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, November 18, 2013

Emmaus this Thurs., 11/21 -- The Four Last Things


Hello brothers and sisters in Christ,
 
This Thursday at Emmaus we will have Deacon Corky Hecht of Assumption speaking with us about The Four Last Things (Death, Judgement, Heaven or Hell).  Deacon Corky is very enthusiastic about speaking on this topic, so it's one you won't want to miss!  Come on out and hear what Holy Mother Church has to say about the life to come and how it is important for us to have an eternal mindset.  We will be in the Parish Family Center, Room 2A (the music room) at 7pm.  Looking forward to seeing you then!
 
In JMJ,
 
Emmaus Core Team
 
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Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Emmas This Thursday - November 14 - Confession and Mass

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

This Thursday, Nov 14, we will be having Confession and Mass at Assumption Catholic Church with our spiritual director, Fr Ed Murphy. Confession will start at 6:15pm and Mass at 6:45pm. We'll probably be heading out for dinner afterwards.

We hope to see you at this wonderful Eucharistic celebration,

Emmaus Core Team
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Thursday, November 7, 2013

Blessed Pope John Paul II Relic Comes to Diocese

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

This Monday, November 11, the Cathedral Basilica will be hosting the relics of Blessed John Paul II. There is a host of events thru out the day and will be a great opportunity to venerate the relics of this soon to be Saint. Listed bellow is the information for those who can make it.

http://www.thefirstparish.org/documents/Flyer-111113.pdf

Hope to see you there.
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Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Emmaus This Thurs Nov 7 Catholicism Series - Communion of Saints

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

This Thursday, Nov 7, we will be continuing the Catholicism series, hosted by Fr Robert Barron, with the episode "Communion of Saints," followed by a discussion. The series is very beautifully done and is something that can definitely help us all better love, grow and understand our faith. We will, once again, be having it out good friends Jennifer and Katty's house. If you need the address in order to get there please call either Mike, (904) 755-8820, or Russ (352) 359-0629. It will be starting at 7pm and with the Rosary starting at 6:30pm.

We look forward to seeing you there,

Emmaus Core Team
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