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

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

This Sat., 4/26 -- Emmaus Birthday Party!


Hey y'all,

This Saturday we will be meeting at Jennifer and Katty's place (at the neighborhood park) at 2:30pm to celebrate Emmaus' entrance into "adulthood" (18th birthday)! :) We will start off with the reading of the Road to Emmaus story from scripture (Luke 24:13-35) and praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3pm (...since Sunday is Divine Mercy Sunday). Then we will get our game on with some volleyball and other sports (there is a field there for soccer, ultimate frisbee, etc.). Bring some drinks and snacks to share if you like (especially water and gatorade to stay hydrated!). Between 6:30 and 7pm we will head over to the grand opening of a new restaurant nearby called Pangea Island Bar and Grille that is owned by a friend of a former Emmaus member. There will be live music by Bart Price and Shaun Harper (played drums at the Young Adult Retreat), and FREE food and non-alcoholic drinks (alcoholic drinks available for purchase). The dress for the grand opening is "business casual", so bring a change of clothes!

For Jen and Katty's address please call:

Jen at (904) 347-5873
Russ at (352) 359-0629
Mike at (904) 755-8820

**The neighborhood park where we will be meeting is on the left just before her road. Look for a small soccer field, volleyball court, and small covered pavillion.

The address for the restaurant is:

Pangea Island Bar and Grille
132 Everest Lane
St Johns, FL 32259

We hope you will join us for some fun, food, and fellowship this Saturday!

In Christ who is risen (Alleluia!),

The Emmaus Core Team

PS- Don't forget, Popes John XXIII and John Paul II will be canonized this Sunday! :)
 

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