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
Archbishop John Wester of Santa Fe, New Mexico, says the choice of Nihon Hidankyo serves as a much-needed reminder of the perils of nuclear war. [...]
Ceasing to attend to the inner theater and looking instead at the Christian story of death would place Christians where they belong: in the open before their God, unshielded, mortal, living creatures among others, sharing with those others a death that extinguishes them and about which they can say, in the words of Leon Wieseltier, “This is not all there is, but this is all there is of this.” [...]
Addressing participants in a Vatican Apostolic Library conference, Pope Francis emphasised the role of libraries as guardians of cultural heritage, urging librarians to foster peace, openness, and human connection in addressing global challenges like inequality, conflict, and 'cancel culture'. [...]
The annual Deacon Formation Retreat is a yearly highlight for the Diaconate community in the Diocese of Parramatta. The retreat was organised by Deacon George Bryan, the Director of Spiritual Formation for Deacons and is an integral part of the formation program for Deacons in the Diocese. [...]
One thousand days from the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Pope Francis sends a letter to express solidarity with all Ukrainians, along with his hopes and prayers for peace. [...]
Many who worked with Ms Chiara Porro during her four-and-a-half-year term as Australian Ambassador to the Holy See can speak only of her kindness and warm smile; a woman with innumerable interests and great enthusiasm. [...]
Parramatta’s diocesan pastoral plan is an example of how churches and dioceses are working to become more synodal. [...]
For the first time since 2022, the Nigerian Catholic community came together for a family day out to enjoy cultural food, language and music and family-friendly games in the heart of Western Sydney Parklands. [...]
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