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, June 25, 2014

Emmaus 4th of July Celebration!


Hey y'all,

We will be celebrating our nation's independence on Friday, July 4th at Jen and Katty's place starting at 2pm.  We will begin the festivities at the neighborhood park, which is on the left side of the main road as you are heading to their house. The park has a volleyball court, soccer field, and pool, so, bring a healthy competitive spirit and some swimming attire! Later on in the afternoon/evening we will head over to the house for some food. This will be a potluck, so please bring a side, dessert, or drink to share. The core team will be grillin' out hamburgers and hotdogs. Also, feel free to bring some snacks to share while we are out at the park.  Don't forget to bring fluids too, to stay hydrated while we play!

If you need Jen and Katty's address, please call Russ at (352) 359-0629 or Mike at (904) 755-8820.

We look forward to seeing you and joining in fellowship on the 4th!

God Bless,

Emmaus Core Team

Monday, June 23, 2014

Picnic and Walk the Arboretum this Sat., 6/28

Hey guys,
 
This Sat., 6/28, we will be getting together for a picnic and walking of the Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens.  Let's meet in the parking lot at the Arboretum at 12pm.  We'll find a picnic table and have lunch together (bring your own bag lunch!), and then start exploring about 1pm.  So, come on out and immerse yourself in the peace and quiet of nature, and enjoy the beauty of God's creation!  Don't forget to bring plenty of fluids to stay hydrated!  The address for the Arboretum is:
 
Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens
1445 Millcoe Road
Jacksonville FL 32225
 
FYI, you must use Monument Road to access Millcoe Road and the Arboretum. The Merrill Road end of Millcoe Road is permanently closed.  We look forward to seeing you there!
 
In JMJ,
 
Emmaus Core Team
 

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Emmaus Mass this Thurs., 6/19, and Dinner

Hello brothers and sisters in Christ,
 
This Thurs. we will have Mass with Fr. Dan (from IC) at Assumption at 6:45pm with confession available and Rosary at 6:15pm.  Afterwards we will have a special dinner for our friend Shaun Napatal who is moving to Wichita to start a new job.  We will be going to Chili's on Baymeadows Rd.  Please come and join us!
 
Chili's
9500 Baymeadows Rd.
Jacksonville, FL 32256
 
In JMJ,
 
Emmaus Core Team
 

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Dinner and a Movie with Emmaus Friends this Sat., 6/14!

Hey guys,
 
UPDATE for this Saturday:  we will meet at Al's Pizza at 5:30pm.  The movie starts at 7:45pm, so we should head over there around 7pm or shortly after so we can get tickets and sit together.  If you have any questions call Russ at (352) 359-0629 or Mike at (904) 755-8820.  Looking forward to seeing you guys!
 
God Bless,
 
Emmaus Core Team


Hey y'all,
This Saturday, 6/14, Emmaus will be getting together to break bread and go see a movie.  We will be meeting at Al's Pizza on Philips Hwy around 6pm, depending on movie times, which haven't been released for Sat. yet.  We then plan on heading to the Regal Stadium 20 theater, also on Philips Hwy, to see the Disney movie "Maleficent".  Stay tuned, we'll let you know the movie time as soon as we can.  Also, check out the movie review at http://www.pluggedin.com/movies/intheaters/maleficent.aspx?utm_source=nl_focusenews&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=213303&refcd=213303.
Al's Pizza
8060 PHILIPS HIGHWAY
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256
Regal Avenues Stadium 20
9525 Phillips Highway
Jacksonville, FL 32256
We look forward to seeing you and joining in fellowship this Saturday!
God Bless,
The Emmaus Core Team

Monday, June 2, 2014

Emmaus This Thursday, June 5, Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

This Thursday, June 5, Deacon Corky will be talking about the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, the devotion behind it, some the history, and so on. The Sacred Heart of Jesus and The Immaculate Heart of Mary is an amazing devotion and can have a great impact on all our lives. We will be meeting at Assumption Catholic Church in the Parish Family Center in room 2A (music room) at 7pm and if you wish to join us for the Rosary, it will begin at 6:30pm. 

We look forward to seeing you there.

Emmaus Core Team