This Sat., 4/26 -- Emmaus Birthday Party!



Hey y'all,

This Saturday we will be meeting at Jennifer and Katty's place (at the neighborhood park) at 2:30pm to celebrate Emmaus' entrance into "adulthood" (18th birthday)! :) We will start off with the reading of the Road to Emmaus story from scripture (Luke 24:13-35) and praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3pm (...since Sunday is Divine Mercy Sunday). Then we will get our game on with some volleyball and other sports (there is a field there for soccer, ultimate frisbee, etc.). Bring some drinks and snacks to share if you like (especially water and gatorade to stay hydrated!). Between 6:30 and 7pm we will head over to the grand opening of a new restaurant nearby called Pangea Island Bar and Grille that is owned by a friend of a former Emmaus member. There will be live music by Bart Price and Shaun Harper (played drums at the Young Adult Retreat), and FREE food and non-alcoholic drinks (alcoholic drinks available for purchase). The dress for the grand opening is "business casual", so bring a change of clothes!

For Jen and Katty's address please call:

Jen at (904) 347-5873
Russ at (352) 359-0629
Mike at (904) 755-8820

**The neighborhood park where we will be meeting is on the left just before her road. Look for a small soccer field, volleyball court, and small covered pavillion.

The address for the restaurant is:

Pangea Island Bar and Grille
132 Everest Lane
St Johns, FL 32259

We hope you will join us for some fun, food, and fellowship this Saturday!

In Christ who is risen (Alleluia!),

The Emmaus Core Team

PS- Don't forget, Popes John XXIII and John Paul II will be canonized this Sunday! :)

 

Emmaus this Thurs., 4/17, Holy Thursday Mass and the Triduum

Hello brothers and sisters in Christ,

 

 This Thursday for Emmaus we will be meeting at Assumption at 7pm to start the Triduum with Holy Thursday Mass.  We hope you will join us!  Let's sit together on the front left in the church.  As we continue in the Triduum, we will be going to Immaculate Conception for Good Friday services and to the Cathedral in St. Augustine for Easter Vigil.  See details below.

 

Good Friday at Immaculate Conception:  Confession from 11am-1pm.  Services from 12-3pm.  Services include:

Reading of the Passion
Veneration of the Cross
Communion Service
Seven Last Words of Christ
Stations of the Cross
Chaplet of Divine Mercy

 

 Easter Vigil at the Cathedral Basilica in St. Augustine will be at 8:30pm (Mass will last approx. 2 to 2-1/2 hrs.).  If you plan on attending, please contact Mike Toloczko at (904) 755-8820 for details on when and where to meet so you can sit together.

 

God Bless,

 

The Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus This Saturday, Yes this Saturday, April 12, Dinner and Bowling

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

In response to the Emmaus meeting we had a few weeks ago with our Spiritual Director, Fr Ed Murphy, we will be changing the weekly format of the Emmaus meetings. The 1st and 3rd Thursdays we will be meeting at Assumption for our regular theological discussion and Mass. The 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month some sort of social and/or service event will be planned.

To follow this new and exciting format, this Saturday, April 12, we will be going out to dinner followed by some bowling. We will be going to the Mandrain Ale House, might be called Miller's Ale House, located at 11112 San Jose BLVD (just south of I-295) at 5:30pm. Then we will be meeting at Bowl America, located at 10333 San Jose BLVD (just north of I-295) at 7:30pm.

We look forward to meeting you there for some fellowship and fun,

Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus this Thurs., 4/3 -- Adoration and Confession

Hey guys,

 

This Thursday, 4/3, we will be joining the Franciscan Friars and Sisters of the Renewal, as well as the Young Adult Retreat Team, at St. Ephrem's (NOT Assumption) at 7pm for a Holy Hour with praise and worship music.  Confession will be available.  St. Ephrem's (Syriac Rite) Catholic Church is located on Kernan Blvd just north of UNF.  The address is:

 

4650 Kernan Blvd S

Jacksonville, FL  32224

 

The church is the building on the right.  We look forward to seeing you all there!

 

God Bless,

 

The Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus This Thursday, March 27, Marian Lent Reflection

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

This Thursday, March 27, we will be having the Sisters of the Home of the Mother speaking with us. They will be giving a Lenten reflection on our Mother and the Annunciation. It will be a great way to improve our spiritual growth during this time of year as we approach Easter. We will be meeting at Assumption Catholic Church in the Parish Family Center in room 2A (music room) at 7pm. Feel free to join us for the Rosary at 6:30pm.

We look forward to seeing you there

Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus This Thursday, March 20, Confession and Mass

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

This Thursday, March 20, we will be having Confession and Mass with our spiritual director Fr Ed at Assumption. Confession and Rosary will start at 6:15pm and Mass at 6:45pm. Afterwards we will be going out to dinner for some fellowship.

Look forward to seeing you there and feel free to bring a friend.

Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus this Thurs., 3/13 -- Movie Night with Assumption Parish

Hello dear brothers and sisters,

 

This Thurs. we will be joining Assumption Parish for a free movie night!  The movies will be "Conclave" and "Francis -- The Pope from the New World."  Showtime is at 6:45pm in Kohl's Hall and we should be done around 8:30pm.  The parish will provide popcorn, peanuts, candy, and refreshments... all for free!  You can't beat that!  So come on out and learn more about how a pope is elected, and then learn more about Pope Francis.  We look forward to seeing you this Thurs.!

 

God Bless,

 

The Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus This Thursday, March 6, 40 Days for Life participation

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

This Thursday, March 6, we will be participating in the 40 Days for Life. This year it will be out at A Woman's Choice center at 4131 University BLVD S and we will be out there from 6pm to 7:30pm. Please park behind the Women's Help Center a few buildings down from the abortion mill. Pro Life signs will be provided and we will praying the Rosary, perhaps the Divine Mercy Chaplet, and what ever else we feel up to doing. Afterwards we will be heading out to dinner.

We look forward to seeing you there,

Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus This Thursday, February 27, Emmaus pow wow

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

This Thursday, February 27 at 7pm, we will be meeting with our Spiritual Director, Fr Ed Murphy, to discuss any improvements we can make to the Emmaus Young Adult group, how we can grow, and so on. We encourage anyone who is able to make it to come on out with any thoughts and/or suggestions. Everyone has been important to us and would love to hear from you. We will be meeting at the rectory behind the Basillica of the Immaculate Conception, park in the parking lot behind the church would be best.

We hope to see you there,

Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus This Week - Basilica of the Immaculate Conception Mission February 16-20

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

For this week for Emmaus, we are invited by our Spiritual Director, Fr Ed Murphy, to attend the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception's mission from Sunday, February 16, to Thursday, February 20. Fr Ben Cameron of the Fathers of Mercy will be leading a Holy Hour each evening start at 7pm, with a talk during the Holy Hour. Confession is being offered by Fr Cameron each evening starting at 6pm and will resume once the Holy Hour is complete. On Thursday, February 20, there will be a Mass in place of the Holy Hour, starting at 7pm, which the mission talk will happen during the Homily. Fr Ed and the Emmaus Core Team strongly encourage everyone to attend as many nights as one is called too. This is also an opporutunity to gain a Plenary Indulgence as well if the requirements are meet - attend at least 3 of the mission nights, go to Confession, and attend Mass.

Hope to see you there,

Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus this Thurs., 2/13 -- Catholicism Series

Hello brothers and sisters,

 

This Thurs. for Emmaus we will be meeting at Jen and Katty's house to watch another episode of the Catholicism Series, St. Peter and St. Paul.  Same time, 7pm, with Rosary at 6:30pm if you want to pray with us.  If you need directions to Jen and Katty's, call:

Russ (352) 359-0629
Mike (904) 755-8820
Jen (904) 347-5873
 

Come on out and join us as we learn more about these two important figures in our faith.  We look forward to seeing you this Thurs.!

 

In JMJ,

 

The Emmaus Core Team

 

Emmaus this Thurs., 2/6 -- Volleyball!

Hey y'all,

This Thursday we will be in the gym to play volleyball!  Be sure to invite a friend, too!  This is a great way to introduce someone to our young adult community.  We will be in the vestibule of the gym to pray the Rosary at 6:30pm if you want to join us.  "Game time" is at 7.  We look forward to a fun night of fellowship with you!

In JMJ,

The Emmaus Core Team

PS- We will be sharing the gym with Assumption School's basketball practice, so don't be surprised to see some kids running around!  We will probably be in the back half of the gym.

Emmaus This Thursday, January 30, HHS Mandate discusion w/Mike Day

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

We will be doing something a wee bit differently this Thursday, January 30, for our regular Emmaus meeting. Assumption will be hosting a discussion of the Health Mandate for Catholics. It's main purpose is for those who need and/or want info on the Health Mandate that went into effect August 1, 2013. Mike Day, the Director of Family for Life office of our diocese will be the primary speaker and will have others speaking on it as well. This will be an excelnt opportunity to learn what it is all about, especially for us Catholics. It will be held in Kohl's Hall starting at 6:30pm. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Hope to see you there,

Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus this Thurs., 1/23 -- Authority of the Church in Tradition



Hello dear brothers and sisters,

 

This Thurs. at Emmaus we will have Gerald Lamb speaking with us about the authority of the Church in Tradition with a special emphasis on the Early Church Fathers.  Come on out and join us in fellowship and learning more about our faith.  Invite a friend to join us!  We look forward to seeing you all at 7pm in the Parish Family Center, Room 2A  (the music room).  May God bless the rest of your week!

 

In JMJ,

 

The Emmaus Core Team

 

Emmaus this Thurs., 1/16: Mass (NOT at Assumption), Our Lady of Czestochowa

Hello brothers and sisters in Christ,

This Thurs. we will be doing something a little different.  We will be going to St. Paul's at Riverside (not far from Assumption) for Mass at 6pm followed by a Holy Hour and veneration of the travelling image of Our Lady of Czestochowa (also known as the Black Madonna).  Let's try to sit together at the middle-front left in the church.  The schedule of events from St. Paul's website is below.  The address for St. Paul's is:

2609 Park Street
Jacksonville, FL  32204

This is part of the "From Ocean to Ocean" campaign, an international campaign for the defense of life.  This image of Our Lady of Czestochowa is travelling all over the world, and will make stops at the March for Life in St. Augustine as well as the March for Life in Washington, D.C.!  We hope you will join us for Mass and to honor Our Lady as we pray for life!


The Icon of Our Lady of Czestochowa will be at St. Paul's for veneration.

5 p.m.: An hour of Eucharistic Adoration in the presence of the icon and the recitation of the rosary.
6 p.m.: Holy sacrifice of the Mass.
7 p.m.: An hour of Eucharistic Adoration and veneration of the icon; holy cards will be touched to the icon and distributed to the faithful.


In JMJ,

The Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus this Thurs., 1/9 -- St. Gianna Molla Video



Hello brothers and sisters,

 

This Thurs. at Emmaus we will be watching a video entitled "Love is a Choice:  The Life of St. Gianna Molla."  Gianna Molla is a modern-day saint, canonized by JPII in May of 2004.  She was a wife, mother, and doctor.  She is best known for sacrificing her own life to preserve the life of her unborn daughter.  We hope you will join us as we learn more about this seemingly "ordinary" saint who lived life in an extraordinary way.  We will be in the Parish Family Center, Room 2A (music room) at 7pm with Rosary beforehand at 6:30pm.  God bless your week!

 

In JMJ,

 

The Emmaus Core Team

 

Emmaus New Year's Eve Party

Hello Everyone,

We hope you had a merry Christmas day and are continuing to have a blessed Christmas season.  Here are the "deets" for the Emmaus New Year's Eve Party.  We will meet at St. Joseph's for the 5:30pm vigil Mass for the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God (a Holy Day of Obligation).  Let's try and sit near the middle-front just to the right of the center aisle.  After Mass we will head over to Jen and Katty's place.  If you can't make Mass, you can meet us at Jen and Katty's anytime after 7pm.  Please park on just one side of the road so we don't impede cars trying to get by.

If you need directions to Jen and Katty's, please call Russ at (352) 359-0629, Mike at (904) 755-8820, or Jen at (904) 347-5873.

We will have a potluck dinner, so bring some good food! :)  Also, bring some boardgames, a music instrument if you have one, and we will make it a praise and worship music jam session/game night!  At midnight we will start the year off right by praying a scriptural Rosary.  We hope you all will join us to ring in the new year.  Friends are welcome!  This is a perfect opportunity to introduce someone to our young adult community.  Happy Feast of the Holy Family!  God bless you and your families this day.

BTW, there will be No Emmaus Meeting on Thurs., 1/2/14.  We will resume on 1/9.

In JMJ,

The Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus This Thursday, December 19, Adoration

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

During this Advent season, what better way to help prepare for the birth of our Lord and Savior than an hour of Adoration. It'll be a great way to focus on so much of the events leading up to Christ's birth and seeking to become better Catholics because of it. We will be meeting at Assumption Catholic Church this Thursday, December 19,  from 7-8pm and we will be praying the Rosary just outside, by the Mary statue at 6:30pm.

We look forward to seeing you there,

Emmaus Core Team

ps - A group of us is planning to go see the 8:30pm showing of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug at the Avenues 20 theatres on Philips Highway on Friday, December 20. More details to come very soon.

Emmaus this Thurs., 12/12 -- Our Lady of Guadalupe

Hello brothers and sisters in Christ,

This Thursday at Emmaus we will have Dan Mull speaking with us about Our Lady of Guadalupe (on her actual feast day!).  Dan has a Master's in Theology from Ave Maria University and teaches Religion at Bishop Snyder High School.  So, come on out and join us as we celebrate Our Lady and learn more about her apparition to St. Juan Diego on Tepeyac Hill (near Mexico City).  We will be in the Parish Family Center, Room 2A (the music room) at 7pm.  God bless your week and we hope to join in fellowship with you this Thursday!

In JMJ,

The Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus this Thursday, Dec 5, Advent Reflection

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

The Advent season and the start of the new liturgical year is officially upon us.  Are you looking for a way to start things off right?  What better way to start of the season then joining us this Thursday, December 5, for an Advent reflection. Fr Dan, from the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, will be leading this reflection as we get ready to celebrate the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ. We will be meeting at 7pm in the Parish Family Center, room 2 A, at Assumption Catholic Church. The Rosary will be started at 6:30pm if you wish to join us.

Hope to see you there and feel free to bring a friend,

Emmaus Core Team