ST AGNES' CATHOLIC CHURCH, HIGHETT
Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne
Welcome
Welcome, and thank you for visiting St Agnes' Catholic Church, Highett online. We hope that our website highlights the wide variety of worship, fellowship and service opportunities available. Please feel free to read more about our church on this site, or come in for a visit. We would love to greet you and share with you our love for Jesus Christ and for you, our neighbor.
Our Mission
We believe that the door to salvation is always open and so are the doors to our church. Our mission is to be fully devoted to Jesus by opening our arms to those in search of the truth. We show God’s love and concern for our fellow man at every opportunity. Through works of charity and opening our doors to listen and love, we feel that we are walking in the footsteps of Jesus Christ.
Sacraments
The Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church states: "Christian initiation is accomplished by means of the sacraments which establish the foundations of Christian life. The faithful born anew by Baptism are strengthened by Confirmation and are then nourished by the Eucharist."
Baptisms:
Are during the 6 pm Mass on Saturdays by appointment .
Enquires are to be directed to the Cheltenham Parish Office.
Mass Times
Weekend:
Saturday Vigil 6pm
Sunday 9am &11am (at OLA Church)
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Weekday:
Tuesday, Friday: 9am
Tuesday : 6 pm (at OLA church)
Wednesday, Thursday: 915 am (at OLA Church)
Saturday: 9 am (at OLA church)
Monday: 915 am Communion Service (at OLA church)
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Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Wednesday, 945 am (at OLA church)
Saturday, 930 am (at OLA church)
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Baptisms:
Contact the Parish Office: 9583 6161
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Weddings:
By appointment, 6 months notice required. Saturdays or weekdays
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LATEST NEWS
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CHRISTMAS MASS TIMETABLE 2025
Wednesday 24th December – Christmas Eve
6pmMass St Agnes’ Church, Highett
8pmMass OLA Church Cheltenham
[Carols from 7.30pm]
Thursday 25th December - Christmas Day
9am Mass OLA Church Cheltenham
11am Mass OLA Church Cheltenham
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BAPTISMS THIS WEEKEND
With great joy we the Church of God formally welcome: Scarlett, Victor, Chloe, Penelope, Annalise and Ari, who will be Baptised this weekend.
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Anniversaries of Death – Christmas 2025 through to the end of January 2026:
In preparation for the Summer Bulletin, covering Christmas through to the end of January, you are invited to enter the names of those whose anniversaries occur during this period (those you’d like remembered in prayer) into the Memorial Folders located in the foyers of both OLA and St Agnes’ churches, or alternatively get in touch with the Parish Office.
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CHRISTMAS LITURGICAL MINISTRIES / VOLUNTEERS
We are seeking volunteer readers, special ministers, commentators and PowerPoint operators for the Masses on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Sign-up sheets are available in each church’s foyer.
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KNITTING GROUP
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The Knitting Group would like to thank everyone who donated wool and supported our Christmas stall last Sunday. We have passed on to the OLA Conference of St Vincent de Paul, the wonderful sum of $1,000.
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CUPPA AFTER MASS
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Following the Saturday evening Mass at St Agnes, this weekend, you’re invited to stay and join your fellow parishioners for a Cuppa. Thank you to all those providing food, and our volunteers.
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CHANGE IN PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Please Note: The Office will be closed this Monday 15th December. OnT uesday & Wednesday this coming week the Office will be open from 10am-2pm. Regular office hours (9am-3pm) will resume on Thursday.
Additionally, the COL Parish Office will close for the Christmas / Summer holiday period at 2pm on Wednesday 24th December. Regular office hours of 9am - 3pm will resume from Monday 5th January, 2026. To contact me, please phone the Presbytery on: 9532 1794. This number will connect through to my mobile. Please leave a message and a contact number if I'm unable to answer your call, and I'll get back to you as soon as possible.
Thank you, Fr Alan
​CHRISTMAS CAROLS
An Invitation for YOU to come along and sing Christmas Carols with our Choir at 7.30 pm before and during the 8pm Christmas Eve Mass on Wednesday 24th December. We will have a short weekly practice session at 10am in the Church until Christmas. All are most welcome! For enquiries contact:
Helen: 0432 866 039 or Tony: 0468 453 156
OLA PIETY STALL
St Vincent De Paul Christmas cards are available for sale @ $5 per pack and the 2026 Columban Art Calendars @ $10 each after the 9am and 11am Masses
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​​​THE VATICAN ‘Christmas Concert with the Poor’ – 6th December, 2025:
Michael Bublé sings in the presence of Pope Leo XIV.
youtu.be/W8Gs-m3WPwQ
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Weekly Parish Bulletins
Care for Our Common Home Parish Update: click to read =>
NOTICE
THE HALL IS AVAILABLE FOR HIRE. TO BOOK, PLS CALL 9532 0018.