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, February 28, 2012

Emmaus This Thurs., 3/1

Hello brothers and sisters,

This Thursday for Emmaus we will join the parish of Assumption in the last day of their lenten mission with Fr. Brian Mullady from 7-8:30pm in the church. Fr. Mullady's talks are centered on the theme of growth in prayer. The title of his talk on Thursday is "Spiritual Maturity." Each night there is Mass (except for Wed.) with confessions available afterward. If possible, maybe consider attending the other talks this week. Tonight Fr. will be talking about "Spiritual Childhood," and on Wed. he will be talking about the "Dark Night of the Soul -- Spiritual Adolescence." Let's try to sit together on Thursday in the front left quadrant of the church. See you then (if not sooner)!

God Bless,

The Emmaus Core Team

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Fr. Augustin at Emmaus This Thursday - Plus a TIME CHANGE

Hello brothers and sisters!

Fr. Augustin George Nellarikayil, the Pastoral Care Chaplain at St. Vincent's Hospital, will be at Emmaus this Thursday to talk with us about "The Church We Love."

PLEASE NOTE: our time has CHANGED to a half hour earlier. Rosary will begin at 6:30 with our regular meeting from 7:00-8:30.

35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’ ... 40 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’

Praying that we all have a most blessed and fruitful Lent!

with love in Christ,

The Emmaus Core Team

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Emmaus this Thurs., 2/16

Hello brothers and sisters in Christ,

This Thursday at Emmaus we will have Dan Mull speaking with us on Pope Paul VI's encyclical Humanae Vitae, on the Regulation of Birth. This encyclical was very prophetic when it was written in 1968 on what would happen in society if contraception were to be accepted as the norm. Dan has a Master's Degree in Theology from Ave Maria University and is passionate about pro-life issues. This topic is also very timely considering the Church's fight against the Health and Human Services Mandate. So join us at 7:30pm in Kohl's Hall for what promises to be a great discussion! Rosary at 7pm if you can make it a little early.

In JMJ,

The Emmaus Core Team

PS- Don't forget, starting next week, 2/23, our meetings will begin at 7pm with rosary at 6:30pm.

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Confession, Mass, & Fellowship at Emmaus this Thursday!

Hello brothers and sisters!

This Thursday at Emmaus, our spiritual director – Fr. Ed Murphy, will be celebrating Mass with us at 6:45 in the church at Assumption. Confession will be available prior to Mass from 6:15-6:45. We look forward to coming together as the Body of Christ in Holy Communion with Our Lord and each other to receive the grace we need to become what we receive! We look forward to continuing our Communal Unity after Mass with Fellowship and some dinner together.

With love in Christ,

The Emmaus Core Team


"Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name." Hebrews 13:15