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

Cardinals ask the perennial question: What does the church need?

The key question facing the cardinals, and being addressed in the general congregations taking place this week, is a perennial question: What does the church need at this moment in time? [...]

Fr Frank Brennan’s Homily: 3rd Sunday of Easter 2025

We can all identify with Peter in today’s gospel from John. Jesus has died. Peter leads a group who are not only disheartened; they’re so afraid that they have been locking themselves away. Peter decides it’s time to get on with life. Peter, the fisherman, declares that he is going fishing. At least he knew how to fish, and where to find the fish. Or at least he thought he did. [...]

Only Connect: Francis the Evangelist

Pope Francis’s mode of evangelisation was altogether personal. [...]

Signs of Hope and Grace: Someone else will lead you where you do not want to go (Jn 21:18). Letter 3

Whether by luck or divine intervention, our Vicar for Communications and Editor of Catholic Outlook, Br Mark O'Connor FMS was in Rome for Easter and has extended his stay to cover one of the most significant events in the Church's history. This is his third letter. [...]

‘Rejoice and Be Glad’

How Pope Francis taught and lived the beatitudes. [...]

Conclave roundup: Parolin’s star falls, spotlight on synodality

On the day after Pope Francis' funeral, Cardinal Pietro Parolin celebrated a Mass for some 200,000 young people in St. Peter's Square, where he said the late pontiff's legacy of mercy must live on in the church. [...]

‘Be more aware of the crosses that others bear’: A Good Friday reflection

A faith-filled teenager from Tonga was the human face of our Saviour during Friday’s poignant live re-enactment of Jesus’ crucifixion at Holy Family Parish Mt Druitt. [...]

The conclave is more than a referendum on Pope Francis

America magazine’s editors are on the ground in Rome covering the conclave to elect the next pope. As part of the coverage, the team is producing a new podcast episode every day and releasing it on “Inside the Vatican” and “Jesuitical.” [...]

Bulletins

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

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

BULLETIN – SUNDAY 20TH APRIL 2025, EASTER SUNDAY, YEAR C

BULLETIN- SUNDAY 13TH APRIL, 2025, PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD, 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