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.
Emmaus Core Team
Patrick, Emily, Paul, and Jacinta. Please feel free to contact us at emmauscya@gmail.com with any questions, comments, suggestions or concerns.
Emmaus Directions
We are located at:
Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church
121 East Duval Street,
Jacksonville, FL 32202
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Bishop Galeone at Emmaus This Thursday!!!
Hello dear brothers and sisters,I am so thrilled to tell you that we have had a special speaker in the works for a few months and it is finally time! We will be meeting in the Church at St. Ephrems (rosary starts at 7:00 PM with the meeting starting at 7:30) Please invite a friend and be sure to sit together near the front. We are so blessed to have a good and faithful Bishop in Bishop Galeone for just a little longer. I do not have the topic confirmed yet, so I will not presume, but honestly, does it really matter?? It's Bishop Vic! So please come out and support Emmaus and our Bishop.I also humbly ask that you will keep my grandfather and my family in your prayers. Sadly, I will be unable to join you all this Thursday as I will be traveling to Wisconsin for my grandfather's funeral (he just passed away early yesterday morning). My grandfather was able to receive the sacraments and while we will mourn our loss, we do rejoice in his gain. Please pray also that as we unite our suffering with Christ's, He will use it for great things and draw our entire family and beyond closer to Christ, His Church, and each other.As many of you know, my mom works at the Cathedral and Bishop Galeone just happened to be saying Mass on Sunday. Our dear Bishop was so kind and compassionate towards our family, even offering to say Mass this week for my grandfather. We are truly grateful for His kindness and thank all of you in advance for your prayers as well.with love and joy because of our hope,Jennifer
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