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
Across the Parramatta Diocese, Catholics are rejoicing that the conclave has elected a new Pope – Cardinal Prevost OSA to be the 267th Successor to Peter, as Pope Leo XIV. But none more so than our local Augustinian community. Fr David Austin OSA, Assistant Priest of St Clair, former Provincial of the Australian Augustinians and current Chaplain to the lay Augustinian movement “Friends of St Augustine”, considers the new pope “a personal friend” having worked with him over many years. [...]
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC) has welcomed the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the Pope, now to be known by the name Leo XIV. [...]
"Peace be with all of you!" - the first words of Pope Leo XIV. The Conclave has elected Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost as the 267th Bishop of Rome. The new pope was announced to the waiting crowds by Cardinal Protodeacon Dominique Mamberti. [...]
Pope Francis, who died April 21, brought synodality back to the heart of the church. He saw in it a way to make each believer participate in the mission of the church. For theologian Arnaud Join-Lambert, this vision can inspire other institutions faced with participation challenges. [...]
Each day until the next pope is elected, La Croix speaks with a Church figure from around the world about the major challenges awaiting the future pope. Today: Father François Odinet, national chaplain of Caritas France and theologian, who served as an expert at the Synod in Rome. [...]
To me, Pope Francis encountered deep suffering in God's people across the world. He wept—and like Jesus—was drawn toward them without hesitation. [...]
News & Events Weekly Update News and Events across the Diocese of Parramatta and beyond [...]
From the moment of that interview, I have constantly reminded myself that the conclave is a time of prayer and is set in the context of prayer. [...]
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