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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CUPPA THIS SUNDAY
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This Sunday 1st February, you’re invited to stay and join fellow parishioners for a cuppa after the 9am & 11am Masses, in the OLA Church Meeting Room.
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OLA KNITTING GROUP
will next meet on Tuesday 3rd February at 1pm in the Church Meeting Room. All are most welcome. Donations of wool would be much appreciated.
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ONLINE INTERLINEAR STUDY BIBLE
Here is a helpful online resource for the study of Sacred Scripture, and the understanding of these texts in their original languages, namely Hebrew and Greek.
Those wanting to grasp the significance of specific quotes or phrases can benefit by also examining the texts in their first languages, both in a literal and interpretive sense.
studybible.info/interlinear
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COL GARDENING GROUP
There will be a ‘Working Bee’ on Saturday, 7th February from 9.45am. Anyone able to assist, either casually or more regularly, would be most welcome. Ordinarily we spend around an hour or so on these days. For further information contact John Tetteroo on 0432 649 659. Thank you in anticipation of your presence.
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RECOLLECTION AND REFLECTION DAY
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Join us for a Day of Recollection - a peaceful retreat to deepen your connection with God through prayer, meditation, and reflection. Take time away from daily routines to nurture your faith, gain clarity, and renew your purpose. Activities include guided meditations, spiritual readings, and personal prayer time. Book now and nurture your soul in this sacred day of quiet reflection. Facilitated by Clare Shearman.
Friday 6thMarch from 9.30am - 3pm.
Cost: $180 excl. GST | $198 incl. GST
To book please visit:
mmsm.org.au/retreats/recollection-reflection-day-melb/
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SPECIAL JUBILEE YEAR
Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed a special Jubilee Year coinciding with the 800th anniversary of the death of St Francis of Assisi. According to the decree, Pope Leo has established that from 10 January, following the closing of the Church’s Jubilee Year, until 10th January 2027, a special Year of St Francis may be proclaimed, in which every Christian, ‘following the example of the Saint of Assisi, may himself become a model of holiness of life and a constant witness of peace’. To read more on the decree:
melbournecatholic.org/news/pope-proclaims-jubilee-to-mark-800th-anniversary-of-st-francis-death
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NOTICE
THE HALL IS AVAILABLE FOR HIRE. TO BOOK, PLS CALL 9532 0018.