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

Diocesan News

Year 6 students experience Encounter with faith 

  In mid-March, Year 6 students from 58 primary schools across the Diocese of Parramatta gathered in Penrith to participate in a new formation experience developed by the Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese Mission Team called Encounter.   Over four days, more than 3,000 students experienced a reflection day which featured Melbourne-based Catholic singer-songwriter Gen Bryant and her band, supported by musicians from the Diocese’s Mission Enhancement Team and Catholic Youth Parramatta as well as World Youth Day student pilgrims.  Alongside her inspiring and joy-filled music, Gen emphasised that although the students wear different uniforms and go to different schools, things like faith and our love for Jesus connect us all together.  “When I was your age, I was really curious. I […] [...]

Bishop Vincents Homily for the Annual Chrism Mass

Bishop Vincents Homily for the Annual Chrism Mass [...]

Fast track to understanding faith

Cyrus Haddadi-Zuniga, 26, is about to become a Catholic by completing the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults program (RCIA) through his local parish. We asked Cyrus to tell us about his road to becoming a Catholic this Easter. [...]

A musical journey through the Easter Triduum

Catholic Outlook spoke to Eric Grella, Assistant Director of Music at St Patrick’s Cathedral and Music Formation Facilitator in the Mission Enhancement Team to take us on a musical journey through the Triduum. [...]

Latest Appointments in the Diocese of Parramatta

  Most Rev Vincent Long OFM Conv, Bishop of Parramatta, has confirmed these appointments in the Diocese of Parramatta:   Very Rev Gayan Thamel PP EV Member of the College of Consultors from 21 December 2023. Rev Nguyen Van Cao SJ Parish Priest at Holy Family Parish, Mount Druitt, from 1 January 2024 for six years. Rev Gerard O’Dempsey OFM Cap Parish Priest at The Good Shepherd Parish, Plumpton, from 15 January 2024 for six years. Rev John Nguyen OFM Cap Assistant Priest at The Good Shepherd Parish, Plumpton, from 15 January 2024. Rev Albino Dos Santos OCarm Assistant Priest at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Wentworthville, from 29 January 2024. Rev John Hogan Administrator at Sacred Heart Parish, […] [...]

A powerful, sensory lead into Good Friday

  Parishioners join sacred and traditional Holy Week service on Monday evening.  For more than 10 years now, a special and ancient tradition has been celebrated every Holy Week at St Patrick’s Cathedral – the Office of Tenebrae.   According to the Director of Music at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Bernard Kirkpatrick KSS, Tenebrae is an important part of Holy Week as it leads people into focusing on Christ’s death on Good Friday.    “The Office of Tenebrae has a long-standing tradition with the Catholic Church during Holy Week. Right up until the reforms of the 1955 Holy Week ceremonies by Pope Pius XII, Tenebrae was regular in most religious communities, hence why we have many religious here tonight.”   Bernard has created […] [...]

News & Events Weekly Update

News & Events Weekly Update News and Events across the Diocese of Parramatta and beyond [...]

Bishop Vincent’s address at the 2024 Catholic Schools Commissioning Ceremony and Vespers

Bishop Vincent's address at the 2024 Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) Commissioning Ceremony and Vespers at St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta. 'Forming one another into a critical yeast for critical times ahead' 21 March 2024 [...]

Sacramental Program Notice

Term 1: Sacrament of ReconciliationTerm 2: Sacrament of First EucharistTerm 3: Sacrament of Confirmation

Please contact the Parish for information regarding the dates for Enrolment into these Sacraments.

Local Catholic School

OLOTW Handbook

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.

Mar
29
Fri
Morning Mass @ Our Lady of the Way Church
Mar 29 @ 9:00 am
Mar
30
Sat
Reconciliation @ Our Lady of the Way Church
Mar 30 @ 5:00 pm
Vigil Mass @ Our Lady of the Way Church
Mar 30 @ 6:00 pm
Mar
31
Sun
Sunday Morning Mass @ Our Lady of the Way Church
Mar 31 @ 8:00 am
Sunday Morning Mass @ Our Lady of the Way Church
Mar 31 @ 9:30 am

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

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