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.
CHANGES TO RECONCILIATION AND WEEKDAY MASS TIMES 4TH NOVEMBER - 11TH NOVEMBER
RECONCILIATION:
No reconciliation on Saturday 4th November
Reconciliation to resume on a weekly basis at 5pm on Saturday 11th November.
WEEKDAY MASS:
Tuesday 7th November - No Mass or Communion Service
Wednesday 8th November: 9am Mass
Thursday 9th November: 9am Communion Service
Friday 10th November: 9am Mass OR Communion Service (TBC)
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 farewells former school Principal Sr Brenda Kennedy CHF who, after years of serving in a range of educational roles, is returning to her homeland of Ireland. [...]
Here’s a unique opportunity to support the mission of the Church in Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains, through combining your skills in administrative governance, legal coordination, program management and records management. [...]
The Diocese of Parramatta recently celebrated its second official Mass for our deceased clergy at St Aidan’s Parish, Rooty Hill. Parishioners, priests, and deacons from around the Diocese gathered to pray for our deceased clergy, whose lives were dedicated to faithfully serving the people of God and striving to draw others closer to Christ. [...]
Starting out as a volunteer with the pastoral care team at Canberra Hospital in 2018, Abraham was drawn to helping people in their moments of need from a very early age, following a personal encounter of God’s love in 2008. [...]
News & Events Weekly Update News and Events across the Diocese of Parramatta and beyond [...]
A retired priest from the Diocese of Parramatta who has a deep connection with the Blue Mountains and has written and published extensively for more than five decades, is the subject of a new book. [...]
If we want people to step up and shape our Church’s future, we need to create spaces where tension is allowed, even appreciated – while being held with civility and respect. The Synod was the best I’ve seen so far of this in the Church. [...]
On this feast of the Solemnity of Christ the King, our Australian bishops have published a letter to us all reflecting on last year’s plenary council in Sydney and this year’s session of the Synod in Rome. [...]
Bulletins
Sacramental Program Notice
Term 1: Sacrament of ReconciliationTerm 2: Sacrament of First EucharistTerm 3: Sacrament of Confirmation
Please contact the Parish for information regarding the dates for Enrolment into these Sacraments.
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
Fr Michael Gathuku
Parish Priest
Deacon: Batsirai Maringehosi
Joanne Hamilton
Parish Office Administrator
Cate Kensey
Sacramental Coordinator
Michele Norbury
Finance