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
The Diocese of Parramatta has welcomed the NSW Government’s record $4 billion investment in Western Sydney as a potentially significant step towards long-term renewal and support for one of the state’s fastest growing and most multicultural regions. [...]
We invite you to take a few moments to complete our Catholic Outlook Feedback Survey. [...]
In the quiet early hours of Friday, 13 June 2025, in the comfort of her family home in Springvale, Victoria, Maria Mung Thi Nguyen – the beloved mother of Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv, Bishop of Parramatta – passed away peacefully at the age of 98, surrounded by the love of her family. [...]
A leading safeguarding advocate from the Diocese of Parramatta is heading to Rome to take part in the annual International Safeguarding Conference (ISC) in June, which this year will have a strengths-based focus on the safety of women, “Women of Faith, Women of Strength”. Ballina Gee, a founding member of the Diocese’s Safeguarding Council, will be representing the Diocese at the conference, to be held at the Pontifical Gregorian University from 17 to 20 June. The conference brings together safeguarding specialists, trauma experts and others dedicated to finding solutions and sharing best practices in safeguarding. This year it will hear not just from religious speakers, but also those from academia and community organisations. Ballina said she was looking forward […] [...]
On this feast of the Ascension, we hear both the conclusion of Luke’s gospel and the beginning of the Acts of the Apostles. Written by the same author, these two passages provide us with the link between the two books. It’s the moment when the apostles are asked, ‘Why do you stand looking into heaven?’ The two men who ask the question are in white garments and they appear to the apostles just as Jesus is being lifted up and disappearing from them. Two men in white garments, just as there were at the Transfiguration (evocative of Moses and Elijah), and just as there were when the women went to Jesus’ tomb. [...]
In an interview marking the Jubilee of the Holy See and an upcoming audience with Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin describes Apostolic Nuncios as bridges that link the Pope with local Churches, the Church with States, and the world’s wounds with the hope of the Gospel. [...]
No longer relying on the Mexican government or police to find their missing loved ones, more than 200 groups of mothers and fathers, known as searchers, now dig with their own hands in vacant lots across Mexico. [...]
The strongest winds of 2025 whipped Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains over the weekend – an uncanny echo of the first Pentecost, when a “sound like the rush of a violent wind” filled the house where the disciples were gathered (Acts 2:2). That same Spirit stirred across 47 parishes in the Diocese of Parramatta as communities came together to celebrate the Solemnity of Pentecost – the day the Church was born through the descent of the Holy Spirit. [...]
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 Schools
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.
Penola Catholic College is a Catholic co-educational school for students from Years 7 to 12. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment that meets the diverse needs of every student. Guided by the values of courage, compassion, integrity and hope, our college encourages students to grow as lifelong learners who are creative, resilient and ready to contribute to the wider community.
Through contemporary teaching practices and strong partnerships with families and parish, Penola Catholic College nurtures faith, learning and personal growth. We invite you to join our welcoming community, where walking in the footsteps of St Mary MacKillop inspires us every day.
CathWest Innovation College (McCarthy Campus) have a strong focus on developing skills for success. Open to students in Years 11-12, CathWest puts students in the driver’s seat when it comes to their learning journey. At CathWest you can get your NSW HSC, undertake an apprenticeship or traineeship, set up your own business, achieve industry recognised credentials or even gain entry into university.
CathWest offers students an environment more like a workplace, where they are treated like adults. The college has more flexible hours, a 4-day week (Yr 11 & 12), a practical dress code, rather than a formal uniform, a student café and student kitchens in learning spaces, short courses and try-a-trade courses. This school done differently!
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