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, January 28, 2015

Emmaus this Saturday, January 31, Ice Skating

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

This Saturday, January 31, we will be taking advantage of the still chilly weather and will be going ice skating out at the Jax Ice and Sports Complex. Ice skating will be from 7-8:30pm and the cost is $10 including skate rentals. The complex is located at 3605 Philips Highway, Jacksonville, FL. Let's meet in front of the building at 6:30 pm and go in not to long there after.


Hope to see you there and feel free to bring a friend,

Emmaus Core Team

Monday, January 19, 2015

Emmaus this Thurs., 1/22 -- Mass for Life at St. Catherine's

Hello all,

This Thurs., 1/22, at 7pm we will be going to St. Catherine's in Orange Park for the Mass for Life.  We hope you all will be able to join us as we offer Mass for the protection of the unborn.  There is a reception afterwards.

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church
1649 Kingsley Ave
Orange Park, FL 32073

We look forward to seeing you Thurs.!

In JMJ,

The Emmaus Core Team

PS- Also on Thurs. there will be a Mass celebrated by Bishop Estevez at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception downtown at 10:30am.  Following the Mass there will be the Stand for Life from 12-1pm at the courthouse.

Jacksonville Federal Courthouse
300 N. Hogan Street
Jacksonville, FL

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Emmaus This Saturday, January 17, March for Life St Augustine

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

For Emmaus this Saturday, January 17, we will be participating in the March for Life in St Augustine (http://www.marchforlifestaugustine.com/) starting at the Mission Nombre de Dios (100 San Marco Ave, St Augustine, FL 32084). It will be a great opportunity for the Catholic Young Adult community to publicly show their faith by standing up for life and for those who can't speak for themselves. The day is filled with plenty of activities with the Bishop celebrating Mass at Prince of Peace Votive Church at 9am, Music and the booths starting at 10am, and the march starting at 11am. We will be meeting by the booths at around 10am. This will definitely be an event not to miss and is encouraged to bring family and friends with you. There is a illuminated Rosary on Friday, January 16, at the Great Cross with a dinner near by (cost is very inexpensive) at the Bosco House, can follow the crowds walking to get there.

Looking forward to seeing you all there,

Emmaus Core Team

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Emmaus this Thurs., 1/8/15 -- The Epiphany

Hello all!

Since the Christmas season lasts until the Baptism of the Lord, Merry Christmas!  We hope you are having a merry Christmas season and enjoyed some time with your families.  We also hope you are having a happy and blessed new year.  This Thursday, 1/8, at 7pm we will be starting off the new year with a discussion with our friend Gerald Lamb on the Epiphany in the Parish Family Center/Gym, Room 2A (upstairs).  We will be praying the Rosary at 6:30pm if you would like to join us.  We look forward to seeing you this Thursday!

In JMJ,

The Emmaus Core Team