Life Chain this Sun., 10/5

Hey y'all,

This Sunday is Respect Life Sunday and we will once again be participating with other Catholics and pro-lifers in the Life Chain.  It will be on Atlantic Blvd between Monument Rd and St. Johns Bluff Rd (and beyond!) from 2-3:30pm.  We will gather near Monument Rd in front of the Northern Tools and Equipment store and Advance Depot auto parts.  Signs will be provided.  Please come out and join us in this wonderful witness to the sanctity of life.  We look forward to seeing you there!

In JMJ,

Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus This Thursday - October 2 - Pro-Life With Deacon Corky

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

This Thursday we will have Deacon Corky of Assumption with us to discuss the Church's teaching on the dignity and value of human life from conception to natural death. He will also be updating us on upcoming pro-life events. This promises to be a great discussion, so come on out and join us this Thursday, October 2, in the Family Life Center in Room 2A (formerly the music room, now math room) at 7pm/ We will be praying the Rosary at 6:30pm if you would like to join us. We look forward to seeing you there.

God Bless,

The Emmaus Core Team 

Dinner and Bowling this Sat., 9/27

Hey guys,

It looks like the weather isn't going to cooperate with us tomorrow, so we have decided to have a dinner and bowling night instead.  We will meet for dinner at 6pm at (Miller's) Mandarin Ale House on San Jose Blvd. and then head a little north to the Bowl America on San Jose.  If you can't make it to dinner meet us at the bowling alley at 8pm.

Mandarin Ale House
11112 San Jose Blvd
Jacksonville, FL  32223
(in shopping center)

Bowl America
10333 San Jose Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32257

We look forward to some fun and fellowship with you!  See you then!

God Bless,

Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus This Thursday, September 18, Confession and Mass

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

This Thursday, September 18, we will be meeting up at Assumption Catholic Church for Confession and Mass. Confession and Rosary will start at 6:15pm and Mass at 6:45pm with Father Rodolfo Godinez, associate pastor at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. As usual, we will be going out to dinner at a restaurant near by.

Hope to see you there,

Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus Dinner & A Movie this Sat., 9/13!

Hello Emmaus friends,

 

This Saturday, 9/13, we will be gathering together for dinner and a movie.  Let's meet at Al's Pizza on Phillips Hwy. at 4:30pm for an early dinner and then head over to Regal Avenues Stadium 20, also on Phillips Hwy., to see "When the Game Stands Tall" at 6:50pm.  If you can't make it to dinner, meet us in front of the theatre at 6:30pm.  Here are the addresses for Al's Pizza and the Avenues Stadium 20:

 

AL'S PIZZA

8060 PHILLIPS HIGHWAY
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256

 

REGAL AVENUES STADIUM 20

9525 PHILLIPS HIGHWAY
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256

 

If you have any questions, please call Russ at (352) 359-0629 or Mike at (904) 755-8820.  We look forward to seeing you there!

 

In JMJ,

 

The Emmaus Core Team

 

Emmaus this Thurs., 9/4 - Pro-Life with Deacon Corky

Hello everyone,

 

This Thurs. we will have Deacon Corky of Assumption with us to discuss the Church's teaching on the dignity and value of human life from conception to natural death.  He will also be updating us on upcoming pro-life events.  This promises to be a great discussion, so come on out and join us tomorrow in the Family Life Center/Gym in Room 2A (the music room, upstairs) at 7pm.  We will be praying the Rosary at 6:30pm if you would like to join us.  We look forward to seeing you then!

 

God Bless,

 

The Emmaus Core Team

 

Game Night this Sat., 8/30

Hey y'all,

 

This Sat. we will be having a game night hosted by Mike Scully at his place at 6:30pm.  Bring a snack or drink to share, your favorite group-style game, and a friend!  The theme will be the '70's, so break out your bell-bottoms and lava lamps and come join the fun! (Dress up if you want)  Mike's address is:

 

3649 Pine St (Avondale/Riverside area)

Jacksonville, FL

 

We hope you can join us for a groovy time as we put the needle to the vinyl and spin it 'round!  :)

 

Peace, Love, and Happiness,

 

"The Man"

Emmaus This Thursday, August 21, Confession and Mass

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

It's that time of the month again for our regular Emmaus Confession and Mass at Assumption Catholic Church. Our spiritual director, Fr Ed Murphy, will be there for both Confession, starting at 6:15pm, and Mass, starting at 6:45pm. Rosary will start as usual at 6:15pm. We will more then likely be going out afterwards for some food and fellowship for those interested. 

We look forward to seeing you there,

Emmaus Core Team.

Emmaus This Sunday, August 17, Bike the Rail Trail and Mass

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

This Sunday, August 17, we will be gathering together together for Mass and and to go for a bike ride on the Jacksonville Rail Trail (https://www.traillink.com/trail/jacksonville-baldwin-rail-trail.aspx). We will be gathering together for the 10am Mass at Assumption Catholic Church and afterwards going out nearby for a light lunch (restaurant to be discussed after Mass). Afterwards we will be making the 15 minute trip to the start of the trail. Plan on being there by around 12:30pm. The trail itself is a paved, wood trail going from Jacksonville to Baldwin and is nearly a 15 mile, one way trail.

For those who wish to meet up for Mass, I will be sitting in the front, left hand section of the church, meeting up just outside of the doors leading to the Adoration Chapel before we head to lunch and will be meeting at the beginning of the trail after lunch.

Please consider bringing some of the following:

Bike (please send a shout out if you have an extra bike or need a bike and we all will see how we can help).

Plenty of water.

Hat

Sun screen

Glasses

Bug repellant

Comfortable clothes (for those that need to change out of their Sunday finest, figure we can do so at Assumption before departing, doubting there will be an appropriate place to change once we get to the trail)

Closed toe shoes

We will be biking for as long and as far as everyone wishes. And if you don't have a bike, and if there is a group who wishes to do so (biking be primary focus), hiking will be acceptable. 

Provided below is directions from Assumption to the Rail Trail and also general directions from downtown Jacksonville to the Rail trail.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call Mike Toloczko at (904) 755-8820 or email me at michael.toloczko@yahoo.com

Hope to see you there and God Bless,

Emmaus Core Team

Parking and Trail Access

To reach the Imeson Road trailhead from downtown Jacksonville, take I-10 west to Exit 356/I-295 North and head up I-295 to Exit 9/Commonwealth Avenue. Drive west on Commonwealth about 1 mile to Imeson and turn right. The marked trailhead is on the left.

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Emmaus this Wed. (yes, Wed.) 8/6

Hello brothers and sisters,

Instead of meeting on Thursday this week we will be joining Families Following Christ on Wed. at 7pm at the Cody Center at St. Joseph's Catholic Church to hear Mike and Evie Day speak about Theology of the Body as it relates to marriage.  Mike is a great speaker and Theology of the Body is one of his areas of expertise, so this should be a great talk!  Here is the announcement from FFC's facebook page:

"Please join us on Wednesday, August 6th as we welcome Mike and Evie Day as our guest speakers for the final chapter in our 2014 Summer Marriage Series. Mike and Evie will be discussing the topic of “Living the Theology of the Body in Your Marriage.” After their talk we will open the floor and pass around a basket for questions. The meeting will be held at 7pm at the St. Joseph’s Cody Center and nursery and children’s ministry are available for ages 6 months to 11 years old. Please remember to RSVP for the children’s ministry at familiesfollowingchrist@gmail.com."

St. Joseph Cody Family Enrichment Center
4152 Loretto Rd.
Jacksonville, FL

We look forward to seeing you all there!

God Bless,

Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus Bowling this Sat., 7/26!

Hey guys,

This Sat., 7/26, we will be bowling at the Bowl America on San Jose Blvd. at 3pm.  Come on out and join us for some fun and fellowship, and feel free to bring a friend!  This is a great way to introduce someone to our group.  We will be playing, rain or shine ('cause it's inside). :)  We look forward to knockin' down some pins with you!

Bowl America
10333 San Jose Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(Just north of I-295 on San Jose)

We should be done in time if anyone wants to go to the fundraiser at St. Catherine's.  Details below.

In JMJ,

Emmaus Core Team


Support St. Catherine parish’s efforts to encourage pregnant moms to CHOOSE LIFE.  Join us this coming Saturday, July 26th, anytime from 7-11pm for a great night of fun and dancing.  Professional DJ Rich Carey will provide music for all tastes. Snacks, raffles, remembrance pictures. Open to singles ($10), couples and families ($15).  Tickets avail at parish office Tues thru 2pm Friday and SAT NITE, Jly 26 at the door.  Questions? 264-1904.  Proceeds to benefit Crisis Pregnancy Center's "Lifeline Resources."

Emmaus This Thursday, July 17, Confession and Mass

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

It's that time again to receive the Bread of Life through the sacrifice of the Mass this Thursday, July 17, at Assumption Catholic Church.  We will be having Fr Rodolfo Godinez, Associate Pastor at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, for Confession and Mass. Confession and the Rosary will start at 6:15pm, Mass at 6:45pm and we will be going out to dinner afterwards. What a wonderful way to get renewed in and through Christ and for some great fellowship. 

We hope to see you there and feel free to bring a friend.

Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus this Thurs., 7/10

Hello friends,

 

This Thursday at Emmaus we will be watching a video from the Catholicism Series by Fr. Robert Barron entitled "A Body Both Suffering and Glorious: The Mystical Union of Christ and the Church."  Come on out and join us at Assumption in the Parish Family Center/Gym, Room 2A (the music room) and listen to Fr. Barron as he "explores the Catholic Faith's unique understanding of the relationship of Jesus Christ and the Church.  Witness how the Mystical Body of Christ is a living organism that stretches from Rome to New York, Sao Paolo, Manila, and Namugongo, embracing humanity in all of its joys and sorrows."  We will be starting at the usual time, 7pm, with Rosary at 6:30pm if you want to join us.  Have a blessed week and we look forward to seeing you this Thursday!

 

In JMJ,

 

The Emmaus Core Team

 

Emmaus 4th of July Celebration!

Hey y'all,

We will be celebrating our nation's independence on Friday, July 4th at Jen and Katty's place starting at 2pm.  We will begin the festivities at the neighborhood park, which is on the left side of the main road as you are heading to their house. The park has a volleyball court, soccer field, and pool, so, bring a healthy competitive spirit and some swimming attire! Later on in the afternoon/evening we will head over to the house for some food. This will be a potluck, so please bring a side, dessert, or drink to share. The core team will be grillin' out hamburgers and hotdogs. Also, feel free to bring some snacks to share while we are out at the park.  Don't forget to bring fluids too, to stay hydrated while we play!

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

We look forward to seeing you and joining in fellowship on the 4th!

God Bless,

Emmaus Core Team

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