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, July 23, 2014

Emmaus Bowling this Sat., 7/26!


Hey guys,

This Sat., 7/26, we will be bowling at the Bowl America on San Jose Blvd. at 3pm.  Come on out and join us for some fun and fellowship, and feel free to bring a friend!  This is a great way to introduce someone to our group.  We will be playing, rain or shine ('cause it's inside). :)  We look forward to knockin' down some pins with you!

Bowl America
10333 San Jose Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(Just north of I-295 on San Jose)

We should be done in time if anyone wants to go to the fundraiser at St. Catherine's.  Details below.

In JMJ,

Emmaus Core Team


Support St. Catherine parish’s efforts to encourage pregnant moms to CHOOSE LIFE.  Join us this coming Saturday, July 26th, anytime from 7-11pm for a great night of fun and dancing.  Professional DJ Rich Carey will provide music for all tastes. Snacks, raffles, remembrance pictures. Open to singles ($10), couples and families ($15).  Tickets avail at parish office Tues thru 2pm Friday and SAT NITE, Jly 26 at the door.  Questions? 264-1904.  Proceeds to benefit Crisis Pregnancy Center's "Lifeline Resources."

Monday, July 14, 2014

Emmaus This Thursday, July 17, Confession and Mass

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

It's that time again to receive the Bread of Life through the sacrifice of the Mass this Thursday, July 17, at Assumption Catholic Church.  We will be having Fr Rodolfo Godinez, Associate Pastor at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, for Confession and Mass. Confession and the Rosary will start at 6:15pm, Mass at 6:45pm and we will be going out to dinner afterwards. What a wonderful way to get renewed in and through Christ and for some great fellowship. 

We hope to see you there and feel free to bring a friend.

Emmaus Core Team

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Emmaus this Thurs., 7/10

Hello friends,
 
This Thursday at Emmaus we will be watching a video from the Catholicism Series by Fr. Robert Barron entitled "A Body Both Suffering and Glorious: The Mystical Union of Christ and the Church."  Come on out and join us at Assumption in the Parish Family Center/Gym, Room 2A (the music room) and listen to Fr. Barron as he "explores the Catholic Faith's unique understanding of the relationship of Jesus Christ and the Church.  Witness how the Mystical Body of Christ is a living organism that stretches from Rome to New York, Sao Paolo, Manila, and Namugongo, embracing humanity in all of its joys and sorrows."  We will be starting at the usual time, 7pm, with Rosary at 6:30pm if you want to join us.  Have a blessed week and we look forward to seeing you this Thursday!
 
In JMJ,
 
The Emmaus Core Team