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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​ST AGNES’ SCHOOL UPDATE
The works to resurface the school playground with Astroturf at St Agnes' school have now begun. Unfortunately, due to this earlier commencement of works, we have been advised that the school playground will be unavailable for parking over the next few weeks. The timing of these works is out of our hands and sadly will impact on available parking to the rear of St Agnes’ church on Christmas Eve, as the works will not be completed until the new year due to a delay in the provision of the sand, which is used to stabilise the new artificial surface. This upgrade is needed for safety reasons because the asphalt area has significantly deteriorated over time and is very rough, causing considerable injury when children fall. The school had hoped to minimise any impact on the community; however, the exact timing of the contractor's work wasn’t within our control. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. The Parents & Friends Committee of the school have fundraised $65,000 to enable this improvement for the children. This solution is the only cost effective and viable solution. Thank you for your consideration. - Lachlan Foott, Principal
CHRISTMAS MASS TIMETABLE 2024
Tuesday 24th December – Christmas Eve
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6pm Mass St Agnes’ Church, Highett
8pm Mass OLA Church Cheltenham
[Carols from 7.30pm]
Wednesday 25th December - Christmas Day
9am Mass OLA Church Cheltenham
11am Mass OLA Church Cheltenham
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​​​​​PUBLIC LECTURE
PUBLIC LECTURE Fr Robert McCulloch,
(originally from the parish of Cheltenham), and Eric Siray, a Hospital Administrator, will be speaking on their missionary and educational work in Hyderabad, Pakistan.
When: 7pm on Monday 20th January
Where: St Patrick’s Parish Centre, 3 Mitchell Street, Mentone.
The evening has been arranged by the Knights of the Southern Cross, and all are welcome.
To assist with catering you’re asked to advise either John Tetteroo M: 0432 649 659 or John Beruldsen E: johnberuldsen@gmail.com or M: 0429 693 030.
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CHRISTMAS CAROLS
An Invitation for YOU to come and sing Christmas Carols with our OLA Choir at 7.30pm before and during Christmas Eve Mass on Tuesday 24th December.
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PARISH OFFICE CLOSURE
Please note: the COL Parish Office will close for the Christmas/ Summer holiday period from 12pm on Tuesday 24th December. The office will open only on a limited basis over the ensuing week due to parish staff taking leave. The regular office hours of 9am – 3pm will resume from Monday 6th January, 2024. Should you need to get in touch, please phone the Presbytery on: 9555 3557. This number connects through to my mobile phone. 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
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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.