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, May 28, 2013

Emmaus This Thursday, May 30

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
This Thursday, May 30, we will be having Deacon Corky Hecht speaking to us about freedom from a Catholic perspective. It will be a great opportunity to learn more about our faith, what it will truely mean to be free in our own lives, and especially in this country. The meeting will start at 7pm at Assumption Catholic Church in the Family Life Center, room 2A (music room), with the Rosary starting at 6:30pm if you wish to join us.
Emmaus Core Team

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Emmaus This Thursday May 23 - How To Defend Traditional Marriage

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
In todays society, defending traditional marriage can be a challenge, and even from a Catholic stand point. This Thursday, May 23, we will be having our spiritual director Fr Ed Murphy talk to us on how to defend traditional marriage. It will be a great opportunity to learn how to better strengthin and defend our faith in our own lifes. We will be meeting in the Family Parish Center, room 2A (music room) at 7pm, with the Rosary starting at 6:30pm if you wish to join us.
Hope to see you there and God Bless,
Emmaus Core Team

Monday, May 20, 2013

Memorial Day Beach Bash -- Mon. 5/27!

Hello brothers and sisters in Christ,

It’s time for some beach fun at our annual Memorial Day Beach Bash! We will be meeting at Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park in Mayport on Memorial Day, Monday 5/27, at 12:30pm. It costs $3 per car (up to 6 people) to get in the park. Once you get in the park, go to parking lots 7 & 8 (near the lifeguard station). Please bring something for our potluck lunch (hamburgers, hot dogs, side dish, salad, fruit, dessert, etc.)  Don't forget plenty of fluids!  Also bring: sunscreen, towel, football, frisbee, boogie board, etc.  I will bring my volleyball stuff. Since they don't allow grilles on the beach, we will have a grille available between 12:30-2:30pm at the covered pavilion/old concession stand (to the left as you're walking towards the beach, before the dunes).  After 2:30pm we will put the grille away and move down to the beach.  Looking forward to celebrating with everyone!

Hanna Park Address:  500 Wonderwood Dr., Atlantic Beach, FL

God Bless,

The Emmaus Core Team

PS- If you have any questions, call Russ at: (352) 359-0629.
PPS- If you have a "tent" or portable table you can bring or we can borrow, please let us know! Thanks!

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Emmaus this Thurs., 5/16: Volleyball!

Hello brothers and sisters in Christ,
This Thursday at Emmaus we will be playing volleyball. So, come on by the gym at 7pm and git yo' game on! :) We will also be praying the Rosary at 6:30pm if you want to join us. This is a great opportunity to invite new people to check out Emmaus, so bring that friend or co-worker you've been thinking about inviting. We look forward to seeing you Thursday!
In JMJ,
The Emmaus Core Team
"Nuthin' hits the ground!" :)
 

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Emmaus This Thursday, May 9, Confession and Mass

Brothers and sisters in Christ,
This Thursday, May 9, we will be having Confession and Mass with our Spiritual Director Fr Ed Murphy. Confession and Rosary will be starting at 6:15pm and Mass at 6:45pm. Please take note that we will be at Immculate Connception Catholic Church, located at 121 E Duval St, Jacksonville, FL.
We hope to see you there and God Bless,
Emmaus Core Team