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
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. [...]
For residents of Chiclayo, he is as much theirs as he is a Chicagoan. [...]
Just as we all had our own personal memories of the way the previous pope affected our thinking and our spiritual journeys, as Catholics, and we contributors to WPI wrote our reflections on Pope Francis after he was called to the Father’s house, I believe there is a place for sharing some early thoughts on what it means for us when a new pope comes into our spiritual and temporal lives. [...]
News & Events Weekly Update News and Events across the Diocese of Parramatta and beyond [...]
On the day of his election, Pope Leo XIV wore a pectoral cross containing relics of saints linked to the Augustinian order: those of Saint Augustine and the saint's mother, Saint Monica. [...]
In his address, Leo pleaded for humanitarian aid to be allowed into the Gaza Strip and for the release of Israeli hostages. The new pope also praised the recent ceasefire reached by India and Pakistan following military action last week. [...]
Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass at the tomb of Saint Peter and prays by the niche of the Pallia. [...]
During his first visit outside the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV makes a stop at the Basilica of St. Mary Major to pray to the icon of Mary Salus Populi Romani and at the tomb of the late Pope Francis. [...]
Sacramental Program Notice
Term 2: Sacrament of First Eucharist
Information Night: Wednesday 7th May at 7.30pm in the Parish Hall (Parents only)
Blessing Weekend: Sunday 10th/11th May
Families to attend one of the weekend Masses – Sat 6pm Vigil, Sunday 8.00am or 9.30am.
Session 1: Wednesday 14th May at 7pm
Mass: Saturday 17th May or Sunday 18th May
Session 2: Wednesday 21st May at 7 pm
Mass: Saturday 24th May or Sunday 25th May
Session 3: Tuesday 27th May at 7pm
Mass: Saturday 31st May or Sunday 1st June
Session 4: Wednesday 4th June at 7pm
Mass: Saturday 7th June or Sunday 8th June
Session 5 / Rehearsal – Wed 11th June at 7pm
SACRAMENT OF FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:
Saturday 14th June at 2.30PM or Sunday 15th 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.
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:
emuplains@parracatholic.org
Fr Michael Gathuku
Parish Priest
Deacon: Batsirai Maringehosi
Joanne Hamilton
Parish Office Administrator
Cate Kensey
Sacramental Coordinator