Welcome
We are a part of the Catholic Diocese of Parramatta in Western Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. If you are new to the Emu Plains area and would like to become a part of our Parish community, we look forward to meeting you at Mass, or please feel free to contact us at any time.
Weekly Mass Times & Reconciliation
Mass Times
WEEKDAY MASSES
Weekday Masses Tuesday 6.00pm
Wednesday, Thursday Friday at 9.00am
Adoration
Thursday 8:30am (prior to Mass). Benediction last Thursday of the month.
Healing Service Mass on First Fridays of the Month
WEEKEND MASSES
Saturday Vigil Mass 6.00pm
Sunday 8.00am and 9.30am
RECONCILIATION
5.00pm Saturday or by appointment
Diocesan News
News & Events Weekly Update News and Events across the Diocese of Parramatta and beyond [...]
Faced with limited communication and government restrictions, Laos’ Catholic community is resilient, driven by local clergy and dedicated laypeople. The head of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Laos and Cambodia calls this steadfast faith a “small miracle.” [...]
The construction of Good Shepherd Plumpton reached a significant milestone, as the first prefabricated elements were crane lifted into position on site, to the amazement of neighbouring Good Shepherd Primary students. [...]
This November, the Diocese of Parramatta joins Catholics around the world in a powerful show of solidarity for persecuted Christians as part of Red November, an international initiative organised by Aid to the Church in Need (ACN). [...]
Earlier this month, at the site of St. Peter’s martyrdom in Rome, participants in the second session of the synodal assembly joined Pope Francis to pray for Christian unity, offering an ecumenical prayer asking to “remove divisions between Christians so they can proclaim the Gospel together.” [...]
Pope Francis urges all nuns and priests to appreciate the many graces they enjoy as part of religious communities, as he meets with the Augustinian Sisters of Talavera de la Reina in Spain. [...]
On 30 October 2024, parish staff from the Mountains and Western Deaneries gathered for the largest Deanery Cluster Meeting held this year to exchange ideas, connect and focus on creating sustainable growth within their communities. [...]
When Menard Gaspi looks back at his long journey to becoming a priest – which will end on Thursday, 21 November when he is ordained at St Patrick’s Cathedral, in Parramatta – there are two things that have kept him going. One of them was prayer, and the other was the love and support of his family. “Whenever I took time to pray and just to be silent and to reflect on my journey, it puts all the trials and difficulties into context,” he says, adding that in those difficult times his family also gave him the stability and love that he needed. “Their love and concern and support for me has given me this space to be uncomfortable. […] [...]
Bulletins
Sacramental Program Notice
Term 1: Sacrament of ReconciliationTerm 2: Sacrament of First EucharistTerm 3: Sacrament of Confirmation
Blessing Weekend: Sunday 10th/11th August – families to attend one of the weekend Masses – Sat 6pm Vigil, Sunday 8.00am or 9.30am. Father Michael will invite the children to come forward with their application form to receive a blessing.
Session 1: Wednesday 14th August at 7pm.
Session 2: Wednesday 21st August at 7 pm
Session 3: Wednesday 28thAugust at 7pm
Session 4: Wednesday 4th September at 7pm
Mini Retreat – Saturday 7th September 4-7pm (Just for kids)
Rehearsal /Recap – Wed 11th September at 7pm.
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION: WEDNESDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER at 7pm.
Term 4: Baptism for Primary School Children
Information Night: Wednesday 16th October at 7.30pm (Parents only)
Blessing Weekend: Sunday 20th October at 9.30am – families to attend 9.30amMass. Father Michael will invite the children to come forward with their application form and to receive a blessing.
Session 1: Wednesday 23rd October at 7pm
Session 2: Wednesday 30th October at 7pm
Session 3: Wednesday 6th November at 7pm
Recap/rehearsal: Wednesday 13th November at 7pm
Sacrament of Baptism: Saturday 16th November at 2pm
Local Catholic School
Our Lady of the Way Primary is a Catholic primary school located at the foot of the Blue Mountains near the picturesque Nepean River.
Our Lady of the Way Primary holds a strong belief that, by working in partnership and harmony with parents and parish, the children will benefit greatly. Whether you are a new family or have been a part of this community for many years, Our Lady of the Way Primary believes your involvement with the school will be most rewarding.
The school has a proud tradition of providing a high quality Catholic education in a happy and safe environment, with staff committed to the ongoing maintenance and enhancement of the school's faith and learning community.
Parish Events
Please note that we do not have Mass on Mondays.
Contact
Address:
15 Troy Street (PO Box 27)
Emu Plains NSW 2750
Phone:
(02) 4735 1041
Parish Office Hours:
Tuesday-Friday, 9:00am to 3:00pm
Email Address:
[email protected]
Fr Michael Gathuku
Parish Priest
Deacon: Batsirai Maringehosi
Joanne Hamilton
Parish Office Administrator
Cate Kensey
Sacramental Coordinator
Michele Norbury
Finance