Thurs: Mass and Confession

This Thursday we will be having Mass and Confession. Confession start at 7:00pm and Mass at 7:30pm. I hope to see you there. Afterwards we will try to go to Pollo Loco in the St. Johns town center.

Picture is of St. Padre Pio receiving communion. How cool is that!

In Christ,

Emmaus Core Team (Sean, Jen, Adam, Russ)

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Emmaus This Thursday - Bible Study and Discussion on Community

Hello brothers and sisters!

Please bring your bibles this Thursday for our study and discussion about what it really means to be brothers and sisters in the Lord. What practical implications does being part of Emmaus and the Body of Christ really entail? Do we really see Christ in one another and act in accordance? What practical ways can we grow in being a community where we truly love God and each other and are willing to sacrifice for each other? Are you committed to your Emmaus family not only because of what you can get out of it each week, but because of what gifts you have to give that the community needs? How can you and I be a "Simon" to one another by helping each other carry our crosses as Simon of Cyrene did for Christ? We'll discuss several scriptures verses as well as some other quotes from our big brothers and sisters in the faith who have gone before us.

It is a relatively recent phenomena to have a society where so many people live alone. It used to be that people lived in families until they formed new families, but even then it wasn't uncommon to have multiple generations living in one house. The idea of daycare and assisted living was foreign because families took care of each other and when one family's barn burnt down all of the neighbors would pitch in to help rebuild. The bottom line is - we still need each other. Silo living has created a great loneliness that we all try to pretend is not there. So, how can we be counter cultural and create a culture where love is poured out to all ... after all, "They will know we are Christians by our love, by our love..."

with much love,

Jennifer, Sean, Russ, and Adam

Emmaus This Thursday - Our Mission

Hello dear brothers and sisters!

It is with much joy and enthusiasm that those of us who recently returned from visiting our little brothers and sisters in Christ at two orphanages in Mexico desire to share our joy and experience with our Emmaus family! We have a slideshow full of smiles and will tell stories of our experience and the love that God showered upon us as He gave us the privilege of serving. We'll also have the opportunity to discuss how we are all "sent" to love and serve the Lord, the Church and each other (Mass comes from the same word as mission...to be sent). What "mountain top" experiences God has used in your life to draw you closer to Himself?

So on behalf of our mission team (James, Jen S, Jen W, Jonathan, Chantal, and Jason Wheeler) and God's beautiful children in Mexico, THANK YOU to all of you for your prayers and financial support that made this mission possible. We are already looking forward to going back this summer (we now understand something they call "orphan withdrawal"); but in the meantime, we eagerly await to share some orphan love with you all! This is what it means to be Christian, to be the Body of Christ, to love and serve Christ and each other - radically!

Bible Study at Emmaus this Thurs.

Hey Everyone,

This Thursday at Emmaus our good friend Joe Johnson will be leading a study of the Book of Hebrews Chap. 1: 1-4. He did the same study at the Monday night Men's Group a couple months back and it was very good. There is a lot of meaning packed in these few verses. Come and see! Come join us for Rosary at 7pm if you can.

God Bless,

The Emmaus Core Team (Sean, Jen, Russ, and Adam)

Sat: March For Life and Carpooling

This Saturday is the March for life in St. Augustine. We will be carpooling from St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Mandarin starting at 10:00AM. The march will begin at 12:00pm starting from the shrine. For those who wish to go down early there will be a Mass with the Bishop at 9AM followed by skits from Project SOS. After the March there will be speakers and a spaghetti dinner. Some will be returning to Jax after the March in case you cannot stay. I hope to see you there as we support as we pray for an end to the culture of death.

If you need directions or have any questions please call me, 904-307-0824.

Sean

Holy Mass This Thurs. at 7pm

Hello brothers and sisters in Christ,

This week at Emmaus we will be celebrating Holy Mass with Fr. Ed a little earlier at 7pm. Fr. Ed will be available for confession at 6:30pm as we pray the rosary. Come join us to worship and receive the source and summit of our Christian life.

God Bless,

The Emmaus Core Team (Sean, Jen, Russ, and Adam)

Thurs: Three Wise Men or 3 Kings

This Thursday we will discuss the three wise men. We will look at at

• Who these three men were
• What their names are
• If they were kings or magi
• What they brought Jesus
• Where they were from
• and more

We are meeting at St. Ephrem's at 7 for the Rosary and 7:30 for the discussion. See you Thursday. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

In Christ, Emmaus Core Team (Sean, Jennifer, Adam, Russ)

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Volleyball at Christ the King this Thurs.

Hello brothers and sisters in Christ,

This Thurs. for Emmaus we will be playing volleyball at Christ the King (note location change). We will meet at 6:30pm to pray the rosary, and then we'll play v-ball from 7-??? The address at CTK is: 742 Arlington Rd. North. If you have any questions or get lost, please call me (Russ) at (352) 359-0629. Hope to see you there!

God Bless,

The Emmaus core team (Sean, Jen, Russ, and Adam)

Thurs: Christmas Carol Movie -not at St. Ephrems

We will not be having Emmaus at St. Ephrem's this Thursday, however, everyone is welcome to come over to my place to watch the Christmas Carol. We will watch the movie, eat fresh baked cookies, drink milk and eggnog, and have a great time. Be at my place at 7:15pm. Let me know if you are coming. Call me if you get lost - 904-307-0824. The Christmas Carol has many Christian themes and we can discuss them after the movie.

In Christ, Sean

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Directions:

From St. Augustine or 95 south: Take the Southside Blvd. Exit 340, get on Southside blvd going south towards the Avenues Mall , make a U-turn at the first light (Square Lake Blvd.) to head north on Southside to Paradise Island Apartments. Turn right at the next light, which is Pardise Island. Go almost to the very back of the complex and turn left at a sign called "The Perserves". If you go to far you will dead end. Keep going, going over three speed bumps. After the third speed bump take a right at the next street. Go past the garbage cans and the mailboxes. I am in building 50. Apt 5004.

From 95 north: Take the Baymeadows rd. exit, go until you reach Southside blvd. Turn right onto Southside Blvd. going south towards the Avenues Mall , make a U-turn at the first light (Square Lake Blvd.) to head north on Southside to Paradise Island. Turn right at the next light, which is Pardise Island Apartments. Go almost to the very back of the complex and turn left at a sign called "The Perserves". If you go to far you will dead end. Keep going, going over three speed bumps. After the third speed bump take a right at the next street. Go past the garbage cans and the mailboxes. I am in building 50. Apt 5004.

Adoration and Confession with the CFR's this Thurs.!

Hello brothers and sisters,

This Thurs. for Emmaus we will join the Young Adult Retreat team for adoration and confession with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. It will be at St. Ephrem's in the Church from 7-9pm. Come prepare your heart for the coming of the Lord!

In Christ,

The Emmaus Core Team (Sean, Jen, Russ, and Adam)

This Thursday: Joyce Lombana Aragno on prayer

Hello dear brothers and sisters!

This Thursday at Emmaus, our speaker, Joyce Lombana Aragno, will discuss prayer and the essential role it plays in our relationship with Christ. We'll talk about practical ways to grow in holiness (don't we all need a little help here) and ways that we can center our lives and our focus this Advent and prepare for the coming of our Lord (both at Christmas and His ultimate coming...or our coming home). So invite a friend and come out...our Emmaus family isn't the same when you're not here, we need your prayers, insight, and love.

We also look forward to seeing everyone, new and old faces alike at our special Emmaus Christmas party this Saturday. It is sure to be another Emmaus family memory to cherish.

with love in Christ,

Jennifer, Adam, Russ, & Sean

Thurs: Advent Virtues - Fr.Chuwa

This Thursday Fr. Leonard Chuwa will be joining us to discuss how we can cultivate holy virtues during Advent. Fr. Chuwa is a very charismatic and passionate priest from Africa who loves to interact with folk. This will be a fun and interesting Emmaus. I look forward to seeing you. You may join us for the rosary at 7 or else come at 7:30 when we begin.

In Christ,

Emmaus Core Team (Sean, Adam, Jen, Russ, Buford)

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Hey Everyone,

Just a friendly reminder that we are not meeting this Thursday. Have a Happy Thanksgiving! May God Bless you and your family. See you next week!

In Christ,

The Emmaus Core Team (Sean, Jen, Russ, and Adam)

Thurs: Holy Mass

This Thursday we will be celebrating Holy Mass with Fr. Ed Murphy. Confessions will be from 7:00 to 7:30 and Mass will begin at 7:30.

If you please bring pictures of Emmaus events you might have for the DVD I am making. I look foward to seeing you all. God Bless.

In Christ,

Emmaus Core Team (Sean, Jen, Russ, Adam)

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Volleyball at Assumption This Thursday!

Hello brothers and sisters,

This Thurs. at Emmaus we will be meeting at Assumption in the Family Life Center/Gym to play some volleyball! We will meet a little earlier than usual at 6:30pm for Rosary, and then play from 7-9pm. Hope you are able to come join in the fun. Remember to try and bring a friend (and your "A" game!).

In JMJ,

The Emmaus Core Team (Sean, Jen, Russ, and Adam)

Thurs: The Beatitudes

This Thursday we will be looking at the most famous sermon in history, the Beatitudes. We will discuss each beatitude and see how they can apply to our lives. Bring your bible as we will look at Matthew 5:2-10 and Luke 6:20-26. Blessed are those who come to Emmaus! See you at 7 for the rosary or 7:30 for the discussion.

In Christ,

Emmaus Core Team (Sean, Jen, Russ, Adam)

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Thurs: Ex-Satanist talks about his life and the occult

This Thursday we will be listening to Zachary King, former Satanist, discuss his conversion to Catholicism and the Occult. He was recently at the Mission with Fr. Crotty at Immaculate Conception Church. We will discuss his story and the evils of the occult after his talk. Rosary starts at 7 and the talk and fellowship at 7:30pm.

Invite your friends and those who do not know the truth of the Catholic Church and it teaching.

In Christ,

Emmaus Core Team (Sean, Russ, Jen, Adam)

Check out the bullet hole in the skull of the demon!

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Thurs: Four Marks of the Church

This Thursday we will discuss the four marks of the Church, which are from the Nicene Creed that we pray every Sunday. They are "We believe in One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church". We will look at what it means for the church to be One. We will discuss what it means for the Church to be Holy. What does Catholic mean? Are we an Apostolic church? What does Apostolic mean? These four marks distinguish what the True church is and its function in the world.

I look forward to seeing you this Thursday. If you know someone struggling in there faith or is of another faith bring them this Thursday.

In Christ,
Emmaus Core Team (Sean, Jen, Russ)

Thurs. 10/14 - Holy Mass and Confession

Hello Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

This Thurs. at Emmaus we will be celebrating Holy Mass with Fr. Ed. He will be available for confession starting at 6:30pm while we pray the Rosary. Mass will begin at 7pm. We hope you will be able to join us! God Bless your day.

In Christ,

The Emmaus Core Team (Sean, Jen, and Russ)

PS- Don't forget about the mission continuing at Immaculate Conception tonight (Tues.) and concluding Wed. night from 7-9pm with Fr. Christopher Crotty, CPM (Fathers of Mercy). I had the pleasure of listening to his homily today at daily mass and also had the opportunity to speak with him afterward. Looking forward to it. -Russ

Thurs: Fruits of the Holy Spirit

This Thursday we will be having having a bible study on the fruits of the Holy Spirit.

So bring some fruit and your bible. Seriously! I am bringing my favorite fruit.

Try to come at early at 7 for the Rosary since it is the Feast of the Most Holy Rosary on Thursday.

In Christ,

Emmaus Core Team (Sean, Jen, Russ)