This Thurs., 7/9 -- Apostolic Succession

Hey guys,


This Thursday we will have Gerald Lamb leading us in a discussion about apostolic succession.  What exactly is apostolic succession? Why is it important?  Come and get answers to these questions and bring questions of your own!  We will meet, as usual, in the Parish Family Center/Gym, Room 2A at 7pm (6:30 for Rosary if you'd like to join us).  We look forward to seeing you all, and have a great rest-of-the-week!


In JMJ,


The Emmaus Core Team

4th of July in St. Augustine!

**Parking Update!**
Hey guys, parking at the Mission Nombre de Dios/Shrine of Our Lady of la Leche will be "up to $10" (by Florida Living History).  Parking is free in city-owned lots or on-street, so if you want to find free parking near the Shrine and meet us there, that would work too.  If you want to carpool from Jax to share the cost of parking, let Mike or I know.


Russ: (352) 359-0629
Mike: (904) 755-8820


PS- If you can't make it at 3pm and would still like to join us, give Mike or I a call and see where we're at.



Hey everyone,




This Saturday, to celebrate the 4th of July, we will be heading down to St. Augustine.  Let's meet in the parking lot of the Mission Nombre de Dios at 3pm (near the Shrine Shop/pond).  There may be a fee to park; we'll let you know.  Unfortunately, the Shrine Shop will be closed, but we can still walk around the grounds.  Then we can check out St. Augustine, St. George Street, etc. for a bit and find somewhere to grab dinner.  There is a 2-hr concert at the Plaza de la Constitucion (by the Cathedral) at 6pm and fireworks begin at 9:30pm.  So come on out and join us as we remember the independence we won from Britain and celebrate the freedom we enjoy (which is a gift from God)!  See you Saturday!




Mission Nombre de Dios
101 San Marco Ave
St. Augustine, FL




God Bless,




The Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus This Thursday, June 18, Confession and Mass

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

This Thursday, June 18, we will be having Confession and Mass with our spiritual director Fr Ed Murphy. We will be at Assumption Catholic Church and Confession and Rosary will start at 6:15pm and Mass at 6:45pm. We will more then likely be going out to dinner afterwards. 

We Hope to see you there and feel free to bring a friend.

Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus This Thursday, June 13, Bike Ride

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

This Saturday, June 13, we will be going on a bike ride again. It'll be at the Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail and we do as much of the trail that the group is willing to do. The Rail Trail is very scenic, the pathway is paved, and has always proven to be a very enjoyable ride. The address is 1800 Imeson Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32220. It will be hot, so please bring plenty of water. 

Hope to see you there,

Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus this Thurs., 6/4 -- The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Hello dear brothers and sisters in Christ,


This Thurs. we will have our good friend Gerald Lamb speaking with us about the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit and their related virtues.  Gerald has a Masters in Theology from Franciscan University at Steubenville, so this should be a great discussion!  Come on out and join us at Assumption in the Parish Family Center/Gym in Room 2A (upstairs) at 7pm.  You are also welcome to join us at 6:30pm to pray the Rosary.  We look forward to seeing you then!


God Bless,


The Emmaus Core Team

Mon., 5/25 -- Memorial Day Beach Bash!

Hey everyone,

It’s time for more beach fun at our annual Memorial Day Beach Bash!  We will be meeting at Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park in Mayport on Memorial Day, Monday 5/25, at 12pm.  It costs $3 per car (up to 6 people) to get in the park.  Once you get in the park, go to parking lots 6 & 7 (near the lifeguard station).  We will have a grille set up from 12-2pm at the old pavilion/concession stand on the left as you head towards the beach.  Please bring some food to share for lunch, such as hamburgers/buns, hot dogs/buns, fruit, chips, cookies, drinks, etc.  Also, bring some fun beach stuff, like soccer ball, frisbee, football, skim/boogie boards, towel, sunscreen, etc.  I will have my volleyball set, so don't forget your "A" game! :)  Feel free to invite a friend.  Social events are a great way to introduce someone to our young adult community.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Hanna Park Address:
500 Wonderwood Dr.
Atlantic Beach, FL



God Bless,

The Emmaus Core Team

PS- If you have any questions, call Russ at (352) 359-0629 or Mike at (904) 755-8820.

Emmaus This Thursday, May 21, Confession and Mass

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

This Thursday, May 21, we will be having Confession and Mass with out spiritual director, Father Ed Murphy at Assumption Catholic Church. Confession and Rosary will start at 6:15pm and Mass at 6:45pm. More then likely we will be going out to dinner afterwards.

Looking forward to seeing you there and feel free to bring a friend,

Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus This Friday, May 15, Jacksonville Suns Baseball Game

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

For Emmaus this Friday, May 15, we will be attending a Jacksonville Suns baseball game. That night they will be playing against Pensacola and it is also Friday Family Fireworks night as well. For those who wish to car pool and save some money on parking, we will be meeting at Assumption at 5:45pm and leaving promptly at 6pm. We will be meeting in front of the Box Office at 6:30pm and purchasing our tickets then. Tickets will cost $12.50 and parking will cost a minimum of $7 per car. Game time is at 7:05pm.

We look forward to seeing you there,

Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus this Thurs., 5/7 -- Mystagogia and Pentecost

Hey guys,


This Thursday we will have Deacon Corky coming to speak with us about Mystagogia and Pentecost.  What is Mystagogia?  What happens at Pentecost?  Come on out this Thursday and see!  We will be meeting in the Parish Family Center/Gym, Room 2A (upstairs), at 7pm.  You are welcome to join us for Rosary at 6:30pm if you can make it.  We look forward to seeing you then!


In JMJ,


The Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus This Thursday, May 2, Cinco de Mayo at St Augustine Beach Pier

Brothers and Sisters,

This Saturday, May 2, we'll be having our annual Cinco de Mayo beach event at the St Augustine Beach Pier and Pavilion. We will be meeting at 11:30am at the pavilion. As usual, we will have a grill and hotdogs provided, please feel free to bring a side item with you. This has always been a great, family friendly event. The St Augustine Beach Pier is located at 350 A1A Beach BLVD.

Hope to see you there,

Emmaus Core Team

Young Adult Day of Reflection this Sat., 4/25

Hello brothers and sisters in Christ,




We hope you are having a joyful Easter season!  This Saturday, 4/25, the Diocese is having a Young Adult Day of Reflection at St. Luke's in Middleburg.  We as Emmaus will be attending the event.  Here is a portion of the email from Mike Sylvester, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry:

"I wanted to send you a quick email to let you know about an upcoming event for Young Adults sponsored by the Diocese.  On April 25^th we will host the first Young Adult Day of Reflection at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Middleburg, FL. Fr. Jeffery Kirby, S.T.L., from the Diocese of Charleston, SC will be our presenter for the day.  Our day will be a mix of presentations by Fr. Kirby along with discussions amongst other young adults.  Our day is called, “Lord, Teach Us to Pray,” and will be focused on how we communicate – not just with our words – with God by our lives.

 

The cost for the day is $15 and that includes lunch and a copy of Fr. Kirby’s book. My hope is that you will be able to join us on the 25th. Young Adults can register at www.dosafl.com/yaday"

You can pay at the door if you prefer (my guess is cash only), but please register online so Mike can get a head count for lunch.  We look forward to seeing you there!

St. Luke's Catholic Church

1606 Blanding Blvd

Middleburg, FL

God Bless,

Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus This Thursday, April 16, Women's Help Center Gala

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

This Thursday, April 16, we will once again be helping out with the Women's Help Center Gala at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront in downtown Jacksonville. We will be helping to check people in and also escorting the VIP's to a private reception prior to the Gala. Former vice presidential candidate Senator Rick Santorum and Bishop Estevez will be speaking at this years event. Thank you to those who signed up to help this year. It won't disappoint. For those who did sign up, we do ask that you show up by 5:30pm. Thanks to those who did let me know you'll show up not to long there after. As mentioned before, please wear a white shirt and black bottoms, please look professional (no t-shirts and so forth). We do have a table reserved for us and dinner will be provided as well. We might have another Catholic group helping us out this year, so if you didn't originally sign up with me earlier, there may not be a seat for you for dinner.

Hyatt Regency Riverfront

225 East Coastline Drive,

Jacksonville, FL 32202

Parking information will soon follow.

Looking forward to seeing you there,

Emmaus Core Team

4/12/15: Divine Mercy Sunday and Basketball

Hello friends,

This Sunday is Divine Mercy Sunday and we will be joining Assumption parish for a special celebration. Confession will be available starting at 2pm and the Divine Mercy Chaplet will be sung at 3pm. After the Chaplet we have reserved the gym for some basketball fun. Come and join us (don't forget a change of clothes!). We look forward to continuing to celebrate the Easter season with you as we remember our Lord's great mercy and love for us! See you then!

God Bless,

The Emmaus Core Team

 

Holy Thursday Mass, 4/2, and The Triduum

Hello brothers and sisters in Christ,

 

This Thursday for Emmaus we will be meeting at St. Paul's Riverside at 6pm to start the Triduum with Holy Thursday Mass.  We hope you will join us!  Let's sit together on the front right in the church.  As we continue in the Triduum, we will be going to Immaculate Conception for Good Friday services and to Assumption for Easter Vigil.  See details below.

Good Friday at Immaculate Conception:

Confessions 11:00 a.m. to 3 p.m.Liturgy of the Lord's Passion 12:00 p.m.Seven Last Words of Christ 1:00 p.m.Stations of the Cross 2:00 p.m.Chaplet of Divine Mercy 3:00 p.m.

Easter Vigil at Assumption will be at 8:00pm (Mass will last approx. 2hrs. with baptizing of the catechumens and confirmation of candidates).  There will be a reception following in Kohl's Hall.  Let's try and get there around 7:30pm and sit together towards the back of the front-left section.

God Bless,

 

The Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus this Saturday, March 28, Bike Ride at the Rail Trail

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Once again, it's time for the ever popular bike ride at the Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail. We will be meeting at Jacksonville end of the rail trail, 1800 Imeson Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32220, at 1pm. We will go as long as the group wishes to go. It is just about 30 miles round trip, which can be accomplished in a reasonable amount of time. It will be a great opportunity to dust off your bikes and have a really enjoyable afternoon. Please remember to bring plenty of water, to check your bikes to make sure they are in proper working order prior to leaving, and be prepared for an enjoyable afternoon.

Look forward to seeing you there,

Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus this Thursday, March 19, Mass at St Joe's

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

If you were able to make it to the Eucharistic Congress this past weekend, what a very wonderful, enriching and Christ filled weekend had by all. This Thursday, March 19, we will be joining St Joseph's Catholic Church for Mass at 5:30pm at the Historic Church. It will be a great opportunity to continue the great weekend with the celebration of the Eucharist.  St Joseph's Historic Church is located at 4214 Loretto Rd, Jax, FL 32223. We will also be going out to dinner at a restaurant near by too.

Also, it's that time of year for the annual Women's Help Center Gala on April 16 starting at 5:30pm at the Hyatt Regengy Riverfront . This year they will be having both Bishop Estevez and Senator Rick Santorum speaking at the event. It has been a tradition for us to volunteer at the event. We will be helping checking people in, amongst a few other things as needed. If you are able to help us out, please let me know ASAP either at michael.toloczko@yahoo.com or (904) 755-8820.

Emmaus Core Team

Eucharistic Congress 2015

Hello all,

As our activity this weekend we will be attending the Eucharistic Congress at the Prime Osborn Convention Center.  The schedule is as follows:

Friday, 3/13:

5:30pm -- Doors open

6:30pm -- Keynote Address by Dr. Scott Hahn

7:30pm -- Living Stations of the Cross with Comunita Cenacolo

9:00pm -- Young Adult Track begins

Note:

6pm - 8am:  Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament through the night

8:30pm - 10:30pm:  Confession is available

Saturday, 3/14:

7:00am -- Doors open

8:00am -- Procession of Banners

9:00am -- Keynote Address by Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York

10:00am -- Mass

12:30pm -- Tracks begin

4:00pm -- Closing Celebration

Note:

11:30am - 4pm:  Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

11:30am - 4pm:  Confession available.

You should probably try to get there as early as possible Friday night due to parking.  The plan for Saturday is to get there for the 9am address by Cardinal Dolan, but come as early as you like.  Let's try to sit together towards the back-right of the front section.

Prime Osborn Convention Center

1000 Water Street

Jacksonville, FL  32204

We look forward to seeing you there!

God Bless,

The Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus this Thurs., 3/5 -- Fr. Jose - "Would you like to see your names written in Heaven?"

Hello everyone,

This Thursday at Emmaus we will have Fr. Jose, the new priest at Assumption, speaking with us.  The title of his talk is "Would you like to see your names written in Heaven?" and it will be about witnessing to Jesus in our day and age (evangelization).  So come on out and help us give Fr. Jose a warm welcome to Emmaus and to Assumption!  We will be meeting in the Parish Family Center/Gym upstairs in Room 2A at 7pm with Rosary a half-hour before if you want to join us.  We look forward to seeing you then!

God Bless,

The Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus This Saturday, February 28, Pro Life Witness at Abortion Mill

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

This Saturday, February 28, we will be joining the 40 Days For Life in front of the abortion mill on University BLVD (4131 University BLVD S) from 8am to 10am. This is the time on Saturdays is when they actually perform abortions and will be a perfect time to have a great young adult presence in front of the abortion mill. You being there might actually help an expecting mother to change her mind and help her choose life. Having a great young adult crowd can be a great witness to life and can help tell the community that we will be the generation that ends abortion. Will you be a witness to our faith and to the culture of life? You do not have to spend the whole 2 hours there, but do recommend spending at least 1 hour. Parking can be found behind the Women's Help Center- a Pro Life facility (4209 University BLVD S, Jacksonville, FL 32216) and at the doctors office immediately behind it. Signs will be provided. Bringing a Rosary is suggested.

Hope to see you there and please bring a friend,

Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus Mass this WED., 2/18 -- Ash Wednesday

Hello brothers and sisters,

This Wed. we will be joining Assumption Parish for Ash Wednesday Mass at 7pm.  Let's sit together in the front left section of the church.  You might want to get there a little early if possible as the parking lot does fill up.

Also, starting this Friday Assumption will have Stations of the Cross at 7pm followed by Benediction.  We invite you to join in this Lenten devotion.

Lastly, Assumption's parish mission will be from Mon., 2/23 to Wed., 2/25 at 7pm.  The speaker for the mission will be Fr. Luke Fletcher, CFR.  Fr. Luke will also preach at all Masses this weekend.  Please come to as many of the evenings as you can (or all!).  Confession will be available Tuesday night after the presentation.

See you all this Wed.!

God Bless,

The Emmaus Core Team