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

The spirituality of the vulnerable

I know nothing about addiction and rehab from either a personal or clinical perspective but the organizers wanted a keynote on Henri Nouwen and the controverted notion of the "wounded healer." [...]

Pope in video call with Gaza Parish: ‘I pray for you’

Pope Francis reaches out, as he does every evening, via WhatsApp, to Father Gabriele Romanelli, parish priest of the Holy Family Parish in Gaza, and to Father Yusuf Asad, his assistant to assure them of his closeness and prayers. [...]

Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP: “The little Mother”

This is the edited text of the Homily for the Anniversary Mass for Servant of God Eileen O’Connor, Co Foundress of Our Lady’s Nurses For the Poor, Friday After Epiphany, St Brigid’s Coogee, 10 January 2025. [...]

News & Events Weekly Update

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

The Gift of a Catholic Education

In a rapidly changing world, the gift of a Catholic education remains a profound treasure, one that continues to shape and inspire generations of young people. [...]

Attendance at midweek Mass is on the rise in the Diocese of Parramatta

The number of people attending Mass on weekdays is on the rise in many parishes across the Diocese of Parramatta, a trend that is in marked contrast to the reported long-term decline in Sunday Mass attendance at Catholic churches across the country. [...]

Coming to Peace with our Lack of Recognition

We crave few things as deeply as self-expression and recognition. We have an irrepressible need to express ourselves, be known, recognized, understood, and seen by others as unique, gifted, and significant. [...]

Toy Drive and Food Pantry in Blacktown supports those in need

The Diocese of Parramatta’s social welfare agency Catholic Care Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains has organised a Toy Drive and Food Pantry for clients in Sydney’s west.  [...]

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

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
8
Wed
Morning Mass @ Our Lady of the Way Church
Mar 8 @ 9:00 am
Mar
9
Thu
Morning Mass with Adoration to follow @ Our Lady of the Way Church
Mar 9 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Mar
10
Fri
Morning Mass @ Our Lady of the Way Church
Mar 10 @ 9:00 am
Mar
11
Sat
Reconciliation @ Our Lady of the Way Church
Mar 11 @ 5:00 pm
Vigil Mass @ Our Lady of the Way Church
Mar 11 @ 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:
emuplains@parracatholic.org

Fr Michael Gathuku
Parish Priest

Deacon: Batsirai Maringehosi

Joanne Hamilton
Parish Office Administrator

Cate Kensey
Sacramental Coordinator

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