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
In parishes around the world, children will be coming to church dressed immaculately, receiving their first communion and celebrating with family, including those who are not much given to coming to church. [...]
Corpus Christi highlights for us what it means to be a disciple and what it means to be a body of Christ. [...]
The youngest cardinal of the world’s smallest Catholic population is coming to the Diocese of Parramatta. [...]
News & Events Weekly Update News and Events across the Diocese of Parramatta and beyond [...]
Bishop Vincent’s homily for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, Year B and the 50th anniversary celebrations at Our Lady of the Way Parish, Emu Plains 'Resetting the Church with the Trinitarian model' 26 May 2024 [...]
Fr Frank Brennan's Homily for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, Year B 25 May 2024 [...]
News & Events Weekly Update News and Events across the Diocese of Parramatta and beyond [...]
On Tuesday 26 January, Fr Reginaldo (Regie) Lavilla MSP was appointed as Father Moderator to the Mission Society of the Philippines. As he settles into his new appointment in the Philippines, he spoke to the Catholic Outlook about this appointment and bids farewell to his beloved community at the Mary, Queen of the Family Parish in Blacktown. [...]
Sacramental Program Notice
Term 1: Sacrament of ReconciliationTerm 2: Sacrament of First EucharistTerm 3: Sacrament of Confirmation
DATES FOR THE CONFIRMATION PROGRAM 2024
Information Night: Wednesday 7th August in the Parish Hall at 7.30pm (Parents only)
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
Please contact the Parish for information regarding the dates for Enrolment into these Sacraments.
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.
Parish Events
Please note that we do not have Mass on Mondays.
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