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 and Events across the Diocese of Parramatta and beyond [...]
I invite us all to search our hearts and ask ourselves what we can say and do in our local contexts to reassure the members of the Jewish community they are welcome, respected and safe here in Australia. [...]
But this kind of indifference is inherently unchristian. Oneness was close to the heart of Jesus. He wants all his followers at the same table, as we see in this parable. [...]
A distinguished theologian, Austrian Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, 80, was the architect of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and one of the few cardinals to earn the trust of the last three popes. [...]
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference welcomes two new members to its ranks – Bishop Thinh Nguyen and Bishop Rene Ramirez RCJ. [...]
So, you are probably wondering what people are saying about Luce. Some people have been saying that Luce is “cringey” and “childish.” Don’t let them convince you of that! [...]
The Church has obligations to defend immigrants and refugees. [...]
It is fitting, indeed, that we open the Jubilee Year by celebrating the Feast of the Presentation which is also designated as the World Day for Consecrated Life. We give thanks not simply for the work that religious do, great or small, seen or unseen, among the mainstream society or on the margins. We give thanks to God, above all, for their selfless embodiment of the Gospel. The late Pope Benedict XVI said that "just as Jesus is the living parable of the Emmanuel, religious are the eloquent sign for today’s world of the presence of God’s kingdom". [...]
Sacramental Program Notice
Term 1: Sacrament of Reconciliation
- Information Night: Wednesday 12 February 2025 in the Parish Hall at 7.30pm (Parents only)
- Mass: Sunday 15/16 February – families to attend one of the weekend Masses – Sat 6pm Vigil, Sunday 8am or 9.30am. Father Michael will invite the children to come forward to receive a blessing with their application form.
- Session 1: Wednesday 19 February at 7pm
- Session 2: Wednesday 26 February at 7pm
- Session 3: Wednesday 5 March at 7pm
- Session 4/Rehearsal: Wednesday 12 March at 7pm.
- SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: WEDNESDAY 19 MARCH AT 7PM or THURSDAY 20 MARCH AT 7PM
Term 2: Sacrament of First EucharistTerm 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