**UPDATED!** This Sun., 2/15 -- Dinner and an "Old Fashioned" Movie

**UPDATED!**
In an effort to accommodate a few more people, and since Monday is a holiday for many, we have slightly changed plans for Sunday. See below.

Hello everyone,

This Sunday we thought we would get together for an early dinner and then see the new movie Old Fashioned. Let's meet at 5pm at the Chili's on Wells Rd for dinner and then head over to the Orange Park Mall AMC 24 about 7pm to get tickets for the 7:35pm show. See you on Sunday!

Chili's
1664 Wells Road
Orange Park, FL 32073

Orange Park Mall
1910 Wells Rd
Orange Park, FL 32073

Movie website with trailer: http://www.oldfashionedmovie.com/

In JMJ,
The Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus this Thurs., 2/5/15 -- Holy Hour

Hello everyone,

This Thurs. for Emmaus we will be in the Adoration Chapel at Assumption for a Holy Hour from 7-8pm.  We will go out to a nearby restaurant afterwards for dinner and fellowship.  Let us know if you need the code to the chapel.  We hope you will join us this Thurs.!

"When you look at the Crucifix, you understand how much Jesus loved you then. When you look at the Sacred Host you understand how much Jesus loves you now."
- Bl. Mother Theresa of Calcutta

God Bless,

The Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus this Saturday, January 31, Ice Skating

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

This Saturday, January 31, we will be taking advantage of the still chilly weather and will be going ice skating out at the Jax Ice and Sports Complex. Ice skating will be from 7-8:30pm and the cost is $10 including skate rentals. The complex is located at 3605 Philips Highway, Jacksonville, FL. Let's meet in front of the building at 6:30 pm and go in not to long there after.

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

Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus this Thurs., 1/22 -- Mass for Life at St. Catherine's

Hello all,

This Thurs., 1/22, at 7pm we will be going to St. Catherine's in Orange Park for the Mass for Life.  We hope you all will be able to join us as we offer Mass for the protection of the unborn.  There is a reception afterwards.

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church

1649 Kingsley Ave

Orange Park, FL 32073

We look forward to seeing you Thurs.!

In JMJ,

The Emmaus Core Team

PS- Also on Thurs. there will be a Mass celebrated by Bishop Estevez at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception downtown at 10:30am.  Following the Mass there will be the Stand for Life from 12-1pm at the courthouse.

Jacksonville Federal Courthouse

300 N. Hogan Street

Jacksonville, FL

Emmaus This Saturday, January 17, March for Life St Augustine

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

For Emmaus this Saturday, January 17, we will be participating in the March for Life in St Augustine (http://www.marchforlifestaugustine.com/) starting at the Mission Nombre de Dios (100 San Marco Ave, St Augustine, FL 32084). It will be a great opportunity for the Catholic Young Adult community to publicly show their faith by standing up for life and for those who can't speak for themselves. The day is filled with plenty of activities with the Bishop celebrating Mass at Prince of Peace Votive Church at 9am, Music and the booths starting at 10am, and the march starting at 11am. We will be meeting by the booths at around 10am. This will definitely be an event not to miss and is encouraged to bring family and friends with you. There is a illuminated Rosary on Friday, January 16, at the Great Cross with a dinner near by (cost is very inexpensive) at the Bosco House, can follow the crowds walking to get there.

Looking forward to seeing you all there,

Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus this Thurs., 1/8/15 -- The Epiphany

Hello all!

Since the Christmas season lasts until the Baptism of the Lord, Merry Christmas!  We hope you are having a merry Christmas season and enjoyed some time with your families.  We also hope you are having a happy and blessed new year.  This Thursday, 1/8, at 7pm we will be starting off the new year with a discussion with our friend Gerald Lamb on the Epiphany in the Parish Family Center/Gym, Room 2A (upstairs).  We will be praying the Rosary at 6:30pm if you would like to join us.  We look forward to seeing you this Thursday!

In JMJ,

The Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus This Thursday, December 18, Mass at St Joseph's Historic Church

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

This Thursday, December 18, we will once again be doing something a bit different for Mass. We will be going to St Joseph's Historic Catholic Church for Mass at 6pm. There isn't Confession available, but if there is a priest floating around, it's always worth asking if you arrive early enough. St Joseph's Historic Catholic Church is located at 11730 Old St Augustine RD and is across the street from the main church, next to the Cody Enrichment Center. It is the small white building. Afterwards we will be going out to dinner somewhere near by.

We look forward to seeing you there,

Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus This Thursday, December 4, Catholicism Series

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Emmaus this Thursday, December 4, we will be continueing with Robert Baron's Catholicism series titled "Amazed and Afraid: The Revelation of God Become Man." It is an amazing series and a great opportunity to learn more about our faith. We will be meeting at Assumption Catholic Church in the Family Parish Center in room 2A at 7pm. Feel free to join us for the Rosary at 6:30pm.

Also the Emmaus Christmas party is coming up soon on Saturday, December 13. We are currently collecting donations to purchase the Wilcox's a gift certificate for their continued hospitality, your  support will be greatly appreciated.

Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus This Thursday, November 20, Confession, Mass and Pow Wow After

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

This Thursday, November 20, we will be having Confession and Mass with our spiritual director, Fr Ed Murphy. We will be meeting at Assumption Catholic Church with Confession and Rosary starting at 6:15pm and Mass at 6:45pm. Afterwards, around 7:15pm, we will be moving over to the Family Life Center in room 2A to have a general Emmaus pow wow. We encourage everyone to come out for Confession, Mass and also to discuss how Emmaus can grow, potentially change, and better serve the young adult community.

God Bless,

Emmaus Core Team

Riverside Arts Market this Sat., 11/15

Hey y'all,

This Saturday we'll be heading over to the Riverside Arts Market.  Let's meet at Assumption at 12:30pm and carpool over together.  The RAM has different kinds of artwork, from oil or acrylic on canvas, to jewelry, to woodwork.  They have fresh produce and meats, honey (although I would recommend buying from the Lang's! :) ), and food vendors if you want to grab your lunch while we're there!  So come on out with us and check out the "RAM"!  If you can't meet us at 12:30pm but want to join us later, the address for the Market is:

715 Riverside Ave

Jacksonville, FL 32204
(Underneath the Fuller Warren Bridge)

http://riversideartsmarket.com/

Also, our Christmas Party is set for Sat., 12/13, and we are beginning to collect donations for a gift card for the Wilcoxes.  So, we will gladly accept your donation if you can bring it this Saturday.  We look forward to seeing you guys then!

In JMJ,

The Emmaus Core Team

PS- Happy Veteran's Day to all our veterans!

Emmaus this Thurs., 11/6 -- Adoration

Hello brothers and sisters in Christ,

This Thursday we will be meeting in the Adoration Chapel at Assumption for a Holy Hour from 7-8pm.  We will be on the sidewalk by the handicapped parking to pray the Rosary at 6:30pm if you want to join us.  Afterwards we will go out for dinner and fellowship.  If you need the code to the chapel, contact Russ at (352) 359-0629 or Mike at (904) 755-8820.  We look forward to adoring our Lord in the Most Blessed Sacrament with you on Thursday!

In JMJ,

The Emmaus Core Team

Biking the Rail Trail this Sun., 10/26

Hey everyone,

 

This Sunday, 10/26, we will be meeting at the Rail Trail (https://www.traillink.com/trail/jacksonville-baldwin-rail-trail.aspx) to do some leisurely biking.  Let's meet at the Imeson Rd trailhead (directions below) at 1pm with the intention of getting on the trail at 1:30pm.  This will give us time to make any last minute adjustments on our bikes, put air in tires, etc.  We will ride for as long as the group decides to go (last time we went for 1 hr. out and 1 hr. back, with some breaks).  Some things you should bring with you:

 

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

Sunscreen

Sunglasses

Bug repellent

Closed toe shoes

 

Directions to the Rail Trail:

 

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 Rd and turn right. The marked trailhead is on the left.

If you have any questions call Russ at (352) 359-0629 or Mike at (904) 755-8820.  We hope to see you on Sunday for a great day of fun and fellowship!

 

In JMJ,

 

Emmaus Core Team

 

Emmaus This Thursday, October 16, Mass and Dinner

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

This Thursday, October 6, we will be doing something a bit different for Mass. We will be going to St Joseph's Historic Catholic Church for Mass at 6pm. According to the website, there isn't Confession available before Mass, but always worth a shot if you arrive a few minutes early. St Joseph's Historic Catholic Church is located at 11730 Old St Augustine RD and is across the street from the main church, next to the Cody Enrichment Center. It is the small white building. Afterwards we will be going out to dinner somewhere near by.

We look forward to seeing you there,

Emmaus Core Team

40 Days for Life this Sun., 10/12

Hello brothers and sisters,

This Sunday, 10/12 we will be joining Assumption in their day for 40 Days for Life.  We will be in front of A Woman's Choice abortion facility at 4131 University Blvd from 2:30-4pm with Deacon Corky.  We will pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet with him at 3pm and maybe the Rosary as well.  Please come out and join us in a stand for life during pro-life month, as well as the month of Our Lady.  We look forward to seeing you this Sunday!

 

In JMJ,

 

Emmaus Core Team

 

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