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

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Young Adult Veneration Hour with St. Maria Goretti Wednesday 9-10pm, at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception

Hi all,

During St. Maria Goretti's visit to Jacksonville, there will be a veneration hour for Young Adults from 9-10pm tomorrow. Fr. Joseph Kuhlman will give a reflection on purity and mercy in light of St. Maria's life and martyrdom. Hymns and chants will be sung throughout by the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception's Young Adult Latin Mass Choir.

Please join us for this night of beauty and praise to God for the gift of St. Maria's example of courage, purity and mercy!

In Christ,

Emmaus Core Team

Sunday, October 25, 2015

This Week's Events for Emmaus

Hello all, I hope you are having a blessed Sunday!

Here are the events for this upcoming week:

Monday 7pm Lectio Divina Bible Study: Join us for our Monday Bible Studies on the Sunday Readings! Contact Katty Ebare at kattyleidypaulino@gmail.com for driving directions or any questions.

Sunday 6pm All Saints' Day Costume Party: The Lang family is hosting an All Saints' Day party! Come dressed as your favorite Saint or Blessed, and bring a dish to share! More information is on the evite linked here. Please respond to the evite if you are planning on coming!

In Christ,

Emmaus Core Team

Sunday, October 18, 2015

This week's events for Emmaus (10/18-10/24)

Hi Everyone!

Here are the events for this week:

Monday 7pm Lectio Divina Bible Study: Join us for our Monday Bible Studies on the Sunday Readings! Contact Katty Ebare at kattyleidypaulino@gmail.com for driving directions or any questions.

Thursday 6-7pm 40 Days for Life: Thursday evening we will be participating in the 40 Days for Life outside of A Woman's Choice. Contact Jacinta at Jacinta.Robin@gmail.com for more information!

Saturday 6pm Amazing Grace Crop Maze: Join Emmaus and other young adults in the Diocese for a fun evening at the Amazing Grace Crop Maze! See the flyer linked here for more information.

In Christ,

Emmaus Core Team

Sunday, October 11, 2015

This week's events for Emmaus: Bible Study and Mass / Dinner!

Hi Everyone!

Here are this week's events for Emmaus:

Monday 7pm Lectio Divina Bible Study: Last Monday we had our first Lectio Divina Bible Study, and it was a wonderful, prayerful experience! The bible study is hosted by Katty and Kingsley Ebare. Please contact them at kattyleidypaulino@gmail.com for driving directions or any questions. Hope to see you there!

Thursday 6:30pm Mass and a Meal: Join us for a special Emmaus Mass on Thursday at Assumption! After Mass, we will be heading to Jordan Hall for dinner and fellowship! See this flyer for more information.

I hope you all have a blessed week!

In Christ,
Emmaus Core Team

Monday, October 5, 2015

October Calendar of Events and Bible Study TONIGHT!

Hey all!

Here is an updated October calendar of events we have planned. We have lots of great stuff in the works!

Also, our first Monday night Lectio Divina bible study starts TONIGHT at 7pm! Katty and Kingsley Ebare are hosting a study on Sunday's readings. Come join us!

Contact kattyleidypaulino@gmail.com for directions and if you have any questions. Hope to see you there!

In Christ,
Emmaus Core Team