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

Indigenous Catholics hope the next pope shares Francis’ approach to Native people

Francis was the first Latin American pope and the first from the order of the Jesuits, who are known for, among other things, their frontline work with society's most marginalised groups. [...]

Pope to Christian Brothers: Inspire joyful and fruitful paths of holiness

Recalling the saying of St. John Baptist de La Salle "Your altar is the classroom," Pope Leo XIV commends the educational efforts of the Christian Brothers, and encourages them to continue "inspiring joyful and fruitful paths of holiness." [...]

What to expect from an Augustinian pope

Echoing his father, Augustine, Pope Leo emphasises that we never undertake this journey alone. The church is a ragtag community journeying together, like Chaucer’s rowdy pilgrims. So we walk together, he emphasizes over and over, “hand in hand with God and one another.” [...]

A Family Connection

The Irishman in charge of Pope Francis’s funeral. [...]

Bishop Vincent’s Homily: 5th Sunday of Easter 2025

Under the leadership of Pope Leo XIV, may we be the living witnesses of the Gospel for today's fragmented and self-preoccupied world, writes Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv, Bishop of Parramatta. [...]

US Catholics both thrilled and inspired by Pope Leo XIV

After Pope Leo XIV was announced to the world as the first North American pontiff, reactions in the U.S. — from monastic communities, school classrooms and city churches — not only cheered the significance of this moment but many also said it gave them hope for the church's future. [...]

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’. [...]

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