This week's events for Emmaus (11/29 - 12/5)

Hi Emmaus! I hope you all had a most blessed Thanksgiving!

Here are this week's events for Emmaus:

Our regular Monday Night Bible Study is cancelled for this week. Stay tuned for when it will start up again!

Friday (12/4) 7:30pm: Night Fever! In case you missed it earlier in the month, it is happening again! Join other Young Adults from around the diocese for a night of adoration and evangelization at the Cathedral Basilica in St Augustine! Mass at 7:30pm followed by confession, prayer, music and adoration concluding with Night Prayer at 9:45. More info can be found here: https://nightfever.org/us/location/usa/gainesville/ or on the Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1647215488870876/

Keep an eye on this email for any updates on December's events!

In Christ,

Emmaus Core Team

Save the Date! Emmaus Christmas Party December 13th!

The Annual Emmaus Christmas party will be held on December 13th from 5pm to 9pm.

The Wilcoxes have graciously agreed to host us again this year! More details are in the evite: http://evite.me/6sJjqcQBWB.

Hope to see everyone there!

In Christ,

Emmaus Core Team

This week's events for Emmaus (11/16 - 11/22)

Hi everyone! I hope you are having a blessed Sunday!

Here are this week's events for Emmaus:

Monday (11/16) 7pm: Our Lectio Divina Bible Study continues! Kingsley and Katty Ebare host us in a meditation on the Sunday readings. Email kattyleidypaulino@gmail.com for more info and directions.

Thursday (11/19) 6pm: Mass and Fellowship with Father Ed Murphy at Immaculate Conception. Confession starts 6pm, followed by Mass at 6:30. Dinner and social in the parish hall afterwards.

Friday (11/20) 7pm: Night Fever! Join other Young Adults from around the diocese for a night of adoration and evangelization at the Cathedral Basilica in St Augustine! Mass at 7pm followed by confession, prayer, music and adoration concluding with Night Prayer at 9:45. Several religious from various communities will be joining us and helping with liturgy and street evangelization! More info can be found here: https://nightfever.org/us/location/usa/gainesville/

Saturday (11/21): Fiat Fest at Assumption Catholic Church and Bishop Kenney! This is an all day festival/discernment day about religious life! Religious from a host of communities such as the Sisters of Life, CFRs, Dominican Sisters of Mary Mother of the Eucharist and more will be there! You can register and find more info on this website: http://www.dosafl.com/fiat/

In Christ,

Emmaus Core Team

This week's events for Emmaus (11/8 - 11/14)

Here are this week's events for Emmaus:

Thursday November 12: Movie Night at 7pm! We will be watching a movie on the life of St Josemaria Escriva, the founder of Opus Dei called "There Be Dragons." Popcorn provided! Contact Paul at giapaul_91@yahoo.com for the address and directions.

Sunday November 15: Mass, Rosary and Hike! Join us for 10 am mass at Assumption, Then we will lead the rosary on the lawn of the church-we would love a big turnout for the rosary so spread the word and invite your friends! Then we will be hiking at Julington and Durbin Creek Preserve.

In Christ,

Emmaus Core Team

Upcoming events for November!

You can view our upcoming events for November with this link here. As you can see, a lot is planned for this month!

Keep an eye on the Facebook group or this email: we will let you know of any updates or changes.

In Christ,

Emmaus Core Team

Young Adult Veneration Hour with St. Maria Goretti Wednesday 9-10pm, at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception

Hi all,

During St. Maria Goretti's visit to Jacksonville, there will be a veneration hour for Young Adults from 9-10pm tomorrow. Fr. Joseph Kuhlman will give a reflection on purity and mercy in light of St. Maria's life and martyrdom. Hymns and chants will be sung throughout by the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception's Young Adult Latin Mass Choir.

Please join us for this night of beauty and praise to God for the gift of St. Maria's example of courage, purity and mercy!

In Christ,

Emmaus Core Team

This Week's Events for Emmaus

Hello all, I hope you are having a blessed Sunday!

Here are the events for this upcoming week:

Monday 7pm Lectio Divina Bible Study: Join us for our Monday Bible Studies on the Sunday Readings! Contact Katty Ebare at kattyleidypaulino@gmail.com for driving directions or any questions.

Sunday 6pm All Saints' Day Costume Party: The Lang family is hosting an All Saints' Day party! Come dressed as your favorite Saint or Blessed, and bring a dish to share! More information is on the evite linked here. Please respond to the evite if you are planning on coming!

In Christ,

Emmaus Core Team

This week's events for Emmaus (10/18-10/24)

Hi Everyone!

Here are the events for this week:

Monday 7pm Lectio Divina Bible Study: Join us for our Monday Bible Studies on the Sunday Readings! Contact Katty Ebare at kattyleidypaulino@gmail.com for driving directions or any questions.

Thursday 6-7pm 40 Days for Life: Thursday evening we will be participating in the 40 Days for Life outside of A Woman's Choice. Contact Jacinta at Jacinta.Robin@gmail.com for more information!

Saturday 6pm Amazing Grace Crop Maze: Join Emmaus and other young adults in the Diocese for a fun evening at the Amazing Grace Crop Maze! See the flyer linked here for more information.

In Christ,

Emmaus Core Team

This week's events for Emmaus: Bible Study and Mass / Dinner!

Hi Everyone!

Here are this week's events for Emmaus:

Monday 7pm Lectio Divina Bible Study: Last Monday we had our first Lectio Divina Bible Study, and it was a wonderful, prayerful experience! The bible study is hosted by Katty and Kingsley Ebare. Please contact them at kattyleidypaulino@gmail.com for driving directions or any questions. Hope to see you there!

Thursday 6:30pm Mass and a Meal: Join us for a special Emmaus Mass on Thursday at Assumption! After Mass, we will be heading to Jordan Hall for dinner and fellowship! See this flyer for more information.

I hope you all have a blessed week!

In Christ,
Emmaus Core Team

October Calendar of Events and Bible Study TONIGHT!

Hey all!

Here is an updated October calendar of events we have planned. We have lots of great stuff in the works!

Also, our first Monday night Lectio Divina bible study starts TONIGHT at 7pm! Katty and Kingsley Ebare are hosting a study on Sunday's readings. Come join us!

Contact kattyleidypaulino@gmail.com for directions and if you have any questions. Hope to see you there!

In Christ,
Emmaus Core Team

Diocese-wide Kickball Tournament on October 10th

Hey Everyone!

The diocese is holding their second annual kickball tournament on October 10th! We represented Emmaus last year and I would love to do it again! So far we have 5 signed up, we need 5 more to make our team 10 per their requirements! 

Please message Patrick Vavrin on Facebook or email him at patrick.vavrin@gmail.com if you are interested. The deadline is fast approaching, so please let him know by September 29th if you would like to go!

In Christ,
Emmaus Core Team

This Friday: PB&Jesus

Hello friends!

Some of our fellow young adults in the diocese are putting together an awesome event called "PB&Jesus". On Friday, September 18th, from 6-9pm, we will be making sandwiches for the homeless. More information is in the flyer linked here.

In addition, Emily Gehret is also helping distribute sandwiches Saturday morning. If you are interested in helping out Saturday morning, or if you want more information about the event Friday, contact Emily Gehret at emilygehret@gmail.com.

Hope to see you there!

Emmaus Core Team

New Emmaus Core Team!

Please welcome the new Emmaus Core Team:
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(From left to right )

Patrick Vavrin is a native to Houston, Texas, but he has been a resident of Jacksonville for nearly a decade. He loves spending time with family, especially his niece and nephews, and with friends - whether by playing board games, relaxing or going bowling. He adores the Catholic Church because of Adoration and Confession, because of Christ’s presence in the Eucharist, and also because no matter where one goes for mass church members are always on the same page because the readings are always the same. He believes that Emmaus is an important place for young adults managing the struggles of day to day life. He says this group is a much needed reminder of God’s Love. He says when people go to this group they see Jesus.

Emily Gehret is a Jacksonville native and has been a member of Emmaus since 2013. She recently graduated as a Physician Assistant and works in Pediatrics. She loves the outdoors, drawing and painting, and curling up with a good book and a cup of hot tea. Her favorite color is turquoise. Her favorite saints include St Therese, St John Bosco, and St Gianna. She loves being Catholic for many reasons, but mostly because of the beautiful gifts of the Eucharist, Reconciliation and devotion to Our Lady. Her hope for Emmaus is that the group will become a close community that fosters service, prayer, and fun!

Paul Giacchetto grew up in Jacksonville and has visited many places in the United States being a child of a military family. He graduated from Florida Tech down in Melbourne studying Software Engineering, and is currently working for CACI as a computer programmer. His favorite color is green. He enjoys camping, hiking, reading spiritual books, and playing an array of video games. His favorite vacation spot is Rome and the Vatican, especially the beauty of St. Peter's Basilica. His favorite saints are St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Augustine, and his patron saint is St. Paul. He loves being Catholic for the truth found in the Church, because of its rich history and tradition, and for the Eucharist and sacraments provided by the Church. He hopes that as Emmaus grows it can become a great resource for our community for fellowship and growth in the Catholic faith.

Jacinta Robin grew up in Jacksonville and completed her associates in biology at Florida State College at Jacksonville. She enjoys crafts, networking, and spending time with friends and family. Her favorite color is magenta. Her favorite vacation spot is Orlando. Her patron saints are St. Therese the Little Flower, St. Catherine of Siena, and St. Anthony of Padua. She loves the Catholic Church because of its infallible truth, and because of the sacraments, primarily the Holy Eucharist. She believes a group like Emmaus will encourage believers to feel comfortable “walking the walk” of the Catholic faith in everyday life.

New Core Team Forming!

Hey everyone,


Emmaus events will temporarily pause while a new Core Team is forming.  Stay tuned for activities in the near future, and please keep the new Core Team in your prayers!


God Bless!

Emmaus This Thursday, July 23, Adoration and Dinner

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

This Thursday, July 23, we will be joining up at Assumption for Adoration at 6:30pm and are planning on spending an hour face to face with Jesus. Afterwards we are planning on going somewhere for dinner. 

Hope to see you there,

Emmaus Core Team

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