Vocation Video- C.F.R's

I have posted this months vocation video. It is near the bottom of the blog. It is the vocation video of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal (C.F.R's). They are the Franciscans who help with the retreat in December. Check it out!

Sean

Thur- Fr. Remek comes to Emmaus

This Thursday Emmaus will have Fr. Remek come and speak to us on something special. Come out and enjoy the fellowship, talk, and prayer. Music and talk begins at 7:30pm but you may come early for the rosary at 7pm if you want.

In Christ,

Emmaus Core Team

Dec 26th -Christmas Concert in St. Aug

This Saturday the 26th Bart Price and the Pillars of Joy will be performing at the Gazebo in downtown St. Augustine, FL. Get into the Christmas spirit, for it does not end after Christmas day, and come out to hear and see the Pillars perform Christmas songs and songs from Bart's Cd.

Time: 4-6pm and 7-9pm.
Cost: Free!
Location: King St. in the Historical Section of St. Augustine, FL

The Gazebo is in front of the Cathedral. Look for the Christmas lights and tree.
Bring an chair, family , friends, and Christmas cheer.

www.myspace.com/bartprice

In Christ,
Sean

Merry Christmas! - No Emmaus on 24th or 31st

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Sean, Jen, Liz, Jeff, and Joe (Emmaus Core Team)!

There will be no Emmaus meetings on Dec 24th and 31st.

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Thurs-Adoration with the Friars at Assumption Parish

This Thursday Emmaus will be at Assumption Parish for Adoration with the Franciscan Friars and Sisters of the Renewal, Sisters of Life, and Sisters of the Home of the Mother. Come out and worship the Lord and prepare for the weekend retreat.

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

Emmaus Christmas Party- Sat 12th

This Saturday we are having the annual Emmaus Christmas Party at the Wilcox house. This event is the biggest young adult event besides the young adult retreat so be sure to come out.

The party starts at 6:00Pm. There will be dinner, gift exchange games, Christmas Carols, hanging out with new and old friends. All are invited, Married or Single. Please note, child care will not be available.

What should you bring: A $1o gift if you want to participate in the gift exchange.

Names ending in:

A-F bring: Desserts and Drinks

G-M bring: Vegetable or side dishes

N-Z bring: Main dishes

Please bring food especially if you are supposed to bring a side dish or main dish. We always need more food than usual.

Address of Party: 2763 Holly Point Road EastOrange Park, FL 32073 US

Questions: Call 904-307-0824 or email me at john6bb@yahoo.com

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

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Thursday: Mass with Fr. Ed Murphy

Hello Friends,
Please plan to come to Emmaus this Thursday at St. Ephrem's for mass with our spiritual director, Fr. Ed Murphy. Fr. Ed will be available to hear confessions beginning at 7:00 p.m., and mass will begin at 7:30.

What a wonderful respite in the midst of this advent season!

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

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
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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)

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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

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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

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