December Vocation Video- NY Priest

I have posted December's vocation video. It is a video of the Ordinations in NY. Fr. Louis is a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal who is being ordained in the video. He came to talk to Emmaus in May. He was a new priest when he came to visit us. He is the one who looks like Padre Pio.

The video is towards the bottom of the blog.

In Christ,
Sean
http://emmauscya.blogspot.com

Wed Movie Night- Tues- Immaculate Conception

This Tuesday is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, which is a Holy Day of Obligation so that means go to Church or face mortal sin. So the movie night will be this Wednesday at 7:30 at Jason(Moose) Hamiltons house. We will be watching The Nativity.

His address is 5375 Sidesaddle Dr. Jacksonville Fl, 32257. His house is a little ways down from my old house on Losco rd. It is on a corner section in the neighborhood. Call me if you need help getting there - 307-0824. The movie starts at 7:30.

In Christ, Sean

Advent Concert: Bart Price and The Pillars of Joy

Greetings everyone,

Start this Advent season off on the right note!!! On Saturday, December 5th at 7:00 p.m. Assumption Catholic Church will be hosting a very special evening of meditation and reflection on Advent. There will be exposition of the Blessed Sacrament along with melodious music, and meditations from Bart Price and The Pillars of Joy. The Pillars will be playing all new songs so come out and enjoy. Please join us for this wonderful evening. http://www.myspace.com/bartprice

The Pillars of Joy need your help. This will be the first time doing this at that parish. This will be a test for our community particularly the young adults in the community. You see Fr Fred has been gracious enough to open up his parish for the evening, and there is doubt that people
would show up for something like this at this time of year.

I have communicated with Deacon John at Assumption and I assured him that our community enjoys such evenings and that it should be well attended. If it goes well this could open the doors for other similar events to take place not only at assumption but other churches in our
diocese.

Besides JESUS will be in the house, I mean church!!

Please spread the word.
Peace and blessings
Sean

Thurs: Holy Mary and Sean Wilcox

This Thursday Emmaus is having our dear friend Sean Wilcox discuss St. Mary and her role in Salvation History. Sean is very knowledgeable about our Holy Mother. He used to be part of the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate. This religious order has a special devotion to our Lady. Sean will touch on topics such as Mary as Co-Redemptrix, Mediatrix, and Advocate as well as go over some important insights into Mary's role in the Nativity story. Be sure to come out and enjoy the discussion.

On a side note: Emmaus got its start at Sean's house which is also the house we are having the Christmas Party at on the 12th. RSVP on the Evite I sent.

Links to the Franciscans Friars of the Immaculate:http://www.airmaria.com/ , http://marymediatrix.com/religious-life/friars-of-the-immaculate, http://marymediatrix.com/religious-life/sisters-of-the-immaculate

In Christ,

Emmaus Core Team ( Jen, Jeff, Joe, Liz, and Sean (not Wilcox))

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Tues Movie: It's a Wonderful Life

This Tuesday we will be getting into the Holiday Season and watch It's A Wonderful Life.

Important Note: The movie will be held at Bart's house this Tuesday at 7:30. Please RSVP him and let him know if you are coming and if you want pizza.

Call Bart or e-mail him at b_price@netscape.com for directions.

In Christ,

Sean

No Emmaus Meeting this Thursday or Movie Night

There will be no Emmaus Meeting this Thursday or Movie night this Tuesday. Have a great Thanksgiving and May God Bless you and your family. Remember that the word "Eucharist" is Greek for "Thanksgiving". So let us be thankful for the Eucharist for the first Thanksgiving was the Last Supper.

Thurs- Mass with Fr. Ed

This Thursday we will have Mass with our Spiritual Director, Fr. Ed Murphy. There will be confession as well so come early for it. Make sure you are not in mortal sin before receiving the Lord. View this website for a proper examination of conscience before confession and Mass : http://www.catholic-pages.com/penance/examine.asp.

Come out and spend some time with Jesus and each other.

In Christ,

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

http://emmauscya.blogspot.com/

Tues Movie Update - Father of Mercy

This Tuesday we will not be watching the Black Robe because I could not get the movie in time from blockbuster so it must be God's Will. Instead we will watch Father of Mercy: The True Story of Venerable Don Carlo Gnocchi. I recently got this movie from the Catholic Bookstore.

Movie will start at 7:00 because it is a longer movie.

Call me if you need directions. 307-0824 or john6bb@yahoo.com

Synopsis: A powerful epic film on the life of Fr. Carlo Gnocchi, an Italian priest who labored heroically to minister to the wounded and dying soldiers during World War II, and to victims of the war on the home front. While teaching students at the Gonzaga Institute in Milan, Fr. Gnocchi volunteered to be the military chaplain on the war front. After witnessing the horrors of the war, helping many suffering soldiers, and miraculously escaping death, he returned to start a foundation for the many children who were victims of the war. Starring Daniele Liotti (St. Anthony), this film tells of Don Gnocchi’s inspiring work with the students, the soldiers, and the children. His great legacy lives on today in the Don Carlo Gnocchi Foundation that provides medical care for thousands of patients in over 75 hospitals and clinics in Europe.

Sean

Emmaus at Christ the King This Thursday at 6:30

Hello Brothers and Sisters!
Christ the King has invited us to help out again with their annual special dance for residents of Harbor House this Thursday at 6:30. All we need to do is show up and have a pleasant conversation with the residents and/or get the dance started! Although this is technically a service project, I know that we walk away more blessed than anyone and it is so much fun to see the love and joy that God radiates through these precious ones of His. So come out and have some fun this Thursday with your Emmaus family and some new special friends!

Here's the address, please try to be there at 6:30!

Christ the King

742 Arlington Rd N

Jacksonville, FL 32211

with love,

Jennifer and the Emmaus Core Team (Sean, Joe, Jeff, Liz, Jen)

Tues Movie- Pollyanna

Thus Tuesday we are going to watch something lite hearted but filled with spiritual insight. We are watching Pollyanna. It is a Classic Disney flim and one of my favorites. I hope to see you out this Tuesday.

Synopsis: The young, orphaned Pollyanna (Hayley Mills) arrives in a town that's embattled by feuds and intimidated by her rich, bitter Aunt Polly (Jane Wyman). But before long, Pollyanna's transformed the community with her indomitable will to see the good side of even the worst situations. Mills received a special Academy Award for her performance in this timeless Walt Disney tapestry of small-town Americana.

In Christ, Sean

Thursday at Emmaus: Learn about American saints

Hi Friends,
This Thursday at Emmaus we will learn about lives of five American saints: Blessed Kateri, Elizabeth Ann Seton, Solanus Casey, Frances Xavier Cabrini and John Neumann. We’ll discuss how the lives of these holy Americans can light our paths through the world today.

Also, if you come hungry, bring some $$ and we can order pizza!

Please come to St. Ephrem’s at 7:00 to pray the rosary together. The discussion will begin at 7:30. See you there.

Peace and blessings,
The Emmaus Core Team (Jeff, Jennifer, Joe, Liz and Sean)

Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter Vocation Video

I have posted this months vocation video for the year of the priest on the website. It is a video of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter established by John Paul II. They are a fraternity that celebrates Mass in the Extraordinary form. Check out the website for more info and watch the video at the bottom of the blog.

http://fssp.com/press/ or http://www.fssp.org/

In Christ,

Sean

http://emmauscya.blogspot.com/

Tues Movie- Fray Martin de Porres

This weeks movie night we will be watching a movie called Fray Martin de Porres. It is his feast day so I thought we could honor him with this movie night. Come out and learn about one of the first black Saints. Movie starts at 7:30. Call me at 307-0824 or send me an e-mail if you need directions - john6bb@yahoo.com .

In Christ,

Sean

http://emmauscya.blogspot.com/

Friday- All Saints Day Costume Party

All Saints Day Party this Friday night at 7pm!
Costumes required, side dish welcome.
Call or e-mail if you have questions!
272-7627 (home); 233-4837 (Justin cell); 505-7818 (Amanda cell)
568 Blairmore Blvd W
Orange Park, 32073

Ideas for Costumes:

http://www.revolutionoflove.com/mamas/traditions/saint_costumes.html

Sat- Bart Price and the Pillars of Joy Concert

Hello everyone,

The The Pillars of Joy will be playing an outdoor concert at Santa Maria del Mar Catholic church this Saturday, Oct. 31. The concert will begin at 11:30 a.m. and end at 1:00 p.m. Santa Maria del Mar is south of St. Augustine Beach, in Flagler Beach, about a block from the ocean, just north of the Flagler Beach pier. Click the following for a Mapquest link with directions to the church: http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Flagler+Beach&state=fl&address=801+N.+Central+Ave.&zipcode=32136#

There will be a festival going on all day at the church, so come out for a good time and music. Afterward, we can all get together and do something in the later afternoon and evening. Should be a fine time.

For those unfamiliar with the music of The Pillars of Joy, you can check us out at http://www.myspace.com/bartprice. There, you can listen to music clips from our last-released album and see upcoming concert information -- particularly, Dec. 5 at Assumption parish and Dec. 26 at the gazebo in St. Augustine. We have written a lot of new music, which we will be playing Saturday and in upcoming shows. We plan to add more concert dates to the web site in the upcoming months, so be on the lookout.

God bless you,
Bart

Sat Night - 50's Sock Hop dance

Saturday there is a 50's Dance Sock Hop Oct 31st 8-midnight at DanceJax (located at 11653 Central Pkwy, Suite 205 Jacksonville, FL 32224). This is a christian dance club. Come out and have fun dancing.
For their calendar: http://www.nextlevellife.org/Calendar.html
For the general website: http://www.dancejax.com/
Cost is $10 at the door and includes light snacks

Sat Night -Spooktacular - Jacksonville Zoo

Come out to the Zoo on Saturday Night and see the scarry animals for the Spooktacular! You can either meet me there at 6:30 (at the entrance) or meet me in the Christ the King main parking lot (back near the gym) at 5pm. We will leave Christ the King at 5:30. I want to allow enough time to get there and get parked. Based on previous years, parking is always an issue, so if you are going to meet us at the zoo, I would recommend getting there by 6 to leave time to find a spot to park and time to walk to the entrance. Each night, the zoo stops the activities at 10pm, but it will take an extra half-hour to get back out of the zoo; for those carpooling from Christ the King, plan on us getting back there around 10pm. The ticket price is $9. http://www.jaxzoo.org/spooktacular.asp

If anyone has any questions, you can either reply to birdgirl1123@gmail.com or call me on my cell at 477-2908.

Have a blessed week! Yvette

Sunday - Clam Chowder Fun in St. Aug

Hi Friends, Here is a tasty way to spend that extra hour we get this Sunday...the Great Chowder Debate at the Conch House in St. Augustine! The event's website is:http://www.conch-house.com/chowdeb.htm

Basically, lots of restaurants make different kinds of chowder and you can buy little samples for 50 cents, then vote for the one you like the best. It starts at 12:30 and I hear it can get kind of crowded, so I think the earlier you arrive the better. Everyone is welcome to meet at my house at around 1:00 to drive over together, or just meet up at the Conch House.

In Christ, Liz

Thurs- Sainthood in the Catholic Church

Hi friends,

In preparation for the Solemnity of All Saints this Sunday, on Thursday at Emmaus we will learn about and discuss the topic of Sainthood in our church. We will discuss the process the church goes through to see if someone is worthy of Sainthood. We're lucky to have Deacon Ken Baechel from St. Anastasia parish to teach and guide us. I'm so happy to introduce him to you all! We'll start with the rosary at 7:00 and the discussion will begin at 7:30.

See you then! Peace and blessings,

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

http://emmauscya.blogspot.com/

Tues Movie- Exorcism of Emily Rose

This Tuesday we will watch a movie based on a true story called The Exorcism of Emily Rose. It is a movie about a girl who became demon possessed but accepted the suffering for the conversion of sinners. It is an interesting movie. It is not that scary but for some it might be. I will be serving decaf coffee and hot chocolate for people that want it. After the movie we will discuss it. Give me a call at 307-0824 or send me an e-mail if you need directions. See you on Tuesday.

In Christ,

Sean

john6bb@yahoo.com

http://emmauscya.blogspot.com