Mass at 6:45pm Thursday at Emmaus

Come join us for Confession and Mass this Thursday at Assumption Catholic Church. Confessions will run from 6:15pm-6:45pm, and Mass will start at 6:45pm. Bring your appetite for fellowship and dinner after Mass. If you can't make it for Mass, come join us afterwards for fellowship! Hope to see you there for the Sacramental combo!

The Emmaus Core Team

Fr. Zheler at Emmaus this Thursday!

Hello dear brothers and sisters,

This Thursday at Emmaus, Fr. Zheler will be our guest speaker and facilitator for our discussion on the topic of Vocation - in this case more of the focus will be more on marriage, but he/we will also touch on Priestly and Religious Vocations and the Universal Call to Holiness as well. So bring a friend and don't miss out on "family night" with your Emmaus family :) God loves YOU and so do we!

with love,

Liz, Russ, Sean, Jennifer


To maintain a joyful family requires much from both the parents and the children. Each member of the family has to become, in a special way, the servant of the others. John Paul II the Great

Tues: Fatima 13th Day Movie night

I will be showing the recently released movie about the Apparition of Mary in Fatima called The 13th Day:The True Story of Fatima this Tuesday in commemoration of the event on May 13th. If you are interested in coming to watch the movie please let me know, john6bb@yahoo.com . I will start the movie at 7:30pm.

Synopsis: This moving drama relates the true story of three Portuguese children who were reportedly visited by Our Lady in 1917. The cousins received visitations for five months, during which they were told of upcoming world events and asked to pray for peace. Although they were threatened with torture, the pious children never abandoned their prayers and shared their story with thousands of believers, who witnessed the promised Miracle of the Sun.

In Christ, Sean

Directions:

From St. Augustine or 95 south: Take the Southside Blvd. Exit 340, get on Southside blvd going south towards the Avenues Mall , make a U-turn at the first light (Square Lake Blvd.) to head north on Southside to Paradise Island Apartments. Turn right at the next light, which is Pardise Island. Go almost to the very back of the complex and turn left at a sign called "The Perserves". If you go to far you will dead end. Keep going, going over three speed bumps. After the third speed bump take a right at the next street. Go past the garbage cans and the mailboxes. I am in building 50. Apt 5004. Look for the Emmaus signs.

From 95 north: Take the Baymeadows rd. exit, go until you reach Southside blvd. Turn right onto Southside Blvd. going south towards the Avenues Mall , make a U-turn at the first light (Square Lake Blvd.) to head north on Southside to Paradise Island. Turn right at the next light, which is Pardise Island Apartments. Go almost to the very back of the complex and turn left at a sign called "The Perserves". If you go to far you will dead end. Keep going, going over three speed bumps. After the third speed bump take a right at the next street. Go past the garbage cans and the mailboxes. I am in building 50. Apt 5004. Look for the Emmaus signs.

Thurs, Fri, Sat- Holy Week

Hello dear brothers and sisters!
We will not meet this Thursday at St. Ephrem's but instead please join us this Triduum (Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday together).

Holy Thursday - The celebration of the Last Supper, the Institution of the Eucharist/First Mass, and the Institution of the Priesthood

4/1/10 - 6:00PM - at Christ the King.
Christ the King
742 Arlington Road North, Jacksonville, FL 32211

We decided to change the "official" location for us to attend Holy Thursday Mass from Assumption to Christ the King because our good Emmaus friend, Adam Kersch, will be officially recognized as they will announce his acceptance as a seminarian for our diocese and we want to be there to support him! Praise God! Adam, you and your vocation are in our prayers. Please continue to pray for us on your journey as well! How cool (and appropriate) for this to be announced during the Mass that celebrates the institution of the Priesthood.

Good Friday - The Memorial of the Death of our Lord

4/2/10 Noon ~3PM @ Immaculate Conception Parish
Immaculate Conception
121 East Duval StreetJacksonville, FL 32202

The Memorial of the Death of our Lord:
Confession, Stations of the Cross, Communion Service, Veneration of the Cross, Reflections on the 7 Last Words of Christ, Divine Mercy Chaplet

Holy Saturday - The Easter Vigil Mass:

4/3/10 8PM @ The Cathedral in St. Augustine
The Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine
38 Cathedral Place St Augustine, FL 32084

The Easter Vigil Mass:
The Easter Celebration begins at this Mass! We all process in with candles and listen to the scripture readings that tell the story of salvation history. Brand new "baby" Catholics will join us for the first time at the table of the Lord as they receive the sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation (candidates) and some also baptism (catechumens).

Because parking is always a challenge in downtown St. Augustine, carpooling and getting there early are highly recommended. Likely there will also be a group outing for a late night breakfast (as we also "break" our Lenten "fasts") somewhere local and celebrate His Resurrection! If you will be out of town visiting family for Easter or are unable to join us for any reason, on behalf of Emmaus, we wish you a most blessed and joyous Holy Week and Easter.

with love,
Sean, Liz, and Jennifer

Ice Skating and Cracker Barrel

This Saturday night let's enjoy the winter and go ice skating. At 6:00 meet at the Cracker Barrel off of JTB and 95 for dinner. Then after we are done eating we will head over to the Jacksonville Ice & Sportsplex Ice Rink around 8.

Directions to the Ice Rink: 3605 Philips Highway Jacksonville, FL 32207

Cost: $10 to skate including rentals.

In Christ, Sean

Tues Theology on Tap- Pagan Rock Star turned Christian Solider

This Tuesday is the third and final Theology on Tap featuring Rock Singer and now Christian Sal Solo. Come out and listen to Sal talk about his conversion and his past life in the British rock band Classix Nouveaux . Be there for food, fellowship and fun.

http://www.salsolo.com/Home.html

Address: Mudville Grille 3105 Beach Blvd. Jax Fl 32207 (where Beach Blvd. and Atlantic Beach meet)
Time: 6:30-9pm
Cost: $5

In Christ, Sean Smith

Monday Mardi Gras Movie Night

Hey guys, this Monday I am throwing a Mardi Gras/Movie Night at my apartment. The Party/Movie Night will be at 7:00PM. We will have fun watching someone very funny, Tim Hawkins. We will eat pizza and have fresh baked cookies. E-mail or call me if you are coming. Tim Hawkins is a Christian comedian who just recently performed at the Jan 2010 FOCUS conference. We will watch his DVD called "I'm No Rockstar". Don't watch his stuff on the internet save your laughs for Tuesday.

My new address is 8787 Southside Blvd. Apt 5004. Jax, Fl 32256. I live in the apartment complex Paradise Island. It is near the Avenues Mall and Borders. Call me at 307-0824 or send me an e-mail if you need help getting there. Directions are below. http://www.timhawkins.net/

In Christ,Sean

Tues- Theology on Tap - Bishop Vic

This Tuesday is the second Theology on Tap featuring Bishop Victor Galeone. Come out and listen to the Bishop talk about his time as a missionary in Peru. Be there for food, fellowship and fun.

Address: Mudville Grille 3105 Beach Blvd. Jax Fl 32207 (where Beach Blvd. and Atlantic Beach meet)

Time: 6:30-9pm

Cost: $5

In Christ, Sean Smith

Tues -Theology on Tap - Nickie Dennis

This Tuesday, the 2nd, is Theology on Tap at Mudville Grille. The speaker, Nickie Dennis will be discussing her life in Christ as a nurse. Be there for fellowship, food, and fun.

Address: Mudville Grille 3105 Beach Blvd. Jax, Fl 32207 (where Beach Blvd. and Atlantic Blvd. meet).
Time: 7-9PM
Cost: $ 5

In Christ, Sean

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

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

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.

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

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

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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

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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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

http://emmauscya.blogspot.com/