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

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.   [...]

Cardinal Krajewski: ‘Pope called to support my mission to Ukraine’

Pope Francis calls his papal almoner, Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, to express support for his mission to deliver four ambulances he donated and to offer his blessings to the Ukrainian people. [...]

Nurturing Students During Lent: A Journey of Faith, Love, and Community 

The season of Lent is more than a tradition; it is a sacred journey that Catholic schools, families and the broader community walk together. Through prayer, sacrifice, service and reconciliation, students learn what it means to live a life centred in faith and love.  [...]

Pope: Salesians should educate young people with passion for Christ

Pope Francis sends a message to the 29th General Chapter of the Society of Saint Francis de Sales, and encourages Salesians to renew their passion for Christ and dedication to educate young people. [...]

Beauty as Place of Evangelisation

Beauty is an essential dimension of those who, like the Christian and even more the priest, are called to bear witness to the invisible; they can do so only because they are conquered by the mystery that fascinates. [...]

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
16
Wed
Morning Mass @ Our Lady of the Way Church
Apr 16 @ 9:00 am
Apr
17
Thu
Morning Mass with Adoration to follow @ Our Lady of the Way Church
Apr 17 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Apr
18
Fri
Morning Mass @ Our Lady of the Way Church
Apr 18 @ 9:00 am
Apr
19
Sat
Reconciliation @ Our Lady of the Way Church
Apr 19 @ 5:00 pm
Vigil Mass @ Our Lady of the Way Church
Apr 19 @ 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

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