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

Monday, May 18, 2015

Mon., 5/25 -- Memorial Day Beach Bash!

Hey everyone,


It’s time for more beach fun at our annual Memorial Day Beach Bash!  We will be meeting at Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park in Mayport on Memorial Day, Monday 5/25, at 12pm.  It costs $3 per car (up to 6 people) to get in the park.  Once you get in the park, go to parking lots 6 & 7 (near the lifeguard station).  We will have a grille set up from 12-2pm at the old pavilion/concession stand on the left as you head towards the beach.  Please bring some food to share for lunch, such as hamburgers/buns, hot dogs/buns, fruit, chips, cookies, drinks, etc.  Also, bring some fun beach stuff, like soccer ball, frisbee, football, skim/boogie boards, towel, sunscreen, etc.  I will have my volleyball set, so don't forget your "A" game! :)  Feel free to invite a friend.  Social events are a great way to introduce someone to our young adult community.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Hanna Park Address:
500 Wonderwood Dr.
Atlantic Beach, FL



God Bless,

The Emmaus Core Team

PS- If you have any questions, call Russ at (352) 359-0629 or Mike at (904) 755-8820.
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Emmaus This Thursday, May 21, Confession and Mass

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

This Thursday, May 21, we will be having Confession and Mass with out spiritual director, Father Ed Murphy at Assumption Catholic Church. Confession and Rosary will start at 6:15pm and Mass at 6:45pm. More then likely we will be going out to dinner afterwards.

Looking forward to seeing you there and feel free to bring a friend,

Emmaus Core Team
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Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Emmaus This Friday, May 15, Jacksonville Suns Baseball Game

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

For Emmaus this Friday, May 15, we will be attending a Jacksonville Suns baseball game. That night they will be playing against Pensacola and it is also Friday Family Fireworks night as well. For those who wish to car pool and save some money on parking, we will be meeting at Assumption at 5:45pm and leaving promptly at 6pm. We will be meeting in front of the Box Office at 6:30pm and purchasing our tickets then. Tickets will cost $12.50 and parking will cost a minimum of $7 per car. Game time is at 7:05pm.

We look forward to seeing you there,

Emmaus Core Team
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Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Emmaus this Thurs., 5/7 -- Mystagogia and Pentecost

Hey guys,


This Thursday we will have Deacon Corky coming to speak with us about Mystagogia and Pentecost.  What is Mystagogia?  What happens at Pentecost?  Come on out this Thursday and see!  We will be meeting in the Parish Family Center/Gym, Room 2A (upstairs), at 7pm.  You are welcome to join us for Rosary at 6:30pm if you can make it.  We look forward to seeing you then!


In JMJ,


The Emmaus Core Team

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