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, October 28, 2013

Emmaus this Thurs, 10/31 -- All Hallows Eve Social at Jen and Katty's!

Hello brothers and sisters in Christ,

This Thursday we will be meeting at Jen and Katty's Place for an All Hallows Eve Social.  We will be starting at 6pm, but you can come by anytime after that (please keep in mind we will be ending around 9pm).  Please bring some candy to hand out to the kids that come to the door and a snack to share for ourselves.  Costumes are optional.  Maybe you'd like to give us a preview of what you will be wearing to the All Saints Party at the Lang's? :)

If you need directions to Jen and Katty's house call Russ at (352) 359-0629, Mike at (904) 755-8820, or Jen at (904) 347-5873.  Have a blessed week and hope to see you on Thursday!

In JMJ,

The Emmaus Core Team

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Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Emmaus This Thursday 10/24 Authority of the Church in Scripture and Tradition

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

This Thursday, October 24, we will be having our good friend Gerald Lamb speak to us. The topic will be "Authority of the Church in Scripture and Tradition." It will be a great opportunity to learn more about our faith and to get many of our questions answered. Gerald always does an excellent job when he comes out and always appreciate all our great questions for him. Please bring your Bible and Catechism, there will be references to both during his talk. We will be meeting at Assumption Catholic Church at 7pm in the Family Parish Center in room 2A (Music Room). Feel free to stop in at 6:30pm to pray the Rosary.

Hope to see you there,

Emmaus Core Team 
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Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

We will be having Confession and Mass this Thursday, October 17, at Assumption Catholic Church with our Spiritual Director Fr Ed Murphy. Confession and Rosary will be starting at 6:15pm and Mass will be starting at 6:45pm. As usual, we will continuing the fellowship at a restaurant near by.

We hope to see you there,

Emmaus Core Team
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Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Emmaus This Thursday - October 3 - 40 Days For Life Participation

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

This Thursday, October 3, we will be participating in the 40 Days for Life at the soon to be open Planned Parenthood location on 5978 Powers Avenue in Jacksonville. Planned Parenthood has announced that this location will be opening on October 7 and our witness in front of this building is ever more important then ever. It will be a great opportunity to join our fellow pro-life brothers and sisters to hopefully get them to change their mind, and especially the minds of those who might be thinking about having an abortion now and/or in the future. Please plan on joining others in front of the Planned Parenthood from 6pm to about 7:30pm at the latest. If you can't make, please consider to making a commitment from now to until November 3 from 7am to 7pm, 7 days a week. There are also 3 other abortion mills located in Jacksonville, please check out www.familyforlife.info  for times and locations, that currently perform abortions if you wish to join in the fight there. Parking is currently located, behind the Woody's BBQ right next door.

Hope to see you there.

Emmaus Core Team
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