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
Daniel Berrigan once said: Before you get serious about Jesus, think carefully about how good you are going to look on wood! That’s a needed caution because Jesus warned us that if we follow him, pain will flow into our lives and we will join him on the cross. [...]
We pray that this Jubilee Year strengthen our faith, helping us to recognize the Risen Christ in our daily lives, and that it may transform us into pilgrims of Christian hope. [...]
Refugees, immigrants and people whose lives have been disrupted by war have lost their homes and the ordinary security of daily life. The adults among them, however, do not commonly focus on themselves and in their own needs but on the future of their children. [...]
What are the links between the Spiritual Exercises and ecological conversion, as defined in Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’? This is a field to be explored. Perhaps the plural “explorations” would be more appropriate. [...]
Every time a Christian undermines human dignity and abuses or kills someone, they add to Jesus’ own suffering. This is because Jesus suffers in and with everyone who suffers injustice in the world. [...]
This Christmas, as we contemplate the Christ child in the manger, let us commit ourselves to pray and work for justice in all its manifestations so that God’s reign will come in our world. [...]
At the heart of all these proposals lies the demand to respect the dignity of children, to recognise the conditions of their growth that limit their responsibility for their actions, and to support their families and communities in addressing the conditions that lead to unsocial behaviour. [...]
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