Day of Fun in St. Augustine - Rustic Altar Mass

Hello Everyone! We have a big day of fellowship, worship, education, and service scheduled for October 24th in St. Augustine. The highlight of which will be an outdoor Mass at the Rustic Altar at the Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche. Let's make this as big as we can get it! Invite your friends, and come fellowship with us. You don’t have to belong to Emmaus to come!

One of the great things we were able to do was reserve a portion of the courtyard outside the Basilica on the corner of St. George st. and Cathedral Place to use as a "Home Base" of sorts where we can rest, fellowship, regroup, etc... This makes it possible for us to easily stay in touch throughout the day, venture out on our own to explore, and go to the various events together too. You can meet there 15-30 minutes early if you want to go with the group to any of the events. You are free to go on your own of course.

Schedule of Events:
1. Meet at 9:00am at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manadrin to Carpool. We will leave St. Joseph’s at 9:15am on the dot. Or you can meet at our Home Base (listed above) at 9:45am to meet people and go to the first event below.

2. 10 a.m. the Sisters of St. Joseph begin offering tours of the Father Miguel O'Reilly House. You can get more information about it here: http://www.oreillyhouse.org/ . They are expecting people from our group to start arriving at 10 and will be ready for us. The house will be open until 2:30 p.m., but our other activities mean we need to do this one early.

3. 11 a.m. we are getting a tour of the Basilica. You can walk it anytime, of course, but there is a wedding there later in the day, so be sure to take advantage of the scheduled tour to get the most of the experience.

4. 12 p.m. we will go somewhere not too expensive for lunch.

5. 1 p.m. we will be meeting in the Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche for a Scriptural Rosary. If you would like to get the book we will be using you can find them at Queen of Angels book store in Jacksonville (11018 Old Saint Augustine Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32257-1080, (904) 288-0062) or the shrine shop in St. Aug.

6. 2 p.m. is the big event, an outdoor Mass at the Rustic Altar on the grounds of the Shrine. The altar is placed on the spot where we believe the first Mass ever in North America was celebrated. Fr. Andy Blaszkowski will be our priest. Should it rain, we will continue the Mass inside the Shrine. If we all invite the young adults we know and get a big enough crowd there (+50) we can fall back to the church to finish the Mass, as we have reserved it just in case.

7. Immediately following Mass, at 3 p.m. we have a tour of the grounds scheduled. As soon as the tour is over we will be getting a group together to pray the Seven Sorrows of Mary on the path of the Shrine.

8. 4 p.m. For our service project we will be fundraising for our Catholic Radio stations, WQOP and WZNZ. I will have Tom's recorder to take PSA's, testimonies, and the like. Pledge forms will be on hand for anyone desiring to make a pledge of support.

9. 5 p.m. In the evening we will have a beach/dinner party .

Things to bring: Bring Warm clothing and clothing to play volleyball in! Bring some cash for food and in case you want to by something in St. Aug.

In Christ,
Emmaus Core Team(Sean, Jennifer, Joe, Liz, Jeff)- Jeff

Thurs-Theology of the Body

This Thursday night we will have Deacon John from Assumption Parish educating us on the Theology of the Body. Deacon John is passionate about the subject and is a fearless proclaimer of the Truth in his homilies. I encourage everyone to come out and learn about this teaching that is so central to understanding our dignity as human beings.


We will pray the Rosary at 7 p.m., followed by music and singing, and Deacon John at 7:30 p.m.


See you there!


Emmaus Core Team
(Sean, Jennifer, Joe, Liz, Jeff)

Tues movie - Man for all Seasons

This Tuesday we will be watching a movie that won 6 Oscar Awards called A Man for All Seasons. It is about the life of St. Thomas More. It is very good. Movie starts at 7:30. I will see you at my house. Let me know if you need directions. My number is 307-0824, john6bb@yahoo.com .

In Christ, Sean

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Sisters of the Home of the Mother on St. Teresa of Avila

We have great guests coming out this Thursday to Emmaus! It's the Sisters of the Home of the Mother. They are going to discuss the Saint of the day(Thursday) which is St. Teresa of Avila, one of their patrons. So be sure to come out and celebrate the life of St. Teresa with the Sisters. These sisters are fun and very true to the spirit of St. Teresa so it will be exciting. http://www.homeofthemother.org/index.php/about-us/servant-sisters

Note: Please come at 7:00Pm. We are starting early for the sisters and will pray the rosary at the end of the meeting.

In Christ,

Emmaus Core Team (Sean, Liz, Jen, Jeff, Joe)

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Tues Movie Night- St. Francis

This Tuesday we are watching The Reluctant St. Francis of Assisi. This is a docu-drama about the life of St. Francis. Is is a movie/documentary. It is good and inspiring. I look forward to seeing you at my house on Tuesday. God Bless. If you need directions e-mail me at john6bb@yahoo.com or call me at 307-0824.

In Christ,

Sean

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Thurs- Adoration with Deacon DeLuca

This Thursday we will be having our special guest, the Lord Jesus, come before us. We are having adoration with Deacon Deluca from Immaculate Conception Parish. He will be giving a talk on Discernment. Come out and enjoy some time with other Catholics and Jesus. Invite a friend as well. See you at 7:00 for the Rosary.

In Christ,

Emmaus Core Team (Sean, Jen, Liz, Joe, Jeff).

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Carmelite Monks of Wyoming - Vocations Video

I have post the new vocations video on the Emmaus website. Check it out! This month's video is of the Carmelite Monks of Wyoming. They are authentic Carmelites; the real deal. Be sure to watch the movie and check out there website. Some of you might have tasted my coffee before which comes from the monks. The coffee is called Mystic Monk Coffee. You can buy it at the Catholic Shop in Manadrin called Queen of Angels Catholic Shop or order it online. The coffee is really good and you can support the order. Go close to the bottom of the website to see the video.

http://www.carmelitemonks.org/

In Christ,
Sean
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Thurs- 40 Days for Life

This Thursday Emmaus will meet on the sidewalk in front of the "A Jacksonville Women's Health Center". This place is one of three abortion mills in Jacksonville. We are not meeting at St.Ephrem's this Thursday! We are meeting there for this fall's 40 Days for Life campaign. We will be praying the Rosary at 7:00Pm followed by a Divine Mercy Chaplet. We will also pray the St. Michael Chaplet and have some time for individual prayer. Let us prepare for this night in prayer and fasting. We will win this battle against the Enemy and defeat him by our prayers and sacrifices.

Help us save the babies, mothers, fathers, and abortionist souls and bring about conversion. Be there at 7:00PM. If you can't make it on time it is ok; just show up.

Directions: A Jacksonville Women's Health Center (AJAX) 4131 University Blvd., South Jacksonville, FL 32207

To get more involved see the website below:

http://www.40daysforlife.com/jacksonville/index.cfm?load=page&page=2

In Christ,

Emmaus Core Team (Sean, Jen ,Liz, Joe, Jeff)

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Madeas Family Reunion - Tues night movie

This Tuesday night movie we will watch a funny movie called Madea's Family Reunion. We will start the movie at 7:30. Give me a call if you are interested in coming out to watch the movie at my house (307-0824).

Synopsis: Actor and playwright Tyler Perry returns as Madea, a brash but loving African-American grandmother with her own way of doing things in this screen adaptation of his popular stage comedy drama. Madea has her work cut out for her when she finds herself dealing with a handful of family crises the same weekend that she's planned a massive family reunion. Her niece Lisa (Rochelle Aytes) is engaged to marry a handsome and successful man (Blair Underwood), but the good news is blunted when she reveals to her friends that he beats her. Another niece, Vanessa (Lisa Anderson), has been having romantic problems of her own, and isn't sure she should take another chance on love with a humble but good-hearted bus driver (Boris Kodjoe). Madea's older sister dies, with the funeral landing the same weekend as Lisa's wedding. And on top of all this, a court order forces Madea to look after Nikki (Keke Palmer), a troubled and angry teenager from a broken home. Madea's Family Reunion also stars Lynn Whitfield, Jennifer Lewis, Cicely Tyson, and Maya Angelou. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

In Christ,

Sean, john6bb@yahoo.com

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Sat 9/26 -Eucharistic Procession for Life

Emmaus Members,

This Saturday, tomorrow morning, there will be a Eucharistic Procession for Life. We, Emmaus, have 10 spots reserved for us in the procession. Only 200 can be in the actual procession; however, anyone can come for the Mass with the Bishop and the Rosary.

We will walk from Assumption to the Planned Parenthood on Beach Blvd. This is part of the kick off for the 40 days for Life. It is a good opportunity for you to pray for an end to abortion, especially in Jax. Let us flood heaven with our prayers and sacrifices.

If you would like to be in the procession e-mail Dan Mull at aqualaterischristi@gmail.com.

Time: Those in the procession will need to go to a table at the back of Assumption church by at least 7:45 AM to pick up a name tag and go to their seats. At 7:45, any unclaimed spots will be filled by any subs we have and (if necessary) anyone else we find who is willing to walk.

Where: Start at Assumption Parish and walk to the Planned Parenthood on Beach Blvd.

God Bless! Now is the time to stand for Christ and Life!

In Christ,

Emmaus Core Team (Sean, Jen, Liz, Joe, Jeff)

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Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick

This Thursday at Emmaus Fr. Jason Trull, pastor of Resurrection, will speak to us about The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick aka "The Last Rites". Fr. Trull will demonstrate how this sacrament is celebrated as well.

In Christ,

Emmaus Core Team(Sean, Jennifer, Jeff, Elizabeth and Joe.)

P.S. Don't wait till you are on your deathbed to learn about this sacrament!

Tues Movie: St. Padre Pio - Pizza Also

Come out this Tuesday and celebrate the feast of St. Padre Pio with a movie about his life. I will be showing the movie St. Padre Pio: Between Heaven and Earth. Padre Pio is my favorite Saint and is one of the most famous saints in the world. His canonization had more people attend it than any other Saint in history. The placed he lived is the 2nd most popular pilgrimage site in the world, second to Lourdes.

Tuesday we will enjoy Italian pizza(for an Italian Padre) and drinks so bring some money for the pizza. We will start the movie at 7:00pm not 7:30 because it is a longer movie than most. I hope to see many of you there. God Bless. For directions call me at 307-0824.

In Christ, Sean

John6bb@yahoo.com

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Sacrament of Marriage- the Shields

This Thursday we will discuss the Sacrament of Matrimony at Emmaus. What does this Sacrament do for us? How do you receive the Sacrament? Is your life really different after receiveing the sacrament? How do you really become one? These questions and more will be discussed by the Shields family. So come out this Thursday and learn about the great sacrament of Marriage and the grace that is given in it. Maybe you will find out if you are called to marriage or not. Who knows? So come out and see.

In Christ,

Emmaus Core Team ( Sean , Jen, Liz, Jeff, Joe)

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Happy B-day to our Bishop!

Happy Birthday to our Bishop Victor Galeone! Pray and offer your Mass for him today.

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Tues Movie- Road of Hope: The Spiritual Journey of Cardinal Nguyen Van Thuan

This Tuesday we will be watching Road of Hope: The Spiritual Journey of Cardinal Nguyen Van Thuan. The movie is only an hour an half long. We will start the movie at 7:30. If e-mail me for directions or call - john6bb@yahoo.com or 307-0824

Synopsis: This documentary chronicles the remarkable life of Cardinal Francis Xavier Nguyen Van Thuan, who endured 13 years as a political prisoner of Vietnam's communist regime in the 1970s and '80s -- including nine years in solitary confinement. Through interviews with friends and never-before-seen family videos, a picture emerges of a man who celebrated mass in secret during his years in captivity and whose writings have inspired millions.

Sean
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Thurs-Adoration and the Diaconate

This Thursday we will be having Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at St. Ephrem's Church. We will have adoration, pray the liturgy of the hours, and hear from Deacon John from Assumption. Be at Emmaus at 7:30pm. You may join the core team for a Rosary at 7:00. See you tomorrow.

Emmaus Core Team (Sean, Jeff, Joe, Jen, Liz)

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Tuesday Movie Night - Song of Bernadette

This Tuesday night movie we will be watching the Song of Bernadette in honor of St. Mary's birthday (8th). Come out and enjoy the movie and fellowship. E-mail me for directions or call me.

Sean- john6bb@yahoo.com, 307-0824

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Synopsis: Jennifer Jones won a Golden Globe and an Oscar for her screen debut in this true story. Jones plays young French peasant girl Bernadette Soubirous, who sees a vision of a "beautiful lady" near her... Jennifer Jones won a Golden Globe and an Oscar for her screen debut in this true story. Jones plays young French peasant girl Bernadette Soubirous, who sees a vision of a "beautiful lady" near her home in Lourdes in 1858. Based on the novel of the same name by Franz Werfel, THE SONG OF BERNADETTE explores Bernadette's trials and tribulations from her impoverished family to her difficulties at school to the derision her visions bring upon her and at last to her affliction with bone-marrow cancer. Under the incisive eye of director Henry King, the film is seen through Bernadette's perspective but at the same time focuses upon the effect that Bernadette has upon her family, her champions, and her detractors. The acting is excellent, and no detail has gone untouched in the art direction, costumes, and cinematography. Best of all, THE SONG OF BERNADETTE stands among a rare group of Hollywood films in which visual integrity is matched step for step with thematic zeal.

Birthday Beach Party for St. Mary - Mon( Labor Day)

This Monday(Labor Day) we will be celebrating Mother Mary's B-day by going to the Shrine of Our Lady de Leche at 1:00PM to pray a rosary then car pool to the St. Augustine Pier for Volleyball and yummy food at 2:00.

Feel free to bring any food/drinks you want for the party. We will meet in the parking lot of the Shrine btw 1:00- 1:10 then head over to the Shrine. http://www.missionandshrine.org/ .

Everyone is invited, Emmaus members and any of your friends who do go to Emmaus. So bring a friend. If you want to carpool down to the Shrine then give me a call at 904-307-0824 or e-mail me john6bb@yahoo.com. You need to be at my house at 12:15 if you want to carpool.

Directions: Shrine - 27 Ocean Ave. St. Augustine, FL 32084St. Augustine Pier - St Augustine Beach Pier Pavilion350 A1A Bch. Blvd, St. Augustine, FLDirections to the Pier -Take 95 south to exit 311 which is SR207 go left.Stay on 207 and make a right onto 312 east and go over the bridge. 312 becomes CR A1A. Stay on Ala. The Pier is on the left next to the fire station.

Location: Shrine of Our Lady de Leche and then the St. Augustine Pier Shrine -27 Ocean Ave. St. Augustine, FL 32084 US View Map
When: Monday, September 7, 1:00PM
Phone:904-307-0824

Sean

Run for their lives 5k- Pro-life Run

We wanted to invite you to join us this Saturday, September 5th for the 1st Annual Run for Their Lives. The run/walk will begin at 8 am downtown at Hemming Plaza (next to the public library).

Registration is $25 until September 4th; $30 the day of the race. Go to http://www.runfortheirlives.org/ to register. All proceeds help support the pro-life clinics in town.

If you’ll be in town this weekend, we’d love to see you there! (Strollers are welcome)

New Vocation Video- MFVA

I have posted at the bottom of the blog a new vocation video from the Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word. This is in honor or a couple Franciscan Saints in the month of September, such as, St. Padre Pio (23rd) and St. Jospeh Cupertino (18th -Latin Calendar) and in honor of St. Francis receiveing the Stigmata (17th). Take a look!

Sean
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http://franciscanmissionaries.com/
www.padrepiodevotions.org