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, August 28, 2012

Emmaus This Thursday - Being Catholic in the Health Care Industry

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

This Thursday, August 30, we will be having Jessica Munoz, a Physician Assistant, talking to us about being a Catholic in the health care industry and many of the challenges faced. It will be a great opportunity to hear about some ways to living out ones faith in the work force.  We will be meeting in Kohl's Hall at Assumption Catholic Church at 7pm with the Rosary starting at 6:30pm.

Emmaus Core Team

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Emmaus This Thursday Aug 23 Liturgy of the Hours

Brothers and sisters in Christ,
This Thursday, August 23, we have a real treat. Deacon Lowell Hechet, from Assumption Catholic Church, will be speaking to us about the Liturgy of the Hours. This will be a great opportunity for us. We will be meeting in Kohl's Hall at Assumption Catholic Church at 7pm. Please feel free to join us for the Rosary at 6:30pm.
Emmaus Core Team

Monday, August 13, 2012

Emmaus This Thurs., 8/16 -- Papal Infallibility and the Assumption

Hello brothers and sisters in Christ,

This Thursday at Emmaus we will have Dan Mull come and speak with us on two related topics.  He will begin with the doctrine of Papal Infallibility, as established at the First Vatical Council, and then segue into the dogma of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (appropriate for the day after we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption!), which was proclaimed infallibly by Pope Pius XII in 1950.  Dan has a Master's in Theology from Ave Maria University and he teaches religion at Bishop Snyder High School.  He has spoken with us in the past and always done a great job, so don't miss it! :) We will be meeting in Kohl's Hall at 7pm, 6:30pm if you would like to pray the Rosary with us.

In JMJ,

The Emmaus Core Team

Monday, August 6, 2012

This Thursday 8/9 - Confession and Mass

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

This Thursday, August 9, we will be celebrating Mass with Fr Dan Nelson, Parochial Vicar at St Catherine's. Mass will be held at Assumption Catholic Church starting at 6:45pm. Confession and Rosary will be from 6:15pm to 6:45pm. Hope to see you there.

Emmaus Core Team

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Emmaus This Thurs., 8/2

Hello brothers and sisters in Christ,

This Thurs. at Emmaus we will be having Gerald Lamb come and speak with us about how the Church has dealt with persecution throughout its history.  Gerald has a passion for history and our faith, so this should prove to be a great discussion!  It is also very timely in that it relates to what Holy Mother Church is encountering in our culture today.  The good news is that, even though our Church has undergone persecutions, after 2000 years she still remains.  Though empires have risen and fallen, the Church stands firm because she stands on unchanging (and unchangeable) truth.  Please join us at 7pm in the music room of the Family Life Center/gym.  Some of us will be praying the Rosary at 6:30pm if you want to join us.

God Bless,

The Emmaus Core Team