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
Holy Saturday is a day of rest, of silence. Even God—or especially God, it seems—was silent that day. [...]
As the United States stops aid, Christian volunteers step up to counter a humanitarian crisis in Burma. [...]
Tenebrae might initially seem like a distant monastic rite – steeped in symbolism but removed from contemporary spiritual life. Yet within the walls of the Cathedral, its impact was immediate and profound, providing a deeply moving encounter with the Passion of Christ. [...]
This year, we hear the account of the Passion from the Gospel of St Luke who sees Jesus from the perspective of an outsider. He is at pains to point out that the way Jesus carried out his mission was fundamentally counter-cultural. [...]
While the other Evangelists mention women at a distance, it is John alone who notes that the women—Mary, his mother; her sister, Mary the wife of Clopas; and Mary from Magdala were standing near the cross, perhaps under the cross. And they were courageous, and they stood there because perfect love casts out fear. [...]
This year, we hear the account of the Passion from the Gospel of St Luke who sees Jesus from the perspective of an outsider. He is at pains to point out that the way Jesus carried out his mission was fundamentally counter-cultural. [...]
Two thousand years ago, the beloved disciple standing near the Cross was John. But today, on Good Friday, as we gather to venerate the Cross, the beloved disciple standing near the Cross is you and me. We are now the beloved disciple, the one Jesus loves. [...]
A large crowd of palm-waving worshippers, including women wearing saris, thronged Mary Immaculate Catholic Church in Quakers Hill, in the Diocese of Parramatta, on Palm Sunday to commemorate Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem. [...]
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:
[email protected]
Fr Michael Gathuku
Parish Priest
Deacon: Batsirai Maringehosi
Joanne Hamilton
Parish Office Administrator
Cate Kensey
Sacramental Coordinator