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, March 26, 2012

Emmaus Thursday 3/29/12

Come to Emmaus this Thursday! I will be interviewing Joe Johnson regarding his journey home to the Catholic Church. Bring any questions you may have for him. We will be meeting at 7pm at Assumption Catholic Church in Kohls Hall. Rosary will be prayed at 6:30pm for those who wish to join. Look forward to seeing everybody and to hearing Joe’s story!

Brent
Core Team

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Time Change for Emmaus this Thurs., 3/22!

Hey guys,

There is a slight change in time for volleyball this Thurs. Since we found out the gym is unavailable at the last minute, we will be playing outside in the field next to the gym at 6:30pm and pray a rosary afterward. Sorry for the last minute change and hope to see you all there!

God Bless,

The Emmaus Core Team

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Volleyball at Emmaus this Thurs.!

Hey guys,

For Emmaus this Thursday we will be meeting in the gym at Assumption to play volleyball! We will play from 7 to about 8:45pm, with rosary at 6:30pm if you want to join us a little early. Social events are a great way to introduce new people to our group; so bring a friend (and don't forget your "A" game too :) !

God Bless,

The Emmaus Core Team

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Thursday 3/15/12 at Emmaus

Come join us this Thursday as we discuss Pope Benedict XVI’s first Encyclical Letter, Deus Caritas Est (God is Love), given on December 25th, 2005. God is Love is at the heart of our Christian Faith, and this encyclical is full of beautiful messages, helping us to know and to believe in the love God has for us. This should give us renewed energy in our response to God’s love.

We will be meeting at Assumption at 7pm; rosary will begin at 6:30pm. We will be meeting in the Family Life Center, room 2B. Attached is a link to the encyclical if you would like to read or look over some of it before the meeting. Look forward to seeing everyone!

http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/benedict_xvi/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_20051225_deus-caritas-est_en.html

“God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him” (1Jn 4:16).

Emmaus Core Team

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Mass & Confession this Thursday 3/8/12

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