Emmaus This Friday, May 15, Jacksonville Suns Baseball Game

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

For Emmaus this Friday, May 15, we will be attending a Jacksonville Suns baseball game. That night they will be playing against Pensacola and it is also Friday Family Fireworks night as well. For those who wish to car pool and save some money on parking, we will be meeting at Assumption at 5:45pm and leaving promptly at 6pm. We will be meeting in front of the Box Office at 6:30pm and purchasing our tickets then. Tickets will cost $12.50 and parking will cost a minimum of $7 per car. Game time is at 7:05pm.

We look forward to seeing you there,

Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus this Thurs., 5/7 -- Mystagogia and Pentecost

Hey guys,


This Thursday we will have Deacon Corky coming to speak with us about Mystagogia and Pentecost.  What is Mystagogia?  What happens at Pentecost?  Come on out this Thursday and see!  We will be meeting in the Parish Family Center/Gym, Room 2A (upstairs), at 7pm.  You are welcome to join us for Rosary at 6:30pm if you can make it.  We look forward to seeing you then!


In JMJ,


The Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus This Thursday, May 2, Cinco de Mayo at St Augustine Beach Pier

Brothers and Sisters,

This Saturday, May 2, we'll be having our annual Cinco de Mayo beach event at the St Augustine Beach Pier and Pavilion. We will be meeting at 11:30am at the pavilion. As usual, we will have a grill and hotdogs provided, please feel free to bring a side item with you. This has always been a great, family friendly event. The St Augustine Beach Pier is located at 350 A1A Beach BLVD.

Hope to see you there,

Emmaus Core Team

Young Adult Day of Reflection this Sat., 4/25

Hello brothers and sisters in Christ,




We hope you are having a joyful Easter season!  This Saturday, 4/25, the Diocese is having a Young Adult Day of Reflection at St. Luke's in Middleburg.  We as Emmaus will be attending the event.  Here is a portion of the email from Mike Sylvester, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry:

"I wanted to send you a quick email to let you know about an upcoming event for Young Adults sponsored by the Diocese.  On April 25^th we will host the first Young Adult Day of Reflection at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Middleburg, FL. Fr. Jeffery Kirby, S.T.L., from the Diocese of Charleston, SC will be our presenter for the day.  Our day will be a mix of presentations by Fr. Kirby along with discussions amongst other young adults.  Our day is called, “Lord, Teach Us to Pray,” and will be focused on how we communicate – not just with our words – with God by our lives.

 

The cost for the day is $15 and that includes lunch and a copy of Fr. Kirby’s book. My hope is that you will be able to join us on the 25th. Young Adults can register at www.dosafl.com/yaday"

You can pay at the door if you prefer (my guess is cash only), but please register online so Mike can get a head count for lunch.  We look forward to seeing you there!

St. Luke's Catholic Church

1606 Blanding Blvd

Middleburg, FL

God Bless,

Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus This Thursday, April 16, Women's Help Center Gala

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

This Thursday, April 16, we will once again be helping out with the Women's Help Center Gala at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront in downtown Jacksonville. We will be helping to check people in and also escorting the VIP's to a private reception prior to the Gala. Former vice presidential candidate Senator Rick Santorum and Bishop Estevez will be speaking at this years event. Thank you to those who signed up to help this year. It won't disappoint. For those who did sign up, we do ask that you show up by 5:30pm. Thanks to those who did let me know you'll show up not to long there after. As mentioned before, please wear a white shirt and black bottoms, please look professional (no t-shirts and so forth). We do have a table reserved for us and dinner will be provided as well. We might have another Catholic group helping us out this year, so if you didn't originally sign up with me earlier, there may not be a seat for you for dinner.

Hyatt Regency Riverfront

225 East Coastline Drive,

Jacksonville, FL 32202

Parking information will soon follow.

Looking forward to seeing you there,

Emmaus Core Team

4/12/15: Divine Mercy Sunday and Basketball

Hello friends,

This Sunday is Divine Mercy Sunday and we will be joining Assumption parish for a special celebration. Confession will be available starting at 2pm and the Divine Mercy Chaplet will be sung at 3pm. After the Chaplet we have reserved the gym for some basketball fun. Come and join us (don't forget a change of clothes!). We look forward to continuing to celebrate the Easter season with you as we remember our Lord's great mercy and love for us! See you then!

God Bless,

The Emmaus Core Team

 

Holy Thursday Mass, 4/2, and The Triduum

Hello brothers and sisters in Christ,

 

This Thursday for Emmaus we will be meeting at St. Paul's Riverside at 6pm to start the Triduum with Holy Thursday Mass.  We hope you will join us!  Let's sit together on the front right in the church.  As we continue in the Triduum, we will be going to Immaculate Conception for Good Friday services and to Assumption for Easter Vigil.  See details below.

Good Friday at Immaculate Conception:

Confessions 11:00 a.m. to 3 p.m.Liturgy of the Lord's Passion 12:00 p.m.Seven Last Words of Christ 1:00 p.m.Stations of the Cross 2:00 p.m.Chaplet of Divine Mercy 3:00 p.m.

Easter Vigil at Assumption will be at 8:00pm (Mass will last approx. 2hrs. with baptizing of the catechumens and confirmation of candidates).  There will be a reception following in Kohl's Hall.  Let's try and get there around 7:30pm and sit together towards the back of the front-left section.

God Bless,

 

The Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus this Saturday, March 28, Bike Ride at the Rail Trail

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Once again, it's time for the ever popular bike ride at the Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail. We will be meeting at Jacksonville end of the rail trail, 1800 Imeson Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32220, at 1pm. We will go as long as the group wishes to go. It is just about 30 miles round trip, which can be accomplished in a reasonable amount of time. It will be a great opportunity to dust off your bikes and have a really enjoyable afternoon. Please remember to bring plenty of water, to check your bikes to make sure they are in proper working order prior to leaving, and be prepared for an enjoyable afternoon.

Look forward to seeing you there,

Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus this Thursday, March 19, Mass at St Joe's

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

If you were able to make it to the Eucharistic Congress this past weekend, what a very wonderful, enriching and Christ filled weekend had by all. This Thursday, March 19, we will be joining St Joseph's Catholic Church for Mass at 5:30pm at the Historic Church. It will be a great opportunity to continue the great weekend with the celebration of the Eucharist.  St Joseph's Historic Church is located at 4214 Loretto Rd, Jax, FL 32223. We will also be going out to dinner at a restaurant near by too.

Also, it's that time of year for the annual Women's Help Center Gala on April 16 starting at 5:30pm at the Hyatt Regengy Riverfront . This year they will be having both Bishop Estevez and Senator Rick Santorum speaking at the event. It has been a tradition for us to volunteer at the event. We will be helping checking people in, amongst a few other things as needed. If you are able to help us out, please let me know ASAP either at michael.toloczko@yahoo.com or (904) 755-8820.

Emmaus Core Team

Eucharistic Congress 2015

Hello all,

As our activity this weekend we will be attending the Eucharistic Congress at the Prime Osborn Convention Center.  The schedule is as follows:

Friday, 3/13:

5:30pm -- Doors open

6:30pm -- Keynote Address by Dr. Scott Hahn

7:30pm -- Living Stations of the Cross with Comunita Cenacolo

9:00pm -- Young Adult Track begins

Note:

6pm - 8am:  Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament through the night

8:30pm - 10:30pm:  Confession is available

Saturday, 3/14:

7:00am -- Doors open

8:00am -- Procession of Banners

9:00am -- Keynote Address by Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York

10:00am -- Mass

12:30pm -- Tracks begin

4:00pm -- Closing Celebration

Note:

11:30am - 4pm:  Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

11:30am - 4pm:  Confession available.

You should probably try to get there as early as possible Friday night due to parking.  The plan for Saturday is to get there for the 9am address by Cardinal Dolan, but come as early as you like.  Let's try to sit together towards the back-right of the front section.

Prime Osborn Convention Center

1000 Water Street

Jacksonville, FL  32204

We look forward to seeing you there!

God Bless,

The Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus this Thurs., 3/5 -- Fr. Jose - "Would you like to see your names written in Heaven?"

Hello everyone,

This Thursday at Emmaus we will have Fr. Jose, the new priest at Assumption, speaking with us.  The title of his talk is "Would you like to see your names written in Heaven?" and it will be about witnessing to Jesus in our day and age (evangelization).  So come on out and help us give Fr. Jose a warm welcome to Emmaus and to Assumption!  We will be meeting in the Parish Family Center/Gym upstairs in Room 2A at 7pm with Rosary a half-hour before if you want to join us.  We look forward to seeing you then!

God Bless,

The Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus This Saturday, February 28, Pro Life Witness at Abortion Mill

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

This Saturday, February 28, we will be joining the 40 Days For Life in front of the abortion mill on University BLVD (4131 University BLVD S) from 8am to 10am. This is the time on Saturdays is when they actually perform abortions and will be a perfect time to have a great young adult presence in front of the abortion mill. You being there might actually help an expecting mother to change her mind and help her choose life. Having a great young adult crowd can be a great witness to life and can help tell the community that we will be the generation that ends abortion. Will you be a witness to our faith and to the culture of life? You do not have to spend the whole 2 hours there, but do recommend spending at least 1 hour. Parking can be found behind the Women's Help Center- a Pro Life facility (4209 University BLVD S, Jacksonville, FL 32216) and at the doctors office immediately behind it. Signs will be provided. Bringing a Rosary is suggested.

Hope to see you there and please bring a friend,

Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus Mass this WED., 2/18 -- Ash Wednesday

Hello brothers and sisters,

This Wed. we will be joining Assumption Parish for Ash Wednesday Mass at 7pm.  Let's sit together in the front left section of the church.  You might want to get there a little early if possible as the parking lot does fill up.

Also, starting this Friday Assumption will have Stations of the Cross at 7pm followed by Benediction.  We invite you to join in this Lenten devotion.

Lastly, Assumption's parish mission will be from Mon., 2/23 to Wed., 2/25 at 7pm.  The speaker for the mission will be Fr. Luke Fletcher, CFR.  Fr. Luke will also preach at all Masses this weekend.  Please come to as many of the evenings as you can (or all!).  Confession will be available Tuesday night after the presentation.

See you all this Wed.!

God Bless,

The Emmaus Core Team

**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