an email entitled Jamey's thoughts ...if you didn't happen to read it all, now might be a good time to go back and take a look. There were several points, some related to the topic of finances, but most just ways in which we as single people can prepare and actively love our future spouse now without even knowing who they are.

Love and blessings to all. See you in Khol's hall at Assumption on Thursday!

Russ, Emily, Adam, Jennifer

Memorial Day Beach Bash- Monday May 30th!

Hello brothers and sisters in Christ,

It is time for more beach fun at our annual Memorial Day Beach Bash! We will be meeting at Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park in Mayport on Memorial Day at 12pm. It costs $3 per car (up to 6 people) to get in the park. Once you get in the park, go to parking lots 7 & 8 (near the lifeguard station). I will bring my volleyball stuff. Please bring whatever food you would like to have for lunch, and any snacks you wish to share. We will have grilles available. Don't forget plenty of fluids! Also bring: sunscreen, towel, football, frisbee, boogie board, etc. If you can bring a folding table, that would be great. Also, bring a tarp/sun shade if you have one. Call me if you have any questions. Russ: (352) 359-0629 Hanna Park Address: 500 Wonderwood Dr., Jacksonville, FL We look forward to seeing everyone there! God Bless!

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

PS- As we mentioned for the Cinco de Mayo beach party, please remember your great dignity and value when choosing your beach attire. You will be honoring the dignity and value of your fellow brothers and sisters as well. May God richly bless you!

Volleyball at Assumption This Thursday!

Hello brothers and sisters, This Thurs. we will be meeting at Assumption at 7pm in the gym to play volleyball. Invite a friend, and don't forget your "A" game! :) Come early at 6:30pm, if you are able, to pray the rosary.

 

In JMJ,

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

This Thursday- Mass with Fr. Ed

JMJ


This Thursday we will be having Mass and confessions with Fr. Ed. Rosary will begin at 6:30pm and Mass will begin at 7:00pm. Afterwards we will be heading to Panda Express at the Town Center to support the fundrasier that is being held there for the mission trip! Please join us!


God Bless,

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

This Thurs.: Mary and the Eucharist

Hello all,

Since our new bishop has stated that he would like to dedicate his episcopate to Mary the Eucharistic Woman, this week at Emmaus we will have Gerald Lamb speaking on Mary's connection to the Eucharist based on scriptural passages and related mysteries of the Rosary. Gerald received a Master's Degree in Theology from Franciscan University at Steubenville in May of 2006. His talk should be very interesting, so come on out and join us, and bring your bible! Rosary at 7pm if you can make it a little early.

God Bless,

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