Picnic and Walk the Arboretum this Sat., 6/28

Hey guys,

 

This Sat., 6/28, we will be getting together for a picnic and walking of the Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens.  Let's meet in the parking lot at the Arboretum at 12pm.  We'll find a picnic table and have lunch together (bring your own bag lunch!), and then start exploring about 1pm.  So, come on out and immerse yourself in the peace and quiet of nature, and enjoy the beauty of God's creation!  Don't forget to bring plenty of fluids to stay hydrated!  The address for the Arboretum is:

 

Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens

1445 Millcoe Road

Jacksonville FL 32225

 

FYI, you must use Monument Road to access Millcoe Road and the Arboretum. The Merrill Road end of Millcoe Road is permanently closed.  We look forward to seeing you there!

 

In JMJ,

 

Emmaus Core Team

 

Emmaus Mass this Thurs., 6/19, and Dinner

Hello brothers and sisters in Christ,

 

This Thurs. we will have Mass with Fr. Dan (from IC) at Assumption at 6:45pm with confession available and Rosary at 6:15pm.  Afterwards we will have a special dinner for our friend Shaun Napatal who is moving to Wichita to start a new job.  We will be going to Chili's on Baymeadows Rd.  Please come and join us!

 

Chili's

9500 Baymeadows Rd.

Jacksonville, FL 32256

 

In JMJ,

 

Emmaus Core Team

 

Dinner and a Movie with Emmaus Friends this Sat., 6/14!

Hey guys,

 

UPDATE for this Saturday:  we will meet at Al's Pizza at 5:30pm.  The movie starts at 7:45pm, so we should head over there around 7pm or shortly after so we can get tickets and sit together.  If you have any questions call Russ at (352) 359-0629 or Mike at (904) 755-8820.  Looking forward to seeing you guys!

 

God Bless,

 

Emmaus Core Team



Hey y'all,

This Saturday, 6/14, Emmaus will be getting together to break bread and go see a movie.  We will be meeting at Al's Pizza on Philips Hwy around 6pm, depending on movie times, which haven't been released for Sat. yet.  We then plan on heading to the Regal Stadium 20 theater, also on Philips Hwy, to see the Disney movie "Maleficent".  Stay tuned, we'll let you know the movie time as soon as we can.  Also, check out the movie review at http://www.pluggedin.com/movies/intheaters/maleficent.aspx?utm_source=nl_focusenews&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=213303&refcd=213303.

Al's Pizza

8060 PHILIPS HIGHWAY
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256

Regal Avenues Stadium 20

9525 Phillips Highway
Jacksonville, FL 32256

We look forward to seeing you and joining in fellowship this Saturday!

God Bless,

The Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus This Thursday, June 5, Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

This Thursday, June 5, Deacon Corky will be talking about the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, the devotion behind it, some the history, and so on. The Sacred Heart of Jesus and The Immaculate Heart of Mary is an amazing devotion and can have a great impact on all our lives. We will be meeting at Assumption Catholic Church in the Parish Family Center in room 2A (music room) at 7pm and if you wish to join us for the Rosary, it will begin at 6:30pm. 

We look forward to seeing you there.

Emmaus Core Team

Memorial Beach Bash, Monday May 26

Hello brothers and sisters in Christ,
It’s time for more beach fun at our annual Memorial Day Beach Bash! We will be meeting at Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park in Mayport on Memorial Day, Monday 5/26, at 1pm. It costs $3 per car (up to 6 people) to get in the park. Once you get in the park, go to parking lots 6 & 7 (near the lifeguard station). Russ will have his volleyball stuff. Please bring whatever food you would like to have for lunch, and any snacks you wish to share. Don't forget plenty of fluids! Also bring: sunscreen, towel, football, frisbee, boogie board, etc. We will have a grille set up in the grassy area behind the concession stand (as you walk out towards the beach it will be on your left) between 1pm and 2:30pm.
Hanna Park Address: 500 Wonderwood Dr., Atlantic Beach, FL
We look forward to seeing everyone there! God Bless!
The Emmaus Core Team
PS-If you have any questions, call Russ at: (352) 359-0629 or Mike at (904) 755-8820.
PPS-I will be late getting there due to getting off at 2pm, so if I don't answer my phone, Russ will be available at that time.

Emmaus This Thursday, May 15, Confession and Mass

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

This Thursday, May 15, we will be having Fr Booth, from Assumption, hearing Confession and celebrating Mass for us at Assumption Catholic Church. So many graces come from both sacraments, highly consider joining us this evening, especially if you haven't been in awhile. Confession and the Rosary will be start at 6:15pm and Mass at 6:45pm. We will be going out to a restaurant near by afterwards.

We look forward to seeing you there and feel free to bring a friend,

Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus Cinco de Mayo Beach Party this Sat., 5/3

Hey guys,

 

It's spring and we're heading to the beach for our annual Cinco de Mayo Beach Party!  This year it is immediately following the Young Adult Retreat Follow-up, to which we are all invited.  See details below.  Mike will be there at 1pm if anyone wants to get there a little early.

 

What: Annual Cinco de Mayo Beach Party
When: Saturday, May 3rd
Time: 2:00 PM ~ ??? (following the Young Adult Retreat Follow-up)
Where: St. Augustine Beach Pier and Pavilion
            350 A1A Beach Blvd
            St. Augustine Beach, Florida

What to bring:
     beach stuff (sunscreen, towel, ...),
     sports stuff (volleyball, football, frisbee, etc),
     lots of liquids, meat for the grill (if you don't attend the Retreat Follow-up), and a snack to share.

This is a great opportunity to evangelize and invite that friend, coworker, or maybe just someone we haven't seen in a while to enjoy some fun and fellowship with Emmaus.  Please also remember your great dignity and dress appropriately.  We look forward to seeing you there!

 

Retreat Follow-up Email:

 

Hello Everyone:

I'd like to invite you all to the Post Retreat Follow-Up on Saturday, May 3rd in St. Augustine!  We will have mass outdoors at the rustic altar at 11am followed by praise and worship, a picnic and the beach.  Here is the schedule:

11am:  Mass
Our Lady of La Leche Shrine
27 Ocean Ave.
St. Augustine, FL 32084

12pm:  Picnic and Praise & Worship
On lawn near Our Lady of Perpetual Help mosaic

2pm:  Emmaus Cinco de Mayo Beach Bash
St. Augustine Beach Pier & Pavilion
350 A1A Beach Blvd.
St. Augustine, FL 32080

Please bring food to share!

Last Names A-M: 
Sides  (Chips, Potato Salad, Pasta Salad, Veggies, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches, Deviled Eggs, Salad)

Last Names N-Z: 
Desserts  (Fruit, Fruit Salad, Cookies, Cake)

The core team will provide everything else, including meat for grilling, buns, cutlery, plates, napkins, condiments, cups, ice and drinks :)

Bring your coolers, grills, blankets, lawn chairs, sunscreen, hats, bathing suits, swimming trunks, towels, flip flops and sports gear (volleyball, football, frisbee, soccer ball & baci).

For those of you who don't live in either Jacksonville or St. Augustine, take a road trip and come join us!  Hope to see you there :)

In the risen Christ,

The Core Team
Joe Cataulin, Angelique Gerlach, Andrea Elsner & Steven Webster

Joe's cell:  904- 607-4376

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths." ~ Proverbs 3: 5-6

 

 

God Bless,

The Emmaus Core Team

 

Women's Help Center Gala This Thursday, May 1

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

This year we will be helping out again with the Women's Help Center Gala on Thursday, May 1. Thank you to everyone who e-mailed me saying they could help (Jessica Munoz, Jennifer Webb, Russ Schwartz, Shaun Napatal, Erica Robinson, Jeff Wilson, Andrea Elsner, Jeniffer Schmitz - think it was your e-mail - if not oops, and hopefully I haven't forgotten anyone). We have been asked to meet at the Adam W. Herbert University Center at UNF starting at 5:30pm.

12000 Alumni Drive

Jacksonville, FL 32224 - 2678

The dress code is, gender appropriate of course, a white dress shirt of some sort and black slacks, skirt, etc. There will be a social hour starting at 5:30 and dinner and program from 6:30 to 8:30. This years speaker is Carol Everett, a former abortion clinic owner.

Since we are solid on volunteers, if you still would like to help, I would like to encourage you too visit their website, www.whcjax.com, for ways you can donate.

Thanks and God Bless

Emmaus Core Team

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.