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

News & Events Weekly Update

News & Events Weekly Update News and Events across the Diocese of Parramatta and beyond [...]

“Everything is connected”: Simone Weil and Pope Francis on the human need for roots

The French philosopher and the Argentinian pontiff understood the dangers of being uprooteded from culture and collectivities — and both provide us with tools to assist us in the intellectual and practical labour needed to pursue a common good. [...]

Parramatta Catholic Schools Unite for Caritas’ The Big Water Walk for Lent

More than 180 students from 10 Catholic schools across the Diocese of Parramatta stepped into solidarity this Lent by taking part in Caritas Australia’s The Big Water Walk, a powerful initiative raising awareness and funds for communities in need of clean water.  [...]

Giving hope to women seeking shelter

Thanks to a new partnership she’s facilitated between Catholic Care and the Older Women’s Network Blue Mountains, the Springwood community drop-in centre is now a place of hope for women aged 55 and over, who are sadly facing homelessness.  [...]

Christian leaders call for justice amid Gaza and West Bank crisis

Christian leaders in Jerusalem called for global solidarity as Israel's displacement of Palestinians escalates. They condemned annexation, urged moral action, and reaffirmed the biblical command to love one’s neighbor amid deepening crisis. [...]

Crowds flock to newest Catholic saint in Assisi — a millennial teen whose ordinariness is the draw

Pilgrims have been pouring into this medieval hilltop town to venerate not only two of the Catholic Church's most celebrated saints, Francis and Clare, but its newest — Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint, who will be canonized on April 27. [...]

Bishop Vincent’s 2025 Easter Message

Bishop Vincent's 2025 Easter Message [...]

RCIA candidates prepare for baptism on Holy Saturday

As all Catholics around the Diocese prepare for Holy Week, the most significant time in the Church calendar, one group is perhaps looking forward to it more than most.   [...]

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

OLOTW Handbook

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.

Apr
20
Sun
Sunday Morning Mass @ Our Lady of the Way Church
Apr 20 @ 9:30 am
Apr
22
Tue
Evening Mass @ Our Lady of the Way Church
Apr 22 @ 6:00 pm
Apr
23
Wed
Morning Mass @ Our Lady of the Way Church
Apr 23 @ 9:00 am
Apr
24
Thu
Morning Mass with Adoration to follow @ Our Lady of the Way Church
Apr 24 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Apr
25
Fri
Morning Mass @ Our Lady of the Way Church
Apr 25 @ 9:00 am

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

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