Emmaus Catholic Young Adult Ministry: Emmaus Cinco de Mayo Beach Party this Sat., 5/3

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.

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Emmaus Cinco de Mayo Beach Party this Sat., 5/3

Hey guys,

It's spring and we're heading to the beach for our annual Cinco de Mayo Beach Party! This year it is immediately following the Young Adult Retreat Follow-up, to which we are all invited. See details below. Mike will be there at 1pm if anyone wants to get there a little early.

What: Annual Cinco de Mayo Beach Party
When: Saturday, May 3rd
Time: 2:00 PM ~ ??? (following the Young Adult Retreat Follow-up)
Where: St. Augustine Beach Pier and Pavilion
350 A1A Beach Blvd
St. Augustine Beach, Florida

What to bring:
     beach stuff (sunscreen, towel, ...),
     sports stuff (volleyball, football, frisbee, etc),
     lots of liquids, meat for the grill (if you don't attend the Retreat Follow-up), and a snack to share.

This is a great opportunity to evangelize and invite that friend, coworker, or maybe just someone we haven't seen in a while to enjoy some fun and fellowship with Emmaus. Please also remember your great dignity and dress appropriately. We look forward to seeing you there!

Retreat Follow-up Email:

Hello Everyone:

I'd like to invite you all to the Post Retreat Follow-Up on Saturday, May 3rd in St. Augustine! We will have mass outdoors at the rustic altar at 11am followed by praise and worship, a picnic and the beach. Here is the schedule:

11am: Mass
Our Lady of La Leche Shrine
27 Ocean Ave.
St. Augustine, FL 32084

12pm: Picnic and Praise & Worship
On lawn near Our Lady of Perpetual Help mosaic

2pm: Emmaus Cinco de Mayo Beach Bash
St. Augustine Beach Pier & Pavilion
350 A1A Beach Blvd.
St. Augustine, FL 32080

Please bring food to share!

Last Names A-M:
Sides (Chips, Potato Salad, Pasta Salad, Veggies, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches, Deviled Eggs, Salad)

Last Names N-Z:
Desserts (Fruit, Fruit Salad, Cookies, Cake)

The core team will provide everything else, including meat for grilling, buns, cutlery, plates, napkins, condiments, cups, ice and drinks :)

Bring your coolers, grills, blankets, lawn chairs, sunscreen, hats, bathing suits, swimming trunks, towels, flip flops and sports gear (volleyball, football, frisbee, soccer ball & baci).

For those of you who don't live in either Jacksonville or St. Augustine, take a road trip and come join us! Hope to see you there :)

In the risen Christ,

The Core Team
Joe Cataulin, Angelique Gerlach, Andrea Elsner & Steven Webster

Joe's cell: 904- 607-4376

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths." ~ Proverbs 3: 5-6

God Bless,

The Emmaus Core Team