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

Monday, April 16, 2012

This Thursday - Volunteering at the Women's Help Center Gala - 5:30 start time for volunteers

What: VOLUNTEER to help at the Women’s Help Center Gala and Fundraiser!
When: Thursday, April 19th
Time: 5:30 PM for training and registration * PLEASE be on time, we need YOU *
Location: Marriott Southpoint (4670 Salisbury Road)
Attire: As volunteers, please wear white shirts and black pants (or black skirt)
Speaker: Melissa Ohden (abortion attempt survivor)
Cost: There is no cost to volunteer; however, if you are able to help, please be generous
RSVP: Please let us know if you are able to make it AND be on time so that we will know that we have enough people to man the registration table (at least 10 are needed)

Note: Volunteering at the Gala is in lieu of our regular meeting and we will NOT be meeting at Assumption this Thursday.

This Thursday in lieu of a regular Emmaus meeting, we will be volunteering at the Annual Women's Help Center Gala, a special fundraiser where all proceeds go directly to saving the lives of precious unborn children and supporting those in difficult unexpected pregnancy situations to help them chose LIFE! Thank you in advance for volunteering and supporting the Women's Help Center!

in Christ's love,


The Emmaus Core Team


“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart ...” Jeremiah 1:5a

“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” Psalm 139: 13-14

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