Thursday: Mass with Fr. Ed Murphy

Hello Emmaus Friends,
This Thursday, we are blessed to have our spiritual director, Fr. Ed Murphy, celebrate mass with us. We will meet in St. Ephrem's church at 7:00 p.m. to pray the rosary and Fr. Ed will be available to hear confessions. Mass will begin at 7:30 p.m.
Peace and Blessings to you all!
In Christ,
The Emmaus Core Team (Jeff, Jen, Joe, Sean and Liz)

Tues- Theology on Tap - Bishop Vic

This Tuesday is the second Theology on Tap featuring Bishop Victor Galeone. Come out and listen to the Bishop talk about his time as a missionary in Peru. Be there for food, fellowship and fun.

Address: Mudville Grille 3105 Beach Blvd. Jax Fl 32207 (where Beach Blvd. and Atlantic Beach meet)

Time: 6:30-9pm

Cost: $5

In Christ, Sean Smith

Vocation Video: Benedictine Monks of Clear Creek OK

I have posted this months vocation videos on the Benedictine Monks of Clear Creek, OK. Check it out at the bottom of the blog.

www.clearcreekmonks.org

In Christ,
Sean

Thurs- Catholic Media Evangelization

This Thursday we are having Catholic Radio Host Tom Moran. We will discuss how we can use the media to evangelize. Come out and have fun with us.

In Christ,

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

http://emmauscya.blogspot.com/

Tues -Theology on Tap - Nickie Dennis

This Tuesday, the 2nd, is Theology on Tap at Mudville Grille. The speaker, Nickie Dennis will be discussing her life in Christ as a nurse. Be there for fellowship, food, and fun.

Address: Mudville Grille 3105 Beach Blvd. Jax, Fl 32207 (where Beach Blvd. and Atlantic Blvd. meet).
Time: 7-9PM
Cost: $ 5

In Christ, Sean

Bishop Galeone at Emmaus This Thursday!!!

Hello dear brothers and sisters,

I am so thrilled to tell you that we have had a special speaker in the works for a few months and it is finally time! We will be meeting in the Church at St. Ephrems (rosary starts at 7:00 PM with the meeting starting at 7:30) Please invite a friend and be sure to sit together near the front. We are so blessed to have a good and faithful Bishop in Bishop Galeone for just a little longer. I do not have the topic confirmed yet, so I will not presume, but honestly, does it really matter?? It's Bishop Vic! So please come out and support Emmaus and our Bishop.

I also humbly ask that you will keep my grandfather and my family in your prayers. Sadly, I will be unable to join you all this Thursday as I will be traveling to Wisconsin for my grandfather's funeral (he just passed away early yesterday morning). My grandfather was able to receive the sacraments and while we will mourn our loss, we do rejoice in his gain. Please pray also that as we unite our suffering with Christ's, He will use it for great things and draw our entire family and beyond closer to Christ, His Church, and each other.

As many of you know, my mom works at the Cathedral and Bishop Galeone just happened to be saying Mass on Sunday. Our dear Bishop was so kind and compassionate towards our family, even offering to say Mass this week for my grandfather. We are truly grateful for His kindness and thank all of you in advance for your prayers as well.

with love and joy because of our hope,

Jennifer

Saturday 1/23: Lunch and Music at St. Francis House

Hi friends,
We have a great opportunity to serve and love our Lord by helping to prepare and serve lunch this Saturday, January 23, at the St. Francis House in St. Augustine. Bart and Kyle had the awesome idea to play music during lunch, so it will be a joy for everyone there!

The St. Francis House is located at 70 Washington Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084. It is about 4 blocks south of the Lightner Museum. We can begin preparing food at 9:00 a.m., and we will serve lunch from 11:45-1:00. Please come by for any part of the day.
In Christ,
The Emmaus Core Team

Thurs: Moral Improv and Discussion

This Thursday we are having something special for Emmaus! We will be having some funny improv skits that deal with modern relationships. After the skits we will discuss what should have happened, whether what happened in the skit was a good or bad idea, and much more. Some of you may think you know the answers to all moral questions in life but wait until Thursday night when you really find out you don't know squat. :) Come out and have fun with us and learn about your faith at 7:30pm in the Main Hall. If you want to join the core team for a rosary be there at 7:00. See you Thursday!

In Christ,
Emmaus Core Team ( Sean, Liz, Jen, Joe, Jeff)
http://emmauscya.blogspot.com

Tues Movie Night - Tim Hawkins Comedy

Hey guys, this Tuesday I am starting the Christian Movie nights up again but at an all new location, my apartment. This Tuesday we will watch someone very funny, Tim Hawkins. He is a Christian comedian who just recently performed at the Jan 2010 FOCUS conference. We will watch his DVD called "I'm No Rockstar". Don't watch his stuff on the internet save your laughs for Tuesday.
www.timhawkins.net

In Christ,
Sean

Thursday--Mass with Fr. Anand

Hi Friends,
This Thursday at Emmaus, we are blessed to have our friend Fr. Anand to celebrate mass with us. We will meet in St. Ephrem's church (not the hall) at 7:00 p.m. to pray the rosary, and mass will begin at 7:30 p.m.
Peace and Blessings in this week ahead.
In Christ,
The Emmaus Core Team (Jeff, Jen, Joe, Sean and Liz)

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)

http://emmauscya.blogspot.com/

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
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