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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BAPTISMS THIS WEEKEND
With great joy the Church of God formally welcome: Phoebe, Maxwell, Roman, Sophia, Alexandra, Colton, Harrison and Michael,who will be Baptised this weekend.
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UPCOMING FUNERALS (OLA)
FUNERAL MASS
Tuesday 10th February at 11am
Monica Streets (RIP)
FUNERAL PRAYERS
Thursday 12th February at 11am
Marie Lo Po (RIP)
May their soul and the souls of all our faithful departed, rest in peace.
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LENT 2026 COMMENCES
18th FEBRUARY – ASH WEDNESDAY
LENTEN GROUPS Sign-up sheets for the 2026 Lenten Program are available in the respective church foyers. This year’s program, THE JOURNEY HOME features thoughtful and insightful daily reflections for Lent written by our guest writer, Archbishop Emeritus Mark Coleridge and reminds us that Lent is not merely a period of sacrifice or reflection; it is a pilgrimage. This resource aims to draw us together as companions on the road, renewed in faith and strengthened in love, as we follow Jesus towards the promise of our true home.
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CHRIST OUR LIGHT PARISH - LENTEN STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Each Friday of Lent from 20th February through to the 27th of March, at 6.30pm, there will be a Lenten Way of the Cross in Our Lady of the Assumption Church. All are most welcome.
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MARY MACKILLOP SPIRITUALITY CENTRE
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Recollection and Reflection Day
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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LOURDES DAY MASS
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The Order of Malta invites you to the annual Lourdes Day Mass, an opportunity to pray for the sick and infirm, particularly those who are not able to visit Lourdes. The Mass will take place at ST PATRICK’S CATHEDRAL ON SATURDAY 14th FEBRUARY at 10.30am, with Archbishop Peter A Comensoli as the principal celebrant. For more information, please contact Sauro Antonelli AM on 0411 250 288
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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.