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)
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)
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Wednesday, 945 am (at OLA church)
Saturday, 930 am (at OLA church)
Baptisms:
Contact the Parish Office: 9583 6161
Weddings:
By appointment, 6 months notice required. Saturdays or weekdays
LATEST NEWS
MELBOURNE SYNOD 2026
We’re invited to answer the call to deepen our understanding of synodality in parish life. Timeline for Synod consultation: This month will see the gradual release of the Synod theme papers, with June and July being Consultation and dialogue months for our faith communities.
For more information on the Synod please visit:
melbournecatholic.org/synod2026
SYNOD CORNER
What Synodality is not.
Synodality is not about changing doctrine according to popular opinion. The faith handed down through the centuries is not negotiable.
What synodality seeks to renew is how we live, communicate, and embody that faith in changing times
FIRST EUCHARIST MASSES
We extend our best wishes and congratulations to all the children receiving the Eucharist for the first time this weekend.
May Jesus, our Bread of Life, nourish and sustain them, and us, as together we gather in thanksgiving at His Table. My sincere gratitude to St Agnes and Our Lady of the Assumption school staffs, catechists and to all the parents for their support. Fr Alan.
PETER’S PENCE COLLECTION.
There will be a special collection for the intentions of the Holy Father next weekend 27th-28th June. Peter’s Pence offerings are designated to support the Holy Father’s apostolic and charitable intentions.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL WINTER APPEAL.
A big thank you for all who generously contributed to the 2026 Winter Appeal. There is still an opportunity to donate online via:
donate.vinnies.org.au/appeals-vic/winter-appeal-vic
2026 PROPAGATION OF THE FAITH APPEAL
occurred last weekend and a big thank you to all who contributed. The parish raised $1,982.05 via cash and credit card donations. There is still time to donate. Please scan the QR code or visit:
www.catholicmission.org.au/united
RETURNING COMMUNION PYXES
Any parishioner who previously volunteered to minister Holy Communion to the sick, and still have in their possession, a parish pyx, are asked to kindly please return to the Parish Office or to one of our churches’ sacristies. Thank you.
FUNERAL THIS WEEK
Funeral Prayers for Helen Limb (RIP) Wednesday 24th June at 12noon
(at OLA Church)
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.