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

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Diocesan News

From finance to faith: Catholic Care’s prison chaplain shares personal journey of faith and service

Catholic Care’s prison chaplain, Richard Korkor, recently featured on ABC Radio’s Sunday Evenings with Sirine Demachkie, where he shared his unique journey from corporate finance to prison and hospital chaplaincy. [...]

Patriarch Pizzaballa: ‘We cannot afford the luxury of giving up’

Joining his appeal for peace with the Pope’s, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, calls on the Christian community to “do everything possible to bring help” to those suffering in Gaza. [...]

Young American

A U.S.-born pope offers continuity, and a fresh direction [...]

News & Events Weekly Update

News & Events Weekly Update News and Events across the Diocese of Parramatta and beyond [...]

Pope at Regina Caeli: ‘We cannot forget those suffering due to war’

Pope Leo XIV appeals for peace in war-torn parts of the world, praying for people suffering because of war, especially in Gaza, Myanmar, and Ukraine. [...]

Cardinal Chow on the conclave: We voted for a pastor for the world

Cardinal Stephen Chow, 65, the bishop of Hong Kong, was the only Chinese cardinal to vote in the conclave that elected Pope Leo XIV. He spoke to America’s Vatican correspondent about his experience in the conclave. [...]

Pope Leo XIV: Now is the time for dialogue and building bridges

On the day after the Mass for the Inauguration of his Petrine Ministry, Pope Leo XIV greets delegations from non-Catholic Churches, ecclesial communities, and other faith traditions, recalling his predecessor’s commitment to ecumenism and interreligious dialogue. [...]

Cardinal Tagle reflects on Pope Leo XIV as a missionary shepherd

The Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelisation speaks with Vatican News about Pope Leo XIV, shares his spiritual experience of the conclave, and reflects on the legacy of Pope Francis nearly a month after his passing. [...]

Bulletins

BULLETIN- SUNDAY 18TH MAY, 2025, FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER YEAR C

BULLETIN- SUNDAY, 11TH MAY 2025, FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER YEAR C

BULLETIN- SUNDAY 4TH MAY 2025, THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER YEAR C

BULLETIN- SUNDAY, 27TH APRIL 2025, DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY YEAR C

BULLETIN ARCHIVE

Sacramental Program Notice

Term 2: Sacrament of First Eucharist

Information Night: Wednesday 7^th May at 7.30pm in the Parish Hall (Parents only)

Blessing Weekend: Sunday 10^th/11^th May
Families to attend one of the weekend Masses – Sat 6pm Vigil, Sunday 8.00am or 9.30am.

Session 1: Wednesday 14^th May at 7pm

Mass: Saturday 17^th May or Sunday 18^th May

Session 2: Wednesday 21^st May at 7 pm

Mass: Saturday 24^th May or Sunday 25^th May

Session 3: Tuesday 27^th May at 7pm

Mass: Saturday 31^st May or Sunday 1^st June

Session 4: Wednesday 4^th June at 7pm

Mass: Saturday 7^th June or Sunday 8^th June

Session 5 / Rehearsal – Wed 11^th June at 7pm

SACRAMENT OF FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:

Saturday 14^th June at 2.30PM or Sunday 15^th June at 9.30am.

Term 3: Sacrament of Confirmation
Term 4: Baptism for Primary School Children

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.

OUR LADY OF THE WAY PRIMARY