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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MELBOURNE SYNOD 2026
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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/synod
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SYNOD CORNER
Synodality and Bishops
Bishops remain shepherds and teachers of the faith. Synodality does not weaken their authority; rather, it enriches their ministry by grounding leadership in prayerful listening and communal discernment. A bishop who listens walks more closely with his people, as Christ the Good Shepherd does
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WE CONTINUE TO MARK THIS WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY
with this year’s theme drawn from Ephesians 4:4: “There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling.” It is a timely reminder to us that Christian unity is not simply an ideal, but something we are called to live through prayer, friendship, service and shared witness. You can find resources and more information from the National Council of Churches in Australia website: www.ncca.org.au/week-of-prayer-for-christian- unity-2026
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ANNUAL ATTENDANCE MASS COUNT
Every five years, on this last weekend of the National Count of Attendance, parishes are asked to count numbers in 5 age groupings: 0-17; 18-29; 30-49; 50-69; and 70 and over. Hopefully, this won’t prove too challenging for anyone. If you’d like any further information please visit: ncpr.catholic.org.au/national-count-of-attendance
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PARISH SOCIAL LUNCH
The Parish social lunch will be held this Thursday 28th May, at 12 noon. The venue is the Highett RSL. All are most welcome. Please RSVP by this Tuesday 26th May, to: Tricia Hickey: 0421 275 853, or Adrian Foley: 0497 780 233.
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NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK
is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. The theme for National Reconciliation Week 2026 is All In, a call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every single day. reconciliation.org.au/our-work/national-reconciliation-week/
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A MESSAGE FROM POPE LEO XIV.
During his Regina Caeli address last Sunday, Pope Leo encouraged all who promote integral ecology to “renew their commitment,” reminding us that “caring for peace is caring for life.” To view visit: vatican.va/content/leoxiv/en/angelus/2026/documents/20260517-regina-caeli.html
POPE LEO XIV’s FIRST ENCYCLICAL,
Magnifica humanitas, will be published on 25 May and will address artificial intelligence and the protection of human dignity, the Vatican has announced. In an unprecedented first, Pope Leo XIV will be present in person at the Vatican press conference to mark the publication of the social encyclical, along with a tech founder from one of the world’s fastest growing AI companies. For the full article visit: melbournecatholic.org/news/magnifica-humanitas-pope-topublish-encyclical-on-ai-nest-week
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Weekly Parish Bulletins
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NOTICE
THE HALL IS AVAILABLE FOR HIRE. TO BOOK, PLS CALL 9532 0018.