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

Nicaea, the Trinity, and 21st-century Asia

The mystery of the Trinity, proclaimed at the Council of Nicaea, still has much to teach us today. [...]

Fr Frank Brennan’s Homily: 5th Sunday of Easter 2025

This weekend we mark the 20th anniversary of the death of Fr Ted Kennedy, longtime parish priest of Redfern. At his funeral, Ted was described as ‘a pebble in the comfortable boot of the establishment, a man who spilt his guts for others’. [...]

Leo XIV, a multicultural pope seeking a unified church

After four rounds of voting, the cardinals elected Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost—a member of the Augustinian order—as pope May 8. The College of Cardinals chose a man rooted in three continents, capable of embodying unity in the church while continuing the core vision of the previous pontificate. [...]

A Shepherd like the Good Shepherd

For us Catholics, the election of a new Pope is always an assurance of both God’s continuing fidelity to God’s people and the enduring mission of the Church. On the one hand, in the election of a new Pope, the Church continues to be pastored by the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ. On the other hand, in the same election the Church is entrusted with her mission by the same Shepherd. [...]

Will the First American Pope Be a Pontiff of Peace?

Leo XIV’s pontificate will likely be defined by his approach to the violent conflicts rending the globe, which his predecessor, the late Pope Francis, referred to as “a Third World War in pieces.” [...]

Leo XIV, a missionary pope for a global Church

A former missionary and global Church leader, Pope Leo XIV brings pastoral wisdom, cross-cultural experience and a unifying vision to a polarised world as he begins a historic papacy. [...]

Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo on Pope Leo XIV

After participating in the Conclave that elected Pope Leo XIV as the successor of Peter, Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu describes this election as a choice of the Holy Spirit, made by the Cardinals. The Archbishop of Kinshasa (DRC) and President of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SCEAM) has since called on the faithful to pray for the new Pope so that he may succeed in his mission. [...]

Peruvian town hails adoptive son and new pope

For residents of Chiclayo, he is as much theirs as he is a Chicagoan. [...]

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