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

Thursday, February 26, 2015

Emmaus This Saturday, February 28, Pro Life Witness at Abortion Mill

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

This Saturday, February 28, we will be joining the 40 Days For Life in front of the abortion mill on University BLVD (4131 University BLVD S) from 8am to 10am. This is the time on Saturdays is when they actually perform abortions and will be a perfect time to have a great young adult presence in front of the abortion mill. You being there might actually help an expecting mother to change her mind and help her choose life. Having a great young adult crowd can be a great witness to life and can help tell the community that we will be the generation that ends abortion. Will you be a witness to our faith and to the culture of life? You do not have to spend the whole 2 hours there, but do recommend spending at least 1 hour. Parking can be found behind the Women's Help Center- a Pro Life facility (4209 University BLVD S, Jacksonville, FL 32216) and at the doctors office immediately behind it. Signs will be provided. Bringing a Rosary is suggested.

Hope to see you there and please bring a friend,

Emmaus Core Team

Monday, February 16, 2015

Emmaus Mass this WED., 2/18 -- Ash Wednesday

Hello brothers and sisters,

This Wed. we will be joining Assumption Parish for Ash Wednesday Mass at 7pm.  Let's sit together in the front left section of the church.  You might want to get there a little early if possible as the parking lot does fill up.

Also, starting this Friday Assumption will have Stations of the Cross at 7pm followed by Benediction.  We invite you to join in this Lenten devotion.

Lastly, Assumption's parish mission will be from Mon., 2/23 to Wed., 2/25 at 7pm.  The speaker for the mission will be Fr. Luke Fletcher, CFR.  Fr. Luke will also preach at all Masses this weekend.  Please come to as many of the evenings as you can (or all!).  Confession will be available Tuesday night after the presentation.

See you all this Wed.!

God Bless,

The Emmaus Core Team

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

**UPDATED!** This Sun., 2/15 -- Dinner and an "Old Fashioned" Movie

**UPDATED!**
In an effort to accommodate a few more people, and since Monday is a holiday for many, we have slightly changed plans for Sunday. See below.

Hello everyone,

This Sunday we thought we would get together for an early dinner and then see the new movie Old Fashioned. Let's meet at 5pm at the Chili's on Wells Rd for dinner and then head over to the Orange Park Mall AMC 24 about 7pm to get tickets for the 7:35pm show. See you on Sunday!

Chili's
1664 Wells Road
Orange Park, FL 32073

Orange Park Mall
1910 Wells Rd
Orange Park, FL 32073

Movie website with trailer: http://www.oldfashionedmovie.com/

In JMJ,
The Emmaus Core Team

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Emmaus this Thurs., 2/5/15 -- Holy Hour

Hello everyone,

This Thurs. for Emmaus we will be in the Adoration Chapel at Assumption for a Holy Hour from 7-8pm.  We will go out to a nearby restaurant afterwards for dinner and fellowship.  Let us know if you need the code to the chapel.  We hope you will join us this Thurs.!

"When you look at the Crucifix, you understand how much Jesus loved you then. When you look at the Sacred Host you understand how much Jesus loves you now."
- Bl. Mother Theresa of Calcutta

God Bless,

The Emmaus Core Team