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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Memorial Day Beach Party Postponed
Hello brothers and sisters,
Our Memorial Day plans are officially
CANCELLED for Mon. due to Tropical Storm Beryl. Beryl will make landfall sometime tonight or very early morning. Sustained winds as of now are 75mph and the eye of the storm is approx. 100 mi. off the coast. All the beaches are closed (Hanna Park has also been cleared of visitors) and Mayor Alvin Brown has declared a state of emergency so we may receive federal funding after the storm. Be safe and keep informed as Tropical Storm Beryl approaches. For more info go to
http://www.actionnewsjax.com/content/topstories/story/Beryl-now-a-Tropical-Storm-and-stronger/kmxsXmWK9kKkRH3WKqPdXg.cspx.
We are planning on having our celebration next Sat., 6/2. God Bless you all!
In JMJ,
Emmaus Core Team
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