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, December 24, 2012

No Emmaus This Thurs., 12/27!

Hello Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

There will be no Emmaus meeting this Thurs., 12/27.  We will resume on Thurs., 1/3.  Have a very Merry and Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year!

In JMJ,

The Emmaus Core Team

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

UPDATE: Mass at Emmaus this Thurs., 12/20!

Hello Brothers and Sisters,

Change in plans for Emmaus this Thurs. (we had a little mix-up).  We will be celebrating the Holy Mass with our spiritual director, Fr. Ed Murphy, in the Church at 7pm.  Confession will be available and Rosary at 6:30pm.  We will go somewhere for dinner after.  Sorry for the confusion!  See you Thursday and have a blessed week!

In JMJ,

The Emmaus Core Team

PS- For those who are able to make it, Assumption Choir and Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra will be having a full-dress rehearsal  in the church for the Christmas Midnight Mass on Thursday from 4:30-6:30pm.  "All are welcome to attend!"

Emmaus This Thursday, Dec 20 - Nature on Divine Revelation

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
This Thursday, December 20, we will be having our good friend Gerald Lamb speaking to us on the Nature of Divine Revelation and Religion. Gerald has spoken to us before and has done a great job. It will be a great opportunity for us to grow in and learn more about our faith. It will be located at Assumption Catholic Church in the Family Life Center, Room 2A (Music Room). The Meeting will start at 7pm with the Rosary at 6:30pm.
Hope to see you there,
Emmaus Core Team

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Emmaus this Thurs. -- Adoration and Dinner



Hello brothers and sisters,

This Thurs. for Emmaus we will be gathering in the Adoration Chapel at Assumption for a Holy Hour from 7-8pm and then going to dinner at the Loop afterward.  If you are facing the church from the parking lot, the chapel is at the entrance on the right (rectory side).  Email me for door key code -- russ-schwartz@clear.net.  We will be praying the Rosary beforehand at 6:30pm by the statue of Mary near the handicapped parking.  Hope you are having a great week and see you there!

In JMJ,

The Emmaus Core Team

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Emmaus this Thurs., 12/6 -- Volleyball!


Hello brothers and sisters,

This Thurs. at Emmaus we will be playing volleyball in the Gym at Assumption at 7pm.  Invite someone you met at the retreat, and oh yeah, bring yo' "A" game ('cause you know we "play to win!" :) ).  We will pray the Rosary beforehand at 6:30pm if you want to join us.  Looking forward to it!  God Bless!

In JMJ,

The Emmaus Core Team