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
A great school principal leaves a lasting impact on the community they serve. As the 2024 school year ends, Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) farewells some exceptional leaders who have shaped many lives and wishes them every blessing in retirement. [...]
More than two thousand years have passed since the Incarnation of the Son of God, and since then, numerous ages and cultures have come and gone. In some periods of history, the Christian faith shaped the lives of peoples and their political institutions, whereas today, especially in European countries, the question of God seems to be retreating as people become increasingly indifferent to his presence and his word. [...]
Construction is nearing completion on a new Ambrose preschool which is being built in partnership with the Good Shepherd Parish in Plumpton. [...]
The parish of St Monica’s North Parramatta has been going strong for 130 years, and for 100 of those years Peter Handcock’s family has been a big part of it. [...]
In the first Christmas God becomes involved in the minute details of human life. In doing so he shows how precious is the human world in all its relationships. Nothing loved by God is without value. No baby is just a baby. [...]
At Christmas, God spoke his last, his deepest, his most beautiful word into the world, a word that can no longer be undone. But Jesus Christ is more than just the Word, but it is a life-giving Word. [...]
2024 Christmas message from the Catholic Church in Australia. [...]
Sacramental Program Notice
Term 1: Sacrament of Reconciliation
- Information Night: Wednesday 12 February 2025 in the Parish Hall at 7.30pm (Parents only)
- Mass: Sunday 15/16 February – families to attend one of the weekend Masses – Sat 6pm Vigil, Sunday 8am or 9.30am. Father Michael will invite the children to come forward to receive a blessing with their application form.
- Session 1: Wednesday 19 February at 7pm
- Session 2: Wednesday 26 February at 7pm
- Session 3: Wednesday 5 March at 7pm
- Session 4/Rehearsal: Wednesday 12 March at 7pm.
- SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: WEDNESDAY 19 MARCH AT 7PM or THURSDAY 20 MARCH AT 7PM
Term 2: Sacrament of First EucharistTerm 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.
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