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.
Emmaus Directions
We are located at:
Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church
121 East Duval Street,
Jacksonville, FL 32202
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Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
We will be doing something a wee bit differently this Thursday, January 30, for our regular Emmaus meeting. Assumption will be hosting a discussion of the Health Mandate for Catholics. It's main purpose is for those who need and/or want info on the Health Mandate that went into effect August 1, 2013. Mike Day, the Director of Family for Life office of our diocese will be the primary speaker and will have others speaking on it as well. This will be an excelnt opportunity to learn what it is all about, especially for us Catholics. It will be held in Kohl's Hall starting at 6:30pm. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Hope to see you there,
Emmaus Core Team
Hello dear brothers and sisters,
This Thurs. at Emmaus we will have Gerald Lamb speaking with us about the authority of the Church in Tradition with a special emphasis on the Early Church Fathers. Come on out and join us in fellowship and learning more about our faith. Invite a friend to join us! We look forward to seeing you all at 7pm in the Parish Family Center, Room 2A (the music room). May God bless the rest of your week!
In JMJ,
The Emmaus Core Team
Hello brothers and sisters in Christ,
This Thurs. we will be doing something a little different. We will be going to St. Paul's at Riverside (not far from Assumption) for Mass at 6pm followed by a Holy Hour and veneration of the travelling image of Our Lady of Czestochowa (also known as the Black Madonna). Let's try to sit together at the middle-front left in the church. The schedule of events from St. Paul's website is below. The address for St. Paul's is:
2609 Park Street
Jacksonville, FL 32204
This is part of the "From Ocean to Ocean" campaign, an international campaign for the defense of life. This image of Our Lady of Czestochowa is travelling all over the world, and will make stops at the March for Life in St. Augustine as well as the March for Life in Washington, D.C.! We hope you will join us for Mass and to honor Our Lady as we pray for life!
The Icon of Our Lady of Czestochowa will be at St. Paul's for veneration.
5 p.m.: An hour of Eucharistic Adoration in the presence of the icon and the recitation of the rosary.
6 p.m.: Holy sacrifice of the Mass.
7 p.m.: An hour of Eucharistic Adoration and veneration of the icon; holy cards will be touched to the icon and distributed to the faithful.
In JMJ,
The Emmaus Core Team
Hello brothers and sisters,
This Thurs. at Emmaus we will be watching a video entitled "Love is a Choice: The Life of St. Gianna Molla." Gianna Molla is a modern-day saint, canonized by JPII in May of 2004. She was a wife, mother, and doctor. She is best known for sacrificing her own life to preserve the life of her unborn daughter. We hope you will join us as we learn more about this seemingly "ordinary" saint who lived life in an extraordinary way. We will be in the Parish Family Center, Room 2A (music room) at 7pm with Rosary beforehand at 6:30pm. God bless your week!
In JMJ,
The Emmaus Core Team
