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

2024 Holy Week Mass times

As we enter Holy Week, we invite you to join our local communities for this special time of renewal and hope. [...]

Pope on Holy Thursday: ‘The Lord never tires of forgiving’

At the Mass of the Lord's Supper at the women's section of Rebibbia prison in Rome, Pope Francis reminds us to never tire of asking the Lord for forgiveness and learning to serve as He did. [...]

Finding strength when we fall

As we journey through Lent, reflecting on Christ’s journey to the Cross, we asked Johnathan, a youth leader from St John XXIII Parish, Glenwood-Stanhope Gardens, to reflect on the Station of the Cross that resonates most with him. [...]

Blessing more than Oil: The Chrism Mass and the Spirit of Renewal 

The annual Chrism Mass, held on Wednesday night, witnessed the gathering of all the clergy of the Diocese to renew their priestly vows as well as the blessing of holy oils to be used throughout the Diocese for the coming year.   [...]

Preparing seminarians to “go out into the deep” and nurture faith 

For Menard Gaspi and Macky Amores, who are both studying at the Holy Spirit Seminary in Harris Park, learning to become a Catholic priest involves so much more than being well-versed in the teachings of the Bible.  [...]

Year 6 students experience Encounter with faith 

  In mid-March, Year 6 students from 58 primary schools across the Diocese of Parramatta gathered in Penrith to participate in a new formation experience developed by the Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese Mission Team called Encounter.   Over four days, more than 3,000 students experienced a reflection day which featured Melbourne-based Catholic singer-songwriter Gen Bryant and her band, supported by musicians from the Diocese’s Mission Enhancement Team and Catholic Youth Parramatta as well as World Youth Day student pilgrims.  Alongside her inspiring and joy-filled music, Gen emphasised that although the students wear different uniforms and go to different schools, things like faith and our love for Jesus connect us all together.  “When I was your age, I was really curious. I […] [...]

Bishop Vincents Homily for the Annual Chrism Mass

Bishop Vincents Homily for the Annual Chrism Mass [...]

Fast track to understanding faith

Cyrus Haddadi-Zuniga, 26, is about to become a Catholic by completing the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults program (RCIA) through his local parish. We asked Cyrus to tell us about his road to becoming a Catholic this Easter. [...]

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

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.

Mar
30
Sat
Reconciliation @ Our Lady of the Way Church
Mar 30 @ 5:00 pm
Vigil Mass @ Our Lady of the Way Church
Mar 30 @ 6:00 pm
Mar
31
Sun
Sunday Morning Mass @ Our Lady of the Way Church
Mar 31 @ 8:00 am
Sunday Morning Mass @ Our Lady of the Way Church
Mar 31 @ 9:30 am
Apr
2
Tue
Evening Mass @ Our Lady of the Way Church
Apr 2 @ 6:00 pm

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

Michele Norbury
Finance

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