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
Cardinal-designate Bishop Mykola Bychok has given a humble and uplifting address to the November plenary meeting of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference in Sydney. [...]
Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv, Homily for the Opening of the November Plenary of Bishops, organised by the ACBC. [...]
Can women become deacons? The Synod on Synodality marked the question as open with the Pope's approval. Cardinal Walter Kasper has formed an opinion after a long struggle with himself. [...]
In line with their unique charism, the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth based in Marayong, provide spiritual support and assistance to families, drawing their strength from prayer and community life. [...]
Earlier this month, Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv, Bishop of Parramatta, called for nominations to two key consultative bodies: the Diocesan Interfaith Commission and the Diocesan Pastoral Council. [...]
‘Don Mimmo’, as he is known, joins the list of cardinals who will receive the red hat on 7 December next. Born in Calabria and Archbishop of Naples, Italy, since 2020, he is well known for his outreach assisting those in need. The number of new cardinals thus returns to 21 following the request not to be made a cardinal by Bishop Syukur of Indonesia. [...]
As one of several young adult band members leading prayer through music, she had witnessed the power of collective prayer through music and song at the Diocese of Parramatta’s first-ever The FaithFeed (TFF) ECHO event at the Bishop Bede Heather Centre in Blacktown last month. [...]
News & Events Weekly Update News and Events across the Diocese of Parramatta and beyond [...]
Bulletins
Sacramental Program Notice
Term 1: Sacrament of ReconciliationTerm 2: Sacrament of First EucharistTerm 3: Sacrament of Confirmation
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
Information Night: Wednesday 16th October at 7.30pm (Parents only)
Blessing Weekend: Sunday 20th October at 9.30am – families to attend 9.30amMass. Father Michael will invite the children to come forward with their application form and to receive a blessing.
Session 1: Wednesday 23rd October at 7pm
Session 2: Wednesday 30th October at 7pm
Session 3: Wednesday 6th November at 7pm
Recap/rehearsal: Wednesday 13th November at 7pm
Sacrament of Baptism: Saturday 16th November at 2pm
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
Michele Norbury
Finance