Our Lady of the Way

EMU PLAINS PARISH

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

Grateful for the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral

Grateful for the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral [...]

The Tower of Babel

This is the only language which can bridge the misunderstandings and differences among us – and when we are speaking it, we will not be trying to build a tower to impress anyone. [...]

Catholic Diocese of Sandhurst launches new Strategic Mission

Bishop Shane Mackinlay, Bishop of the Diocese of Sandhurst, has promulgated the Strategic Mission and Pastoral Goals which will shape and inspire our ministry and pastoral initiatives in our Diocese over the next four years. [...]

Advent Examen: 1. What do you say?

St Ignatius of Loyola, in his Spiritual Exercises, encouraged a form of prayerful reflection on our experiences and feelings, known as the Examen, as a way of discovering how God is at work in our lives. Thinking Faith invites you to let this Ignatian way of praying guide you in this season of preparation, as we undertake an Advent Examen. [...]

Another Catholic in the White House

What might J. D. Vance’s ascendency to the vice presidency tell us about American Catholicism, and how should Catholics understand this shift in the likely public perception of the faith? How do liberal and conservative Catholics reconcile their faith and their politics? [...]

The moment Charles Hyson knew he wanted to become a deacon

Charles says once he is ordained a deacon he hopes to continue to develop and grow deeper in his spiritual formation, to be more and more attentive and aware of the needs of the parish and the people he serves.  [...]

Pope Francis’ Argentina: Lessons for the global church from the pope’s homeland

As archbishop of Buenos Aires during Argentina’s recession (1998–2001) and subsequent depression, Jorge Mario Bergoglio worked to increase the church’s presence in the slums, moving priests into the neighborhoods in groups of two or more. [...]

Family day care provider celebrates 45 years of helping kids thrive

Families and educators from around 50 family day care locations gathered for the 2024 Baulkham Hills Family Fun Day, graduation and 45-year anniversary of Baulkham Hills Family Day Care, a service run by Catholic Care Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains.   [...]

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

OLOTW Handbook

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.

Mar
21
Tue
Evening Mass @ Our Lady of the Way Church
Mar 21 @ 6:00 pm
Mar
22
Wed
Morning Mass @ Our Lady of the Way Church
Mar 22 @ 9:00 am
Mar
23
Thu
Morning Mass with Adoration to follow @ Our Lady of the Way Church
Mar 23 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Mar
24
Fri
Morning Mass @ Our Lady of the Way Church
Mar 24 @ 9:00 am
Mar
25
Sat
Reconciliation @ Our Lady of the Way Church
Mar 25 @ 5:00 pm

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

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