Dec 26th -Christmas Concert in St. Aug

This Saturday the 26th Bart Price and the Pillars of Joy will be performing at the Gazebo in downtown St. Augustine, FL. Get into the Christmas spirit, for it does not end after Christmas day, and come out to hear and see the Pillars perform Christmas songs and songs from Bart's Cd.

Time: 4-6pm and 7-9pm.
Cost: Free!
Location: King St. in the Historical Section of St. Augustine, FL

The Gazebo is in front of the Cathedral. Look for the Christmas lights and tree.
Bring an chair, family , friends, and Christmas cheer.

www.myspace.com/bartprice

In Christ,
Sean

Merry Christmas! - No Emmaus on 24th or 31st

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Sean, Jen, Liz, Jeff, and Joe (Emmaus Core Team)!

There will be no Emmaus meetings on Dec 24th and 31st.

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Thurs-Adoration with the Friars at Assumption Parish

This Thursday Emmaus will be at Assumption Parish for Adoration with the Franciscan Friars and Sisters of the Renewal, Sisters of Life, and Sisters of the Home of the Mother. Come out and worship the Lord and prepare for the weekend retreat.

In Christ,
Emmaus Core Team (Sean, Liz, Jen, Jeff, Joe)

Emmaus Christmas Party- Sat 12th

This Saturday we are having the annual Emmaus Christmas Party at the Wilcox house. This event is the biggest young adult event besides the young adult retreat so be sure to come out.

The party starts at 6:00Pm. There will be dinner, gift exchange games, Christmas Carols, hanging out with new and old friends. All are invited, Married or Single. Please note, child care will not be available.

What should you bring: A $1o gift if you want to participate in the gift exchange.

Names ending in:

A-F bring: Desserts and Drinks

G-M bring: Vegetable or side dishes

N-Z bring: Main dishes

Please bring food especially if you are supposed to bring a side dish or main dish. We always need more food than usual.

Address of Party: 2763 Holly Point Road EastOrange Park, FL 32073 US

Questions: Call 904-307-0824 or email me at john6bb@yahoo.com

In Christ, Emmaus Core Team (Liz, Jen, Sean, Jeff, Joe)

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Thursday: Mass with Fr. Ed Murphy

Hello Friends,
Please plan to come to Emmaus this Thursday at St. Ephrem's for mass with our spiritual director, Fr. Ed Murphy. Fr. Ed will be available to hear confessions beginning at 7:00 p.m., and mass will begin at 7:30.

What a wonderful respite in the midst of this advent season!

In Christ,
The Emmaus Core Team (Sean, Jennifer, Jeff, Joe and Liz)

December Vocation Video- NY Priest

I have posted December's vocation video. It is a video of the Ordinations in NY. Fr. Louis is a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal who is being ordained in the video. He came to talk to Emmaus in May. He was a new priest when he came to visit us. He is the one who looks like Padre Pio.

The video is towards the bottom of the blog.

In Christ,
Sean
http://emmauscya.blogspot.com

Wed Movie Night- Tues- Immaculate Conception

This Tuesday is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, which is a Holy Day of Obligation so that means go to Church or face mortal sin. So the movie night will be this Wednesday at 7:30 at Jason(Moose) Hamiltons house. We will be watching The Nativity.

His address is 5375 Sidesaddle Dr. Jacksonville Fl, 32257. His house is a little ways down from my old house on Losco rd. It is on a corner section in the neighborhood. Call me if you need help getting there - 307-0824. The movie starts at 7:30.

In Christ, Sean

Advent Concert: Bart Price and The Pillars of Joy

Greetings everyone,

Start this Advent season off on the right note!!! On Saturday, December 5th at 7:00 p.m. Assumption Catholic Church will be hosting a very special evening of meditation and reflection on Advent. There will be exposition of the Blessed Sacrament along with melodious music, and meditations from Bart Price and The Pillars of Joy. The Pillars will be playing all new songs so come out and enjoy. Please join us for this wonderful evening. http://www.myspace.com/bartprice

The Pillars of Joy need your help. This will be the first time doing this at that parish. This will be a test for our community particularly the young adults in the community. You see Fr Fred has been gracious enough to open up his parish for the evening, and there is doubt that people
would show up for something like this at this time of year.

I have communicated with Deacon John at Assumption and I assured him that our community enjoys such evenings and that it should be well attended. If it goes well this could open the doors for other similar events to take place not only at assumption but other churches in our
diocese.

Besides JESUS will be in the house, I mean church!!

Please spread the word.
Peace and blessings
Sean

Thurs: Holy Mary and Sean Wilcox

This Thursday Emmaus is having our dear friend Sean Wilcox discuss St. Mary and her role in Salvation History. Sean is very knowledgeable about our Holy Mother. He used to be part of the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate. This religious order has a special devotion to our Lady. Sean will touch on topics such as Mary as Co-Redemptrix, Mediatrix, and Advocate as well as go over some important insights into Mary's role in the Nativity story. Be sure to come out and enjoy the discussion.

On a side note: Emmaus got its start at Sean's house which is also the house we are having the Christmas Party at on the 12th. RSVP on the Evite I sent.

Links to the Franciscans Friars of the Immaculate:http://www.airmaria.com/ , http://marymediatrix.com/religious-life/friars-of-the-immaculate, http://marymediatrix.com/religious-life/sisters-of-the-immaculate

In Christ,

Emmaus Core Team ( Jen, Jeff, Joe, Liz, and Sean (not Wilcox))

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Tues Movie: It's a Wonderful Life

This Tuesday we will be getting into the Holiday Season and watch It's A Wonderful Life.

Important Note: The movie will be held at Bart's house this Tuesday at 7:30. Please RSVP him and let him know if you are coming and if you want pizza.

Call Bart or e-mail him at b_price@netscape.com for directions.

In Christ,

Sean

No Emmaus Meeting this Thursday or Movie Night

There will be no Emmaus Meeting this Thursday or Movie night this Tuesday. Have a great Thanksgiving and May God Bless you and your family. Remember that the word "Eucharist" is Greek for "Thanksgiving". So let us be thankful for the Eucharist for the first Thanksgiving was the Last Supper.

Thurs- Mass with Fr. Ed

This Thursday we will have Mass with our Spiritual Director, Fr. Ed Murphy. There will be confession as well so come early for it. Make sure you are not in mortal sin before receiving the Lord. View this website for a proper examination of conscience before confession and Mass : http://www.catholic-pages.com/penance/examine.asp.

Come out and spend some time with Jesus and each other.

In Christ,

Emmaus Core Team (Sean, Jen, Jeff, Joe, Liz)

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Tues Movie Update - Father of Mercy

This Tuesday we will not be watching the Black Robe because I could not get the movie in time from blockbuster so it must be God's Will. Instead we will watch Father of Mercy: The True Story of Venerable Don Carlo Gnocchi. I recently got this movie from the Catholic Bookstore.

Movie will start at 7:00 because it is a longer movie.

Call me if you need directions. 307-0824 or john6bb@yahoo.com

Synopsis: A powerful epic film on the life of Fr. Carlo Gnocchi, an Italian priest who labored heroically to minister to the wounded and dying soldiers during World War II, and to victims of the war on the home front. While teaching students at the Gonzaga Institute in Milan, Fr. Gnocchi volunteered to be the military chaplain on the war front. After witnessing the horrors of the war, helping many suffering soldiers, and miraculously escaping death, he returned to start a foundation for the many children who were victims of the war. Starring Daniele Liotti (St. Anthony), this film tells of Don Gnocchi’s inspiring work with the students, the soldiers, and the children. His great legacy lives on today in the Don Carlo Gnocchi Foundation that provides medical care for thousands of patients in over 75 hospitals and clinics in Europe.

Sean

Emmaus at Christ the King This Thursday at 6:30

Hello Brothers and Sisters!
Christ the King has invited us to help out again with their annual special dance for residents of Harbor House this Thursday at 6:30. All we need to do is show up and have a pleasant conversation with the residents and/or get the dance started! Although this is technically a service project, I know that we walk away more blessed than anyone and it is so much fun to see the love and joy that God radiates through these precious ones of His. So come out and have some fun this Thursday with your Emmaus family and some new special friends!

Here's the address, please try to be there at 6:30!

Christ the King

742 Arlington Rd N

Jacksonville, FL 32211

with love,

Jennifer and the Emmaus Core Team (Sean, Joe, Jeff, Liz, Jen)

Tues Movie- Pollyanna

Thus Tuesday we are going to watch something lite hearted but filled with spiritual insight. We are watching Pollyanna. It is a Classic Disney flim and one of my favorites. I hope to see you out this Tuesday.

Synopsis: The young, orphaned Pollyanna (Hayley Mills) arrives in a town that's embattled by feuds and intimidated by her rich, bitter Aunt Polly (Jane Wyman). But before long, Pollyanna's transformed the community with her indomitable will to see the good side of even the worst situations. Mills received a special Academy Award for her performance in this timeless Walt Disney tapestry of small-town Americana.

In Christ, Sean

Thursday at Emmaus: Learn about American saints

Hi Friends,
This Thursday at Emmaus we will learn about lives of five American saints: Blessed Kateri, Elizabeth Ann Seton, Solanus Casey, Frances Xavier Cabrini and John Neumann. We’ll discuss how the lives of these holy Americans can light our paths through the world today.

Also, if you come hungry, bring some $$ and we can order pizza!

Please come to St. Ephrem’s at 7:00 to pray the rosary together. The discussion will begin at 7:30. See you there.

Peace and blessings,
The Emmaus Core Team (Jeff, Jennifer, Joe, Liz and Sean)

Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter Vocation Video

I have posted this months vocation video for the year of the priest on the website. It is a video of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter established by John Paul II. They are a fraternity that celebrates Mass in the Extraordinary form. Check out the website for more info and watch the video at the bottom of the blog.

http://fssp.com/press/ or http://www.fssp.org/

In Christ,

Sean

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Tues Movie- Fray Martin de Porres

This weeks movie night we will be watching a movie called Fray Martin de Porres. It is his feast day so I thought we could honor him with this movie night. Come out and learn about one of the first black Saints. Movie starts at 7:30. Call me at 307-0824 or send me an e-mail if you need directions - john6bb@yahoo.com .

In Christ,

Sean

http://emmauscya.blogspot.com/

Friday- All Saints Day Costume Party

All Saints Day Party this Friday night at 7pm!
Costumes required, side dish welcome.
Call or e-mail if you have questions!
272-7627 (home); 233-4837 (Justin cell); 505-7818 (Amanda cell)
568 Blairmore Blvd W
Orange Park, 32073

Ideas for Costumes:

http://www.revolutionoflove.com/mamas/traditions/saint_costumes.html

Sat- Bart Price and the Pillars of Joy Concert

Hello everyone,

The The Pillars of Joy will be playing an outdoor concert at Santa Maria del Mar Catholic church this Saturday, Oct. 31. The concert will begin at 11:30 a.m. and end at 1:00 p.m. Santa Maria del Mar is south of St. Augustine Beach, in Flagler Beach, about a block from the ocean, just north of the Flagler Beach pier. Click the following for a Mapquest link with directions to the church: http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Flagler+Beach&state=fl&address=801+N.+Central+Ave.&zipcode=32136#

There will be a festival going on all day at the church, so come out for a good time and music. Afterward, we can all get together and do something in the later afternoon and evening. Should be a fine time.

For those unfamiliar with the music of The Pillars of Joy, you can check us out at http://www.myspace.com/bartprice. There, you can listen to music clips from our last-released album and see upcoming concert information -- particularly, Dec. 5 at Assumption parish and Dec. 26 at the gazebo in St. Augustine. We have written a lot of new music, which we will be playing Saturday and in upcoming shows. We plan to add more concert dates to the web site in the upcoming months, so be on the lookout.

God bless you,
Bart

Sat Night - 50's Sock Hop dance

Saturday there is a 50's Dance Sock Hop Oct 31st 8-midnight at DanceJax (located at 11653 Central Pkwy, Suite 205 Jacksonville, FL 32224). This is a christian dance club. Come out and have fun dancing.
For their calendar: http://www.nextlevellife.org/Calendar.html
For the general website: http://www.dancejax.com/
Cost is $10 at the door and includes light snacks

Sat Night -Spooktacular - Jacksonville Zoo

Come out to the Zoo on Saturday Night and see the scarry animals for the Spooktacular! You can either meet me there at 6:30 (at the entrance) or meet me in the Christ the King main parking lot (back near the gym) at 5pm. We will leave Christ the King at 5:30. I want to allow enough time to get there and get parked. Based on previous years, parking is always an issue, so if you are going to meet us at the zoo, I would recommend getting there by 6 to leave time to find a spot to park and time to walk to the entrance. Each night, the zoo stops the activities at 10pm, but it will take an extra half-hour to get back out of the zoo; for those carpooling from Christ the King, plan on us getting back there around 10pm. The ticket price is $9. http://www.jaxzoo.org/spooktacular.asp

If anyone has any questions, you can either reply to birdgirl1123@gmail.com or call me on my cell at 477-2908.

Have a blessed week! Yvette

Sunday - Clam Chowder Fun in St. Aug

Hi Friends, Here is a tasty way to spend that extra hour we get this Sunday...the Great Chowder Debate at the Conch House in St. Augustine! The event's website is:http://www.conch-house.com/chowdeb.htm

Basically, lots of restaurants make different kinds of chowder and you can buy little samples for 50 cents, then vote for the one you like the best. It starts at 12:30 and I hear it can get kind of crowded, so I think the earlier you arrive the better. Everyone is welcome to meet at my house at around 1:00 to drive over together, or just meet up at the Conch House.

In Christ, Liz

Thurs- Sainthood in the Catholic Church

Hi friends,

In preparation for the Solemnity of All Saints this Sunday, on Thursday at Emmaus we will learn about and discuss the topic of Sainthood in our church. We will discuss the process the church goes through to see if someone is worthy of Sainthood. We're lucky to have Deacon Ken Baechel from St. Anastasia parish to teach and guide us. I'm so happy to introduce him to you all! We'll start with the rosary at 7:00 and the discussion will begin at 7:30.

See you then! Peace and blessings,

Emmaus Core Team (Liz, Sean, Joe, Jeff, Jen)-Liz

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Tues Movie- Exorcism of Emily Rose

This Tuesday we will watch a movie based on a true story called The Exorcism of Emily Rose. It is a movie about a girl who became demon possessed but accepted the suffering for the conversion of sinners. It is an interesting movie. It is not that scary but for some it might be. I will be serving decaf coffee and hot chocolate for people that want it. After the movie we will discuss it. Give me a call at 307-0824 or send me an e-mail if you need directions. See you on Tuesday.

In Christ,

Sean

john6bb@yahoo.com

http://emmauscya.blogspot.com

Day of Fun in St. Augustine - Rustic Altar Mass

Hello Everyone! We have a big day of fellowship, worship, education, and service scheduled for October 24th in St. Augustine. The highlight of which will be an outdoor Mass at the Rustic Altar at the Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche. Let's make this as big as we can get it! Invite your friends, and come fellowship with us. You don’t have to belong to Emmaus to come!

One of the great things we were able to do was reserve a portion of the courtyard outside the Basilica on the corner of St. George st. and Cathedral Place to use as a "Home Base" of sorts where we can rest, fellowship, regroup, etc... This makes it possible for us to easily stay in touch throughout the day, venture out on our own to explore, and go to the various events together too. You can meet there 15-30 minutes early if you want to go with the group to any of the events. You are free to go on your own of course.

Schedule of Events:
1. Meet at 9:00am at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manadrin to Carpool. We will leave St. Joseph’s at 9:15am on the dot. Or you can meet at our Home Base (listed above) at 9:45am to meet people and go to the first event below.

2. 10 a.m. the Sisters of St. Joseph begin offering tours of the Father Miguel O'Reilly House. You can get more information about it here: http://www.oreillyhouse.org/ . They are expecting people from our group to start arriving at 10 and will be ready for us. The house will be open until 2:30 p.m., but our other activities mean we need to do this one early.

3. 11 a.m. we are getting a tour of the Basilica. You can walk it anytime, of course, but there is a wedding there later in the day, so be sure to take advantage of the scheduled tour to get the most of the experience.

4. 12 p.m. we will go somewhere not too expensive for lunch.

5. 1 p.m. we will be meeting in the Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche for a Scriptural Rosary. If you would like to get the book we will be using you can find them at Queen of Angels book store in Jacksonville (11018 Old Saint Augustine Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32257-1080, (904) 288-0062) or the shrine shop in St. Aug.

6. 2 p.m. is the big event, an outdoor Mass at the Rustic Altar on the grounds of the Shrine. The altar is placed on the spot where we believe the first Mass ever in North America was celebrated. Fr. Andy Blaszkowski will be our priest. Should it rain, we will continue the Mass inside the Shrine. If we all invite the young adults we know and get a big enough crowd there (+50) we can fall back to the church to finish the Mass, as we have reserved it just in case.

7. Immediately following Mass, at 3 p.m. we have a tour of the grounds scheduled. As soon as the tour is over we will be getting a group together to pray the Seven Sorrows of Mary on the path of the Shrine.

8. 4 p.m. For our service project we will be fundraising for our Catholic Radio stations, WQOP and WZNZ. I will have Tom's recorder to take PSA's, testimonies, and the like. Pledge forms will be on hand for anyone desiring to make a pledge of support.

9. 5 p.m. In the evening we will have a beach/dinner party .

Things to bring: Bring Warm clothing and clothing to play volleyball in! Bring some cash for food and in case you want to by something in St. Aug.

In Christ,
Emmaus Core Team(Sean, Jennifer, Joe, Liz, Jeff)- Jeff

Thurs-Theology of the Body

This Thursday night we will have Deacon John from Assumption Parish educating us on the Theology of the Body. Deacon John is passionate about the subject and is a fearless proclaimer of the Truth in his homilies. I encourage everyone to come out and learn about this teaching that is so central to understanding our dignity as human beings.


We will pray the Rosary at 7 p.m., followed by music and singing, and Deacon John at 7:30 p.m.


See you there!


Emmaus Core Team
(Sean, Jennifer, Joe, Liz, Jeff)

Tues movie - Man for all Seasons

This Tuesday we will be watching a movie that won 6 Oscar Awards called A Man for All Seasons. It is about the life of St. Thomas More. It is very good. Movie starts at 7:30. I will see you at my house. Let me know if you need directions. My number is 307-0824, john6bb@yahoo.com .

In Christ, Sean

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Sisters of the Home of the Mother on St. Teresa of Avila

We have great guests coming out this Thursday to Emmaus! It's the Sisters of the Home of the Mother. They are going to discuss the Saint of the day(Thursday) which is St. Teresa of Avila, one of their patrons. So be sure to come out and celebrate the life of St. Teresa with the Sisters. These sisters are fun and very true to the spirit of St. Teresa so it will be exciting. http://www.homeofthemother.org/index.php/about-us/servant-sisters

Note: Please come at 7:00Pm. We are starting early for the sisters and will pray the rosary at the end of the meeting.

In Christ,

Emmaus Core Team (Sean, Liz, Jen, Jeff, Joe)

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Tues Movie Night- St. Francis

This Tuesday we are watching The Reluctant St. Francis of Assisi. This is a docu-drama about the life of St. Francis. Is is a movie/documentary. It is good and inspiring. I look forward to seeing you at my house on Tuesday. God Bless. If you need directions e-mail me at john6bb@yahoo.com or call me at 307-0824.

In Christ,

Sean

http://emmauscya.blogspot.com/

Thurs- Adoration with Deacon DeLuca

This Thursday we will be having our special guest, the Lord Jesus, come before us. We are having adoration with Deacon Deluca from Immaculate Conception Parish. He will be giving a talk on Discernment. Come out and enjoy some time with other Catholics and Jesus. Invite a friend as well. See you at 7:00 for the Rosary.

In Christ,

Emmaus Core Team (Sean, Jen, Liz, Joe, Jeff).

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Carmelite Monks of Wyoming - Vocations Video

I have post the new vocations video on the Emmaus website. Check it out! This month's video is of the Carmelite Monks of Wyoming. They are authentic Carmelites; the real deal. Be sure to watch the movie and check out there website. Some of you might have tasted my coffee before which comes from the monks. The coffee is called Mystic Monk Coffee. You can buy it at the Catholic Shop in Manadrin called Queen of Angels Catholic Shop or order it online. The coffee is really good and you can support the order. Go close to the bottom of the website to see the video.

http://www.carmelitemonks.org/

In Christ,
Sean
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Thurs- 40 Days for Life

This Thursday Emmaus will meet on the sidewalk in front of the "A Jacksonville Women's Health Center". This place is one of three abortion mills in Jacksonville. We are not meeting at St.Ephrem's this Thursday! We are meeting there for this fall's 40 Days for Life campaign. We will be praying the Rosary at 7:00Pm followed by a Divine Mercy Chaplet. We will also pray the St. Michael Chaplet and have some time for individual prayer. Let us prepare for this night in prayer and fasting. We will win this battle against the Enemy and defeat him by our prayers and sacrifices.

Help us save the babies, mothers, fathers, and abortionist souls and bring about conversion. Be there at 7:00PM. If you can't make it on time it is ok; just show up.

Directions: A Jacksonville Women's Health Center (AJAX) 4131 University Blvd., South Jacksonville, FL 32207

To get more involved see the website below:

http://www.40daysforlife.com/jacksonville/index.cfm?load=page&page=2

In Christ,

Emmaus Core Team (Sean, Jen ,Liz, Joe, Jeff)

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Madeas Family Reunion - Tues night movie

This Tuesday night movie we will watch a funny movie called Madea's Family Reunion. We will start the movie at 7:30. Give me a call if you are interested in coming out to watch the movie at my house (307-0824).

Synopsis: Actor and playwright Tyler Perry returns as Madea, a brash but loving African-American grandmother with her own way of doing things in this screen adaptation of his popular stage comedy drama. Madea has her work cut out for her when she finds herself dealing with a handful of family crises the same weekend that she's planned a massive family reunion. Her niece Lisa (Rochelle Aytes) is engaged to marry a handsome and successful man (Blair Underwood), but the good news is blunted when she reveals to her friends that he beats her. Another niece, Vanessa (Lisa Anderson), has been having romantic problems of her own, and isn't sure she should take another chance on love with a humble but good-hearted bus driver (Boris Kodjoe). Madea's older sister dies, with the funeral landing the same weekend as Lisa's wedding. And on top of all this, a court order forces Madea to look after Nikki (Keke Palmer), a troubled and angry teenager from a broken home. Madea's Family Reunion also stars Lynn Whitfield, Jennifer Lewis, Cicely Tyson, and Maya Angelou. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

In Christ,

Sean, john6bb@yahoo.com

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Sat 9/26 -Eucharistic Procession for Life

Emmaus Members,

This Saturday, tomorrow morning, there will be a Eucharistic Procession for Life. We, Emmaus, have 10 spots reserved for us in the procession. Only 200 can be in the actual procession; however, anyone can come for the Mass with the Bishop and the Rosary.

We will walk from Assumption to the Planned Parenthood on Beach Blvd. This is part of the kick off for the 40 days for Life. It is a good opportunity for you to pray for an end to abortion, especially in Jax. Let us flood heaven with our prayers and sacrifices.

If you would like to be in the procession e-mail Dan Mull at aqualaterischristi@gmail.com.

Time: Those in the procession will need to go to a table at the back of Assumption church by at least 7:45 AM to pick up a name tag and go to their seats. At 7:45, any unclaimed spots will be filled by any subs we have and (if necessary) anyone else we find who is willing to walk.

Where: Start at Assumption Parish and walk to the Planned Parenthood on Beach Blvd.

God Bless! Now is the time to stand for Christ and Life!

In Christ,

Emmaus Core Team (Sean, Jen, Liz, Joe, Jeff)

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Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick

This Thursday at Emmaus Fr. Jason Trull, pastor of Resurrection, will speak to us about The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick aka "The Last Rites". Fr. Trull will demonstrate how this sacrament is celebrated as well.

In Christ,

Emmaus Core Team(Sean, Jennifer, Jeff, Elizabeth and Joe.)

P.S. Don't wait till you are on your deathbed to learn about this sacrament!

Tues Movie: St. Padre Pio - Pizza Also

Come out this Tuesday and celebrate the feast of St. Padre Pio with a movie about his life. I will be showing the movie St. Padre Pio: Between Heaven and Earth. Padre Pio is my favorite Saint and is one of the most famous saints in the world. His canonization had more people attend it than any other Saint in history. The placed he lived is the 2nd most popular pilgrimage site in the world, second to Lourdes.

Tuesday we will enjoy Italian pizza(for an Italian Padre) and drinks so bring some money for the pizza. We will start the movie at 7:00pm not 7:30 because it is a longer movie than most. I hope to see many of you there. God Bless. For directions call me at 307-0824.

In Christ, Sean

John6bb@yahoo.com

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Sacrament of Marriage- the Shields

This Thursday we will discuss the Sacrament of Matrimony at Emmaus. What does this Sacrament do for us? How do you receive the Sacrament? Is your life really different after receiveing the sacrament? How do you really become one? These questions and more will be discussed by the Shields family. So come out this Thursday and learn about the great sacrament of Marriage and the grace that is given in it. Maybe you will find out if you are called to marriage or not. Who knows? So come out and see.

In Christ,

Emmaus Core Team ( Sean , Jen, Liz, Jeff, Joe)

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Happy B-day to our Bishop!

Happy Birthday to our Bishop Victor Galeone! Pray and offer your Mass for him today.

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Tues Movie- Road of Hope: The Spiritual Journey of Cardinal Nguyen Van Thuan

This Tuesday we will be watching Road of Hope: The Spiritual Journey of Cardinal Nguyen Van Thuan. The movie is only an hour an half long. We will start the movie at 7:30. If e-mail me for directions or call - john6bb@yahoo.com or 307-0824

Synopsis: This documentary chronicles the remarkable life of Cardinal Francis Xavier Nguyen Van Thuan, who endured 13 years as a political prisoner of Vietnam's communist regime in the 1970s and '80s -- including nine years in solitary confinement. Through interviews with friends and never-before-seen family videos, a picture emerges of a man who celebrated mass in secret during his years in captivity and whose writings have inspired millions.

Sean
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Thurs-Adoration and the Diaconate

This Thursday we will be having Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at St. Ephrem's Church. We will have adoration, pray the liturgy of the hours, and hear from Deacon John from Assumption. Be at Emmaus at 7:30pm. You may join the core team for a Rosary at 7:00. See you tomorrow.

Emmaus Core Team (Sean, Jeff, Joe, Jen, Liz)

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Tuesday Movie Night - Song of Bernadette

This Tuesday night movie we will be watching the Song of Bernadette in honor of St. Mary's birthday (8th). Come out and enjoy the movie and fellowship. E-mail me for directions or call me.

Sean- john6bb@yahoo.com, 307-0824

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Synopsis: Jennifer Jones won a Golden Globe and an Oscar for her screen debut in this true story. Jones plays young French peasant girl Bernadette Soubirous, who sees a vision of a "beautiful lady" near her... Jennifer Jones won a Golden Globe and an Oscar for her screen debut in this true story. Jones plays young French peasant girl Bernadette Soubirous, who sees a vision of a "beautiful lady" near her home in Lourdes in 1858. Based on the novel of the same name by Franz Werfel, THE SONG OF BERNADETTE explores Bernadette's trials and tribulations from her impoverished family to her difficulties at school to the derision her visions bring upon her and at last to her affliction with bone-marrow cancer. Under the incisive eye of director Henry King, the film is seen through Bernadette's perspective but at the same time focuses upon the effect that Bernadette has upon her family, her champions, and her detractors. The acting is excellent, and no detail has gone untouched in the art direction, costumes, and cinematography. Best of all, THE SONG OF BERNADETTE stands among a rare group of Hollywood films in which visual integrity is matched step for step with thematic zeal.

Birthday Beach Party for St. Mary - Mon( Labor Day)

This Monday(Labor Day) we will be celebrating Mother Mary's B-day by going to the Shrine of Our Lady de Leche at 1:00PM to pray a rosary then car pool to the St. Augustine Pier for Volleyball and yummy food at 2:00.

Feel free to bring any food/drinks you want for the party. We will meet in the parking lot of the Shrine btw 1:00- 1:10 then head over to the Shrine. http://www.missionandshrine.org/ .

Everyone is invited, Emmaus members and any of your friends who do go to Emmaus. So bring a friend. If you want to carpool down to the Shrine then give me a call at 904-307-0824 or e-mail me john6bb@yahoo.com. You need to be at my house at 12:15 if you want to carpool.

Directions: Shrine - 27 Ocean Ave. St. Augustine, FL 32084St. Augustine Pier - St Augustine Beach Pier Pavilion350 A1A Bch. Blvd, St. Augustine, FLDirections to the Pier -Take 95 south to exit 311 which is SR207 go left.Stay on 207 and make a right onto 312 east and go over the bridge. 312 becomes CR A1A. Stay on Ala. The Pier is on the left next to the fire station.

Location: Shrine of Our Lady de Leche and then the St. Augustine Pier Shrine -27 Ocean Ave. St. Augustine, FL 32084 US View Map
When: Monday, September 7, 1:00PM
Phone:904-307-0824

Sean

Run for their lives 5k- Pro-life Run

We wanted to invite you to join us this Saturday, September 5th for the 1st Annual Run for Their Lives. The run/walk will begin at 8 am downtown at Hemming Plaza (next to the public library).

Registration is $25 until September 4th; $30 the day of the race. Go to http://www.runfortheirlives.org/ to register. All proceeds help support the pro-life clinics in town.

If you’ll be in town this weekend, we’d love to see you there! (Strollers are welcome)

New Vocation Video- MFVA

I have posted at the bottom of the blog a new vocation video from the Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word. This is in honor or a couple Franciscan Saints in the month of September, such as, St. Padre Pio (23rd) and St. Jospeh Cupertino (18th -Latin Calendar) and in honor of St. Francis receiveing the Stigmata (17th). Take a look!

Sean
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http://franciscanmissionaries.com/
www.padrepiodevotions.org

Silent Retreat- Home of the Mother

J.M.J.
Home of the Mother Silent Retreat for Married and Single Adults at Camp Ocala 4-H Center
Friday, September 11th beginning with Mass at 8:00 P.M. Through Sunday, September 13th with Mass at 12:00 followed by lunch and final meeting. All Inclusive cost of just $90 per person
For more information or to register please contact Delores Hambleton at: 904-287-0815 or 904-200-9842

Thurs- Volleyball at Christ the King Church

Hi brothers and sisters in Christ,

This Thursday, Sept. 3rd, we will have volleyball at Christ The King's school gym. So please make plans to come to Christ the King and not St. Ephrem's this Thursday! We will be celebrating Emmaus birthdays for July, Aug, and Sept. So there will be pizza and cake.

This is a great opportunity for us to invite a friend to join us or co-worker or anyone you might have recently met and the Lord put in your heart to invite! :)

Volleyball nights are so much fun and a great opportunity to evangelize others to Christ by getting to know all of us in a fun atmosphere.

The address is :
Christ the King Catholic Church
742 Arlington Rd NJacksonville, FL 32211

We will meet in front of the gym for the Holy Rosary at 7pm and volleyball will start about 7:30pm.

We look forward to seeing you this Thursday!

In Christ,
The Emmaus Core Team (Elizabeth, Joe, Jeff, Sean, Jennifer & Peggy)

P.S. If you have any question about the location please call me or email me back, cell phone 904-962-0057.

Facing the Giants - Movie Night

This Tuesday Movie night we will be watching Facing the Giants. It is a movie about football and faith. We will start the movie at 7:30pm. Call me at 307-0824 if you need directions.

Synopsis: This inspirational drama from award-winning producers Alex and Stephen Kendrick combines faith and football in the tale of high school coach Grant Taylor (Alex Kendrick), who rises above failure to create a winning spirit on the field. Taylor faces a losing team, a failing marriage and the possibility of being fired. At the end of his rope, he puts his life in God's hands and, in doing so, finds a stronger purpose and, ultimately, salvation.

In Christ, Sean - john6bb@yahoo.com
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