Emmaus Catholic Young Adult Ministry: Latin or Tridentine Mass this Thursday

Welcome to Emmaus!

We are an awesome Catholic Young Adult Group ages 20-39, single or married, located in Jacksonville, FL. Keep an eye on the announcements below for meeting times and events! Examples of events are Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, monthly confession and Mass, Theology on Tap, outdoor activities, bible studies, guest speakers, and much much more. If you join the Emmaus Yahoo! Group, find us on Facebook or check this website regularly, you will be able to receive the latest news on what is happening with Emmaus. So if you are looking to grow in your faith, find friendships, and get involved in something that helps spread the Gospel, then get involved with “Emmaus”!

About Us

The Emmaus Catholic Young Adult Group was started in 1996 by Fr. Ducci in Orange Park, FL. The group first met in the Wilcox house, moved to St. Catherine’s, and then due to the group’s growth and mission ultimately to Assumption Catholic Church. We chose the name “Emmaus” because of the passage in the book of Luke 24:13-35. We love this passage because it deals with the Lord opening the eyes of those who are blind to the truth. The two men’s minds are opened to the Truth when Jesus teaches them about Himself starting from the Old Testament to His death on the Cross to His Resurrection. Afterwards the two men recognize who Jesus is when He gives them the Eucharist i.e. His very Body and Blood in Communion. Our group’s mission is to open the hearts and minds of young adults to Jesus in order to live a holy life. We seek to proclaim the Gospel, which includes all of the Church’s Teachings. We do this by having guest speaker’s talk about the faith, Bible studies, Mass and Adoration, worship music, retreats, sports, and more. We believe in building a strong community of Catholic young adults whose goal is to change lives and live lives of holiness for Christ.

"Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?" Luke 24:32.

Sunday, July 5, 2009

Latin or Tridentine Mass this Thursday

Have you experienced the form of Mass that inspired all the Saints from 1969 and prior? Have you ever seen the Mass that was celebrated by countless Popes and Saints prior to 1969? Well this Thursday Emmaus will celebrate the "Latin Mass/Tridentine Mass/Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite" at St. Ephrem's at 7:00pm. This Mass is very unique in its reverence, language, prayer, and much more. I am sure that if you have never been to the Tridentine Mass that you will find this Mass awe inspiring and contemplative. Many never get a chance to see the Mass because it is celebrated early in the morning but not this Thursday. Many priests still celebrate this Mass everyday. Fr. Darius from St. Vincent Hospital knows how to celebrate this Mass and will be coming this Thursday for us.

Don't make excuses not to come this Thursday and fellowship with other young adults and with Christ in the Eucharist. Bring a friend too. Don't worry about not knowing the Latin because I am bringing Missals for everyone which have the english translation in them. I will also be giving a small talk on the history of the Mass and pass out some flyers of frequently asked questions for your interest. After Mass we will go to Ruby Tuesdays off of Hodges to eat. Come and join us.

Be sure to check out our website links under Liturgy for more info on the Latin Mass and other rites of the Church. http://emmauscya.blogspot.com/

God Bless and I hope to see you this Thursday!
In Christ,
Sean and the Emmaus Core Team (David, Jennifer, Peggy, Paul S., Joe)