Emmaus This Thursday Nov 1 - Solemnity of all Saints Mass

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

This Thursday, November 1, we will be celebrating the Liturgy of the Mass for the Solemnity of All Saints at Assumption Catholic Church. Mass will start at 7pm. For those who wish to join us for the Rosary, it will start at 6:30pm. We will be sitting near the front on the left hand side if facing the altar.

We look forward to seeing you there and God Bless.

Emmaus Core Team

Young Adult Retreat 2012 -- Open Wide the Door of Faith!

Nov 30- Dec 2, 2012

“Open Wide the Door of Faith” Young Adult Retreat:
This is a three-day Eucharistic centered retreat for young adults (ages 21-39) single, married or religious. Speakers include the Franciscan Friars and Sisters of the Renewal.  The overnight retreat will be held at the Marywood Center in St Johns, FL. Cost includes lodging, all meals and materials for the entire weekend: $95 for early registration before Nov 9, and $115 after this deadline. For more details or to register, email: youngadultretreat@yahoo.com.

Emmaus this Thurs., 10/25 -- Symbolism in the Mass

Hello brothers and sisters,

This Thursday at Emmaus we will be having Deacon Corky Hecht speaking with us about the symbolism in the Mass as well as Tradition in the Mass.  Deacon Corky came and spoke with us recently about the Liturgy of the Hours and it was a great talk.  We are looking forward to him coming and shedding more light on the Mass for us, to show us its richness, depth, and history.  We hope you will be able to join us.  We will be in the Parish Family Center, Room A (Music Room) at 7pm, Rosary at 6:30pm if you can make it.  See you then!

God Bless,

Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus This Thursday, 10/18, Confession and Mass

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

This Thursday, October 18, we will have the opportunity to celebrate the Liturgy of the Eucharist with Mass and Confession. This week we will be at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, which is located down town at 121 E. Duval Street, Jax, FL 32202. Parking is either located either in the back of the church or accross the street in a small parking lot. Confession and Rosary will start at 6:15pm and Mass will start at 6:45pm.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus this Thurs., 10/11

Hello brothers and sisters,

This Thursday at Emmaus we will have our good friend Jessica Munoz speaking with us about what she learned at the Catholic Medical Conference she recently took part in.  Come and learn about the ethical challenges and other important topics the Catholic medical community is discussing.  We will be in the Parish Family Center Room 2A (upstairs), aka the music room, at 7pm.  We will be praying the Rosary at 6:30pm if you can join us.

Also, this Thurs. begins the "Year of Faith" which Pope Benedict XVI has proclaimed.  Let's "open wide the door of faith" this year and renew our efforts to learn the faith and evangelize our brothers and sisters.  The pope, in his apostolic letter on the Year of Faith, http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/benedict_xvi/motu_proprio/documents/hf_ben-xvi_motu-proprio_20111011_porta-fidei_en.html, has asked us especially to read and study the Catechism of the Catholic Church, which, as Pope John Paul II said, "this catechism will make a very important contribution to that work of renewing the whole life of the Church... I declare it to be a valid and legitimate instrument for ecclesial communion and a sure norm for teaching the faith."  Maybe also consider inviting someone new to Emmaus, or the Young Adult Retreat.

God Bless,

The Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus this Thursday, October 4 - Sisters of the Home of the Mother

At Emmaus this Thursday we will be having the Sisters of the Home of the Mother speak to us about our faith. In the past they've given a great witness for us and will be doing so again. Please Join us in the Family Life Center in the Music room (2nd floor) at Assumption Catholic Church. It will start at 7pm and Rosary at 6:30 if you wish to join us.

Emmaus Core Team